Machine Tools – Non-Traditional

Products • September 22, 2016

OEM-quality Replacement CO2 Optics for Lasers

OEM-quality replacement CO2 optics for engraving, marking and cutting lasers supplied from stock the same day or reverse engineered if necessary are being introduced by Laser Research Optics (LRO). Laser Research CO2 Optics meet OEM and ISO-10110 specs. and are available from stock or can be custom reverse engineered for virtually any engraving, marking, and cutting lasers.

Products • September 6, 2016

Laser Line Generator

A new series of laser line generators from Coherent Inc. enables the detection of smaller features in machine vision applications based on triangulation. Specifically, StingRay µFocus (Micro Focus) lasers feature a linewidth that is 40 percent smaller than standard Coherent StingRay products (at the same working distance), and can achieve focused linewidths as small as 20 µm, thus providing increased spatial resolution and the ability to discern finer details.

Products • September 6, 2016

FlowXpert 2016 CAD/CAM Waterjet Software Platform

Flow International Corp. announced the next generation of waterjet software, FlowXpert 2016. FlowXpert is a robust CAD/CAM waterjet software platform for 3D pathing and cutting that allow users to work more effectively in 3D, with less complexity.

Products • August 31, 2016

Hybrid Hole Drilling Machine

Synova and Makino are joining forces to offer the HybridCell, which combines the power of Synova's Laser MicroJet (LMJ) with Makino's leading edge EDM capabilities. It is a fully automated, manufacturing-ready, work cell that can handle a wide range of hole-drilling applications. The HybridCell consist of a MCS 500 cutting system, along with Makino's EDBV EDM hole-drilling machine. The system is available through Makino's extensive North American Single Source Technologies sales channel.

Products • August 22, 2016

Permalign V-Series Mini Hopper

Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge Inc. introduces its new Permalign V-Series Mini Hopper for abrasive waterjet cutting. The variable aperture Permalign V-Series Mini Hopper increases abrasive waterjet cutting productivity and profitability by allowing waterjet operators to easily make adjustments to abrasive flow, minimizing abrasive consumption.

Products • July 19, 2016

ZCM-2543 Router Gantry

WARDJet says the ZCM-2543 speaks to the company's motto of "Not Just a Waterjet..." That's because the router gantry not a waterjet at all. In WARDJet's effort to provide tailored solutions, it continually steps outside of the waterjet box.

Products • July 13, 2016

Zinc Selenide and Zinc Sulfide Optics

Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) and Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) optics that are manufactured to specification for FLIR, surveillance, military, and medical applications are available from Laser Research Optics. Laser Research ZnSe and ZnS Optics are custom manufactured to ISO-10110 specifications in sizes from 0.5" to 5" OD and can be coated to achieve specific wavelengths from 7 to 11 µm for ZnSe and 400 nm to 12 µm for ZnS.

Products • July 1, 2016

SpeedMarker 700 Galvo Laser Marking Station

The SpeedMarker 700 from Trotec Laser Inc. is a compact galvo laser marking station. The SpeedMarker series was designed for efficient industrial laser marking of metals and plastics.

Products • June 22, 2016

Latest Generation of Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet Systems

Jet Edge introduces its latest generation of Mid Rail Gantry waterjet systems. Designed for heavy duty 24/7 use in industrial environments, Jet Edge's Mid Rail Gantry waterjet is capable of operating up to four abrasivejet or water-only waterjet cutting heads for increased productivity.

Products • June 15, 2016

Laser Systems L2000

The Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Laser Systems L2000 provides the capability of combining conventional machining and laser cutting on a single machine platform, reducing part handling and ensuring improved part accuracies.

Products • June 14, 2016

Arnold Ravensburg Laser Technology

Available from German Machine Tools of America (GMTA) is the laser technology of Arnold Ravensburg, a leading supplier to the German gearmaking, automotive and off-highway powertrain markets. New machines are being offered by GMTA, along with full laser integration technology through application engineering.

Products • June 14, 2016

Model LT8.10 Fiber Laser Tube Cutting System

BLM GROUP USA has announced the introduction of the Model LT8.10 fiber laser tube cutting system. The LT8.10 is a three dimensional, 3kW fiber laser tube cutting machine that provides flexibility and user-friendliness for precise laser cutting on a variety of materials for tube diameters up to 9.5 in.