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LVD laser cutter has compact loading unit
LVD has introduced its Orion 3015Plus laser cutting machine equipped with a compact automatic sheet metal loading/unloaing unit for unmanned profiling of sheet up to 1500x3000mm.
News from LVD (UK) ( 6 May 2008)
Automated CNC laser cutter is very flexible
Trumpf showed its compact, flexible TruLaser 2030 CNC 3.2kW sheet material cutting and profiling cell with automated work handling and higly durable laser resonator. Brochure available
News from Trumpf (25 April 2008)
Latest laser system reduces cutting time 26-38%
User application article A Bystronic 4.4kW laser cutting and profiling system includes a rotary axis for tube profiling and achieved a reduction in cutting times between 26% and 38% - according to material and component.
News from Bystronic UK (21 April 2008)
One laser cell replaces two laser profilers
User application article An automated laser cutting cell has replaced two existing laser profilers and is giving faster and more accurate profiling, a 'lights out' capability and 40% extra material capacity. Brochure available
News from Prima Industrie UK ( 3 April 2008)
CNC laser profiler selected for 'lights out' work
User application article Impressed by a CNC laser profiling system's speed and accuracy, a sheet metal subcontractor selected a 4kW system complete with a 10-storey automated work handling system for 'lights out' working. Brochure available
News from Prima Industrie UK (26 February 2008)
CNC laser profiling machines cut up to 140m/min
CNC laser cutting and profiling machines achieve cutting speeds of 140m/min and head acceleration of 12m/s2, for rapidly profiling a wide range of materials up to 25mm thick mild steel. Brochure available
News from Prima Industrie UK (20 February 2008)
Automate handling serving laser profiling machines
Automatic handling system for CNC laser cutting/profiling machines allows different materials to be programmed for cutting, ensuring maximum flexibility and minimum non cutting time.
News from UK Machine Tools (19 February 2008)
CNC laser cutter can up output by 50%
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%.
News from Bystronic UK (24 January 2008)
Laser system profiles 4m by 2m sheets accurately
A hybrid-style CO2 laser cutting system for cutting and profiling sheets up to 4m x 2m has a highly rigid, high-precision drive system, which provides precise motion and position control.
News from LVD (UK) ( 8 January 2008)
High speed CNC laser cutting system installed
User application article Tier One automotive supplier has invested in a 'latest generation' high-speed laser cutting and work handling equipment to ensure low cost, consistent quality and dependable product delivery. Brochure available
News from Prima Industrie UK (25 December 2007)
CNC laser profiling system works 'lights out'
User application article Sheet metal working subcontractor has added a fifth CNC laser profiling machine with better cutting speeds and sheet loading systems and providing extra flexibility. Brochure available
News from Trumpf (21 December 2007)
High-precision laser cuts more productively
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. Brochure available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK ( 3 December 2007)
CNC laser profiles specialist tubes at lower costs
User application article With a CNC laser tube profiling machine a fabrication company finds it can now process tubes at far lower manufacturing costs in comparison to conventional methods. Brochure available
News from Trumpf (19 November 2007)
CNC laser cut tubes improve welding fit-up
User application article Fabricator said that laser-cut holes in cut-to-length tube always have the correct profile and are positioned correctly, so fit-up for welding is quick, easy and accurate.
News from BLM-Group UK (16 November 2007)
Lasers reduce panel power press operations
User application article A specialist in body-in-white pressings and assemblies is using lasers for component trimming and piercing, to reduce panel press working to two operations. Brochure available
News from Prima Industrie UK ( 6 November 2007)
CNC laser profiler speeds cutting by 60%
User application article 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. Brochure available
News from Trumpf (17 October 2007)
CNC laser, automation boost sheet metal working
User application article Family-run UK sheet metal work subcontractor is fighting cheap imports by investing in advanced CNC laser profiling and automated work handling. Brochure available
News from Prima Industrie UK (12 September 2007)
Lasers drill and cut sensitive materials
User application article Conventional 'single pass' laser operation dos not generally suit pre-coated or heat-sensitive materials, which is why a high speed, multi-pass process has been developed. Brochure available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (29 August 2007)
3D laser cutter avoids complex drive systems
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. Brochure available
News from Prima Industrie UK (17 August 2007)
CNC laser profiling centre is automated
User application article Supplying sheet metal components to the retail/point-of-sale industry looked like expanding exponentially, so a fabricated has added an automated CNC laser profiling centre to expand capacity. Brochure available
News from Trumpf (16 July 2007)
Automated CNC laser profiling releases skills
User application article A subcontract sheet metal working company raised its turnover 40% in 12 months and saught a CNC laser cutting and profiling cell to raise capacity and redeploy skilled labour. Brochure available
News from Trumpf (12 July 2007)
One head CNC 6kW laser cuts all thicknesses
CNC flatbed laser cutting and profiling machine has one cutting head that will process all sheet metal material thicknesses within the machine's range without having to change heads. Brochure available
News from Trumpf ( 3 July 2007)
Laser profiling raises sheet metal work capacity
User application article A coil processing line eeding turret punch presses were not keeping pace with demand, so a sheet metal subcontractor added on a CNC laser cutting and profiling machine. Brochure available
News from Trumpf (22 June 2007)
Laser cutting product line enhanced
Orion CO2 laser cutting machine portfolio enhanced with new features
News from LVD (UK) (13 June 2007)
High speed laser profiler to expand business
Confident of continuing success in manufacturing industries throughout the south-west UK a subcontractor is investing in a high speed 4.4kW laser profiling system to boost the business.
News from Bystronic UK (28 March 2007)
Sign maker invests in CNC laser cutting
User application article A high power fiber laser cutting system is designed to cut or engrave on a variety of materials up to 4ft x 8ft with optional automatic feeding and take-up function for material rolls.
News from Laser Photonics (27 March 2007)
Laser cutting work handling is retrofittable
A retrofittable automatic work handling system automates operation of CNC laser cutting/profiling machines, allowing the user to operate them in 'lights-out' mode. Brochure available
News from Prima Industrie UK (12 March 2007)
CNC laser cutting shortens sheet metal lead-times
User application article CNC laser cutting and profiling machine has enabled a sheet metal work subcontractor to increase its capacity by two-thirds and offer its customers shorter lead times.
News from Bystronic UK ( 9 March 2007)
Lower cost CNC laser cutter has more performance
User application article 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.
News from LVD (UK) ( 7 March 2007)
Process power supplies for vacuum plasma
Huttinger Elektronik has acquired a majority interest in the Polish company AC, headquartered in Zielonka near Warsaw. Brochure available
News from Trumpf ( 9 February 2007)
CNC laser cutting system ousts night shift
User application article 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. Brochure available
News from Trumpf ( 1 February 2007)
CNC laser profiler locates on pre-punched holes
User application article A fabricator was subcontracting a lot of work out and needed to speed up laser profiling to bring it back in house, and acquired a machine that also locates pre-punched holes.
News from LVD (UK) (22 January 2007)
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