EuroBlech 2024 in Hanover last month saw Italy-headquartered BLM Group present its LS7 sheet metal laser cutting system with a 20 kW power source and automatic warehouse for 24/7 continuous production. The new 20 kW LS7 retains all the features of the company’s lower power versions.

According to BLM, the LS7 is a compact, high-performance laser machine with a fast pallet-change time of just 9 seconds. Laser cutting head sensors and specific active tools serve to optimise the automatic cutting process and maximise energy efficiency. Thanks to its fibre source, the machine can process a wide variety of metals, including aluminium, brass, stainless steel, copper and mild steel.

The LS7’s gantry structure combines aluminium and polymer concrete elements to give strength and lightness to the machine, aiding acceleration beyond 2 g. BLM paid special

attention to ergonomics and ease-of-use, with the HMI and windowed door located next to the operator console, which allows access to the work area (with the machine off) for cleaning or maintenance operations.

At EuroBlech, the machine featured a gas mixer system that blends gases automatically to improve cutting quality and speed further. The system requires no special maintenance procedures or extra space for installation as it is fully integrated into the machine.

BLM’s LS7 not only occupies minimal floor space but can also feature various systems for sheet metal automation, such as loading/unloading or compact tower storage.

Other solutions on display at the show include the Lasertube LT7 for tube cutting and a five-axis 3D laser cutting cell for processing 3D metal profiles.

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