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Six-Axis Laser Cuts Complex Sections
01 Dec 2006
The Laser Cutting Company has just installed a 3D Fabrigear 300 laser cutting machine, which means the company can now offer a complete cutting service for sections and tubes. The new machine, the only one of its type and capability in the UK, can process sections up to 300mm x 300mm in section, and up to 8000mm in length.
The Mazak cuts on six axes, allowing it to not only cut to length, but also to cut complex shapes, holes and slots along the length of the piece. Most importantly the ends of the section can be cut for weld preparation, this alone removes a time consuming operation in the fabrication shop, and adds a degree of accuracy which would otherwise be almost impossible to achieve.
Preparation of the ends of the work piece by laser cutting can guarantee a full bearing surface onto the adjacent section, thus efficiently transferring compressive loads. This could avoid the use of full penetration butt welds in such situations, creating savings in both time and cost in the fabrication process.
The Laser Cutting Co works with its customers to determine the most cost efficient way of processing the steel, to achieve overall savings. The Laser Cutting Co can remove many of the problems associated with processing steel sections in the fabrication shop, leaving the fabricator to utilise labour more efficiently and effectively.
www.lasercutting.co.uk
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