High-Wattage, High-Speed Fiber Laser Cutting

Among Amada’s technology innovations debuting for North American audiences at FABTECH, the Regius 3015 AJe 26-kW fiber laser cutting machine. The high-wattage model features a high-speed, three-axis linear drive that softens ramp-up and ramp-down traverse speeds to achieve high-speed, high-precision laser cutting. The linear drive achieves 5-g acceleration and reaches traverse speeds of 13,300 in./min., reducing nest times by 15% as compared to Amada’s previous linear-driven machine.

The machine also includes automated features to ensure high-speed, continuous operation, according to Amada officials. These features include autonomous monitoring of nozzle condition, pierce penetration, tip-ups and debris on the protective glass. Also included are Amada technologies such as Eco-Cut to provide quick piercing and rapid cutting with lower gas usage, Smart Edge for providing good quality on sharp edges without modifying edge-cutting parameters, and other features to prevent part tip-ups and enable holding of parts without microjoints.

Regius-series lasers also feature Amada’s Ensis technology that automatically adjusts the laser beam’s properties to process a range of material thicknesses without additional machine setup. This high-speed fiber laser cutting system has the ability to cut thin materials as much as four times faster than a CO₂ laser.

And, the innovative AMNC 4ie control is equipped with a large touchscreen that allows users to see information easily and load programs based on file name. Thumbnail views of parts or nests provide for rapid and simple identification to ensure that program editing on the shop floor is fast and efficient.

See also: Amada North America, Inc

Technologies: Cutting

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