2D Tube Gear Laser for High-Speed Tube & Pipe Cutting

Mazak Optonics Corporation (Elgin, IL) has released a new TUBE GEAR 2D laser-cutting machine with industry-leading processing speeds for tubes and pipes. The TUBE GEAR’s high-speed capabilities for thin-walled applications offer increased efficiency and a significant reduction in cost per part compared to similar tube and pipe cutting systems.

Available with a 2.5 kW or 4 kW resonator, the TUBE GEAR can process both round and square tube and pipe with diameters of up to 6 in. It has a standard 5 in Servo Focus torch and delivers a rapid traverse rate of up to 6,299 ipm.

The TUBE GEAR is equipped with a triple chuck system which minimizes warp and material vibration, allowing for higher accuracy and faster processing speeds compared to double chuck systems. The additional chuck ensures superior cutting precision for tubes and pipes up to 21.3 ft long.

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A demonstration of the high-speed, high-precision TUBE GEAR laser-cutting machine for tube and pipe applications.

The TUBE GEAR 2D laser-cutting machine uses a triple chuck system that minimizes warp and material vibration when cutting thin-walled square tube and pipe with diameters of up to 6 in.

The system’s ergonomic design positions loading, unloading and operation on the same side of the machine to improve efficiency and minimize required floor space. It includes a bundle material load/unload system which allows for increased throughput for large lot sizes up to 4.2 tons while still comprising a smaller footprint than similar machines.

Other standard features of the TUBE GEAR include an automated lens focal distance measurement system, automated calibration function and a nozzle cleaning system. There is also an optional automated nozzle change system to significantly reduce machine set-up times.

Mazak Optonics Corporation, 2725 Galvin Court, Elgin, IL 60124, 847-252-4500, Fax: 847-252-4599, sales@mazaklaser.com, www.mazakoptonics.com.