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Graphtec GB WidLaser engravers: precision and power for every application
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Graphtec GB’s WidLaser range of engravers combines cutting-edge laser technology with exceptional versatility, catering to diverse industries such as manufacturing, signage, jewellery and beyond.
With a selection of CO2, ceramic, and fibre laser models, WidLaser machines are designed to meet the specific needs of businesses seeking precision, speed and reliability in engraving and cutting.
The WidLaser CO2 series is ideal for engraving non-metal materials such as wood, acrylic, leather and glass. With high-speed operation and precise cutting capabilities, these machines are perfect for signage, packaging and bespoke design. Models in this range include options with varying bed sizes and power levels from 60 to 120W, ensuring compatibility with intricate engraving projects and heavy-duty cutting tasks. For those working with metal and ceramics, the WidLaser Ceramic tube series offers unparalleled precision and durability, reaching speeds three times higher than conventional CO2 machines. These machines excel in engraving acrylic, MDF, and wood. They are also perfect for marking coated metals, glass, stone and slate, making them indispensable for industrial applications and decorative design.
These machines have power outputs from 30 to 120W making WidLaser engraver WidLaser engraver
them extremely versatile in the materials they can engrave. The WidLaser Fibre series is a powerhouse for metal marking ideal for automotive, aerospace, and jewellery manufacturing industries.
Fibre laser technology delivers high-speed marking with exceptional clarity on materials like stainless steel, aluminium, brass, marble, stone and granite to name a few – offering unmatched efficiency for high-volume production. Graphtec GB’s WidLaser range also boasts user-friendly software interfaces that streamline the design and engraving process. Features such as precision, autofocus, and real-time monitoring enhance productivity, while advanced safety features ensure secure operation.
Graphtec GB’s WidLaser engravers provide the tools to achieve flawless results across a wide array of materials. With cutting-edge technology and tailored solutions, the WidLaser range empowers businesses to meet the demands of modern production with confidence and precision.
www.graphtecgb.co.uk LKH Tools The original and still the best for cutting aluminium
The MP Superior coated routing tool for dry-cutting aluminium was first launched in 2018 and has proven to be the tool of choice for sign-makers and aluminium fabricators across the globe. The unique coating on the MP Superior tool is exclusive to the Crown Norge range and is sold by LKH Tools in the UK. It allows any CNC routing machine to cut aluminium without the need for coolant. The coating reduces heat created during the cutting process and efficiently produces chips for easy extraction to the dust collection system.
Using uncoated tooling with coolant can be a messy process which requires cleaning down the machine and components after cutting. In most cases, the tool will bind up with aluminium if the coolant runs out.
Aluminium routing tool
The Superior coating eliminates the need for oils or coolant during cutting.
Although other suppliers have since introduced similar-looking tooling, the performance, cut quality and longevity of the Superior coated tools set them apart from the competition. The finish, on even the most basic of machines, is burr free, and requires no secondary finishing process.
Feed rates of three to 10 metres per minute (315 to 393 inches per minute) on large profiles are achieved in 3mm aluminium in a single cut with the 6mm diameter tool; and three to four meters per minute with the 3mm diameter tool. In direct testing, the MP Superior tools have proven to last three to four times longer than the others on the market. The range has been increased and is now available in a wider selection of diameters and dimensions to allow for the variety of thicknesses available in aluminium – ranging from 2mm to 10mm tool diameters and from 0.2 to 50mm (in flat sheet or extruded form).
These tools produce fantastic results in aluminium composite materials (or ACM) or other non-ferrous metals such as brass, bronze and copper.
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