The arrival of a new Trumpf TruLaser Tube 3000 Fiber at Salisbury-based lasercell has allowed the company to eliminate the cost of previously outsourcing its tube laser cutting requirements. Alongside the associated reduction in lead time, Lasercell’s new in-house capability also means the company can now design many parts more efficiently.

It was impressive growth over the past decade prompted Lasercell to investigate the potential for an in-house tube laser facility. The company looked at a few major manufacturers of tube laser machines before drawing up a shortlist of two.

After a comprehensive assessment, the company opted for the Trumpf TruLaser Tube 3000 Fiber, a machine that can accommodate tube diameters up to 152mm and process mild steel up to 8mm thick, stainless steel and aluminium up to 6mm, and copper and brass up to 4mm. The 3kW machine acquired by Lasercell, which is the first of its type in the UK, includes a 3D cutting head and LoadMaster Tube automation with bundle space for up to 4 tonnes of unprocessed material.

“Perhaps the most influential reason behind our choice was Trumpf’s Programming Tube 3D software, which was superior to that of the other potential supplier,” says one of three company directors Kieran Bernstein.“With Programming Tube, we quickly and intuitively create NC programs. The software offers flexible data import procedures and efficient design, with step-by-step support.”

He continues: “Although we’ve been really busy, the machine is so quick that keeping it fed can sometimes be a challenge. As well as eliminating the need to outsource our tube laser work, reducing lead times and designing parts more efficiently, the new machine gives us a unique selling point when promoting our services.”
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