PRODUCT UPDATE LASER SYSTEMS WL-P300A ByCut Smart 6225
Bystronic has expanded its ByCut Smart product line with the 6225 model, which optimises sheet metal use thanks to its larger format, up to 10kW of laser power, and BeamShaper option. The machine can be equipped with Fiber 3000, 4000, 6000, 8000, or 10000 laser sources, depending on requirements. Metal sheets on the ByCut Smart 6225
can be processed with a length of up to 6.2m and a width of 2.5m. This increases the machine’s productivity as large metal sheets allow the cut parts to be nested more efficiently. Undesirable raw material offcuts are also significantly reduced thanks to the high degree of material usage. The BySoft CAM process software features intelligent nesting procedures. In addition, this format increases the
variety of cutting applications available on the ByCut Smart. Large parts can be cut as well as diverse small parts, without requiring the machine to interrupt cutting. It is possible to process smaller sheets by lining them up on the ByCut Smart’s long cutting table.
www.bystronic.com
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Quote automating software with QuickBooks Desktop
DigiFabster, known for its automated quoting software for additive manufacturing, CNC, laser-cutting and waterjet users, has updated its software to include third-party integrations, as well as fast implementation and scannable packing lists. The firm’s quote-automating
software includes a QuickBooks Desktop integration. This opens a two-way communication to sync customer information instantly, resulting in less time reconciling customer information to QuickBooks Desktop, and streamlining bookkeeping. Features of this integration enable manufacturers to set their own triggers and conditions for the type of customer information that’s automatically synced to their QuickBooks Desktop software, so they can customise their automatic record-keeping. DigiFabster’s implementation
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uptime is 99.9 per cent, meaning its customers will experience nominal downtime accepting orders, making it an ideal solution for global manufacturers who operate online across time zones. To further help manufacturers
digitise and automate operations, DigiFabster recently introduced packing lists with scannable QR codes, replacing the need for multiple paper printouts of model details. The QR codes can be used with a smartphone or tablet, and open up the model’s order page on DigiFabster, so employees can see renderings as well as the order status, at its point of manufacture.
www.digifabster.com
SLM Solutions has launched Free Float software to largely reduce the need for support structures in additive manufacturing, and in some cases removes them completely, without increasing build time. According to the firm the
solution enables the creation of metal components with previously impossible designs and unmatched productivity, reducing overall material usage and minimising the end-part cost to achieve industrial-scale production. Since the 1990s, support
structures have been an inherent part of the 3D printing process. However, often, the design of the main component is limited due to the support structures needed to build them, and support structures
For the US market Amada Weld Tech has launched the WL-300A laser processing workstation, configured for nanosecond pulsed fibre laser applications. Typical applications include marking of metals and select plastics, particularly for medical, electronic components, battery and aerospace applications. This laser workstation is a larger version of the LMWS laser marker workstation, designed to accommodate larger parts. Integrated with Amada Miyachi’s LMF Fiber Lasers (10-70W), the WL-300A units have the same interface for easy transfer from prototype to production phase. The WL-300A is available in bench top or floor standing options. Featuring a fast and precise motorised
Z-axis for easy focus adjustment, easy access to parts and tooling, and an XY table for step and repeat motion, the WL-300A offers a large viewing window for easy visual observation. Lens options include F-Theta 100, 160, 254 and 420mm for marking a wide variety of parts and sizes. An optional compact motorised rotary axis makes marking and welding cylindrical parts easy and fast. The workstation also provides easy part fixturing using the M6 threaded hole pattern mounting base plate. A fume extraction port is included with flexible tubing to extract harmful fumes created during the laser process. The WL-300A can handle a wide variety of mark types, including line-art graphics, shaded graphics, TrueType fonts, single point
or drill object arrays, and Data Matrix or QR code barcodes; as well as MS AutoDate, MS TextMerge, serialisation and barcode marks. Though primarily designed for laser marking and engraving applications, the laser source can also be used to weld and cut thin metals up to 250μm. Software features include a powerful,
user-friendly Windows-based job editor, easy graphics importing tools, multi-language support, and an advanced DXF filter with process optimisation.
https://amadaweldtech.com
could be a substantial section of the overall part volume. Supports also need to be removed later during the post- processing phase and increase material usage, which by default increases cost. Free Float’s innovative vector
technology establishes thermal management that significantly decreases net build time, while simultaneously enhancing part quality, especially for overhang areas. At the forefront of Free Float’s development was seamless useability: its low, medium and high profiles easily provide the desired outcome.
www.slm-solutions.com
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