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Fabrication: Viva Lamiera
it has resumed—in a big way. The four- day Lamiera 2022, promoted by UCIMU-Sistemi Per Produrre and organized by CEU-Centro Esposizioni UCIMU, welcomed more than 19,000 attendees, with 12 percent from 60 countries outside of Italy. Attendees viewed technology offered by 365 exhibitors throughout more than 430,000 sq. ft., with sheet metal forming and fabricating equipment comprising a significant percentage. The event wel- comed familiar big names in metal forming and fabricating from around the globe, with Italy-based technology providers taking center stage. Here is a look at some of what we spied from Italian producers. Look for more at www.metalformingmagazine.com and in future issues of MetalForming. Lamiera returns to Milan May 10-13, 2023.
Flat Laser Cutting With Automatic Sheet Handling
Prima Power showcased its Laser Genius+ flat laser cutting machine in tandem with a show motto of “All sides of performance,” which summarized the company’s integrated approach to fabricator needs. The machine’s attrib- utes include a trajectory speed of 180 m/min. and 2.8-g acceleration, enabling short cycle times while main- taining high cutting quality. Three machine sizes—represented by models 1530, 2040 and 2060—offer a range of laser power.
And, as a plug-and-play machine, the Laser Genius+ enables rapid instal- lation as well as a symmetrical and reversible layout that increases ergonomics and ease of integration into any production context. Despite a compact layout, the machine features a large working area—X- and Y-axis travel of 3150 by 1600 mm for the 1530 model, 4320 by 2200 mm for the 2040 and 6320 by 2200 mm for the 2060.
The Laser Genius+ features two 24- in. full-HD monitors and a 4K video camera as standard, integrated soft- ware modules that simplify processes, and new sensors and artificial intelli- gence algorithms for advanced moni- toring and process-control functions. The machine can be connected to the range of Prima Power automation sys- tems. At Lamiera, Prima Power pre- sented the machine with a Compact Server automatic loading and unload- ing device for raw and processed sheets, and an additional loading/ unloading station, a compact arrange- ment that allows for flexible material handling.
Prima Power: www.primapower.com
High-Productivity Hydraulic Press Brakes
Warcom highlighted the Evoluta series of hydraulic press brakes that promise high productivity with accu- racy, repeatability and flatness of the bent sheet metal on various materials and thicknesses.
The Evoluta features Warcom’s FCS (Full Compensation System) with real- time dual automatic compensation, to help ensure ideal bending results. And, this series’ unique hydraulic unit reportedly allows for rapid and efficient ram movement, reaching approaching and return speeds of 240 mm/sec., and bending speeds to 30 mm/sec. Such speed becomes possible due to the sliding movement of the Evoluta upper beam, accomplished via hardened and ground guides with roller bearings, which reduce dynamic friction and ensures smooth movement. Providing safety at any speed is the LazerSafe safety system from Iris. Other machine features: CAN/BUS communication system, heat exchanger, standard silenced pump and a 21-in. Talento CNC touchscreen.
The Evoluta and other Warcom fab- ricating equipment are available through Fabrication Solutions & Tech- nologies (fststeelfab.com), Judson, TX, a unit of Italy-based Imcar Bending & Welding Technologies.
Warcom: www.warcom.it
Automated 3D Laser Tube Cutting
At Lamiera, BLM Group put its Lasertube LT7 3D laser tube-cutting machine on display. It features 3-kW laser power, automatic loading for tube bundles to 6.5 m long and unloading for tubes to 4.5 m long. It provides 3D cutting of round, square and rectan- gular tubes, as well as special sections and open profiles, and cuts tubes and profiles weighing to 23 kg/m. And, it processes tube and pipe in diameters from 12 to 152.4 mm.
To speed production, the LT7 can self-configure for next-batch pro- duction. At the end of each batch, according to BLM Group officials, various system components rest while intermediate supports auto- matically adapt to the new section to be cut, without interrupting the production cycle.
BLM Group: www.blmgroup.com
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