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Fabrication: Laser Cutting
also is equipped with a nozzle calibration and cleaning kit. After executing a pre- determined number of holes or machined parts, the machine automatically cleans the nozzles and performs the sensor-calibration cycle.
Cut options include Smart Cut for fast processing of thin sheetmetal (to 6 mm thick) for which the nitrogen cutting technology can be used; Max Cut for medi- um- and high-thickness sheets; and Night Cut for process monitoring with devices, such as the laser-piercing monitor, that control the machining process status and intervene in case of errors—restarting the operation or informing the operator remotely.
Prima Power: www.primapower.com
Bystronic’s Ground-Up Design
The ByStar 8- and 10-kW fiber-laser cutting system by Bystronic, Inc., Elgin, IL, was designed from the ground up to meet the demands of users who want to rely fully on fiber-laser technology for cutting their entire range of orders: from stainless steel to 1.180-in. thick, to aluminum and mild steel, to nonferrous metals, such as copper and brass. A triangle-cutting-bridge design provides
rigidity and accuracy, enabling high speeds and acceleration while using the XY linear drive. Greater access to the cutting area over the long side of the machine is made possible with the large sliding door that allows users to insert express jobs and residual sheets, even when large-scale jobs are running, by interrupting the job, opening the door and inserting the residual sheet. Another feature is the 22-in. ByVision user interface. The high-definition touchscreen enables users to accomplish cutting preparations with a few clicks or swipes, much like using a smartphone.
Bystronic, Inc.: www.bystronicusa.com
Powerful Space Saver by Trumpf
The TruLaser compact 2030 fiber-laser cutter by Trumpf, Inc., Farmington, CT, is a powerful, space-saving option with as much as 4 kW of power, and requires only 25 by 20 ft. of floor space, including pallet changer. Though small in size, it rapidly cuts material in thicknesses from 0.04 to 0.5 in., while its design
exemplifies space-saving efficiency. Components such as the switch cabi- net, suction system and laser are built into the machine frame.
The machine’s self-guided control meets the needs of newcomers to laser cutting, guiding the operator through setup and programming. Cutting parameters for all materials and sheet thicknesses are stored in the machine prior to delivery, reducing operator training time. Cutting programs are transferrable to the TruLaser 2030 fiber using a network connection or USB drive. Drawings can be created directly on the machine and converted into cutting programs. And, large windows and LED illumination provide optimal viewing inside of the machine.
Several system features save setup time. For example, all materials and sheet thicknesses can be processed with the same cutting unit. Also, the focal position of the laser adjusts auto- matically to the respective material, and an automatic nozzle changer with space for eight nozzles further reduces setup times. The machine is available with a LiftMaster shuttle for automatic loading and unloading of the machine. Trumpf Inc.: www.trumpf.com
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Versatile System by LVD Strippit
The Electra FL 3015 8-kW fiber-laser cutting machine by LVD Strippit, Akron, NY, cuts a range of metals while main- taining 2-G acceleration, resulting in precision cuts in both simple and com- plex configurations.
The system’s cutting head with zoom