3 axis linear drive fibre laser machine

3 axis linear drive
fibre laser machine
Laser cutting
High Speed, High Accuracy, Energy Saving
The new standard in fiber laser machines.
The FLC-3015AJ combines 2 important characteristics for modern laser cutting. All 3
axes are linear driven and the laser source is Amada’s latest, in-house developed fibre
technology. The combination of these elements and Amada’s proven automation options
provide you with a new solution for your manufacturing requirements.
3 axis linear drive fibre laser machine
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Typical Processing Samples
(productivity comparison with a conventional machine)
Part Processing and Running Costs Per Sheet
Aluminium 5052
1000
Material type
1.0 mm
Material thickness
2000 x 1000 mm
Material size
Nitrogen
Assist gas
2000
Running Cost (Gas and Power) Comparison
Productivity Comparison
Processing time reduced by
75% cost reduction per sheet
42%
FLC-3015AJ 2kW
Conventional 4kW CO2 machine
27 m/min
8 m/min
Processing speed
FLC-3015
2kW
€0.55 /sheet
Conventional 4kW
CO2 machine
€2.23 /sheet
0.5
Material: Zinc coated steel, 1.6 mm
Size : 655.0 x 202.0 mm
Material: Brass, 3.0 mm
Size : 48.5 x 48.5 mm
Processing Time
Processing Time
reduced by
reduced by
32.5%
Processing speed
FLC-3015 2kW
Conventional 4kW CO2 machine
10 m/min
4.8 m/min
FLC-3015
2kW
Conventional 4kW
CO2 machine
€0.35
0.20
2.5
(€)
FLC-3015AJ 2kW
Conventional 4kW CO2 machine
3 m/min
1.7 m/min
44.8% cost reduction per part
€0.19
0.15
2.0
Running Cost Comparison
45.7% cost reduction per part
FLC-3015
2kW
1.5
25.5%
Processing speed
Running Cost Comparison
1.0
0.25
0.30
0.35
(€)
€0.37
Conventional 4kW
CO2 machine
€0.67
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
Running costs include assist gases, electricity and consumables. Cost of electricity for compressor added where appropriate when air is used as an assist gas.
(€)
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FLC-3015 AJ Fiber Technology
Combination of 3 Axis Linear Drives
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and Latest Fiber Laser Generation Technology.
Reduced Production Times Due To Increased Acceleration
With 2.5g acceleration, high point-to-point
positioning speeds and high cutting rates
can be achieved due to the latest version
of Amada’s linear drive systems and fiber
technology.
Cutting Speed Comparison : Cycle Time and Acceleration
m
5m
m
Linear Drive
Sample
5mm x 5mm
Cutting Speed
5m
Cutting Speed
Rack & Pinion
and Ball Screw
Approach cutting
Outline cutting
Process
Time
Approach cutting
Outline cutting
Process
Time
Time Saving!
High Speed Cutting With High Accurarcy
The FLC-3015AJ ensures the highest levels of accuracy due to the direct feedback of the cutting head position.
This is only achievable by using linear drives on all 3 axes.
Fully-Closed Loop Control (FLC-3015AJ linear drive)
Semi-Closed Loop Control (ball-screw drive)
Shaft Coupling
Command
NC
Coil Slider
New AMNC/PC
Command
Position Data
Ball-screw
Command
from NC
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Motor speed
questioned
Nut
Encoder
Feedback to
NC through encoder
Linear Scale
Questionable
position
Command
from NC
Direct feedback of current
position to NC
Pickup
Position Data
Definite
position known
3 axis linear drive fiber laser machine
Energy and Maintenance Cost Reductions
➊ The construction of the fiber laser oscillator and optical transport of the laser beam is less complex than a CO 2
system. This drastically reduces the maintenance cost of the oscillator and optical parts.
➋ Amada's fiber laser has a higher energy conversion and 3 times higher energy efficiency than a CO2 laser. Power
consumption of the oscillator is also substantially reduced. There is no need for warm-up operations or laser gas,
providing a running cost saving of at least 70%.
Electric Consumption
CO2 Laser
Fiber laser
Output Combiner
Pump LD (Laser Diode)
Optical Engine Module
Active Fiber
FBG
Laser Module
(Fiber Bragg Grating)
A concept illustration.
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High Quality Processing of
Highly Reflective Materials
Process Range Expansion
Absorption(%)
The fiber laser has a shorter wavelength and is 3 to 4
times more easily absorbed than traditional CO 2
lasers. This enables high-quality processing of
highly-reflective, difficult to process materials such as
aluminium, brass, copper and titanium.
Wavelength and absorption by metals
CO2 laser
Fiber laser
Aluminum
Steel
High
absorp
tion
Wavelength (μm)
3 Amada Developed Fiber Laser Oscillator
Amada Is The World's First Laser Machine Manufacturer To Develop It's Own Fiber Laser Oscillator
In a CO2 laser oscillator, laser light is pumped with laser-gas, emitted via the
output mirror and delivered by reflector mirrors to the cutting head. The fiber
laser oscillator has no need for this.
The monolithic structure allows the laser power produced by the individual laser
diode banks to be combined into a single fiber optic cable for direct delivery to
the cutting head.
Fiber laser oscillator AJ-2000
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Other Functions and Options
Process Monitoring System
Factors that may cause processing
defects, such as through piercing,
gouging and plasma, are constantly
monitored. The process monitoring
function ensures continuous and stable
processing.
‘One Touch’ Lens and Nozzle
Exchange
To allow faster machine setup, the cutting
head on the FLC-3015AJ is equipped with
simple, quick change lens and nozzle
cartridges.
