Advancements in fiber laser cutting technology and the increased productivity gained through integrated automated robotic bending systems were featured presentations at a recent customer event at Amada’s Solution Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Amada America’s executive general manager Stephen Keating welcomed some 90 companies—over 180 people—to the event wher attendees were educated on the latest in Amada’s exclusive fiber laser technology developments. Jason Hillenbrand, manager of the laser division, spoke of the company’s work with leading laser diode manufacturer JDSU in developing the energy-efficient modules integrated into Amada’s fiber machines. The focus was on Amada’s ENSIS 3015 AJ 2kW fiber laser system with 4kW cutting capabilities. The system adjusts the laser to optimize performance based on the material being cut.
Attendees also learned the benefits of automated robotic bending as Scott Ottens addressed the many perceived obstacles associated with automation—high start-up cost, space restrictions, or the need for long-run projects to justify the expense. Running through a typical scenario using Amada’s EG 6013 AR automated robotic bending cell, Ottens demonstrated how the solutions greatly reduces the price per part and returns a viable payback.
The large crowd also saw the featured technology in action along with Amada’s vast line of cutting and bending solutions, marking systems and fiber welding applications.
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