Machine Tools – Non-Traditional

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.

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.

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.

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.

A line of CO2 laser optics optimized for 10.6 microns that are in-stock for popular etching, marking, and thin metal cutting lasers are available from Laser Research Optics.

Jet Edge introduces its latest generation of waterjet shuttle systems. Designed especially for high-volume water-only waterjet cutting applications, Jet Edge waterjet shuttle systems reportedly increase productivity by allowing operators to continue cutting as they unload finished parts.

Hypertherm is shipping its PowerDredge waterjet abrasive-removal unit to customers around the world. The unit increases waterjet productivity and profitability by automating costly abrasive clean-outs. Instead of relying on manual labor to shovel or suck out used abrasive, the PowerDredge automatically collects and deposits abrasive into a large bag for quick recycling or disposal.

LNA Laser Technology introduces a new laser marking system, Model MP2. The MP2, all-in-one DPSS laser marking system is ideal for applications that require high resolution and where high-speed throughput isn't required.

A new mobile app from Coherent Inc. enables operation of the company's laser power and energy sensors using a tablet computer, thus delivering an improved user interface and enhanced ease-of-use. Coherent's new LabMax-Pro mobile app is compatible with several popular tablet computers running the Android operating system (and having a display screen of 9" diagonal or greater), providing access to a comprehensive suite of laser power and energy measurement capabilities on a state-of-the-art, touchscreen display.

BLM GROUP USA has announced the introduction of the LT-FREE―a 5-axis, fiber laser machine for cutting 3D formed or shaped parts such as bent tubes, hydroformed tubes, welded assemblies and stamped or flat sheets. The part does not move during the cutting operation as the laser head's freedom of movement reportedly guarantees the highest flexibility and accuracy to produce parts.

TRUMPF's TruLaser 2030 fiber with new LiftMaster Shuttle is the ideal choice for fabricators looking for productivity and process reliability at competitive investment and operating costs. It is ideal for job shops running up to three shifts per day or for first-time laser users.

MC Machinery Systems Inc. announces its newest CO2 laser: the eX Plus series. The updated, offering expands on Mitsubishi's popular eX series and LVPlus II model. Improvements like its high-speed, heavy-duty motion system and more powerful piercing can reduce processing times by 50 percent when compared to previous generations.