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Laser for Precise Cutting Thin and Thick Material



The CONVERGENT CV4000 laser cuts thick to thin material including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals and non-metals.

The CONVERGENT CV4000 laser cuts thick to thin material including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals and non-metals.

Applications also include laser welding and cladding of small to very large components.

The CONVERGENT CV4000 CO2 Laser from Prima Electro features a beam optimized for precise, high speed cutting of thin and thick metals and non-metals. According to the company, its DC-excited, fast axial flow design features electrical efficiency for minimizing operating costs.

The CV4000's beam features cut width independent of cutting direction. According to the company, the energy distribution within the beam is ideal for minimizing heat input to the workpiece in a wide range of thicknesses, from thin gauge sheet and tubing to plate and pipe.

Typical cutting capability includes mild steel up to 22 mm thick, stainless steel up to 12 mm thick and aluminum up to 10 mm thick (using 10" focal length lens). The laser has capabilities for cutting other materials including high performance plastics, composites, ceramics, etc.

"The DC-excited, fast axial flow design provides output from 200 to 4,000 watts average power and has advantages over other 4 kW CO2 lasers for cutting and welding operations," said a company spokesperson. "These include a 20% and higher advantage using less electrical power and a 50% and better advantage using less laser gas. The CV4000's magnetic bearing turbine features an 80,000 hour maintenance interval.

"The CV4000 CO2 laser is housed in a single, compact cabinet providing easy integration with laser machines. The compact design avoids the need for additional cabling with other lasers' resonators and power supply. Cabinet dimensions are 855 mm wide x 883 mm high x 3,105 long."

For more information contact:

Prima Electro North America

711 East Main Street

Chicopee, MA 01020

413-598-5200

sales@primaelectro.com

www.primaelectro.com

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