Laser & Waterjet
Ultrafast 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 MoreLaser Marking Of Challenging Materials
The EV4G green laser system is suited for marking and processing challenging materials such as silicon, colored plastics, acrylic and polymers used in the electronics, semiconductor packaging, solar and medical industries. This fiber-coupled, diode-pumped, air-cooled solid-state (DPSS) laser system produces a more than 4W laser beam (TEMoo mode) at a 532-nm wavelength. In addition, the system is optimized for a stable performance from low- to high-power levels to handle a variety of applications and materials.
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.
Read MoreLaser System Marks, Cuts, Strips
Control Micro Systems’turnkey laser systems can mark, cut and strip wire or cable in one operation. Multiple-gage wire/cable can be marked, stripped and cut in a fully automatic, high-speed, computer-controlled operation. These systems are said to provide permanent, high-contrast surface marks on virtually all insulations specified in SAE aerospace standards.
Read MoreMachining At Mach 3
Airbus invested in abrasive waterjet for machining CFRP components. Here is why.
Read MoreJIMTOF Report: From the Field
The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) is Japan’s most important machine tool show. The 2008 show reinforced the trends observed at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) that took place in Chicago two months earlier. Along with a review of the show, this article summarizes editorial visits to two new machine tool factories. The report shows that Japan continues to be a dynamic force in machine design and construction.
Read MoreWaterjet Cutting a Titanium Golf Club
Here is a different way to think about the slice in your golf game. This footage comes from a Web site exploring the lighter side of waterjet machining.
Read MoreWaterjet System And Accessories
Wardjet offers more than 20 models of waterjet cutting machines. These systems feature multiple five-axis abrasive or water-only cutting heads. Custom machine applications are also available with options such as height sensors, crash sensors, laser alignment, drill and tapping units that allow users to cut a hole
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