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New LT7 Lasertube Cutting Machine Comes with Automatic Configuration Feature
Press Release Summary:
LT7 Lasertube is designed with 3kW fiber laser for cutting up to 6 in. round, square and rectangular sections. The unit comes with active scan, tilt, focus, marking, speed and piercing options and is embedded with Protube and Artube software programs that help in controlling production. Protube monitoring system offers real-time production progress monitoring, system operating statistics and estimates of upcoming batch whereas the Artube 3D CAD/CAM software designs complex frames through clear and 3D graphics.
Original Press Release:
BLM GROUP USA Introduces New Generation of Lasertube to North America
NOVI, Mich. May 29, 2018 — BLM GROUP USA has introduced the LT7, a new generation of Lasertube capable of 3D cutting, to the North American market. Built using over 25 years of laser tube cutting development experience, the LT7 is designed to improve productivity and accuracy through innovations in tube management and handling.
The machine features a 3kW fiber laser that provides a broad working range that allows for easily cutting up to 6-inch round, square and rectangular sections. Special sections and open profiles can also be processed. Loading chains can be extracted from the rear standard bundle loader within seconds, providing the flexibility to load a single bar or open section quickly and simply. The loading and unloading systems also adapt to accommodate short and long parts with innovative tube supports throughout the process.
At the end of each production batch the LT7 configures itself for the next batch for quick changes in production and higher productivity, regardless of the new sections to be made — round, square, special and even open profiles. No manual adjustments are necessary. This advantage results in higher output and a lower cost per part.
The LT7 further supports productivity and quality enhancements through the machines mechanical rigidity, which allows high levels of acceleration without compromising accuracy.
Exclusive patented technical solutions from BLM GROUP ensure ease of use for operators, regardless of their experience. Technologies include:
- Active Scan – eliminates errors induced by distorted tubes
- Active Tilt – uses focus head movement to provide fastest processing of small features
- Active Focus – provides error free cuts regardless of changes of material and thickness
- Active Marking – offers dynamic part marking for complete production traceability
- Active Speed – ensures higher cutting quality on the most critical jobs
- Active Piercing – increases piercing speed and reliability even on inconsistent material quality and thickness
Two exclusive software programs enhance the versatility of the LT7 Lasertube, helping to keep production under control and bring design ideas to life: Protube and Artube.
The Protube monitoring system helps users to make accurate time and cost estimates based on processing time for an entire production batch. The system also prepares work orders and sends them to the machine, while a remote management feature provides real-time production progress monitoring, system operating statistics, estimates to the next batch change and more. Protube can be integrated with an ERP system to automatically distribute work orders to all connected BLM GROUP machines and technologies.
Artube is a 3D CAD/CAM software that allows users to move from a design idea to a part in one click — simply enter tube dimensions to desired cuts to go straight to production. The software can also design a more complex frame through clear, three-dimensional graphics or users can import other CAD programs and send everything needed to start production to the machine immediately, without errors.
For more information on the LT7 Lasertube, please visit www.blmgroup.com/en/lasertube/lt7.
About BLM GROUP
BLM GROUP is a global leader in tube and sheet metal processing solutions. Its product line includes laser tube and flat sheet cutting, cold sawing, bending, end-forming, end-machining and wire bending machines. The company has more than 60 years of experience and thousands of applications in the development of tube and sheet metal fabrication equipment. With headquarters in Italy, the North American location in Novi, Michigan, provides tube processing solutions to the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more information, please visit BLMGROUP.com, call 248.560.0080 or sales@blmgroupusa.com
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