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News Release from: ES Technology | Subject: Universal Laser VL200 system, William Parker
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 July 2008
Lasers support manufacturing training,
education
A UK school has acquired a Universal Laser VL200 system from ES Technology to enhance the manufacturing facilities and learning experience of students.
The William Parker School in Daventry, UK, has recently purchased a Universal Laser VL200 system from ES Technology, to enhance the manufacturing facilities and learning experience of students participating in the Design Technology component of the school curriculum Students can now use the VL200 laser system to perform high quality cutting and engraving operations on the diverse range of materials which are used to produce student models
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The materials which can be processed by the system include the following.
* Acrylic sheet.
* Paper and card.
* Rubber.
* Glass.
* Composite plastics.
* Plastics and aluminium labels.
* Metal components.
The VL200 CO2 laser is a highly flexible system for cutting fine decorative shapes in acrylic materials.
The system can be quickly set up from a PC and with a work area of 476mm x 368mm x 102mm a wide range of student projects can be accommodated within the system.
Bob Groom, technical instructor at William Parker School, said: "I am very impressed with the laser cutter and the school uses it on a daily basis".
The VL200 system provides the students with an insight into the world of CAD/CAM manufacturing.
As part of its ongoing process of product development, Universal Laser has now released the VersaLaser VLS2.30 which has a similar working size to the VL200 but with the following additional features.
* Non-scratch safety glass lid.
* Materials-based print driver.
* Job Time Estimator.
* Motion System Protection.
ES Technology supplies the full range of Universal Laser Systems products within the UK and Ireland and is also the exclusive distributor for Concept Laser's Rapid Manufacturing systems.
The company also provides sub-contract laser cutting, engraving and marking services, after sales service and parts plus the design and manufacture of laser marking systems.
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