New laser cutting system features linear motors, very high productivity
The new ZAPHIRO from Prima Power is designed for high dynamic motion and top cutting quality, with linear motors and a rigid structure featuring a maximum combined speed of 240 m/min (9449 inches/min) and drastically reducing production times and costs. The ZAPHIRO  Perfect Cut System intelligently detects cutting quality and automatically corrects system parameters in case the quality differs from the desired standards.   This provides zero-defect, zero-waste production for intensive, unmanned production.  Perfect Cut works by storing on the system CNC a sample cutting piece for each material and thickness that is used by the system. These samples serve as references to judge the cut quality during the process. The sensitivity of the system can be set according to the application and to the required result. The ZAPHIRO laser beam delivery head is an evolution of PRIMA 2D heads.  The new F-axis, with a higher dynamic response and longer stroke, allows substantial cycle time reduction and superior cutting quality. The new “cartridge design” lens change system is extremely quick and easy-to-use. With Beam Size Control (BSC), the laser beam diameter is adjusted to the material type and thickness to be cut. ZAPHIRO is equipped with P30L, the latest generation numerical control manufactured within the PRIMA Group. Faster and more powerful, the new numerical control is compatible with all previous control versions and with all PRIMA 2D machines. ZAPHIRO’s CV5000 laser allows cutting up to 25 mm (1.0 inch) material thickness with quality and efficiency. The CV5000 lasers feature a magnetic support turbine, solid state high voltage power unit, servo-controlled gas mixing that adjusts gas usage as a function of power and the a new “zero-emission” gas discharge device.
www. prima-na.com CMTS Booth 2026

Fiber-guided solid state laser cuts costs
TRUMPF’s TruLaser 5030, with its fiber-guided TruDisk solid state laser, will reduce the cost of producing thin sheet parts by up to 20 percent. Because of its high dynamics, the machine is able to make full use of the solid state laser’s advantages and achieve very high cutting speeds in thin sheet when producing parts such as medical products, items for ventilation systems and façade elements. In fusion cutting of stainless steel up to 4 mm thick (0.16 in.), the TruLaser 5030 fiber achieves feed rates up to three times faster than the CO2 version. This reduces the table time up to 45 percent, and significantly decreases the cost per part. The TruLaser 5030 fiber cuts not only construction steel, stainless steel and aluminum cost-effectively, but also non-ferrous metals such as copper and brass. The core of the TruLaser 5030 fiber is a fiber-guided TruDisk solid state laser with an output rating of 3 kW. With the 2D laser cutting system, users can process sheets measuring 3,000 mm x 1,500 mm (10 feet x 5 ft.).

With the TruLaser 5030 fiber’s flexible beam line, the solid state laser can be placed independently of the machine. Also, the machine and the solid state laser come from the same source, which means the two components are optimally adjusted to each other.
www.us.trumpf.com CMTS Booth 2000

Automation-ready flying optics laser cutting system
LVD Strippit offers Sirius, an automation-ready flying optics laser cutting system. Sirius is designed to provide efficient processing of parts at optimal speeds and accelerations to suit the part geometry, offering reliable cutting performance at an affordable price/performance ratio. Sirius is offered in a standard and a Plus model. The Sirius Plus is optimized with additional features and automation capabilities. Sirius provides quick and precise positioning and consistently accurate laser processing. The combination of a dynamic machine with excellent  beam quality allows high-speed laser cutting. Quick positioning is achieved with a combined axis speed of 3939 in/min. Sirius is designed with a modular construction, permitting the user to selec the configuration that works best for the application and budget. As a standard unit, the laser cutting system features 120” x 60” integrated shuttle tables, which maximize uptime by allowing one table to be loaded while the machine is cutting on the other table.

Sirius is equipped with a high-pressure cutting head that produces exceptionally clean cuts. Like all LVD Strippit laser cutting systems, Sirius series employs the highly reliable Fanuc RF excited fast axial flow CO2 laser. Sirius is available with a powerful 2.5 kW or 4 kW CO2 laser. The laser, CNC control, drives and motors are fully integrated, providing superior processing speed, high reliability, and low operating and maintenance costs.
www.lvdgroup.com CMTS Booth 1926

