MC Machinery Systems    Wood Dale, IL 60191
May 10, 2013 Providing 125.9 x 62.9 x 4.7 in. stroke, Model 3015 NX-F comes standard with fiber laser oscillator, Z-axis linear drive, preset auto-focus processing head, and 64-bit numerical control with 15 in. touchscreen. Rapid traverse rate is 4,724 ipm on single axis machine or 6,680 ipm on simultaneous machines. Additional features include multi-chamber dust collection mechanism and camera for material alignment.

Bystronic, Inc.    Elgin, IL 60123
May 02, 2013 In combination with automation system, ByAutonom 3015 can be operated lightly manned. Labor tasks associated with laser setups and manned operations are reduced due to Automatic Lens Cassette Changer, Automatic Nozzle Changer, and Automatic Nozzle Centering. Along with option to incorporate 4,400 or 6,000 W CO₂ laser sources, system offers accelerated operation due to linear motors, rigid machine frame, and lightweight cutting bridge. Optional rotary axis allows tube profile processing.

JENOPTIK Lasers & Material Processing    07745 Jena   Germany
Apr 11, 2013 Comprising robot, laser, electrical cabinet, and rotating table on 12 m² platform, JENOPTIK-VOTAN® BIM is capable of cutting 3D car body components, structural parts, or hydro-formed tubes for exhaust systems in seconds, making it suitable for automotive industry. Laser robot arm is unique in that optical fiber is located only in stationary robot shoulder and laser beam path is totally integrated. Weighing 5 kg, slim laser cutting head accesses tight locations and enables ±100 µm repeatability.

Coherent Inc., Laser Group    Santa Clara, CA 95054-1112
Apr 10, 2013 Offering 33 W of output at 355 nm, AVIA™  355-33 Micromachining Laser includes ThermEQ™, PulseEQ™, and PulseTrack™, which enable precise control of delivered pulse energy, allowing OEM to define and optimize laser process. Laser also has automated harmonic crystal shifter to maintain constant output power for more than 20,000 hours. With Posilock™ beam position sensor and feedback loop, AVIA 355-33 provides optimal beam position stability over lifetime.

Strippit Inc.    Akron, NY 14001-1321
Mar 28, 2013 With Touch-L touchscreen graphical user interface on Sirius Standard and Plus models, both routine and complex applications can be completed with minimal operator input. Intuitive graphical icons and visual indicators display functions such as lens and nozzle selection, set point piercing/cutting, and cutting head position. Touch-L also incorporates part programming and nesting feature, allowing users to import parts directly on to control via network drive or USB memory stick.

BLM Group USA    Wixom, MI 48393
Mar 18, 2013 Based on 1 kW IPG fiber laser, Model LT5 can process mild steel as well as highly reflective materials such as aluminum, copper, and brass. Unit handles round tubes ranging from 0.5–5 in., square tubes from 0.5 x 0.5 to 4 x 4 in., and rectangular and oval tubes in 0.4 x 0.5 in. to 5 x 2.75 in. range. Accepting tube lengths from 126–256 in., system automatically measures length of each tube during preloading phase, permitting machine control to optimize nesting and minimize scrap.

IPG Photonics Corp.    Oxford, MA 01540
Mar 07, 2013 Based on single-mode fiber modules, 1,060 nm YLS-xxx-Y13 Series provides estimated mean time of uninterrupted operation of 3+ years. Kilowatt class units include modular digital power supplies with redundancy, digital laser diode current drivers, and hermetically sealed multichannel beam switches. Control system allows integrated control of both laser and process subsystem. Housed in sealed cabinet for extreme conditions, lasers offer process heads for welding, cutting, and remote welding.

SPI Lasers LLC    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Mar 05, 2013 Used when welding thin materials or where it is preferred that weld is not visible from back, Low-moded 200 W laser evenly spreads energy over area to remove high intensity peak. Beam is tailored to suit application with appropriate degree of intensity and mode stability, resulting in profile that avoids cratering or break throughs in spot weld. CW or up to 100 kHz modulation capability can create sub 10 µsec pulses, and power output variation is less than 1%.

Mazak Optonics Corp.    Elgin, IL 60124
Feb 20, 2013 Built on hybrid platform for rigidity, accuracy, and durability, SUPER TURBO-X Champion with Type 10 resonator provides 1,786 lb workpiece capacity for sheets up to 0.87 in. thick. MAZATROL PREVIEW automatically determines cutting speed and acceleration from each cutting point to next and uses integrated technology tables for range of materials and thicknesses. Optimized for machine travel support and loading access, system has power conveyor and 3 pneumatic workpiece clamps.

Epilog Laser Corp.    Golden, CO 80403
Feb 20, 2013 Laser Fusion is CO2 system for engraving and cutting on variety of materials, while FiberMark Fusion accommodates more industrial applications involving bare metals and engineered plastics. In addition to 32 x 20 in. engraving table, both lasers feature motion control system that accelerates engraving while promoting cutting quality. Other features include joystick control, job management software, industrial DC brushless servo motors, tempered glass door, and LED lighting.

