Mold fusion: Lasers making mark on moldmaking industry
Laser technology has taken hold in the moldmaking industry, offering new possibilities for fabrication, detailing, maintenance and repair.
Operation / Process
Laser Cutting
Latest in Laser Cutting
Model eX-S Laser Machine
Mitsubishi Laser debuts its latest laser innovation in its model eX-S, available from MC Machinery Systems Inc.
Laserdyne 430 Series Laser Systems
Prima Power Laserdyne has announced availability of the LASERDYNE 430 Series of precision laser systems with up to 20 kW QCW (quasi continuous wave) fiber lasers.
HighLight 10,000D Direct-Diode Laser
A new direct-diode laser system from Coherent Inc. offers higher power, which translates into increased throughput for applications in metal cladding and heat treating.
Tool warming
A through-spindle and through-tool laser-assisted milling process.
Fiber Laser Sapphire Windows
A new series of protective sapphire windows for 1µm optics that offer superior durability to zinc-sulfide and fused silica lenses is being introduced by Laser Research Optics.
Mini Safety Laser Scanner
Tapeswitch Corp. offers a new programmable, mini safety laser scanner solution for simple through complex machine/area guarding applications, further expanding its custom/configurable machine guarding solutions consisting of mats, light curtains, laser scanners, non-contact safety switches and trapped key – interlocks, and PCU Control Unit based on machine user/builder applications, programmable logic control product features with capable configuration from simple to complex machine guarding, and safety device integration.
Training camps
How a cooperative organization helps manufacturers train their employees in-house.
ML4020 RX Laser Machine
Mitsubishi Laser introduces the new RX series, designed to give operators the capability to cut big, without carrying a heavy price tag.
Custom Laser Optics
Custom laser optics made from zinc selenide and zinc sulfide in virtually any shape and size, with precise tolerances and surface finishes, are being introduced by Laser Research Optics.
NTC TLH 5-Axis Fiber Laser
Komatsu has announced advances made to its NTC TLH 5-axis fiber laser processing systems.
ARCH acquires Ultra-Dex and PTG
Precision components provider ARCH Global Precision, Livonia, Mich., has acquired two cutting tool manufacturers. ARCH purchased Flushing, Mich.-based Ultra-Dex Tooling Systems, including the Ultra-Dex USA branded product line and the Beamer Laser Marking Systems product line (collectively "Ultra-Dex") from Mark and Sharon Birchmeier. Ultra-Dex is a manufacturer of tooling systems, including indexable boring, milling and drilling systems, as well as tool holders, custom designed tooling and laser marking systems.
