WARDJet, Inc.    Tallmadge, OH 44278
Jun 13, 2013 Designed for accessibility, Emerald Series lets operators load material into cutting area from all 4 sides. Waterjet system, capable of indexing sheets of unlimited length in all directions, comes standard with dynamic mini hopper that offers 9 pre-set abrasive flow rates. Integration of ballscrew drive with 25 mm linear rails promotes accuracy. Footprint is 9 x 7.5 ft (gantry only), tank depth is 3.17 ft, and speeds range form 0.01–500 ipm.

Sodick    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jun 11, 2013 With X, Y, Z travel of 15.75 x 9.84 x 11.81 in., respectively, Model TT1-400A is suited for milling of graphite and copper electrodes. System offers maximum spindle speed of 40,000 rpm and max acceleration of 1.2 G, with precision down to 1 micron. Machine comes equipped with LN3X controller, Heidenhain glass scales, Blum laser tool measurement, and integrated Torit graphite dust collector as well as air purged dust protection, oil mist system, and integrated part probe.

WARDJet, Inc.    Tallmadge, OH 44278
Jun 10, 2013 With Emerald Series, operators can load material into cutting area from all 4 sides. Additionally, system is capable of indexing sheets of unlimited length in all directions. Providing X-Y travel of 5 x 5 ft with 1 or 2 carriages, system comes standard with 30 hp pump, ball screw drive with 25 mm linear rails, and WARDJet dynamic mini hopper, which features 9 preset abrasive flow rates.

Mazak Optonics Corp.    Elgin, IL 60124
Jun 06, 2013 Featuring fully automated AO|5 setup, OPTIPLEX 4020 can process materials ranging from thinnest gage steel up to 1 in. thick mild steel with workpiece weight capacity up to 3,527 lb. System features PreView Control with 15 in. touchscreen and GUI that visualizes cutting path and automatically determines process conditions including required lens, nozzle, feedrate, and laser output for different materials and thicknesses. System features are complemented by 4,000 W Type 10 resonator with ECO Mode.

REM Manufacturing Inc.    Neenah, WI 54956-1026
Jun 06, 2013 Available in semi- or fully-automated configurations, 4440 Series can serve roll-to-roll off-line or continuous in-line applications. Options include automated core loading, automated web cut-and-transfer for non-stop winding, automated end-of-roll tape insert, laser core positioning, automated knife positioning, and automated finished roll handling. Basic configuration includes spacer-less differential rewind mandrels with programmed rewind tension standard.

Automation Systems Interconnect Inc.    Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Jun 05, 2013 Made of hardened steel and designed for years of maintenance-free operation, ASI DIN rail cutter has 4 separate cutting slots to accommodate nominal DIN rail types. Lever action reduces force required by operator, and 1 m gauge with end stop ensures accurate cut lengths from start to finish. Clean cut die design, which eliminates burrs and sharp edges, also eliminates need for secondary filing or grinding, while bench top design allows unit to be located anywhere in shop.

Strippit Inc.    Akron, NY 14001-1321
Jun 04, 2013 Available on select models of CO2 laser cutting systems, fully integrated Fanuc 31i-L CNC control and i-C Series resonator package cuts laser start up time and maximizes time between maintenance intervals. i-C laser comes in power ranges of 2.5, 4, or 6 kW, while CNC control, coupled with Touch-L 19 in. touchscreen GUI, gives users dynamic control over cutting process. Ensuring smooth, burr-free edges, control regulates use of electricity with Quick Power Saving Mode and Eco Power Saving Mode.

KASTO Ltd    Southampton   United Kingdom
May 28, 2013 Used for cutting cast aluminium blocks into plate, KASTOmaxcut A 6 x 16 ALU deploys horizontal blade that has been turned through 90° to allow successive slices to be taken off top of material. Machine can operate automatically for several days once set up, and changing aluminum blocks takes <3 min. Measuring 12 x 6.8 m, bandsaw supports use of bi-metal or tungsten carbide-tipped blades. Feed rate (0.5–500 mm/min) and band speed (300–3,000 m/min) are infinitely variable.

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.

Behringer Saws, Inc.    Morgantown, PA 19543
Apr 12, 2013 Used for straight and miter cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, VMS 370A uses 14.5 in. dia blade at speeds to 64 rpm to cut various materials in round (.39–5.1 in.), square (.31–4.7 in.), and rectangular (.31 x .31 in. to 7.8 x 3.9 in.) shapes. Programming length of cut and number of pieces is enabled via control unit keypad and LCD. Mitering range is 45° to left and 60° to right, with positive stops at 45° in both directions. Vertically raised protective hood ensures safe operation.

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.

Hypertherm, Inc.    Hanover, NH 03755 0010
Apr 04, 2013 Available for Kaliburn Spirit and ProLine series plasma systems, Centricut quick disconnect torches feature 2-piece torch technology that facilitates and accelerates torch switching as well as consumables changeout. Optimized gas and coolant flow promote performance and reliability. Coupler ring promotes operator grip on torch, allowing for tight connection between torch head and base, and dust seal keeps metal chips and other debris from collecting on coupler threads.

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.

Schleuniger, Inc.    Manchester, NH 03103
Mar 28, 2013 Employing rotary stripping and cutting concept, CoaxStrip 5200 has color touchscreen and works with coaxial, multi-conductor cable and single-conductor wire. Universally designed blades, centralizers, and clamping jaws enable processing of full range of cables without requiring mechanical adjustments, and machine design facilitates access to LED-lit working area. Menu-driven data input system allows cable programs to be created, saved, and recalled for consistent, repeatable results.

Xenetech USA, Inc.    Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Mar 25, 2013 Available with rotary engraving systems or with electronics upgrade retrofits, 6 in. horizontal by 3.56 in. vertical display has WVGA (800 x 400) resolution, 262,000 colors, and USB 2.0 interface with transfer speed of 480 Mbps. Screen, which is part of plastic design that folds flat when not in use, lets users locate job files within host hard drive and network as well as preview, pan, and zoom in on job before engraving. Screen also enables complete, real-time control of job execution.

Xenetech USA, Inc.    Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Mar 22, 2013 Viper® systems are available with Nano-Xen controller firmware technology that drives stepper motors in finer, smoother rotation while creating higher resolution and less vibration. Typical drive configurations require 3,200 step pulses to rotate stepper motor one complete revolution, and Nano-Xen technology uses 12,800 pulses for one rotation. This minimizes noise and enhances output quality while maintaining system's rated engraving speed.

The Eraser Company, Inc.    Syracuse, NY 13221
Mar 20, 2013 Able to cut 1 1/8–¼ in. material, 120 V Model FTC1 Flexible Tube Cutter offers unlimited maximum cut length and minimum cut length of 2.00 in. Design facilitates usability while also promoting production flexibility. Cutter is capable of processing range of material types, including tygon, radiator hose, flexible PVC, polyurethane, silicone, nylon, PTFE, FEP, PFA, polyethylene, polypropylene, rubber, vinyl, and polystyrene.

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.

MC Machinery Systems    Wood Dale, IL 60191
Mar 13, 2013 Utilizing Mitsubishi M730 CNC controller with 3-axis joystick positioning and full keyboard, Model MWX4 offers positioning speed of 687 ipm. Servo motor-driven Taper Control System provides extended A Axis tilt angle and unlimited rotating angle C Axis to allow for straighter parts in thick material. Machine also includes pressurized abrasive hopper with 670 lb capacity. Adjustable slat table is located by slots, and height is adjusted by indicated flat bar.