Laser & Waterjet
Waterjet Manufactures Precision Medical Parts
Omax’s 2626|xp is suited for the manufacture of precision medical instruments and devices, which are usually made of titanium or stainless steel and require high accuracy and quality surface finishes, the company says. The waterjet can machine a variety of additional materials, including plastics, glass, ceramics and composites. Featuring a positioning accuracy of ±0.
Read MoreFiber Laser For Multi-Kilowatt Systems
SPI Lasers introduces a range of high-power OEM fiber lasers that can be used independently or incorporated into high-power laser systems for cutting and welding applications in the industrial macro market. Integrating multiple units, typically in the range 300 to 500 W, offers a flexible, power-scalable product architecture suited for a range of applications such as high speed metalcutting, remote welding and materials processing in the industrial and automotive sectors. The OEM fiber lasers are available with a 400-W output using single-emitter integrated pump diodes.
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Laser Cutting, Punching On A Single Platform
Murata Machinery says its Motorum 2558 Hybrid laser punch system combines high speed processing; reliable and accurate punching and forming; and flexible laser cutting. A CNC and laser oscillator are said to increase the system’s overall productivity by integrating bending, forming, tapping and other processes with standard punching and laser cutting operations. According to the company, the laser punch system provides a high-quality edge cut with features such as a cutting monitor, a user-friendly laser cutting head with a crash-protection function, a non-contact height sensor and a laser power control function for complicated edge cutting.
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3D Laser Cutting And Welding System For Large Workpieces
Prima offers the Optimo 3D laser cutting and welding system for large workpieces. The five-axis system includes the CV5000 laser resonator, which is suited for high cutting speeds. It has the ability to process thicker materials and produce high cut quality with a reduced heat-effected zone, the company says.
Read MoreAdvanced Features For Resonator
Bystronic’s Bylaser, a 6,000W resonator, incorporates a mirror detection system, an end mirror sensor and an output coupler sensor. According to the company, these features automatically monitor the conditions of the two most important mirrors in the system and will shut down the resonator if a fault is detected. The magnetic blower is said to provide a wear-free and maintenance-free turbine blower that requires no lubrication or other maintenance tasks.
Read MoreLarge-Format Waterjet Cutting Machine
The Jet-Edge large-format mid-rail gantry waterjet system features a 21- × 13-ft. work envelope with an exposed tank that accommodates overhead loading. A single cutting head is standard and an optional second cutting head can be added for increased productivity.
Read MoreUltrafast Pulse Laser For Micromachining
This A-1 Laser International workstation is fully integrated with the Radiance Discovery ultrafast pulse laser and the NuTec dual shuttle motion system. Ultrafast pulse laser light is said to precisely cut, without heat, virtually any material. This laser system is said to be the first femtosecond laser system solution for industrial production.
Read MoreLaser Welding Systems Join Exotic Materials
Process Welding Systems has partnered with OR Lasertechnology to sell their line of laser welders. The HTS 160-watt laser system features motor traverse in X, Y, Z and R axes, a teach-in function, autoweld (CNC control), an internal compressor cooling system and a precision rail system by THK. The laser welder can join dissimilar and exotic materials with low heat input, low thermal distortion and with filler materials.
Read MoreNext Generation Cutting Head
According to the manufacturer, Flow International, the Paser 4 system is an efficient, integrated abrasive waterjet cutting system that is capable of unattended operation. The machine will either shut itself down or notify users in the case of abrasive waterjet failure. A redesigned cutting head features a mixing chamber for efficient abrasive entrainment and extended orifice life.
Read MoreCompact Fiber Laser Marking Unit
The compact TF420 fiber laser marking unit is said to provide high-contrast 2D data matrix codes, logos, bar codes and human-readable text at high speeds. Considered a universal marking solution, the unit is capable of printing on difficult materials, such as cast aluminum and carbide, while maintaining the precision to mark consumer products such as cellular telephones and medical devices. The compact marking head is completely sealed and enclosed in a protective cast aluminum case allowing the system to be mounted in virtually any orientation.
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