Archive for September, 2008
CNC laser profiling machines cut up to 140m/min
By admin at 26 September, 2008, 4:23 pm
CNC laser cutting and profiling machines achieve cutting speeds of 140m/min and head acceleration of 12m/s2, for rapidly profiling a wide range of materials up to 25mm thick mild steel.
Prima Industrie UK will demonstrate the speed, accuracy and productivity benefits of its Platino CNC laser cutting and CompactServer work handling technology at the UK’s MACH [...]
CNC laser profiler selected for ‘lights out’ work
By admin at 26 September, 2008, 4:22 pm
Impressed by a CNC laser profiling system’s speed and accuracy, a sheet metal subcontractor selected a 4kW system complete with a 10-storey automated work handling system for ‘lights out’ working.
UK sheet metal working subcontractor, Stevens and Carlotti, said that investment in high capability CNC production technology, such as its latest integrated CNC laser cutting and [...]
Automated CNC laser cutter is very flexible
By admin at 26 September, 2008, 4:20 pm
Trumpf showed its compact, flexible TruLaser 2030 CNC 3.2kW sheet material cutting and profiling cell with automated work handling and higly durable laser resonator.
Trumpf’s TruLaser 2030 was shown at this week’s MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, UK It is sold as an ‘off the shelf’ automated machine that includes Trumpf’s latest [...]
Laser cut plates sheet need little finishing
By admin at 26 September, 2008, 4:19 pm
Generally, the metal cutting edge achieved with Alpharex laser system needs no extensive finishing after cutting and profiling large sheet metal plate extremely accurately.
ESAB Cutting Systems’ Alpharex laser cutting machines have ability to cut large sheet metal plate extremely accurately ESAB said that this feature differentiates the Alpharex from other laser cutting machines and there [...]
CNC laser cutting investment expands business
By admin at 26 September, 2008, 4:18 pm
By investing GBP 655,000 in two Trumpf laser cutting machines an architectural metalworker has reduced cycle times by 50-60% and expanded sub contract work.
An architectural metalworker has invested GBP 655,000 itwo Trumpf CNC laser cutting machines and has realised an impressive reduction in cycle times of some 50-60% on average Based In Birmingham, UK, Savekers [...]
CNC laser offers high cutting speed and Quality
By admin at 26 September, 2008, 4:16 pm
Subcontract fabricator has found a CNC laser cutting machine that is not only able to handle the wide-ranging job specifications, but also offers speed, reliability and the highest cutting quality.
Young and Wood of Harlow, Essex, UK, makes a diverse range of components for architectural fittings, commercial buses and the banking industry The company recently installed [...]
Okuma reluctance motor used on CNC
By admin at 21 September, 2008, 3:47 am
Okuma has announced that its reluctance motor is to be used as a drive for the main spindle and optional counter spindle on its LB lathes, replacing conventional brushless AC motors.
Previously the reluctance motor’s high torque made it unsuitable for applications where accurate speed control is essential The torque ripple and speed control problems have [...]
Cylindrical laser machining gets motion platform
By admin at 19 September, 2008, 4:54 am
Direct-drive, brushless linear and rotary motion platform that includes automated workpiece handing and tooling platforms is intended for cylindrical laser machining applications.
Aerotech’s LaserTurn combines high performance, direct-drive brushless linear and rotary positioning stages with automated workpiece handling and provision for customised tooling – for a completely integrated motion solution for high-throughput cylindrical laser machining applications [...]
Laser engraves deeply from 3D CAD models
By admin at 19 September, 2008, 4:53 am
Laser engraver performs deep engraving direct from 3D CAD models on workpieces up to 500mm3, including cutting complete tool cavities, adding fine detail, textures, logos or producing electrodes.
To accommodate the first ever UK exhibition for the FOBA Laser Engraving machine Kaye-Dee have had to move to the larger C52 stand Hall 3 at the forthcoming [...]
Laser power source used in medical manufacture
By admin at 19 September, 2008, 4:52 am
A 400W laser power source for a major OEM manufacturer of medical equipment and features a 60A constant current source and can drive up to 35W CW laser diodes.
UK Power supply specialist, Ferrus Power, has demonstrated its extensive design capability by developing a new 400W laser power source for a major OEM manufacturer of medical [...]
Flexible 3D laser cutting/welding robot launched
By admin at 19 September, 2008, 4:51 am
A flexible, modular robot system for 3D laser processing offers high productivity and availability thanks to short programming times and guarantees a uniformly high workpiece quality.
For the first time Trumpf presented itself at EuroBLECH as the manufacturer of a robot welding cell, the TruLaser Robot 5020 From the laser beam source to the safety enclosure, [...]
Laser system performs faster deep engraving
By admin at 19 September, 2008, 4:49 am
Based on a Nd:YAG laser marking system, an effective deep engraving system, is far more versatile and gives much faster cycle times than traditional engraving methods.
Deep engraving using a laser-based machine is now possible, giving reduced production time, less scrap, improved engraving accuracy and greater profitability Electrox, one of few fully integrated laser marking manufacturers [...]
CNC punch press tooling is competitive
By admin at 17 September, 2008, 5:19 am
Following extensive investment in machine tools and personnel, AW Precision offers a competitive range of punches and dies for thin and thick turret and Trumpf-type CNC punch presses.
Based in Rugby, UK, press tool punch and die manufacturer AW Precision recently launched it latest range of punch and die products in the UK and Ireland Sold [...]
CNC punch press performs bending too
By admin at 17 September, 2008, 5:19 am
Bystronic UK said that the Pullmax Pullmatic 520 FC CNC punch press can be used as a press brake, making it possible to finish complex parts in one set-up.
The Pullmax Pullmatic 520 FC CNC punch press can perform thread tapping and be turned into a press brake, making it possible to finish complex parts in [...]
Turret punch press tooling is fully guided
By admin at 17 September, 2008, 5:18 am
Turret punch press tooling is fully
Mate Precision Tooling will introduce its Fully Guided Tooling System for Murata Wiedemann turret punch presses at the USA’s FABTECH 2008.
Mate Precision Tooling will introduce its Fully Guided Tooling System for Murata Wiedemann turret punch presses at the USA’s FABTECH 2008 fabrication show Mate Precision Tooling’s Marathon Plus fully guided [...]
