Product review
Rapid laser cutting
“Today’s market
compensation of masses and
requirements are forcing
control algorithms ensure The new Prima Industrie machine for rapid laser cutting
manufacturers towards
smooth and vibration-free
solutions that not only
motion.
provide excellent quality
“The result is a machine
of configurations, plus
and great flexibility, but
that guarantees hitherto
flexibility to meet future
also high cutting speed
unimaginable processing
production needs.
and therefore, greater
times,” the manufacturer
• Application versatility:
and greater productivity,”
explained. “6g acceleration
the rapid adjustment
Prima Industrie told ISMR.
enables more than 1000
from 5 to 7.5 inch optics
“Syncrono is our answer to
holes to be cut in a minute -
enables a wide variety
this market need.”
twice that achieved by other
of different materials
Effectively two machines
laser machines currently on
and thicknesses to be
in one, the Syncrono
the market.”
processed. Syncrono also
incorporates a highly
The machine’s key features
features independent and
dynamic and ultra-
include:
programmable control of
lightweight laser cutting
• Flying optics: providing
the focal position and an
head integrated with a
speed and precision,
active workpiece collision
machine featuring a large
irrespective of the gauge
avoidance system.
operating envelope. This
of metal being processed.
Syncrono is offered with
concept achieves extreme
• Compact design and easy
Prima’s fast axial flow CP
The ultra-lightweight head
performance, excellent
installation.
4000 or new CV 5000 laser.
of Syncrono, which is itself
cutting quality and reduced
• Modular construction:
• See the company website: a rapid micro machine
running costs, while active
choice of a large number
www.primaindustrie.com
Enhanced
functionality
Taking the strain
Some of the new features in Version
The Penny Hydraulics Mezz Lift is
26 of Lantek’s Expert II and Expert III a robust, versatile platform lift for
sheet metal software include quota-
handling loads, up to 300kg, safely
tions from an actual nest. Hourly rates,
and effi ciently between two fl oors
material costs and profi t margin can
in workshops, warehouses and
all be modifi ed from within the CAM
stores. Ideally suited for handling
time and cost dialogue box, making it
easier to arrive at the most competitive
loads between ground fl oor and
price for the job.
mezzanine level, the Mezz Lift
The changes in Version 26 have
offers users a way to comply with
optimised the dead zone areas to
manual handling regulations
ensure that the smallest safe distance
and reduce the risk of injury to Europallet, with maximum working
is used as the tool rotates. Savings employees. The entire handling load of 300kg at heights up to 4m.
will help users to nest more parts on
process can be undertaken by a High lift and heavy duty versions hold-to-run system promotes safety
each sheet. Also new in Version 26
single person using the Mezz Lift are also available. Robust construc- by stopping the lift whenever the
is 3D visualisation of complex duct
without any manual lifting. tion using steel components ensures control lever is released. Additional
shapes. Lantek can also now import
Compact design minimises the the Mezz Lift can be installed safety features include overload
information about material thickness,
type and quantity with the DXF fi le for
Mezz Lift’s footprint without re- indoors or outdoors for reliable and protection. Interlocked gates, which
each part. Shop fl oor information has
stricting the available storage space productive use. prevent entry to the working area
also been enhanced. More information
and working area. It is available in The lifting speed of 0.5m/s while the lift is moving, are avail-
can now be added to the nest diagram,
a range of standard models with means that a four metre distance able as an option.
including notes, dimensions and views.
platforms up to 1100 x 1100mm, between the fl oor and mezzanine • Access www.pennyhydraulics.
• See www.lanteksms.com large enough for a standard is covered in just eight seconds. A com for more details.
46 May/June 2007 International Sheet Metal Review
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