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ProDUct rePort for automated nozzle spatter removal, a three-station nozzle changer as well as focal point measurement and adjustment capability. these functions are part of the mazak Opti-pod, which helps minimize system setup time and extends unattended operation for longer periods of time while still maintaining optimized machining conditions. the stX mark III also incorporates a servo Focus torch and High Accuracy Auto Centering Lens and Nozzle. the servo driven system significantly reduces piercing time, while the lens and nozzle design further reduces setup time and increases pierce, plasma and poor cut sensing to ensure consistent performance over a wide range of materials. together, these technologies yield a considerable increase in productivity. the stX mark III is available in 4’ x 8’, 5’ x 10’ and 6’ x 12’ table configurations and offers three power output levels: 2.5 kW, 4.0 kW and 6.0 kW. It is also available with a large range of automated material handling systems, including load/unload cells and flexible manufacturing systems. www.mazakoptonics.com cMts booths 2500, 2600
new fiber laser system boosts cutting speed on sheetmetal, reduces operating costs by 40 percent
Cincinnati Incorporated expands its laser cutting product line with introduction of the CL-900 series fiber laser cutting systems. the CL-900 series combines the low operating cost of fiber laser technology with the company’s high-performance 12,000 ipm linear-motor axis drives to create the most productive, economical and easy-to-use
laser cutting system available for sheet metal processing. the CL-900 series cuts mild steel two to three times faster than conventional lasers, while reducing operating costs by up to 40 percent. the solid state fiber laser cuts maintenance costs associated with conventional CO2 lasers by eliminating laser
gas, internal optics, glassware, blowers and vacuum pumps. Also, fiber lasers deliver the beam via a flexible glass fiber, thereby eliminating the external mirrors, bellows and beam purge gas needed with CO2 lasers. Fiber laser systems deliver power efficiency greater than 30 percent, roughly five times higher than CO2 systems. CL-900 series laser cutting systems are available with bed sizes of 5 ft. x 10 ft. and 6 ft. x 12 ft. the pC-based HmI control comes standard with Cincinnati’s programming and Nesting software to optimize machine performance and is available with a web cam for easy monitoring of the cutting process. www.e-ci.com cMts booths 2216, 2300, 2400
Fiber laser tube cutting system reduces operating costs
Lt FIber, the newest member of the Lasertube family from bLm GrOUp UsA is the first automated laser tube cutting machine to utilize a fiber laser resonator. With its advanced 2 kW IpG fiber laser source, the system can now efficiently process highly
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