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FOCUS ON LASER CUTTING

The ELEMENT 400 L laser machine offers high dynamics , the latest laser technology and is designed to process XXL sheets economically .

MAKING

THE SWITCH

Beuting Metalltechnik GmbH & Co . KG , a metal processor and manufacturer of cutting tables , dared the “ stress test ” with three new laser and control products from Messer Cutting Systems .

“ Beuting Metalltechnik is switching from plasma to laser-cutting systems as well as focusing on increased automation and digitisation in its operations .”
An automation feature of the ELEMENT 400 L is the Laser Nozzle Control ( LNC ).

Experience shows that pilot customers of new technology must often be prepared for tests of patience . Beuting Metalltechnik GmbH & Co . KG , a metal processor and manufacturer of cutting tables , dared the “ stress test ” with three new products from Messer Cutting Systems : the new ELEMENT 400 L laser cutting machine , the Global Connect control system and the new Laser Nozzle Control ( LNC ). The long-standing partnership between the two companies was the basis for this series of tough tests on the equipment , material and operators .

Beuting Metalltechnik GmbH & Co . KG produces laser- and plasma-cut parts , edge profiles , rolled parts and assemblies . It is a specialist in plasma and laser bevel technology ( especially for cutting and preparing weld seams ) with a wide delivery spectrum ranging from simple flame-cut parts to complex systems . The owner-managed family company from Vreden in western Münsterland ( Germany ) has over 20 years of experience in sheet-metal processing and mechanical engineering .
Messer Cutting Systems ( MCS ) is a global supplier of cutting technology for the metalworking industry . Its product range includes oxyfuel , plasma and laser-cutting systems from hand-guided machines up to special machines for shipbuilding . This encompasses machines and equipment for oxyfuel welding ; cutting ; brazing ; soldering and heating . Spare parts ; repairs ; retrofit ; maintenance / service ; environmental technology and inhouse software solutions are also offered .
Above : Stefan Tenhumberg , Project Manager , Beuting Metalltechnik . Left : Mechthild Beuting , Management , Beuting Metalltechnik .
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