Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Laser Machines",
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 Automatic storage/cutting speeds steel deliveries from
Friedrich Remmert, which we summarised at the time by saying "Speedy and flexible order processing for steel products are ensured primarily thanks to the use of integrated, fully-automatic storage and cutting technologies".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release CNC laser profiler speeds cutting by 60% from
Trumpf: "A CNC laser profiler installed at a subcontract sheet metal working company has cut profiling times by 60% and helpd the firm diversify into other markets".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Alpha Gear Drives
concerning its Linear drives
- take a look at Linear drives position to 30 micron
which says: "Linear drives, using rack and pinion systems, position to an accuracy of 30 micron and offer acceleration up to 4G and speeds of up to 300m/min".
Take a look also at the news release from Prima Industrie UK, CNC laser, automation boost sheet metal working,
as well as Single CAM system to drive over 20 machines from Jetcam International,
and CNC laser welders assisted by advanced vision from Cognex UK.
See also:
CNC profiling corner slowdown improved
(May 2007)
A CAD/CAM and nesting software system for use with all CNC punching and profiling machines now includes expanded profiling corner slowdown capabilities
CAM covers all CNC punch and laser functions
(April 2007)
As well as using a CAM system's flexibility and total support for all its CNC punch presses and laser profilers more advanced functions, a sheet metal fabricator can do changes to finished nests
Barr and Oatz antitheft laser
(April 2007)
Barr and Paatz of Totnes has built the pilot machines for an innovative new anti-theft laser marking system, developed by Bristol-based security and risk management consultancy, The Courtenay Group
Polish dealership for Jetcam
(March 2007)
Laser Parts joins the Jetcam reseller network due to a massive increase in interest in the Polish region
Alliance ensures continued software support
(March 2007)
Agreement will ensure that current and future Finn-Power technologies are supported by Jetcam products
CNC laser cutting system ousts night shift
(January 2007)
Purchase of the latest 2D laser cutting system with faster cutting speed, tighter accuracy and 'lights-out' operations has eliminated a nightshift at a subcontractor
CNC laser profiles faster, has height sensing
(January 2007)
CNC laser profiling system has a laser that is up to 2.4 times faster than a conventional laser profiling machine and flying optic with automatic height sensing - meaning no material marking
Production machine head gains award
(December 2006)
The Werner-von-Siemens-Ring Stiftung [Foundation] has awarded German entrepreneur Professor Berthold Leibinger Germany's most important technology award
Machine tool engineer gains technology award
(December 2006)
The Werner-von-Siemens-Ring Stiftung [Foundation] in Berlin has awarded German entrepreneur, Professor Berthold Leibinger, Germany's most important technology award
Nitrogen generator reduces laser cutting cost
(November 2006)
A nitrogen generator can produce nitrogen for around GBP 0.05/m3, making it cost effective to widen the range of parts laser cut using it as an assist gas
Dynamic laser cutters reduce production costs
(November 2006)
A drastic reduction in production costs and times is being achieved with a laser profiling and cutting machine equipped with a highly dynamic, lightweight head
Power tool removes laser cutter slat bed slag
(November 2006)
Removing slag produced during laser cutting from the support slats in the machine beds need no longer be laborious when using a low power hand tool
CNC punching and laser machines rebranded
(November 2006)
Machine tool manufacturer has rebranded its CNC punching and laser cutting/welding machines to establishing a uniform and comprehensive naming system
Robots designed to sort laser-cut parts
(October 2006)
An intelligent 6-axis robot transfers the sheet steel from the laser profiler to its rotary table, sorts the finished parts into predefined load carriers and disposes of scrap
MSS to market N2 generation plant in UK
(October 2006)
With the aim of offering dramatic reductions in the cost of purchased gas, MSS will distribute domnick hunter nitrogen generation equipment for laser cutting in the UK
CNC systems handle complex 5-axis machining
(August 2006)
With 5-axis, spindle and ancillary motion control involved, a CNC and drive package had to be very adaptable to numerous short runs, varying sizes, extremely tight tolerances and tool handling
2D laser system machines tube and box sections
(July 2006)
The addition of a 2D system with a flatbed laser will enable a subcontract fabricator to undertake the machining of tube, profiles and box sections - for which demand in the UK is increasing
Metalworking and fabrication machine gains award
(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
Laser servicing company's sales are up by GBP 1m
(May 2006)
Laser cutting specialist Manufacturing Service Solutions has achieved an increase in revenue for 2005/6 of GBP 1 million and has already purchased its own 8,000ft2 factory
Sheet metal parts deburred and rounded off
(May 2006)
One of two machines for oxide removal and deburring of sheet metal parts can deburr and edge round both sides of sheet metal components in a single pass, including all the internal contours
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
Sheet metal parts deburred in one pass
(March 2006)
Sheet metal deburring machine is capable of deburring and edge rounding both sides of sheet metal components in a single pass, including all the internal contours
Service contracts support 50 laser machines
(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
Nesting software improves material usage by 15%
(February 2006)
Automotive cab fabricator has achieved material utilisation improvements of around 15% with SigmaNEST software that also automatically generates cutting times for four CNC laser profilers
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
Cooperation deal covers glass laser cutting
(November 2005)
Applied Photonics, USA and Jenoptik, Germany have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the commercialisation of laser cutting for flat panel display and cell phone manufacturers
Latest laser offers more cutting performance
(November 2005)
Latest laser package offers increased cutting performance as well as other benefits that include improved reliability, easier maintenance and improved finish on the cut-surface
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
CAM software brings major savings to laser user
(September 2005)
Laser manufacturer makes major savings with 5-axis CAM software to supply formed metal and plastics components predominantly to the automotive industry for clients such as Ford, Toyota and GMH
CO2 laser marking machine introduced
(August 2005)
CO2 laser marking machine is particularly well suited to efficiently and quickly marking a range of materials such as wood, glass, rubber, plastics and leather and is ideal for PCBs
One control concept suits all laser machines
(August 2005)
Rofin have developed a new all-in-one control concept which may be used for the majority of products offered by all three groups within Rofin - so simplifying user training
German group to show 44 machine tools
(July 2005)
In Hall 2, at EMO 2005, DMG will present 44 high-tech machines, of which 19 were developed in 2005 and six of them being world premiers, forming the largest display
Flat bed laser doubles up on cutting speed
(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