A New Generation of 3D Laser Tube Cutting

BLM Group USA (Novi, MI) introduces their LT7 Lasertube system, a new generation of 3D cutting, to the North American market. Built using over 25 years of laser tube cutting development experience, the LT7 is designed to improve productivity and accuracy through innovations in tube management and handling. This machine features a 3 kW fiber laser that provides a broad working range that easily cuts up to 6 in round, square and rectangular sections. Special sections and open profiles can also be processed. Loading chains can be extracted from the rear standard bundle loader within seconds, providing the flexibility to load a single bar or open section quickly and simply. The loading and unloading systems also adapt to accommodate short and long parts with innovative tube supports throughout the process.

At the end of each production batch, the LT7 configures itself for the next batch for quick changes in production and higher productivity, regardless of the new sections to be made: round, square, special and even open profiles. No manual adjustments are necessary, resulting in higher output and a lower cost per part. This machine further supports improved productivity and part quality through its mechanical rigidity, which allows high levels of acceleration without compromising accuracy. The exclusive patented technologies used in the LT7 ensure ease of use for operators, regardless of their experience. These include:

• Active Scan eliminates errors induced by distorted tubes.
• Active Tilt uses focus head movement to provide fastest processing of small features.
• Active Focus provides error free cuts regardless of changes of material and thickness.
• Active Marking offers dynamic part marking for complete production traceability.
• Active Speed ensures higher cutting quality on the most critical jobs.
• Active Piercing increases piercing speed and reliability even on inconsistent material quality and thickness.

Protube and Artube are two exclusive software programs that enhance the versatility of the LT7 Lasertube, help to keep production under control and bring design ideas to life. The Protube monitoring system helps users to make accurate time and cost estimates based on processing time for an entire production batch. The system also prepares work orders and sends them to the machine, while a remote management feature provides real-time production progress monitoring, system operating statistics, estimates to the next batch change and more. Protube can be integrated with an ERP system to automatically distribute work orders to all connected BLM machines and technologies. Artube is 3D CAD/CAM software that allows users to move from a design idea to a part in one click: simply enter tube dimensions to desired cuts to go straight to production. The software can also design a more complex frame through clear three-dimensional graphics or users can import other CAD programs and send everything needed to start production to the machine immediately without errors.

BLM Group USA, 46850 Cartier Drive, Novi, MI 48377, 248-560-0080, Fax: 248-560-0083, [email protected], www.blmgroup.com.