INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Elevating production with 2D laser cutter

What advantages can a laser cutting machine provide? Simone and Luca Guida, long-time clients of Prima Power at their Turin-based family business Guida Srl, have a few things to share. Their latest investment is an 8kW Platino Linear 1530 fibre laser, Prima Power’s newest addition to the market.

“Prima Power involved us and other producers in developing this machine,” explains Simone Guida. “We provided a list of suggestions, including a 3m front opening, which were integrated into the design. This highlights Prima Power’s responsiveness to its customers’ needs.”

Prima Power’s Platino Linear 1530 laser cutter, with its 8kW fibre power source, handles 3000×1500 mm metal sheets within a compact design. The arrival of this machine improved Guida’ production and workflow efficiency.

“The Platino Linear 1530stands out for its flexibility, thanks to its fully unrestricted front opening, which is essential for swift sheet loading,” says Simone. “To maximise productivity, we’ve integrated two automatic towers with 46 cassettes, significantly enhancing our competitiveness and opening up new market opportunities.” 

Adds Luca: “We build machine parts, guards, panels and cabinets, as well as packaging solutions and furnishings. This diversification ensures a constant workflow without interruptions to production. With the introduction of the Platino Linear, we expect a significant boost in our production capacity, thanks to its unmatched speed and flexibility.

The machine allows us to achieve remarkable precision, even with thicker materials, and has substantially increased our speed: we’ve doubled our cutting speed compared with before”.

Another significant advantage of Platino Linear is its linear motors, which reduce the need for maintenance to practically zero.

More information www.primapower.com

Amada showcases latest laser innovations

A the recent 27th edition of the EuroBlech exhibition in Germany, Amada presented its wide portfolio of solutions, includingnew lasers and features for increased profitability.

For instance, the ultra-high-acceleration three-axis linear drive Regius-3015AJe, utilising Amada’sVariable Beam Control (VBC) technology for stepless laser beam shape alteration, has a 26kW twin-module Amada fibre laser engine to show new processing possibilities in the mid-to-thick material range. Changing the beam shape almost instantaneously between piercing and cutting allows operators to use the correct beam properties during all stages of laser processing.

Also on show was the new 9kW Ventis-3015Aje, which has similar performance to 10-12kW solid-state lasers thanks to Amada’sLocus Beam Control (LBC) technology and 9kW single-diode module engine. Easy processing of various thick mild steels, high-speed aluminium processing and the LBC Flash Cut system for ultra-high-speed small hole processing will benefit customers. The manufacturing cell at EuroBlech featured a compact double tower storage system with 34 shelves, increasing lights-out possibilities.

Another machine on show was Amada’s new ENSIS-3015AJe with VBC technology. The 15kW single-diode module engine gives the highest laser beam quality in the sector, says the company. According to Amada, its Fiber Silky Cut system provides stainless steel cutting possibilities comparable with CO2 lasers – useful for those in the medical and food sectors. At EuroBlech, the machine was combined with a single automation storage tower, a new TKII part removal system with increased picking capabilities and a label printer, allowing the automatic application of part identification before component removal. 

More information www.amada.eu

Hexagon software deal

Hexagon has paid $123m to acquire 3D Systems’ Geomagic suite of interoperable software
packages, which are used to create 3D models from multiple sources, including laser
scanning. The Geomagic suite, which includes Design X, Control X, Freeform and Wrap, is
capable of automating the processing of 3D-scan data to build digital models from physical
objects, which can then generate history-based parametric CAD models for use in product
manufacturing. Geomagic software tools can also undertake initial free-form design, modify
existing CAD models, and measure and inspect finished parts. 
More information www.hexagon.com

Seco offers Life Cycle Assessments

Seco is taking steps toward a sustainable future with its new Life Cycle Assessments (LCA),
helping to meet ambitious internal sustainability goals and supporting customers in making
environmentally conscious decisions. LCA systematically evaluates the environmental
impact of products across their lifecycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.
By providing detailed insights into metrics like climate impact (CO2eq) and other key
environmental measures, Seco is enabling both internal improvements and customer
transparency. Throughout 2024, Seco focused on two key pilot areas: turning inserts and
round solid-carbide milling tools. This year, the company will expand LCA coverage to
include more of its portfolio and enhance MyPages with additional sustainability data.
More information www.secotools.com

DMG Mori redefines its three-axis machines

With the new DMV series, DMG Mori says it is combining the strengths of earlier three-axis machining centres with innovations that meet increasingly demanding requirements in manufacturing. The development of the DMV 60 and DMV 110 aligns closely with the company’s Machining Transformation (MX), one of DMG Mori’s four pillars to support future manufacturing – the other three being Process Integration, Automation and Green Transformation (GX).

As three-axis machines, the two DMV models occupy an important position in numerous industries, including mould and die, medical, automotive and aerospace. In these industrial fields, productive machining of the most common materials, from aluminium and stainless steel to titanium alloys, is crucial. The travel paths of the DMV 110 are 1100 x 600 x 510 mm (DMV 60: 600 x 600 x 510 mm), while the table can support workpieces loads up to 1700 kg (DMV 60: 1000 kg).

A range of spindles is available, starting from 12,000 rpm, through a 15,000 rpm high-torque spindle, ending at a SpeedMaster offering 20,000 rpm – all with Big Plus interface. A combination of spindle with high dynamic and rapid traverse speeds of 42 m/min results in high-performance cutting, states DMG Mori.

Direct drive transmission in the X and Y axes – and direct measuring systems in the linear axes – ensure high positioning accuracy and machining precision. The same applies to the temperature compensation system and the resulting thermal stability.

Both machines are available as standard with 30-pocket tool magazine, which can be extended to 60 or even 120 stations. The large number of tools enables the use of sister tools or loading for a high variety of parts, contributing to the flexibility of DMV machines and significantly reducing non-productive times.

More information www.dmgmori.com