Machine Tools – Non-Traditional

Products • February 5, 2020

Field-Placement CO2 Laser Optics

A line of field-replacement CO2 laser optics that offers a wide selection of focal lengths for accurately cutting stainless steel and phenolic gaskets has been introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Products • January 8, 2020

ZnSe Focusing Lenses

A new line of ZnSe laser focusing lenses that come in various focal lengths for 200 W to 4 kW CO2 cutting lasers processing heavy steel plate has been introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Products • December 12, 2019

Lasertec 400 Shape for 5-Axis Laser Structuring

The new Lasertec 400 Shape expands the DMG MORI portfolio in 5-axis laser structuring into the range of large molds up to 3,350 mm x 1,350 mm x 1,000 mm with a workpiece weight of up to 20,000 kg.

Products • December 4, 2019

Cool-Cut CO2 Laser Lenses

A line of low absorption CO2 laser lenses that are designed to run cooler than standard lenses to provide focal length stability for consistent cuts has been introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Products • December 3, 2019

LT8.20 Laser Tube Cutting System

BLM Group USA has announced its LT8.20 laser tube cutting system that allows users to choose their preferred laser source, loader/unloader style and positioning of the peripheral equipment to maximize floor space. The LT8.20 can handle cutting diameters of up to 9.5" and bar weight up to 27 lb./ft.

Products • November 19, 2019

WL-300A Laser Processing Workstation

Amada Miyachi America Inc. announces the new WL-300A laser processing workstation, configured for nanosecond-pulsed fiber laser applications. This laser workstation is a larger version of the LMWS laser marker workstation that is designed to accommodate larger parts.

Products • November 5, 2019

3D CO2 Galvo Laser Modular Marking System

Radian Laser Systems announces its new industrial-grade, U.S.-made Radian Laser 3D CO2 galvo laser modular marking system. Radian Laser Systems has designed and manufactured a fast and small modular marking system.

Products • October 30, 2019

Fused Silica Fiber Lenses

A new line of fused silica fiber lenses that eliminate the need for users to send their laser heads back to the OEM for lens replacement has been introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Products • October 18, 2019

QW Elite Tooling-On-Demand Program

Quality Wire EDM Inc. has introduced a tooling-on-demand program called QW Elite. This program was designed from the ground up with the ease and convince of the end user in mind. The QW Elite tooling-on-demand program ensures to be the most comprehensive and efficient program in the industry for managers, toolmakers, buyers and the like to keep their production tooling up and running.

Products • October 1, 2019

Beam Splitters for Lasers

A line of beam splitters for lasers from 100 Watts up that are designed for use at 45 degree angle of incidence and 10.6 microns has been introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Products • September 30, 2019

New Software for 300 Series DRO

Heidenhain Corp.'s Acu-Rite brand introduces new software for its versatile 300 series digital readout (DRO) that now allows users to control a sinker EDM. This new development broadens this established DRO's use to include all of the most common manual shop machines such as milling, turning, grinding and now EDM in a single DRO.

Products • September 20, 2019

AgieCharmilles CUT AM 500 Horizontal Wire EDM

Wire-cutting electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a mature technology, but GF Machining Solutions continues to push the limits of EDM with the new AgieCharmilles CUT AM 500 horizontal wire EDM. This fast, precise and automation-ready machine is dedicated to metal additive manufacturing (AM), making it easy to separate additively manufactured metal parts from the build plate while maintaining geometrical accuracy and ensuring assembly readiness.