was missing the boat if I didn’t consider automation on my next laser. We had been studying the fi ber lasers for some time, and I pretty much decided that I was going to do thinner sheet metal work on an automated laser. I planned on running large quanti- ties of 16, 18, and 20 gage material on a continuing basis. While at FABTECH, I decided to purchase the Platino Fiber Laser for its speed. I also made the deci- sion to automate the laser.”
Laser Innovations’ Prima Power 4000- W Platino Fiber Laser is equipped with a three-station tower. The laser was in- stalled in March 2015, and the tower was installed a few months later. The Platino Fiber Laser cutting machine combines state-of-the-art fi ber laser technology with the proven reliability and fl exibility of the Platino platform. For sheetmetal manufacturers, the production tool is especially well-suited for production on thin and medium-gage sheets, highly refl ective metals, and it is easily adaptable with a variety of automation modules. The Platino Fiber Laser can be used to cut a wide range of materials. Fiber lasers are more effective than other la- ser sources for cutting highly-refl ective materials, for example aluminum alloys, copper, and brass. The Platino Fiber cuts various thicknesses, up to 20 mm of mild steel, with effi ciency and qual- ity. Productivity increases are realized, particularly with thin and medium-gage sheet metal. Other features and ben- efi ts of the fi ber laser include low power consumption and a compact space- saving footprint for automated loading, unloading, and storage. Machine de- sign features synthetic granite frame for thermal stability and vibration damping as well as a protection cabin with roof, fi ber-safe windows and fully-opening sliding doors for total safety, visibility of the work area, and accessibility. Prima Power’s Compact Tow- erServer allows easy loading/unload-
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ing for blanks and processed sheets. It has an elevator for loading and unloading the pallets on and off the tower, and features single sheet separating, control systems, and sheet reference.
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