Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Laser Cutting Machine",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release CNC laser cutter can up output by 50% from
Bystronic UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "A powerful 5.2kW laser cutting/profiling system, when fitted with an automatic load/unload system, can increase by up to 50% with typically only an extra machine investment of 20%".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release High-precision laser cuts more productively from
Fanuc GE CNC UK: "Claimed to be the smallest and lightest CO2 laser on the market, a 4kW model with improved beam quality and stability, can cut sheet metals up to 25mm thick".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Prima Industrie UK
- take a look at Italian firm supplies 1000th CNC laser cutter
which says: "CNC laser cutting machine builder has produced its 1000th 2D flat bed laser cutting machine, growing its sales share to more than 10% of the European and North American markets".
Take a look also at the news release from Trumpf, CNC laser profiles specialist tubes at lower costs,
as well as CAM chosen for auto-load/unload CNC punch press from Jetcam International,
and Lasers reduce panel power press operations from Prima Industrie UK.
See also:
Fasteners supply is dependable, cost-effective
(September 2007)
A sheet metal working fabricator's business is all about producing assemblies to customer specification - and that includes an efficient supply of dependable, cost-effective fasteners
3D laser cutter avoids complex drive systems
(August 2007)
A 3D laser cutting machine has direct drive motors and transducers in the laser focusing head to avoid using complex kinematics and gear trains, so eliminating backlash and minimising wear
News on the 4kW LVD Orion CNC laser cutting machine from LVD (UK)
(March 2007)
Subcontract sheet metalworking company said that you get a lot of performance for your money with a CNC laser cutting machine and it is 40% cheaper than the type of machine bought before
CNC plasma-arc machine brings work in-house
(November 2006)
Specialist steel plate supplier now has a high-quality CNC plasma-arc profiling system that has improved its production efficiency and reduced its reliance on external suppliers
British Sculptor uses Camtek PEPS SolidCut
(November 2006)
British Sculptor uses Camtek PEPS SolidCut 5-axis CADCAM and Lairdside Laser Engineering's five axis laser for Los Angeles Exhibit
News on the High speed Platino CNC laser cutting machine from Prima Industrie UK
(November 2006)
A UK automotive and aerospace sheet metalworking subcontractor has selected a high speed CNC laser cutting machine with automatic storage/handling to increase production capacity
Lower cost laser does 80% of cutting/profiling
(November 2006)
Compared with other high quality laser cutting machines, a customer can invest in a machine at around half the investment cost, and process some 80% of the spectrum parts
Tubular products do not need tubes
(October 2006)
Economic manufacturing of specific tubular products can be done from using short tubes made from coil or blanks, formed and then welded with TIG or laser
Optimising sheet metal handling
(October 2006)
Small, automated sheet metal storage systems are straightforward and as a single or double tower solution, they ensure optimum use of the space available
Sheet metal working cell raises flexibility
(October 2006)
By integrating a fully automated sheet metal machining cell, a Swiss toll gate manufacturer aims to achieve perfect coordination and control of machine tool systems
MACH 2006 brings CNC sheet metal machine sales
(July 2006)
LVD reports several orders secured at the UK's MACH 2006 - including Garrick Engineering, which purchased the High Speed Axel 3015 5kW Linear CNC Laser Cutting Machine being shown
Lasers' nitrogen supply costs reviewed
(June 2006)
Faster cutting of SS, aluminium and thinner carbon steels with nitrogen as the assist gas demands that users pay closer attention to nitrogen supply system costs says Neil Jackson
News on the CNC laser cutting machine - award from Prima Industrie UK
(May 2006)
What is claimed to be the world's fastest 2D laser cutting machine won the Best Metal Forming / Fabrication Machine category in 2006 Metalworking Production awards
Integration of process produces best laser cutting
(May 2006)
If laser cutting process time is to be minimized and simultaneously, the quality of the cutting result is to be maximized, perfect integration of all process elements is required, reports Bystronic
Fastest 2D laser cutting machine wins UK award
(May 2006)
World's fastest 2D laser cutting machine - exhibited for the first time in the UK - won the 'Best Metal Forming/Fabrication Machine' category in Metalworking Production awards at MACH 2006
