Haas Laser Systems Provide VMC Accuracy
Laser cutting systems are being used
in many areas, including the medical, electronics, fabrication and manufacturing
industries. Many of the systems available are designed primarily for light-duty
sheet work. Others require users to purchase components separately--laser,
motion platform, control--and integrate them into a system.
The new ZM-100 and Z3-500 Laser Cutting Systems from Haas Automation, Inc., may provide solutions to these common problems. The Haas VMCs are combined with Coherent Diamond-Series lasers. Both systems are fully integrated and ready to use. Standard equipment includes an air dryer, a chiller system, a floppy disk drive, 1 MB program memory and Haas' High-Speed Machining software with full look-ahead. An assist-gas manifold is also provided for cutting steel and other metals.
The Haas ZM-100 model starts with the Mini Mill platform and adds a 100-watt Coherent Diamond-Series sealed CO2 pulsed laser. The 16" x 12" x 10" (xyz) travels and compact footprint make the ZM-100 perfect for etching, engraving and cutting small parts in both metallic and non-metallic materials. The machine's generous Z-axis work capacity allows laser operations on parts up to 14" in height.
The Z3-500 Laser Cutting System provides longer travels and increased laser power to accommodate larger jobs and heavier materials. Based on the Haas VF-3, the Z3-500 has travels of 40" x 20" x 25" (xyz), with a Z-axis clearance up to 29". Cutting is performed by a 500-watt Coherent Diamond-Series laser.
The Haas ZM-100 and Z3-500 are available with full 4th- and 5th-axis capabilities, providing the ability to tackle multi-sided parts and complex operations in a single setup. Generous work cubes easily accommodate large workpieces or 4th- and 5th-axis rotary tables, as well as the more common sheet work.
The ZM-100 and Z3-500 are designed to cut a variety of materials--plastics, cardboard, foam, leather, plywood, rubber, steel, fabric, ceramics--for such applications as die-board cutting, gasket cutting, slitting, sign and display making and medical/dental component manufacture. The 10.6µm wavelength of the Coherent Diamond lasers yields excellent beam quality that produces narrow kerfs, and a recirculating water chiller keeps the laser at normal operating temperatures. Positioning accuracy for both machines is ±0.0002", and optional linear scales are available on the Z3-500. Both feature Class 1 enclosures for safety.
The Haas Laser Cutting Systems use the same control as all Haas machines. They accept ISO standard G-code programming and are compatible with all popular CAM systems. Options include 4th- and 5th-axis rotary capabilities, a vacuum hold-down system and an exhaust filter system to remove fumes and smoke.
For more information contact:
Haas Automation
800-331-6746
Arkansas
Haas Factory Outlet
7123 Interstate 30, Ste 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
501-562-8040
Louisiana
Pat Kane
Haas Factory Outlet
Div. Machine Tools, Inc.
300 Fairlane Drive
Lafayette, LA 70507
337-234-0818
Fax: 337-234-1245
North Texas
Haas Factory Outlet
11875 Forestgate Drive
Dallas, TX 75243
972-231-2802
Fax: 972-231-2815
South Texas
Ronnie Dutton
Haas Factory Outlet
Div. Champions Machine Tool Sales
1151 East Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77373
281-355-9220
Fax: 281-353-3299
Central Texas
Haas Factory Outlet
Div. Champions Machine Tool Sales
375 Commercial Drive
Buda, TX 78610
800-375-5673
Fax: 512-295-2406
Oklahoma
Haas Factory Outlet
Div. of Timco
1720 North Juniper
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
866-HaasCNC
Fax: 918-836-3356
Southeast
Haas Automation
800-331-6746
Alabama
Tom Jenkins
Haas Factory Outlet
2100 Riverchase Center, Suite 314
Birmingham, AL 35236-0537
205-987-4048 or
888-737-6662
E-mail: tjenkins@Jeffreysmfg.com
Tampa/Florida
Scott Myre
Haas Factory Outlet-Florida
913 U.S. Hwy. 301 South
Tampa, FL 33619
877-504-7208
Fax: 813-740-1271
E-mail: Sales@hfoflga.com
Haas Factory Outlet-East Florida
2050 North Andrews Ext.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
877-504-7208
Georgia
Haas Factory Outlet-Georgia
315 Curie Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
678-297-9666 or
877-504-7208
E-mail: Sales@hfoglga.com
Mississippi
Pat Kane
Haas Factory Outlet
211C Industrial Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-605-1555 or 800-448-2084
Fax: 318-234-1245
North Carolina
C. Brooks Barwick
Haas Factory Outlet
Deep River Corporate Center
7858 Thorndike Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
336-665-1080
Fax: 336-665-1980
E-mail: Brooks@Jeffreysmfg.com
South Carolina
Haas Factory Outlet
Div. Jeffreys Mfg. Solutions
501 Richardson St.
Simpsonville, SC 29687
864-228-6760
Tennessee
Haas Factory Outlet
1897 General George Patton Drive
Franklin, TN 37068
615-599-5959
E-mail: tjenkins@Jeffreysmfg.com
Virginia
Haas Factory Outlet
Div. Jeffreys Mfg. Solutions
336-665-1080