FOCUS ON LASER CUTTING
Hans Sanders inspects a sheet metal part .
and support the sheet during the cutting process . An ejector cylinder fitted on the cutting head ejects the metal parts downwards automatically .
“ That makes microjoints superfluous . We receive top-quality parts straightaway without any post-processing . Punching slugs and scrap fall into a container without appreciably interrupting the cutting process ,” said Sanders , and added : “ I just think that is fascinating .”
Reducing staff workload
But the TruLaser Center 7030 does not just take care of automatic unloading .
“ Depending upon the material thickness and the type of component , a full-service laser machine processes up to 850kg of material every hour . With three machines working over the weekend , this is a lot of material . But we don ’ t have to worry about that anymore ,” outlined Sanders .
At VDL , the SortMaster Speed stacks parts
SmartGate integrated in the brush tables prevents parts from overturning during the cutting process . on up to three pallets and places them in the deposit position .
“ They are then automatically taken directly to the TruBend Cell 5170 for bending , which is the next process step . Thanks to the three TruLaser Center 7030 systems , we can increase our order volume by 20-25 per cent . The work that a system like that takes on for our staff not only reduces their workload , but massively accelerates our processes ,”
Today , five TruLaser Center highlighted Hans Sanders .
7030 systems operate across This is a key point for the entire VDL Group
Hans Sanders , who is very impressed by the machine .
“ The TruLaser Center 7030 is a unique system ; there is nothing comparable in the market . It is perfect for any supplier who wants to process a lot of parts quickly , safely and to the best quality standard ,” he explained .
He is also certain that machines , such as the TruLaser Center 7030 , have great potential due to increasing customer requirements and the ongoing lack of skilled workers in the industry . n
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EDITOR ’ S NOTE
To watch TruLaser Center 7030 operations at VDL Technics , see the video on https :// bit . ly / 41oFvS8
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