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A strong finish
New flagship fibre laser cutter
Eagle Lasers ’ iNspire 2.0 1530 is the latest iteration of the Polish manufacturer ’ s flagship fibre laser cutter with power of up to 40kW , a maximum positioning speed of 350m / minute and a maximum cutting speed of 150m / minute . It is fitted with a carbon-fibre crossbar and employs Eagle linear motors on all axes of movement .
“ The new 2.0 includes a redesigned 24- inch full HD vertical multi-touchscreen panel equipped with a super-sensitive override step potentiometer and intelligent illuminated buttons , in addition to hand gesture recognition ,” Eagle Lasers told ISMR .
The iNspire 2.0 also incorporates Eagle Eye , an advanced monitoring system enabling remote fault detection for seamless operation . Enhanced machine parameters offer augmented process control and flexibility , with broader customisation and adaptability .
The latest eVa cutting head and automatic nozzle changer are designed to ensure faster performance . To maximize safety and
The iNspire 2.0 1530 fibre laser cutter . efficiency , safety scanners are strategically placed on the pallet changer , automatically resetting the machine upon detection of any issues .
“ The iNspire 2.0 is an important step in the continuous refinement of what , at Eagle , we call the ‘ ideal machine ’,” explained Camillo Brena , Marketing Director , Eagle . “ It is a goal that we will intentionally never reach because there will always be room to innovate and adapt to new requirements .”
Founded in Poland in 2006 , the company ’ s remit was “ to create the concept for an ideal fibre laser-cutting system .” It has dedicated its research to developing efficient solutions through high-powered laser cutting systems . These are designed , programmed and manufactured in accordance with Industry 4.0 via Eagle-developed software and automation systems . n
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The eVa cutting head .
Fintek will showcase developments in post-processing and surface finishing , including larger components , superfinishing and mass finishing on stand on stand 19-16 at MACH 2024 ( 15-19 April 2024 at NEC Birmingham , UK ). Fintek is the UK agent for OTEC Präzisionsfinish disc , drag and stream finishing machines .
“ For this year , OTEC has expanded its electro-finishing range . Besides machine sales , Fintek provides a full subcontract service to precision engineers , processing components for manufacturers in aerospace , motorsport , medical devices and more ,” explained Fintek .
“ Manufacturers need speed , capacity and precision to meet in-line production needs . With repeatable surface roughness values down to Ra 0.01 µ m possible , OTEC stream finishing machines meet these objectives . Automation options include increased chainfeed loading and unloading along with full robotised operation ,” it added .
OTEC SF machines can be equipped with ‘ Pulsfinish ’. This technology produces rapid relative motion between the media and metal workpiece . It achieves this by quickly alternating the direction of the rotating heads . Fast acceleration and deceleration amplify the finishing forces exerted on the workpiece . This , said Fintek , produces a “ perfect finish , faster and without compromising workpiece geometry .”
“ All OTEC machines are Industry 4.0-ready . An advanced package is also available on CF , DF and SF machines . This includes an industrial PC to give more advanced digitalisation . Superior machine monitoring and process optimisation via remote maintenance are clear benefits ,” concluded Fintek .
Alongside OTEC machines , the company brings to the UK the RENA Technologies Hirtisation process . This allows Fintek to offer AM part post-processing as a subcontract service . Hirtisation removes support structures , powder cakes and partially melted grains . It penetrates extreme geometry complexity and small-diameter holes . n
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