Laser Cutting Systems
These machines use either gas laser (CO2) or solid-state laser (YAG, disc and fiber) technology to generate a focused, precise pulsed laser beam or continuous wave laser beam that pierces through a wide variety of materials in flat sheet, tube, channel or structural shapes, then essentially melts the material away as it follows a programmed path for rapidly cutting holes, shapes and fine features, marking and engraving, leaving a highly accurate and smooth finish.
Higher-Power Fiber Laser Cutters = Higher Yields
Fiber laser machines are no longer available just with 4kW and 6kW. As machines become more powerful, fabricators are taking advantage of the ability to cut a wider range of material types and thicknesses, faster cutting and piercing speeds, and better edge quality.
Fiber laser machines are no longer available just with 4kW and 6kW. As machines become more powerful, fabricators are taking advantage of the ability to cut a wider range of material types and thicknesses, faster cutting and piercing speeds, and better edge quality.
There’s a big difference between just cutting fast and achieving impressive throughput. As machines become faster, factories must properly manage downstream handling processes.
Wrapper Tornado manufacturer TAB Industries saves $250,000 annually after expanding in-house capabilities to include laser cutting as well as CNC and traditional machining, MIG/TIG welding, stamping, deburring, and powder coating.
One of the fastest-growing sectors of North American metal manufacturing is laser processing of tubes and profiles. Design software and machines that automatically perform multiple manufacturing steps are making this complicated fabrication process cost-effective for smaller companies.
LVD Strippit has kept its New York plant and all four of its North American support facilities open during the pandemic to continue supplying parts and aftermarket service to essential manufacturing businesses. And when remote service isn’t enough, their techs hit the road to keep customers’ equipment running smoothly.
LVD’s Strippit PL provides a fiber laser cutter and punch press in one machine. The combination enhances efficiency by reducing production time and material handling, and lowers cost per part in both small lot sizes and high-volume runs.
Featuring gull wing doors on the front and back and side sliding windows, the fully enclosed FiberCELL fiber laser cutter from Kern Laser Systems enhances shop floor safety without compromising part loading and unloading. Available in six wattages.
Mazak Optonics’ Optiplex Nexus 3015 Fiber S7 is a 7kW 2D flying optics fiber laser-cutting system with beam-shaping capability that enables operators to select beam size and shape according to material thickness.
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