May 2011 - Amtil

Preview
Multi-use laser with drastic set-up
time reduction.
Amada will showcase its new Multi use laser
machine F0M2 RI (Rotary Index) at Austech.
Designed for manufactures whose main
work is flat sheet, and value adding work
is in pipe and structural steel processing, it
enables processing both flat sheet and pipe
or tube with a claimed drastic reduction in
set-up time.
Structural steel and pipe cutting: Defect free, high
precision production can be proven through computer
simulation prior to flat sheet metal & structural steel
fabrication. This is done using Amada’s Sheetworks
and Dr.Abe Tube software packages.
This high-precision processing is claimed to decrease
the further working time required prior to processes
such as welding and assembly. Changeover time
from sheet or plate cutting to pipe cutting is very short, merely 60 seconds
Structural Steel Processing: Round pipe max diameter is 220mm and
square pipe max size is 150mm.
Repositioning function supports regular 6m pipe lengths. Support
rollers keep the exact center of pipe in position, even coping with curved
pipe lengths.
The laser head operates near the support roller after centering. This
unique feature aids achievement of high-precision machining.
Cutting conditions for pipe cutting is the same as per flat sheet material;
all the latest laser functions can be utilised in pipe cutting.
Flat sheet cutting: Single lens cut and Automatic nozzle changer- The
optimum beam controlled by AO (Adaptive optics) system generates
best cutting condition from thin to thick material.
7.5” focal lens enables processing from 1mm to 22mm of material
thickness and eliminates set up time of changing focal lens.
Automatic nozzle changer is achieved to reduce set up time of nozzle
adjustment and realizes continual production over the full range of
materials.
Oil Shot- Spraying oil before piercing on materials. Oil shot brows
away slug and achieves high quality cut with stable piercing.
WACS (Water Assist Cutting System) is equipped with an adjustable
water mist to absorb heat generated from cutting thick sheet metal.
This feature stabilizes thick steel process and improves product quality,
material utilization and reduces cut failures.
Cut process monitoring system is equipped for saving pierce time
and maintain stable cutting.
Amada Oceania - Stand 560
www.amada.com.au
Fast, easy 3D printing features true “desktop” design
3D printing is a relatively new and developing technology that can
allow users to transform their 3D computer designs and drawings
into solid objects. The main limitations for this industry has been
the high cost of the printers and their bulky size. At Austech, Benson
Machines will exhibit the BFB3000 3D printer, which is the next installment
by Bits From Bytes that overcomes the limitations of high
cost and bulk, and is a prime example of a true desktop 3D printer.
The BFB3000 includes a large print area (up to 275x275x210), an
object layer thickness of 0.1mm, a robust frame and an open design
making it not only highly accurate but visually pleasing. The printer
can be placed and run anywhere (with power) as it prints objects
from an SD card and therefore is totally stand-alone. Furthermore,
it is clean and quiet.
This printer is designed for the perfect out-of-the-box experience
including purpose written software to transform STL files into
printed objects very quickly. The simple design and engineering of
the BFB3000 enables any grade of user to setup and maintain the
printer’s accuracy and integrity. The printer is electronically configured
to accommodate up to three printheads allowing printer upgrades
to be fast and hassle free, it is claimed. Additional heads
enable users to use multiple materials types and different colours
for printing.
Benson Machines P/L - Stand 705
www.bensonmachines.com
36 May 2011 Australian Manufacturing Technology