Which Machining Platform and Configuration is Best Suited
to Your Application Requirements?
The performance of a machining system stands and falls
with the individual components and the way they interact with
each other. To find your best machining configuration, determine
your needs in terms of application requirements and systems
performance.
The T13 to T20 modular, tube processing platforms (cutting,
drilling, welding) are optimized for use with various sizes
of work pieces and laser sources:
| Platform |
Work area |
Tube OD |
Laser source |
| T 13 |
50 or 80 mm |
0.2 - 1.0 mm;
0.5 - 8.0 mm |
fiber, disc |
| T 15 |
150 or 300 mm |
0.5 - 8.0 mm;
1.0 - 20.0 mm |
fiber, disc |
| T 17 |
150 or 300 mm |
0.5 - 8.0 mm;
1.0 - 20.0 mm |
Nd:YAG |
| T 20 |
max. 600 mm |
0.5 - 8.0 mm:
1.0 - 20.0 mm
|
fiber, disc, Nd:YAG |
Laser sources of between 50 and 200 Watt power are available
for high speed processing of tubes of various materials and
wall thickness. What are your tolerances in terms of kerf width,
heat affected zone? What are your requirements for repeatability?
Next evaluate your processing standards: Do you require automatic
feeding and handling of work pieces? Automatic cleaning? Do
you need to change the cutting geometry often? Are process control
and traceability features needed, e.g. to meet FDA requirements?
What are present / future production rates? Projected yield?
Do you plan to operate 24/7?
The best way to determine which machining configuration is best
suited to your project requirements is to consult with our team
of engineers and have our applications lab produce your work
piece.
Ask for a proof
of principle, executed with a sample material of
your work piece (free of charge; follow up process development
work can be commissioned).
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