Fiber Laser System for Small Tube Processing
August 1, 2013
The LT5 fiber laser system is designed to handle small and medium-sized tubes.
The LT5 from BLM Group is an entry level automated laser tube cutter designed to handle small and medium-sized tubes. With its 1 kW IPG fiber laser the LT5 can process mild steel as well as highly reflective materials such as aluminum, copper and brass, according to the company.
The LT5 handles round tubes ranging from 0.5" - 5" (12 - 120 mm), square tubes from 0.5" x 0.5" to 4" x 4" (12 x 12 mm to 100 x 100 mm) and rectangular and oval tubes in the 0.4" x 0.5" to 5" x 2.75" (10 x 12 mm to 120 x 70 mm) range. It accepts tube lengths of 126" - 256" (3,200-6,500 mm).
The length of each tube is automatically measured during the preloading phase, permitting the machine control to optimize nesting and minimize scrap. Tube is supported and guided during each phase of the process to provide cutting accuracy and to protect the tube surface from scratches. Unloading can be programmed to occur either on at the front or rear of the machine, and different types of pieces can be automatically collected in separate containers placed in the unloading area to save time and handling. An optional conveyor can be installed at the rear to unload short-length cut pieces or to collect scrap and end pieces. BLM Group reported that changeover to different size tubes typically occurs in a matter of minutes.
The entire process is driven by Artube CAD/CAM software for laser tube cutting, a package that permits direct import of three dimensional CAD data, part simulation, cycle time generation and advanced off-line nesting.
For more information contact:
BLM Group USA
29380 Beck Road
Wixom, MI 48393
248-560-0080
sales@blmgroupusa.com
www.blmgroup.com
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