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The OPTIPLEX 3015 Ez made its European debut at EuroBLECH 2024 .
Cutting on the OPTIPLEX 3015 Ez . offer its customers a user-friendly experience at “ an affordable price ”. The 6kW machine on display at EuroBLECH was exhibited as part of a fully integrated cell , which took the workpiece from raw material through to the finished parts .
In addition to the OPTIPLEX Ez , equipped with a three-pallet changer to optimise cycle time , the cell featured a Mazak CST 3015 storage automation system featuring eight shelves ( six for loading raw materials and two for unloading remnant sheets ). It also included a Mazak SMART MANUFACTURING CELL , a robotised sorting system to separate the finished parts and place the parts on a pallet ready for the next process .
Each component in the cell was coordinated centrally by new Smooth Line Controller software . Built into the CNC , the Smooth Line Controller app allows the entire process to be integrated , from order receipt and program arrival from the CAD / CAM office through to material arrival , cutting , sorting and finished part shipment . The system , which can be used to schedule production , is also able to send critical production data back into the ERP system .
“ It is an ideal solution for those venturing into 2D laser cutting technology . The userfriendly MAZATROL SmoothLx CNC control with the 21.5-inch touch display and the new GUI ensures rapid and easy operation . Integrated cutting data supports the operator and makes the machine easy to use ,” Gaetano Lo Guzzo , Director Laser Business Europe , Yamazaki Mazak , told ISMR .
“ This technology offers high-quality laser processing capabilities at a cost-effective price point , making advanced technology more accessible to a wider range of businesses . Designed for a large variety of materials and thicknesses , the machine offers precision
cutting , high mechanical rigidity and unwavering reliability . Intelligent Functions empower users with efficient supportive and preventive measures , minimising set-up time to achieve optimised productivity ,” he continued .
20kW NEO series
Mazak ’ s latest fibre laser processing machine , the OPTIPLEX 3015 NEO , was also on display at EuroBLECH . The 20kW variant exhibited at the show belongs to Mazak ’ s NEO series . The machine ’ s working area processes workpieces of up to 1525mm x 3050mm through a new 20kW fibre laser resonator .
“ Using a high-power laser and new GRAND CUT technology , the machine provides precise and stable cutting of thick material . One of the machine ’ s standout features is our Beam Shaping technology which , complemented by the Beam Diameter Control in the machine ’ s Multi-Control Torch 3 cutting head , delivers substantial productivity enhancements and
superior cutting quality for sheet metal processing ,” explained Lo Guzzo .
“ By adjusting the beam shape , operators are now able to cut material of up to 50mm with four times more stability compared to conventional cutting . Adjusting the beam shape can also improve the bevel angle by more than 80 % versus conventional machines , significantly increasing the accuracy of the cut ,” he added .
The NEO series allows customers to cut scope two emissions in their factories by significantly reducing power consumption , added the manufacturer .
Mazak also exhibited a 20kW variant of its latest fibre laser processing machine , the OPTIPLEX 3015 NEO .
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