Increasing fibre laser output can reveal a problem elsewhere in the workshop: components reach bending faster than the press brake team can process them. The result is more work in.. Read More
A good fibre laser nest uses material efficiently. An automation-ready nest also allows parts and skeletons to move through the intended handling process reliably... Read More
The footprint of a fibre laser and its automation equipment is only part of the space required. A workable layout also needs routes for stock, finished parts, scrap, operators and.. Read More
Adding automation to an existing fibre laser may be possible, but compatibility needs to be assessed for the specific machine and proposed handling equipment. A system designed for one configuration.. Read More
A fast cutting demonstration does not tell you how much useful work a fibre laser will deliver in a normal week. Production includes loading, programme preparation, job changes, handling and.. Read More
Tube laser automation is often discussed in terms of loading raw stock. The other end of the machine deserves equal attention: how finished components leave the cutting area and reach.. Read More
Tube laser cutting can combine several preparation operations in one programmed process. Its wider value often appears at the welding bench, where accurately positioned features can reduce marking out and.. Read More
The length of stock purchased is not the same as the length available for finished components. A tube laser needs to hold and process material, and the usable length depends.. Read More
The phrase tube laser does not describe every profile a machine can process. Some configurations support selected open or structural sections as well as round and rectangular tube, while others.. Read More
A fibre laser can finish a sheet quickly while the next job waits for someone to separate, identify and move the parts. Automatic part sorting addresses that work after cutting... Read More
A fibre laser's running cost cannot be reduced to its laser power rating or one headline hourly figure. Electricity, assist gas, consumables, labour and maintenance all contribute, while material yield.. Read More
The assist gas used during fibre laser cutting affects the cutting process, the finished edge and the cost of production. Choosing between nitrogen, oxygen and compressed air therefore starts with.. Read More