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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 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 MoreVideo: Linear Motor Micromachining Center
Video shows the smooth, quiet, rapid motion characteristic of effective micromilling.
Read MoreDie/Mold Shop Joins Constant Velocity Revolution
According to machine tool supplier GBI Cincinnati, data processing inefficiency inherent in many CNCs can cause actual feeds and speeds to vary significantly from those called for in the part program, leading to acceleration and deceleration during the cut. GBI’s Revolution machine, which features a high speed control designed to keep feeds and speeds closer to programmed rates, has helped this shop significantly improve cycle time and tool life on demanding prototyping applications.
Read MoreProbing Beyond Prismatic
This manufacturer has used on-machine probing to help automate setups and maintain process control for prismatic parts produced on VMCs for years. The metrology products maker recently implemented probing strategies that let it achieve similar results on its turn-mills and Swiss-types. The smaller, more economical batch sizes these machines now produce are better aligned with true production requirements.
Read MoreRigidity Required When Grinding Challenging Materials
Effective centerless grinding of hard materials requires a machine that is capable of damping process vibration at high wheel speeds and providing the rigidity to withstand very high cutting forces.
Read MoreTaking CNC To The Next Level On A Multi-Spindle
A new generation of multi-spindle automatic lathes from the Czech Republic may change the thinking about the best way to produce complex parts in small to medium volumes. An innovative drive system on these machines enables users to optimize spindle speeds for specific machining operations.
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