Combination Punch/ Laser, the Ultimate Machine for Sheet Metal Fabrication
This presentation will discuss the advantages of the combination punch/laser machines. Demonstration of value-added processes that can eliminate secondary operations and speed up the processing of parts through a shop. Case studies and discussion of automation possibilities will be covered as well.
Timothy Brady - Amada America, Inc.
Fiber Laser Acceleration - The Hidden Key to Success
In this presentation you will understand the vital role machine acceleration plays in reducing part cycle time and how to evaluate acceleration performance on your next fiber laser system purchase. We all understand that higher kilowatt fiber lasers cut faster and thicker, but the next most important specification is the machine's acceleration capability. A quick look at Galileo's motion equations, immortalized by Newton, shows every time you double acceleration of a machine (say, 2G to 4G) you cut the distance and time to get up to speed in half. Although high-G acceleration really shines when cutting gauge sheet metal, it also reduces cycle time on thick plate primarily during rapid moves between cuts. Whether you're looking for an affordable 2-kW machine, or a 12-kW advanced system with material automation towers, learn how to test for and evaluate machine acceleration. It's a key to long term profitability.
Chip Burnham - Fairmont Machinery
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