Murata Machinery's LS3015FC fiber laser features a solid state fiber laser beam designed to enhance the ability to process sheet metal and highly reflective materials, such as copper and aluminum, while reducing maintenance and operating costs.
"Muratec's advanced, proprietary technology integrates software and hardware, creating a system that maximizes the fiber laser's cut quality, reliability and productivity," said a company spokesperson. The LS3015FC fiber laser incorporates resonators from IPG, a provider of high-powered fiber laser resonators and amplifiers. This fiber laser uses approximately 1/3 less power than conventional CO2
lasers, which helps reduce operating costs while eliminating mirror cleaning, laser gas and other CO2
consumables. The LS3015FC also allows operators to monitor power and gas consumption and material processing rates in real time to provide accurate operating cost analysis and true job-cost feedback."
The LS3015FC can be set to the operator's choice of three cutting modes: high quality, for the best possible cut; economy, which reduces gas consumption and operational costs; and high-speed, for the fastest production time.
The machine features linear drives on all axes for precise, high-speed processing. A dual-pallet system preps new material and eliminates parts and scrap from falling onto the material during exchange. The cutting area of the LS3015FC is fully enclosed and is equipped with a re-circulating ventilation system that enhances safety and provides a clean working environment. The system's rigid frame design is intended to provide high-speed, high-precision processing capabilities, with double sliding doors that provide 53" of open access.
The Muratec-designed MVHS laser output control system helps maximize the potential of the LS3015FC. This proprietary Muratec system adjusts to changes in the laser's output within milliseconds to promote high-quality cutting. A beam-monitoring system oversees machine stability and optics to optimize cutting conditions, extend productivity and avoid downtime. Its light-monitoring system helps prevent reflected light that could damage the laser and continually monitors for processing parameters outside of the normal range. If abnormal cutting parameters are detected, the machine will stop processing to avoid damage to the machine or wasted material. Muratec's fiber beam output control also produces high-quality marking for adding legible part numbers and reference marks.
Two additional monitoring and programming systems help operators further optimize the performance of the Muratec LS3015FC. The ProcessNet Monitor i software system monitors the laser's operating conditions and power consumption. This data can be obtained remotely from a PC or mobile device connected to the system's network and can be used to improve productivity and cost analysis. An automatic programming system also helps improve operator efficiency and provides consistent, high-quality production. The entire system is supplemented by Muratec's automated material handling systems, which are engineered to provide a stable, prolonged production cycle and help ensure maximum productivity.
For more information contact:
Rob Collins, Laser Sales Manager
Murata Machinery USA Inc.
P.O. Box 667609
2120 Queen City Drive
Charlotte, NC 28266
704-875-9280 Ext. 385
rob.collins@muratec-usa.com
www.fiberlasermachines.com