Amada will be showcasing several different machines and technologies at FABTECH 2014 in booth B2503. One of the highlights of their booth will be the ENSIS 3015 AJ, a 2kW fiber laser cutting system that provides 4kW cutting capabilities.

Amada has developed its own fiber laser oscillator. Joint development between Amada and JDSU has resulted in the optimum high-powered fiber laser source designed specifically for cutting. Conventional fiber laser cutting systems require changing the focus lens in order to cut a full range of material thicknesses. In marked contrast, ENSIS is engineered to automatically provide the optimal beam configuration based on the material being cut. Continuous processing combined with automatic changes to beam configuration, result in unprecedented productivity and versatility.

Solid-state technology does not require laser gas to generate the laser beam — thereby reducing environmentally harmful emissions. In addition, the power requirements for ENSIS are substantially less than CO2 systems. Since there are no optics to keep cool, a smaller, more efficient chiller further enhances cost savings. In addition, the oscillator is designed as an integrated unit resulting in a size reduction of 50%. This integrated design allows ENSIS to deliver a high-power, high-quality laser beam in a remarkably small footprint — substantially improving shop floor efficiency and productivity.

ENSIS Features:

Integration of mechanical and electrical components into a single unit provide maximum productivity while minimizing floor space requirementsAutomatically produces optimal beam quality for a wide range of material thicknesses — capable of cutting sheets with a material thickness up to 1”A 2kW fiber laser oscillator and special optical components are engineered to work in synergy producing the power and beam efficiency equivalent to that of a conventional 4kW fiber laserFull range cutting capability without lens change (ensures continuous automated processing from thin-to-thick materials)Improved oscillator design provides increased energy efficiency (integrated design also results in a size reduction of 50%)

Amada provides a complete line of laser cutting systems from 1kW to 6kW that feature the latest advances in both CO2 and fiber laser technology enabling customers to match the optimal solution to their specific product applications and requirements.

For more information, visit www.amada.ca.