Finn-Power Offers Integrated Manufacturing Cell Laser Brilliance

Finn-Power International, Inc. recently introduced the Laser Brilliance flexible manufacturing cell (FMC). The Finn-Power Laser Brilliance combines a turret punch press with a CO2 laser. The Slab CO2 laser, featuring 2500 watts of power, is integrated into the Laser Brilliance to allow faster and more economical fabrication while utilizing a wider range of sheet material.

Today, an increasing emphasis is being placed on the cost-effectiveness of capital expenditures. "The FMC strategy can technologically and economically satisfy the requirements of a range of manufacturing scenarios - from cost effective small batch and prototype production through sophisticated production runs," a Finn-Power spokesperson stated.

The combination of a 250" long X traverse, four clamps, and the high positioning and contour speed allowed by linear motors allow more functions - punching, forming, tapping, marking and laser cutting - to be performed flexibly as a single multi-purpose work stage and with a single clamping.

In the Laser Brilliance, process dwell times have either been eliminated or reduced to a minimum. There is no need for re-clamping and sheet positioning is faster. A major contributing factor is the fact that many material flow and handling operations are performed simultaneously. Depending on component geometry, manufacturing time reductions of 30-60% have been recorded.

Accuracy is retained at a high level during punching and laser cutting since there is no need for re-clamping. In addition to speed, linear drives help ensure positioning accuracy for repeatability in each work stage.

The LB-6 Laser Brilliance package offers the following:

• Turret punch press and laser with process area of 60" x 120" material size
• 2500 watt CO2 laser with cutting speeds up to 787" per minute
• LD-3000/1 loader which will load 60"x l20" full size standard sheets

The LB-8 Laser Brilliance package is as follows:

• Turret punch press and laser with process area for 60" x 168" material size
• 2500 watt CO2 laser with cutting speeds up to 787" per minute
• LD-4200/1 loader which will load 60"x 166" full size standard sheets

Finn-Power is a manufacturer of hydraulic and servo-electric turret punch presses; punch/shear, laser/punch flexible manufacturing cells and systems; lasers; press brakes and robotic press brakes; automated benders; and other fabrication equipment.

For more information contact:

Robert Kolcz

Finn-Power International, Inc.

710 Remington Road

Schaumburg, IL 60173

847-885-3200

Fax: 847-885-9692

www.finnpower.com

E-mail: rjk@finnpower.com