Farmington, Connecticut – The TruMatic 6000 fiber punch laser combination machine unites high-speed, solid-state laser processing with punching and forming technology. The machine rapidly laser cuts, punches, forms, and engraves sheet metal up to 0.25". The machine is designed for scratch-free processing while an intuitive laser output control system ensures superior quality when cutting delicate curves and tight radii.
The TruMatic 6000 fiber includes the TruDisk 3001 solid-state laser, 20 tons of punching force delivered at 1,000 strokes per minute, and dynamic drives.
The productivity of the solid-state laser is most evident in galvanized mild steel and stainless steel. When cutting these materials processing speeds are up to 6x greater than with a CO2 laser of the same power. The efficient solid-state laser enables the the TruMatic 6000 fiber to process non-ferrous metals, such as copper and brass, in addition to mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The TruDisk’s laser resonator is impervious to back-reflections and can be configured to share its laser as part of a Laser Network to support additional laser processing operations, such as laser welding.
Solutions for the TruMatic 6000 fiber – such as automation to enhance material flow and tool changes and smart machine functions – minimize non-productive time. A smart punch monitoring function determines whether a punch has broken and will stop the machine and notify the operator in the event of an issue. A smart load function automatically aligns the sheet on the machine, and a smart unload function optimizes the removal process. The machine is also able to recognize if a part is stuck in skeleton, if it cannot be removed automatically, the machine will stop to avoid collision. Finished parts are then deposited into carts by way of a fast-action parts chute or they can be sorted and positioned in carts or on pallets with help from the SheetMaster’s individually controlled vacuum grippers.
Tool changeover takes place very quickly due to the linear magazine, which can store up to 23 tools depending on the number of clamps used in production. When a greater number of tools are required the SheetMaster can be augmented with a tool changer providing storage for 40 additional tool stations. As an alternative, the ToolMaster can store and exchange 40 to 70 tools.
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