Laser Cutting Systems

These machines use either gas laser (CO2) or solid-state laser (YAG, disc and fiber) technology to generate a focused, precise pulsed laser beam or continuous wave laser beam that pierces through a wide variety of materials in flat sheet, tube, channel or structural shapes, then essentially melts the material away as it follows a programmed path for rapidly cutting holes, shapes and fine features, marking and engraving, leaving a highly accurate and smooth finish.

Fiber PRIME S Laser Cutting Machine, Machitech, Precitec cutting head, Machitech Bevel Head, Machitech, Lantek Expert Cut Nesting Software, Simon Croteau

New Laser Cutting Machine Combines High Speed and High Power

Machitech’s new Fiber PRIME S Laser Cutting Machine includes an exclusive Precitec Cutting Head, which provides integrated gas mixing and focused compensation.

Articles from Laser Cutting Systems

New Laser Cutting Machine Combines High Speed and High Power

Machitech’s new Fiber PRIME S Laser Cutting Machine includes an exclusive Precitec Cutting Head, which provides integrated gas mixing and focused compensation.

Fast Trak Metal Fabrication, BLM Group USA,, Misgana Mulat, Ferol Garcia, LC5 Combination Tube and Sheet Laser, tube manufacturing, sheet metal, lasers,

Fast Trak Metal Fabrication Successfully Commissions new Tube and Sheet Laser

The contract manufacturer doubled its footprint to 52,000 square feet of manufacturing space and has reduced processing time by 50% with the new 10-kW hybrid machine from BLM Group compared to its existing 4kW CO2 machines.

New AI Accelerator Enables a new Wave of Cobot Innovations, Universal Robot, UR AI Accelerator, AI-powered cobot applications, UR’s next-generation software, PolyScope X, NVIDIA Isaac™, NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin™, NVIDIA Isaac Manipulator, Orbbec Gemini 335Lg 3D camera, UR AI Accelerator

AI-powered Tools: Analyze and Adapt in Real Time and Improve Outcomes

AI’s impact on manufacturing is profound. We are just scratching the surface of what will be possible.

Defining Practical Laser Power Utilization

Savvy fabrication shops carefully evaluate ways tube and sheet laser machines can add value to the overall process rather than shooting straight to the highest laser power.

X-Definition technology, Hypertherm® XPR460® plasma cutting system, Hypertherm Associates, SureCut technology, OptiMix gas-connect

Advancements in Cutting Systems Transform the Manufacturing Landscape

Faster cutting speeds, and advances in software and automation capabilities expand the versatility of metal cutting systems.

Remote Operations Support, TRUMPF, TruLaser Center machinery, TruLaser, Germany, automated laser cutting technology, laser cutting, TruServices, Christine Benz

New Remote Operations Support from TRUMPF for Automated Laser Cutting in the U.S.

TRUMPF experts monitor TruLaser Center machinery during unattended operation; this live support for automated laser cutting helps night shifts run smoothly. The result is higher productivity from increased uptime.

Articles from Metal Forming & Fabricating

New Low Profile Magnetic Drill for Metal Fabricating and Compact Drilling Solutions

Blair Equipment Co.’s new BFD-KX+ Low Profile Magnetic Drill is designed to provide maximum drilling capability while maintaining a compact form factor.

Behringer Saws, band saws, HBE511A Dynamic horizontal band saw, Auto-Feed-Control (AFC) system, profiles, tubes, and solid materials, electro-slag remelting, intuitive touch interface, band sawing solutions

Dynamic, Revolutionizing Horizontal Band Sawing

BEHRINGER Saws, Inc.’s HBE511A automatic band saw delivers cost-effective cutting for diverse industrial applications.

New Press Brake Released for U.S. and Canadian Markets

TRUMPF Inc.’s TruBend 1000 series press brakes offer ideal range of functions for companies looking

Robert Adelman, BLM Group, BLM LTX, weight and diameter tube, Active Tools and Prometheus MES, furniture manufacturers, laser tube, tubular profiles, special sections, open profiles, notching, coping, mitering, ArTube

New Tube Laser for Up to 6” Diameters

BLM Group’s new tube laser, the LTX, is ideal for laser cutting tubular profiles, special sections and open profiles with a range of 0.5”-to- 6” in diameter.

Machitech, Fiber TUBE XL Laser Cutting Machine, round, square and rectangular profiles, bevel head, 3D cutting, clamping, chucks

New Fiber Tube Machine Designed for High Production and Large Diameters

Machitech’s new Fiber TUBE XL Laser Cutting Machine cuts round, square, and complex profiles; providing maximum performance, precision, and versatility for heavy-duty applications.

Fabricating & Metalworking, supply chain, transportation, electirical, primary metals, machinery, fabricated metal products, Ceratizit

Optimism Tempered with Concern

In February, U.S. supply chain executives responses to monthly Report on Business reported expansion after 26 consecutive months of contraction. The January manufacturing PMI registered at 50.9%, up from the seasonally adjusted 49.2% in December. The respondents are members of...