New 6,000-Watt laser-cutting technology
Mazak Optonics Corporation has taken its SuperTurbo-X Mark III 2D laser cutting system and has increased its power output to 6,000 Watts. This boost allows the system to meet the unique demands of processing thicker mild steel and stainless materials. The STX Mark III system is a flexible, rugged workhorse that offers significant technical advantages and standard features for a variety of material types and thicknesses. Built utilizing Mazak’s proven hybrid platform, the new system’s constant-beam length construction provides uniform cutting across the machine table. Additionally, the STX Mark III utilizes several advanced features found in Mazak’s high-end Hyper Series machines, including intelligent setup functions for automated nozzle spatter removal, a three-station nozzle changer as well as focal point measurement and adjustment capability. These functions are part of the Mazak Opti-Pod, which helps minimize system setup time and extends unattended operation for longer periods of time while still maintaining optimized machining conditions. The STX Mark III also incorporates a Servo Focus Torch and High Accuracy Auto Centering Lens and Nozzle. The servo driven system significantly reduces piercing time, while the lens and nozzle design further reduces setup time and increases pierce, plasma and poor cut sensing to ensure consistent performance over a wide range of materials. Together, these technologies yield a considerable increase in productivity. The STX Mark III is available in 4’ x 8’, 5’ x 10’ and 6’ x 12’ table configurations and offers three power output levels: 2.5 kW, 4.0 kW and 6.0 kW. It is also available with a large range of automated material handling systems, including  load/unload cells and flexible manufacturing systems.
www.mazakoptonics.com CMTS Booths 2500, 2600

New fiber laser system boosts cutting speed on sheetmetal, reduces operating costs by 40 percent
Cincinnati Incorporated expands its laser cutting product line with introduction of the CL-900 series fiber laser cutting systems. The CL-900 series combines the low operating cost of fiber laser technology with the company’s high-performance 12,000 ipm linear-motor axis drives to create the most productive, economical and easy-to-use laser cutting system available for sheet metal processing. The CL-900 series cuts mild steel two to three times faster than conventional lasers, while reducing operating costs by up to 40 percent. The solid state fiber laser cuts maintenance costs associated with conventional CO2 lasers by eliminating laser gas, internal optics, glassware, blowers and vacuum pumps. Also, fiber lasers deliver the beam via a flexible glass fiber, thereby eliminating the external mirrors, bellows and beam purge gas needed with CO2 lasers.

Fiber laser systems deliver power efficiency greater than 30 percent, roughly five times higher than CO2 systems. CL-900 series laser cutting systems are available with bed sizes of 5 ft. x 10 ft. and 6 ft. x 12 ft. The PC-based HMI control comes standard with Cincinnati’s Programming and Nesting Software to optimize machine performance and is available with a web cam for easy monitoring of the cutting process.
www.e-ci.com CMTS Booths 2216, 2300, 2400

Fiber laser tube cutting system reduces operating costs
LT FIBER, the newest member of the Lasertube family from BLM GROUP USA is the first automated laser tube cutting machine to utilize a fiber laser resonator. With its advanced 2 kW IPG fiber laser source, the system can now efficiently process highly reflective materials such as brass, copper and aluminum. It also exhibits superior cutting characteristics with galvanized steel and has registered considerable productivity increases in the cutting of thin-walled tubes. The fiber laser provides a dramatic improvement in energy efficiency when compared to the more traditional CO2 resonator leading to as much as a 50% reduction in the hourly operating cost. The new LT FIBER laser cutting system accommodates tube up to 6-inches (152 mm) diameter with maximum raw tube lengths of 256 to 335-inches (6500 to 8500 mm), depending on the configuration chosen. The machine’s bundle loader and automatic unloader enhance speed and improve productivity. Automated changeover to different size tubes occurs in as little as three minutes. The process is driven by the user-friendly Artube programming software package that includes direct import of three dimensional CAD data, part simulation, cycle time generation and advanced off-line nesting software…all helping to reduce set up time and eliminate scrap.
www.blmgroup.com

Fiber laser system in one complete package
Hypertherm has released a new fiber laser cutting system that includes all components in one complete package. Hypertherm’s HyIntensity  Fiber Laser HFL015 system includes the power source, cutting head, gas supply, operator interface consoles, motion controls, and software. The system operates on familiar Hypertherm control platforms, with pre-developed cutting processes for significantly simplified table integration and operation as well as higher levels of efficiency when compared to other laser cutting solutions. A single-emitter diode based design enables extremely reliable performance. Fiber laser offers several advantages over CO2 laser systems. It requires virtually no maintenance, is more energy efficient, and takes up less space. The HyIntensity system cuts a full range of materials (mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum) with broad thin-to-thick cutting abilities and easy plug-and-play integration with other Hypertherm products. A new auto gas console enables consistent cut quality, compensates for variation of incoming gas pressures, and continually measures and adjusts gas flows.
www.hypertherm.com

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