Option
Oil Shot
Before piercing medium thickness sheets, oil
is sprayed on the material to prevent spatter
build-up, improve processing quality, and
achieve stable processing.
Monitoring eyes
Optical fiber
Scattered light
Lens
Cooling Cut
Nozzle changer
Nozzle Cleaner
(WACS: Water-Assisted Cutting System
for stable processing of thick sheets).
Water is sprayed on the material during
cutting to supress the heat effect, prevent
cutting defects and reduce the web width.
The ultimate benefit is improved material
utilization and stable processing.
The most suitable nozzle is automatically
chosen based on the material type and
cutting data required. The nozzle changer
can carry eight different types of nozzles to
cover the entire material range.
To give consistent, trouble free cutting,
this system automatically cleans the
nozzle tip to remove any spatter or dust.
Fully Enclosed
The machine is completely enclosed to ensure more efficient dust extraction and to provide full laser protection meeting
stringent CE marking standards.
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3 axis linear drive fiber laser machine
OVS Ⅳ
Lens Assemblies
X-Direction Conveyor
The OVS IV system measures the pitch of two reference
holes and automatically compensates for any origin
deviation when transferring a sheet of parts from the
punch machine. The pitch and circularity of the cut holes
are also measured. When the measured values fall
outside the specified limits, an alarm is activated.
・150mm lens assembly
(including lens holder)
・190mm lens assembly
(including lens holder)
・220mm lens assembly
(including lens holder)
Small parts and scrap are quickly and
e a s i l y t r a n s f e r r e d t o t h e e n d o f th e
machine during processing using this
conveyor system which starts
automatically when the cutting cycle
begins.
220
190
150
Top Dust Collector
Hyper (HP) EZ Cut
Capacitance Sensing Head
As well as the more usual extraction
under the cutting bed, there are also 2
extra sections in the roof of the machine
to ensure complete dust and fume
extraction.
This simple nitrogen generating system
allows customers to use compressed air
to achieve cutting results comparable to
using pure nitrogen. The system
generates 95 to 97% pure nitrogen at a
fraction of the cost of a dedicated nitrogen
supply.
In order to ensure reliable processing, the
FLC-3015 AJ is equipped with Amada's
latest HS capacitance sensing head. This
smoothly and quickly follows the sheet
profile to maintain a consistent cut even
when the sheet is not 100% flat.
Automation Options
The machine is supplied with a 2 pallet shuttle table as standard
Single Pallet Load\Unload System (MPF)
Load\Unload Tower (ASLUL)
A simple, fully automated system incorporating a single
material pack and front unload table to allow continuous
scheduled processing. Material is automatically loaded
into the cutting beds and finished parts unloaded with a
fork style manipulator.
A fully automated tower system incorporating multiple
raw material and finished parts pallets to allow
continuous scheduled processing. Parts and material
can be loaded\unloaded without interrupting the laser
cutting cycle.
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■ Machine Dimensions
Unit: mm
■ FLC-3015AJ + shuttle table (LST)
(L) 9300 x (W) 2900 x (H) 2000
H
L
W
■ Shuttle table specifications*
■ Machine specifications*
Model
FLC-3015AJ
AMADA AJ-2000
Oscillator
Axis travel method
Axis control method
Axis travel distance
Model
LST-3015
Maximum material dimensions
AMNC/PC
NC
Number of pallets
mm
940
X, Y, Z axes (three axes simultaneously
controlled) + B axis + CF axis
Maximum material mass
kg
920
Maximum processing dimensions mm
(X) 3070 x (Y) 1550 x (Z) 100
Skid pitch
■ Oscillator specifications*
AJ-2000
Model
170
Positioning accuracy** mm
+/- 0.01
Beam generation
Repeatable positioning accuracy** mm
+/- 0.05
Maximum power
Maximum material mass
Processing surface height
Mass of machine (main unit only)
0 to 120 (maximum speed)
0.001
kg
920
940
Duty
11200
W
2000
W
2000
Hz
1 ～ 10000
±2.0
mm
kg
Laser diode-pumped fibre laser
Stability
Pulse peak power
Pulse frequency
mm
75
mm
Rapid feed rate: Combination of X & Y m/min
Least input increment
2
Working surface height
(X) 3100 x (Y) 1550 x (Z) 100
m/min
(X) 3050 x (Y) 1525
All axes (X, Y, Z) with linear drive
mm
Processing feed rate, X × Y
mm
1 ～ 100
Wavelength
μm
1.08
Installation dimensions
mm
(L) 1760 x (W) 1210 x (H) 1530
For Your Safe Use
Be sure to read the operator’s manual carefully before use.
● When using this product, appropriate personal protection equipment must be used.
* Specifications, appearance and equipment are subject to change without notice by reason of improvement.
** Specifications of accuracy are in conformance with the VDI/DGQ 3441.
The accuracy of the workpiece and the thickness of the material that can be cut,
is dependent on the cutting conditions, the material, the type of workpiece, its pretreatment,
the size of the panel as well as the position in the working area.
This laser product uses a Class 4 CO2 invisible laser for
processing and a Class 3R visible laser for positioning.
● Class 4 invisible laser: Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation.
Never look into the radiation nor touch it.
● Class 3R visible laser: Avoid direct eye exposure.
The official model names of machines and units described in this catalogue are non-hyphenated like FLC3015AJ.
Use these registered model names when you contact the authorities for applying for installation, exporting,
or financing.
The hyphenated spellings like FLC-3015 AJ. are used in some portions of this catalogue for sake of readability.
This also applies to other machines.
Hazard prevention measures are removed in the photos used in this catalogue.
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Jan 2013