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News Release from: Trumpf | Subject: Trumatic L4050 flatbed laser cutting centre
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 July 2003
Highly dynamic drive stabilises laser
cutting
In developing a flatbed laser cutting centre with flying optics, a highly dynamic drive concept was developed, which benefits significantly from weight savings yet has exceptional stability.
In developing the new Trumatic L4050 flatbed laser cutting centre with flying optics, Trumpf 's aim was to create a machine that is both innovative and supremely reliable It includes a highly dynamic drive concept which benefits significantly from weight savings yet has exceptional stability
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The L4050 features linear direct drives in the Y and Z axes and a gantry drive in the X axis.
The high performance of the latest-generation 5000 Watt laser, coupled with super-fast control enables the L4050 to cut thicker materials - mild steel - 25mm, stainless steel - 20mm and aluminium - 12mm.
It can also process thin sheet at high speeds - up to 40 metres per minute.
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The TLF 5000 is one of the most powerful cutting lasers of the Trumpf family and naturally it builds on the stability and success of its forerunners.
Its chief characteristics are excellent beam quality and stepless, adjustable output combined with low gas consumption thanks to RF technology.
The laser beam is routed to the cutting head through a completely enclosed guideway.
The control mechanism, AutoLas Plus, guarantees automatic adjustment of focus to different types and thicknesses of material.
Available working area is the difference between the new L4050 and its sister machine the L3050.
It is able to accommodate a workpiece size of up to 4000mm x 2000mm with a weight up to 1800 kgs.
A range of features are provided with the L4050 to ensure optimum part quality.
'SprintLas', which increases processing speed by optimising machining sequences in thin sheet, is complemented by the option to cut using new techniques which give very high cutting speeds.
The HI-LAS feature allows the production of oxide- and burr-free cut edges on stainless steel and aluminium alloys via high pressure cutting.
To guarantee process safety during the cutting of thick-gauge stainless steel, the L4050 has a Plasma Sensing System.
'ContourLas' is a special approach technology for the process-safe cutting of small holes in thick workpieces and as its name suggests, 'Twin-Line' controls the production of common slitting cuts.
In combination with the programming software, the L4050 has a module that automatically defines and processes these cuts, saving both time and material.
Microweld is also available on the L4050.
This fixes workpieces, even in thicker materials, in the sheet via small spot welds.
An option which is also available is RotoLas - an accessory device for the machining of tubes and profiles.
The L4050 employs a Sinumerik 840D CNC control to ensure simple operation.
The heart of the system is based on technology tables which enable swift and flexible adaptation to all kinds of materials and sheet thicknesses.
For frequently used materials, all laser parameters are pre-set and activated automatically via table call-up.
Simple parts can be programmed directly at the machine itself.
For this, the control is equipped with module ToPs100 lite - the workshop edition of the Trumpf ToPs100 offline programming system.
In common with all machines in the L-series, the L4050 can be equipped with a range of automation options to suit the application.
These include automatic loading, automatic unloading, connection to storage systems and automatic sorting of single parts. Request a free brochure from Trumpf ...
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