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LASER, PLASMA & WATER JET CUTTING fibre laser cutting supplants co2 In further evidence that fibre laser technology has taken over from the CO2 laser power source when cutting sheet metal and plate into components of simple or complex shape, David Larcombe, managing director of Bystronic UK, revealed that since August 2015 the company has not sold a single CO2 laser cutting machine in Britain or Ireland. In contrast, fibre laser cutters have sold well. In November and December 2016 alone, orders for 14 were taken, half of which were for highpower models launched at the EuroBlech show in Hannover at the end of October last year. Two of the seven high-power machines were 8 kW, with the remainder equipped with the 10 kW fibre laser source, the most powerful currently available on the UK market. As a point of comparison, Mr Larcombe said, “Of the seven lower-power fibre laser machines we sold during the last two months of 2016, five were 6 kW, while the other two were rated at 4 kW and 2 kW. There is still a demand for the latter, competitively priced fibre models from manufacturers processing only thinner gauge materials.” Nevertheless, he thinks that higher power fibre laser machines are the future, as they can cut thicker plate and produce superior quality edge. The 10 kW fibre source is able to process 25 mm mild steel and 30 mm stainless steel and aluminium. Fibre also allows reflective The Endeavour is one of the world’s most innovative CNC beam line which features 3 new direct drive, 31kw 5,000 rpm spindles with additional auxiliary axis movement, high speed positioning, 4 sides scribing and hard stamping marking unit. Once a beam is clamped in position, drilling, milling and marking can be undertaken simultaneously on all 4 sides of the beam without any further actions by operator. Each drilling head moves rapidly and independently from one programmed position to another along the stationary beam for further drilling, milling or scribing. Machining is therefore much faster materials to be cut safely. The same source can tackle 15 mm brass and 12 mm copper, formerly the province of water jet or plasma cutting machines. Even more important, according to Mr Larcombe, is the ability of the 10 kW source to cut mid-range thickness materials much faster. Mild and stainless steels in the 3 mm to 6 mm range, for example, can be profiled 2.5 to 3 times faster than with a 6 kW fibre laser, providing a massive boost to productivity. tel: 0844 8485850 email: david.larcombe@bystronic.com Web: www.bystronic.com the endeavour from ficep resulting in remarkable increases in productivity and reductions in production costs. Endeavour can be used as a stand-alone machine in combination with a high speed Katana CNC saw or a coping unit with plasma or oxy robotic thermal cutting heads. When combined with the Katana, a patented magnetic unloader allows the drilling and sawing of short piece without operator intervention. Andrew Hirst, Managing Director of the UK’s largest independent steel stockholder, Barrett Steel Services,, commented – “We already had FICEP saw drill lines but we wanted to further increase our processing volumes and to meet our customers requirements. The Endeavour was exactly what was wanted and fits perfectly into our existing production lines, helping us to further enhance our customer services and delivery times.” tel: +44 (0)1924 223530 email: info@ficep.co.uk Web: www.ficep.co.uk expanding the fibre laser machine line-up AMADA’s latest line-up of LCG-AJ flatbed laser cutting machines are equipped with AMADA developed 2, 3,4, 6 and 9 kW fibre laser oscillators. AMADA were the first laser machine manufacturer to develop their own fibre laser source. Manufacturing and testing takes place at AMADA’s Fujinomiya factory and incorporates all of AMADA’s extensive knowledge gained over more than 35 years of laser machine production. Offering high cutting speed, low running costs and the ability to cut copper, brass and titanium, the LCG-AJ sets a new benchmark for performance and price at this level of investment, ensuring optimum productivity and value. New machines have been added to the LCG- AJ line-up in order to make it a comprehensive range now including 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 kW powers. The LCG-AJ range has a lightweight Y-axis carriage with low centre of gravity providing a 30% weight reduction. Most LCG-AJ fibre lasers incorporate an automatic nozzle changer for uninterrupted processing and all are compatible with AMADA’s Digital Support System (ADSS) which allows customers to analyse and compare machine performance, as well as allowing AMADA to provide proactive service support. With a positioning speed of 170 m/min, the fastest in class, they are also low energy consumers thanks to the efficiency of AMADA’s fibre laser technology. Using individual high power diode modules allows for an exceptionally high beam quality, giving the end user higher cutting speeds compared to systems with a lower beam quality. AMADA’s latest AMNC 3i control ensures simple operation with its smart-phone type 21.5” screen, including on-screen nesting, program scheduling and one-touch setup features. The LCG-3015AJ machines are fully compatible with AMADA’s latest, high speed part picking system, the TK L. This gives high speed removal and stacking of finished components, increasing productivity and minimizing downtime between the cutting process and the next step of manufacture. All LCG-AJ machines can be equipped with load\unload systems for full productivity. tel: 01562 749719 Web: www.amada.co.uk 22 Machinery World, April 2017
!"!# RAPID RESPONSE LASER CUTTING SERVICE The Tipo G31 - heralds the dawn of a new era in the processing of heavy plate This is the new technologically advanced, gantry CNC Machining Centre for drilling, milling, marking, scribing, tapping, chamfering and cutting of heavy steel plates up to 100mm thick x 3100mm in width The Tipo G31 system is one of the most productive and versatile machines currently available for manufacturers of heavy structural steelwork, agricultural, earth moving and mining equipment who are looking to maximise productivity, minimise production costs and increase accuracy when processing large, heavy steel plate. It can be equipped with dual spindles with independent sub axis which increase the productivity over single spindle lines by approximately 40%. The dual spindles can drill, mill and scribe simultaneously even if the holes are not in line - and up to 24 tools can be available for each spindle. The hold down facility firmly secures the plate avoiding any vibrations that could compromise the part quality, accuracy and tool life. In addition to the drilling heads, the Tipo G31 can be equipped with two plasma torches (straight or bevel) and up to three oxycutting torches. For more details on how this innovative, small footprint machine can help you to maximise productivity and profitability call - 01924 223530, e-mail info@ficep.co.uk or visit our website at www.ficep.co.uk SHEET METAL PROFILING EXPERTS 4M X 2M CUTTING CAPACITY 4M 320 TONNE PRESSBRAKE CAPACITY FREE UK DELIVERY 10KW FIBER LASER NOW IN FULL PRODUCTION www.accurate-laser.co.uk sales@accurate-laser.co.uk Tel: 0121 520 2444 STEEL THINKING FICEP UK Ltd., 3 Gilcar Way, Valencia Park, Wakefield Europort, Normanton WF10 5QS, UK. Machinery World, April 2017 23
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