Laser Cutting

Hypertherm announced the launch of the Powermax105, a new 105 amp air plasma cutting system for hand and automated cutting and gouging designed to comfortably cut 1 ¼ inch (32mm) thick metal, and sever metal up to 2 inches (50mm) thick.

A line of low absorption laser CO2 lenses that run cooler than standard lenses to provide focal length stability and help assure consistent cut quality is available from Laser Research Optics.

Hypertherm announced the availability of Duramax retrofit torches for five more plasma cutting systems: the Powermax600, Powermax800, Powermax900, MAX42 and MAX43.

Renishaw's new laser melting additive-metal manufacturing process is capable of producing fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD data using a high-powered fiber laser.

Laser Design Inc. announced the unveiling of its newest and most automated inspection-grade 3D scanning system, the SURVEYOR Auto Gage 3D.

Hypertherm announced the release of two new HyIntensity Fiber Laser systems: the two kilowatt HFL020 and the one kilowatt HFL010.

A full line of CO2 laser mirrors that are made from molybdenum and ideally suited for low- and high-power lasers used in harsh industrial environments are available from Laser Research Optics.

A full line of replacement CO2 laser optics for trophy and plaque engravers that can be supplied stand-alone or in aluminum mounts are available for 24-hour delivery from Laser Research Optics.

MC Machinery Systems Inc. is the official and exclusive importer of Tanaka gantry lasers in North America.

A full line of CO2 lenses that feature a broad selection of focal lengths plus low absorption coatings for 100 Watt and up engraving and marking lasers is available from Laser Research Optics.

The HighLight D-Series, a new range of diode laser systems from Coherent Inc. delivers both high power and an increased range of "smart" output beam shapes.

A full line of CO2 laser optics featuring lenses and mirrors that are direct OEM replacements for popular high power steel cutting lasers is available from Laser Research Optics.