May 2011 - Amtil

Preview
Sheetmetal Machinery Australia
exhibits CENTURIO
At this year’s show, Sheetmetal Machinery Australia will be offering
visitors the opportunity to view live demonstrations of sheetmetal
and fabrication machinery from world renowned suppliers who are at
the forefront of new and innovative technology.
The range of quality machinery on show from Europe includes the
fully electric press brake from SAFAN, the original inventor of electric
bending with the new EC control, as well as the new RAS XL-Centre.
Sheetmetal Machinery introduces this new folding innovation for
roofing and architectural profiles, which is based on the XXL-Centre
technology. By folding the part up and down the new model reduces
material handling to a minimum, the company claims.
Moreover, Sheetmetal Machinery exhibits the E-Ventures CENTU-
RIO, an automatic sheetmetal slitting and cutting machine with automated
coil warehousing systems. The laser cutting system uses the
latest mid-size CO2 laser technology built by El.En. S.p.A. Combined
with new fast linear motors 3-axis and CNC gantry system it is said to
be capable of cutting acrylic with a polish quality on either extruded
or cast types, metal and also wood.
Other exhibits include an ergonomic electric press brake for small
parts from Coastone, corner forming from ACF and the latest creation
Ultimate Laser showcases hi-tech Laser
and Waterjet cutting
Being successful in a highly-competitive industry requires innovative
minds and cutting-edge technology. Dandenong (Vic)-based Ultimate
Laser possesses both and is primed for further growth, which is one
of the reasons the company decided to exhibit at this year’s Austech.
“Being part of Australia’s premier advanced precision manufacturing
and machine tool exhibition provides us with the opportunity to exhibit
our unique capabilities to an expected audience of more than 10,000
visitors,” says Andrew Pleysier, Business Development Manager at
Ultimate Laser. “Our aim at Ultimate Laser is to build mutually beneficial,
long lasting relationships with new and existing clients. We have a
large base of long-standing clients from a variety of industries, many
of which have been with us from inception. We look forward to the possibility
of showcasing our capabilities at Austech this year and expand
our customer base.”
Ultimate Laser was formed in 2004 with the commencement of
their Dandenong laser cutting facility and has grown to become a leading
one-stop laser and waterjet cutting jobbing shop in Victoria. The
team offers custom cutting at competitive low pricing and just-in-time
service with a combined experience in the laser and waterjet cutting
industry of more than 30 years, and has recently added waterjet cutting
capabilities to its business, using the latest technology for their
advantage.
“We realise the importance of top quality machinery and are deeply
committed to investing in the latest equipment and technology, which
in turn allows us to provide better and faster methods of manufacturing
product resulting in various advantages for our customers,” Pleysier
explains the company’s decision to operate the latest model machines
from world-leading companies Bystronic and WJS, Waterjet Sweden.
“By developing a reputation for quality product, providing prompt and
impeccable service, extremely attractive pricing, standard lead times
between 3 – 5 working days all strives to provide our customers with
the best possible outcome.”
Ultimate Laser runs five laser machines and one 5-axis Beveljet waterjet
machine, operating a huge 6.5m X 3.1m bed size. The waterjet
cuts most materials up to 150mm thick, including mild steel, stainless
steel, aluminium, copper, brass, titanium, wood, plastic, rubber
and much more. The material is cut with a cold cutting process without
the effects of heat, which prevents hardening, warping, dripping slag
or amalgamation. The waterjet machine is capable of bevel cutting and
reacts flexibly to changing contours and materials.
The state-of-the-art laser cutting capacity allows for the cutting of
4m X 2m sheets made from mild steel (up to 25mm thick), stainless (up
to 20mm), aluminium (up to 10mm), zinc, seal/annealed/alume, Bisalloy
and many others.
To complement the modern machines, Ultimate Laser uses advanced
CAD/CAM software to generate drawings or develop customersupplied
files for cutting. The Bysoft programming system simplifies
preparatory work as well as nesting and enables simple, flexible part
development.
“Combining our programming facilities with our advanced laser
and waterjet cutting machines allows our customers to benefit by full
utilisation of all material with a minimum waste,” Pleysier says. “This
means the final product has minimal material usage and cutting times
are reduced.”
Ultimate Laser Pty Ltd - Stand 630
www.ultimatelaser.com.au
from SIMASV Italy, a 30°>140° variable angle hydraulic notching
machine AV226/PA-CNC. The punching head is controlled independently
and operating via a changeover switch allows it to shift
easily from the notching to the punching step.
Sheetmetal Machinery Pty Ltd - Stands 662 and 682
www.sheetmetalmachinery.com.au
48 May 2011 Australian Manufacturing Technology