Mazak's triple-mode laser cutting system offers
three ways for a company to differentiate itself. The Space Gear performs 6-axis
cutting of pipe and structural, 5-axis cutting of pre-formed parts, and
high-speed 2D cutting of sheetmetal and plate, providing fabricators with the
capability of three machines in one laser package.
In 2D mode, Mazak's pivot-beam machine design allows precise high-speed cutting of sheetmetal and plate up to 7/8" thick (4000w). A Meehanite cast frame and accurate drive system help maintain the Space Gear's accuracy and repeatability with minimal maintenance.
In 3D mode, the Space Gear can bevel cut flat material and can cut pre-formed parts - stamped, hydroformed, and spun - using the same 5-axis cutting head. The operator can program on the machine using the teach pendant or download NC code created by Mazak's Space Cam software. This software option generates NC cutting code from a 3D CAD drawing. In addition, it can automatically design and generate NC code for a workholding fixture.
In rotary mode, the Space Gear can end cut complex contours with weld-prep bevels, plus any size or shape hole, all in one operation. The machine processes pipe and rectangular and triangular tube, as well as C, H, I, and L beams. Programming using the FGCAM software is designed to be quick and easy. Space Gear's NC incorporates illustrated fill-in-the-blank programs which, for example, allow the operator to input only three lines to program the complex 6-axis contours for a saddle joint.
Available with a 4' x 8' or 5' x 10' cutting table and a 16.53" Z-axis stroke, the Space Gear is part of a broad line of CO2 laser cutting machines and automated material handling equipment designed for the efficient production processing of sheetmetal and plate, as well as pre-formed sheetmetal and pipe.
For more information contact:
Peter Beck
3D Product Manager
Mazak Optonics Corp.
140 East State Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-252-4500
Fax: 847-252-4599