Cincinnati Incorporated    Cincinnati, OH 45211 0111
Feb 18, 2013 Able to handle diverse materials, CL-400 delivers positioning speeds of 12,000 ipm, offers up to 1 in. processing range on mild steel, and features dual 5 x 10 ft pallets. Modular material handling system is optional, and 4,000 W resonator promotes cutting precision. Along with water-cooled linear motor drives that deliver dynamic positioning accuracy of ±0.001 in., system features Windows®-based HMI touchscreen control and Laser Programming and Nesting software.

GCC America, Inc.    Walnut, CA 91789
Feb 01, 2013 Equipped with 200 W fiber laser, LaserPro S290LS 200W provides 27 x 17 in. work area and 28.7 x 16.9 in. table for handling parts up to 30.3 x 21.2 x 1.1 in. with all doors closed. System features closed-loop DC servo control, menu-driven interface with hot keys and job status display, and key switch that safeguards machine from unauthorized use. With nitrogen as assist gas, system can cut 304 SS up to 1.5 mm and aluminum up to 0.5 mm. Using oxygen, machine can cut copper up to 0.5 mm.

Mazak Optonics Corp.    Elgin, IL 60124
Jan 31, 2013 Equipped with 6-axis laser and 2.5 or 4 kW resonator, 3D FABRI GEAR Mk II cuts round, square, rectangular, and triangular tubes and pipes, as well as I/H beams, C-channel, angle iron, and user-defined shapes from mild or stainless steel. Model 220 handles pipe diameters up to 8.6 in. at rapid traverse rate of 3,937 ipm, while Model 400 processes pipe up to 16 in. dia. Once material is set into loading station, machine automatically performs material handling, 3D laser cutting, and unloading.

Hypertherm, Inc.    Hanover, NH 03755 0010
Jan 14, 2013 Featuring respective cut capacities of ¾, ½, and 3/8 in. for mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, HyIntensity® Fiber Laser HFL030 comes with pre-developed cutting processes and all necessary components for table integration/operation. This 3 kW fiber laser system, optimized for cutting applications, is designed to minimize maintenance requirements.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Jan 10, 2013 Designed for 24/7 operation in manufacturing environments, Pulseo® 532-44 may be used to perform high-speed, precision cutting and drilling of semiconductors, glass, electronic packages, PCBs, ceramic substrates, and other microelectronics. Laser features greater than 44 W average 532 nm output power, with 30 ns pulse widths for minimizing undesirable heat damage to processed material. Less than 3% pulse-to-pulse stability promotes optimal process reproducibility and yields.

Bystronic, Inc.    Elgin, IL 60123
Jan 08, 2013 Available with ByLaser 4400 or ByLaser 6000 CO2 laser source, BySprint Pro 3015 offers accelerated pierce times across full material range. Automatic nozzle changer provides up to 40 nozzles and CNC controlled automatic nozzle centering. For economic efficiency, system features wear-free solid state power supplies and magnetic-bearing turbine. Electrical power consumption is minimized because excitation is automatically switched off when protective door is opened and when machine is at standby.

Spectra-Physics, Inc.    Mountain View, CA 94043
Jan 08, 2013 With greater than 44 W average 532 nm output power, Pulseo® 532-44 features short 30 ns pulse widths for minimizing undesirable heat damage to processed material and less than 3% pulse-to-pulse stability for maximum process reproducibility and yields. Laser is suited for high-speed precision cutting and drilling of semiconductors, glass, electronic packages, PCBs, and ceramic substrates.

Syneo    West Palm Beach, FL 33404
Dec 28, 2012 Equipped with UV laser utilizing 355 nm wavelength, Accu-Lase V200 supports precision cutting of polyimide tubing and complex hole making as well as polymer marking. System handles ODs from 0.012–0.150 in. and input lengths from 5–72 in. Providing marking speeds of 5–1,000 mm/sec, machine features automatic mandrel insertion, vision system for viewing of process, and automatic feed from batch loading.

eurolaser GmbH    Lueneburg   Germany
Dec 19, 2012 New Generation 3XL-3200 eurolaser, able to handle textile sheets up to 3,210 mm wide, employs conveyor system that guides roller cleanly and without distortion to working surface. Removal table enables and facilitates parts removal from 3 sides. If required, leftover fabric can be automatically rolled up again after cutting. Also included, software enables support of transfer of data from other system providers' data – Lectra, CDR, EPS, HPGL, AI – as well as workflow enhancements.

Strippit Inc.    Akron, NY 14001-1321
Nov 21, 2012 Powered by solid-state doped fiber laser source, Electra FL processes thin sheets of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum as well as copper and brass. Integrated shuttle table system allows one table to be loaded while machine is cutting on other table. Employing 19 in. touchscreen and GUI, Touch™-L guides user through man-machine interactions. Maintenance-free fiber laser resonator utilizes all-in-glass transmission technology to ensure contamination-free delivery of beam to cutting lens.