Many of Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc.’s tube laser-cutting systems integrate intelligent machine functions which include intelligent monitoring, setup and cutting functions. These automated functions improve ease of operation and machine efficiency. The extensive range of capabilities of Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc.’s tube and pipe lasers makes these machines ideal for many industries and a variety of applications.
The CO2 reactor is larger and consumes more energy. To produce the laser beam, electricity is added to a mixture gas mixture. Mirrors are used to increase the intensity of light, and prepare it for exiting a resonator. The beam must travel through the path of several cooled reflectors until it reaches lens once it has left the resonance. This travel can cause a loss of power or quality in the laser beam.
This is the most efficient solution for tubes of any length. Tubes up to O6" (152.4mm)2D cutCO2 and fiber laser
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The StarFeed is an automated loader/unloader for the StarCut Tube laser cutting machine and is available in sizes S and L. This combination allows fully automated dry or wet cutting of tubes from 1-20 mm diameter. The StarFeed L stores up to 48 tubes and even allows the processing of oval tubes. Its sensor-controlled gripping unit avoids damage. The end result is a big increase in productivity.
Lasertube systems, our 2D or 3D laser cutting system for tubes, bars, profiles and tubes from 12 mm up to 610mm (.5" to 24-") in diameter and 18 m (60") in length, are called Lasertube systems.
Some things are quite noticeable. The laser “generator” on a fiber laser is much smaller when compared to a traditional CO2 resonator. In fact, the fiber laser is created by banks of diodes that are put together in a briefcase-size module that can range in power from 600 to 1,500 watts. Multiple modules are spliced together to create the final powered resonator, which is typically the size of a small filing cabinet. The light generated is channeled and amplified through fiber-optic cable. When the light exits the fiber-optic cable, it is the same that is was upon being generated with no loss of power or quality. It is then adjusted and focused for the type of material to be cut.
Many people believed that fiber lasers could only cut thin materials. The CO2, due to its longer wavelength created enough kerf when cutting thick materials. Fiber lasers couldn't produce the same result with thicker material. Recent developments have addressed this problem with collimating technologies that produce a larger fiber laser-generated beam which creates materials separation. Switchable beam width allows the machine to use the narrower beam for processing thin materials. This allows the machine to process multiple-sized materials more quickly on one fiber laser cutting machine.
The application of processed tubes and profiles is manifold. Whether in the automotive industry, furniture design, architecture, petrochemical industry or commercial vehicle construction. In many industries, the laser-assisted processing of tubes and profiles offers an almost unlimited manufacturing spectrum for components and unique design possibilities.
You should remember that there are no perfect tubes. They have bows. They may protrude from the interior as well as the exterior of the tube. It is difficult to process this material in a consistent and rapid manner when there are such inconsistencies among products.
You can find the right technology to meet your needs. You have the option of either CO2 laser or fiber laser cutting systems depending on what materials you are working with and how much productivity and quality you desire.
This fully-automatic solution guarantees maximum productivity as well as rapid production changes. Tube O Range min. 0.47" (12 mm) - max. 6" (152.4 mm)3D cutting modeFiber laser
Monaco high power femtosecond lasers provide excellent edge quality for micromachining. They also offer improvements in scientific application like three-photon microscopicscopy.
Shape laser technology allows for a complete customization and cut-to-length capabilities in just one step. Finished or semi-finished parts are produced from raw material.
The laser beam is the most important component of the laser cutter; it determines wavelength and power, and thus the material that it can cut or engrave. Solid-state lasers, fiber lasers, and CO2 lasers are the three main types of lasers used in laser cutting.
A fiber laser cutting machine generates a laser beam using active optical fibers and transmits it to the machine's cutting head via a transport fiber. This extremely hot laser is condensed into a narrow beam and is used to cut through various metal thicknesses.
Laser tube cutting is a method and technique for cutting tubes, structural shapes, or channels. These items will be cut to the required length during the process. It can also make holes or designs in tubing. It is a precise cutting method. It can also be used on a variety of materials in a variety of shapes and sizes.