Harnessing Power
With the advent of fiber lasers and increases in laser power, OEMs build their machines with high dynamics in mind
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Careful capacity
Options are available for improving press brake productivity to keep up with today’s fiber lasers
A flip’n good idea
A record enthusiast ponders a better way to store and display his album collection and a company is born
Machine of the month – Laser Mechanisms’ FiberCut HR
Laser Mechanisms’ FiberCut HR processing head delivers cutting-edge performance for flatbed systems up to 15+ kW. The cutting head features automatic, programmable focus with 25 mm of travel as well as robust, direct-cooled reflective optics that minimize focus shift. Its fully sealed, purged design minimizes the chance of internal contamination, and additionally, when cover glasses must… Continued
Step up to the plate
When cutting thick metals, fiber lasers are the new MVP
Machine of the Month – LVD Strippit’s Electra FL 3015
LVD Strippit’s Electra FL 3015 fiber laser cutting machine is now offered with an 8-kW power source. The Electra 8-kW can maintain 2G acceleration speed while cutting, producing quality cuts in simple to complex configurations. The machine also features a new cutting head, new “smooth lead-in” feature, advanced drive system and the latest generation of LVD’s… Continued
Green means go
Re-establishing and redesigning a lighting manufacturer’s fabricating operations creates a competitive edge in an up-and-coming industry
Machine of the Month – nLight alta Compact 2500 Fiber Laser
nLight alta Compact 2500 Fiber Laser The nLight alta Compact 2500 fiber laser provides productivity and reliability in the smallest footprint, saving valuable shop floor space without sacrificing performance. With up to 2.5 kW of continuous cutting power, this compact machine enables rapid piercing, efficient high-speed cutting of thin sheets and excellent cut edge quality… Continued
Salvagnini L3-30 Fiber Laser
The Salvagnini L3-30 fiber laser features a new air-cooled cutting head and a 6-kW resonator, serving as a complement to the company’s 2-kW, 3-kW and 4-kW product lines. The L3-30’s cutting head delivers efficient cutting of thick and thin materials and also allows for solid, clean and reliable cuts with no contaminants to obscure the lens.… Continued
Machine of the Month – Salvagnini L3-30 Fiber Laser
The Salvagnini L3-30 fiber laser features a new air-cooled cutting head and a 6-kW resonator, serving as a complement to the company’s 2-kW, 3-kW and 4-kW product lines. The L3-30’s cutting head delivers efficient cutting of thick and thin materials and also allows for solid, clean and reliable cuts with no contaminants to obscure the lens.… Continued