CNC punching cell and laser save costs
(May 2006)
Subcontractor believes that continued investment in production cell based laser technology is the future for its type of work, giving it the edge on finish and unit cost
Linear CNC laser cutting machine has 5kW power
(May 2006)
CNC laser cutting machine provides advanced laser cutting capabilities and high-speed part processing combined with integrated automation
News on the Laser cutting machine support service from Manufacturing Service Solutions
(March 2006)
Laser cutting specialist has built a strong reputation in its client base for servicing all makes of laser cutting machines and is now supporting over 50 installations through service contracts
Laser cutting machine head positions at up to 6G
(March 2006)
Claimed to be the world's fastest 2D laser cutting machine, the Syncrono achieves a maximum head acceleration of more than 6G, twice that of previous 'benchmark' machines
News on the L2510 2D laser cutting machine from Trumpf
(March 2006)
Subcontractor/OEM company has taken its first step into automation having purchased a flexible automated laser cutting/profiling cell to reduce manning and give 'lights-out' operation
On-site N2 generator avoids laser cut shut-downs
(February 2006)
Using nitrogen gas bottles, a sheet metal fabricator had to shut down a laser cutting machine for 30 min/day to change over, now supply is continuous, by using an on-site N2 generator instead
CNC punch press has automatic handling
(February 2006)
Leading sheet metalworking equipment manufacturer will be showing at MACH 2006 a CNC Punch Press with robot sheet loading and part picking system and a high speed laser cutting machine
Flat bed lasers fit in confined spaces
(December 2005)
Materials handling system combined with a small 'footprint' flat bed laser will enable factories to fit fully automated systems into areas where previously it would not have been possible
CNC laser profiler changes torches automatically
(October 2005)
Latest intelligent laser cutting and profiling systems feature an automatic torch changer and a CNC based on read-ahead theory to achieve high accuracy cutting
CNC laser profiler bevel cuts in 3D
(October 2005)
Versatile and affordable 2D and 3D CO2 laser machines, as well as performing profiling actions, offer also the possibility to bevel cut, and to cut 3D cubic components, tubes and profiles as well
News on the Flat bed laser cutting machine from Prima Industrie UK
(July 2005)
At 09.00h at the first day of the EMO exhibition, Prima Industrie will unveil a flat bed laser cutting machine cutting over 1000 holes/min - twice that of current machines
Low-cost consumables improve NF edge finish
(March 2005)
Making a change to Ophir lenses, nozzles and ceramics, a non-ferrous sheet metal stockist can now supply finish-machined components at competitive prices to aircraft manufacturers
LVD UK/Ireland technology centre opened
(December 2004)
December 7-9 saw the opening of the new LVD UK and Ireland technology centre to provide a modern 'state-of-the-art' demonstration and training facility of CNC sheet metal working
Advanced laser cutting combined with automation
(December 2004)
Advanced laser cutting capabilities and high-speed part processing are combined with integrated automation to maximize machine productivity in a laser cutting system with 5kW laser source
Compact 2D laser profiler needs no pallet changer
(December 2004)
Integrated loading and unloading unit manages material handling on a compact 2D laser cutting and profiling system so that a traditional pallet changer is unnecessary
News on the Trumatic L 3050 flatbed laser cutting machine from Trumpf
(November 2004)
A flat bed laser cutting and profiling system with linear drives has increased cutting speeds of up to 36%, and when processing thin sheet, its cutting speed can reach 40m/min
News on the Space Gear multi-function laser cutting machine from Yamazaki Mazak Optonics Europe
(November 2004)
Multi-function laser cutting machine cuts with the same speed and accuracy as a 2D machine but it will also bevel-cut and profile 3D cubic components as well as tubes and other components
News on the Finn-Power L6 laser cutting machine from Press and Shear Machinery
(September 2004)
High-speed laser cutting machine with digitally controlled linear drives and flying optics has acceleration rates of 2G and cutting speeds up to 60m/min making it a highly productive machine
News on the L2530 Plus 2D flat bed laser cutting machine from Trumpf
(November 2003)
Clever new motion technology enables a flat bed laser cutting machine to boost laser cutting productivity by considerably improving both part cycle time and percentage of 'beam on' time