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Special Section: FABRICATION LASER FOCUSED AT FABTECH
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Laser or Plasma Cutting Machines Designed for Automated Production
Messer Cutting Systems touted its new Element 400L Unitized and Ele- ment 400 Gantry, U.S.-manufactured cutting machines featuring accelera- tion and speeds capable of supporting laser or plasma heads with virtually no loss in performance, according to com- pany officials. Element 400 models can
be equipped with cus- tomized options for plasma beveling, laser beveling and marking.
These Element 400
lines offer an improved
user experience via a
Global Connect CNC
control equipped with
18.5-in. touchscreen that
presents a clear overview
of all production data, and improved cutting quality due to premium con- struction components that provide smooth vibration-free tool-path move- ments from the helical rack-and-pinion drive systems.
Designed for strength, durability and precision, the Element 400L Unit- ized machine (pictured) offers cus- tomizable configurations and other features with automated production in mind, according to company offi- cials. Fitted for plasma, laser, both plas- ma and laser bevel cutting, or oxyfuel
cutting, the machine offers 6, 8 or 10 ft. of cutting width, and 10 to 40 ft. of cutting length plus park space for the machine. Users may select a Precitec ProCutter 2 laser cutting head, which auto focuses its position for maximum efficiency, and performs constant, high-cutting speeds at any operating temperature. The laser beam, com- pletely sealed against microdust, pro- vides power to 20 kW and a focal length of 150 or 200 mm with a zoom head. Messer Cutting Systems: www.us.messer-cutting.com MF
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