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Fabrication: Laser Cutting
focus improves piercing times, cutting speeds and cut performance in all material types and thicknesses. Also, the ability to change the focal point allows Electra to pierce 20-mm-thick material in just 2 sec. for significant productivity on fully nested sheets. This means that less heat is generated in the material, making it more efficient to cut small holes. The head also pro- vides stable lead-in after fast piercing when cutting thicker material (greater than 1⁄4 in.) with nitrogen, resulting in an average gain of as much as 15 per- cent on part-cutting times.
Other features of note: The rigidity of the mono-frame construction ensures reliable cutting performance and requires no foundation; an icon- driven 19-in. touchscreen graphical interface guides any level of use; and multiple automated load/unload sys- tem options ensure uninterrupted pro- duction flow.
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Integrated Intelligence by Mazak Optonics
The Optifplex Nexus 3015 fiber-laser cutter by Mazak Optonics Corp., Elgin, IL, is designed to integrate intelligent setup, monitoring and cutting func- tions that reduce operator dependency while improving cut quality and pro- ductivity. Intelligent setup functions include beam-diameter control, focus detection, auto focus positioning, auto nozzle cleaning and changing, and auto profile calibration. Intelligent moni- toring functions include pierce, burn and plasma detection. And, intelligent cutting functions include flash cut and fine power ramping, which optimizes cutting conditions so that dross on the bottom of the worksheet is prevented and quality surface finishes are pro- duced during high-speed cutting of mild steel and thin stainless.
The system’s sensor-equipped mul- tifunction torch monitors piercing and cutting operations. The system also has a large access side door and an automated two-pallet design with helical rack-and-pinion positioning system for high throughput. The Pre-
view 3 control with 15-in. touchscreen includes integrated tech tables. Avail- able are 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-kW configu-
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