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Tuesday 18 March 2008

Laser produces machined finish

MITSUBISHI Laser has released its latest generation of lasers which combines performance-enhancing features, automation and productivity options.
The LVPLUSII has a 40CF-R resonator technology from the company. According to the manufacturer, this reduces the rise time and fall time of square wave pulse, providing more consistent beam power during the cutting process.
The uniform low current discharge and stability allows the laser to produce a consistent edge quality and a cutting surface roughness claimed to be equivalent to a typical machined finish.
The technology allows for improved micro machining and etching, reduced taper and reduced discolouring.
The laser also incorporates Jet Pierce technology which is said to pierce material faster and more aggressively during small hole processing, decreasing part time. An improved height sensor hardware gives the machine double the tracing ability of its predecessor.
The machine has a heavy-duty one-piece design, with machine tool, resonator and power supply incorporated into a single platform. The company claims this gives the machine stability.
The laser has a constant beam length system in place to provide cutting stability at speeds up to 29.21m/min.
An optional intelligent process monitoring system is available. This system has auto-focusing, burn detection, pierce detection and plasma detection features for increasing productivity.

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