3 axis linear drive fibre laser machine
Laser cutting
High Speed, High Accuracy, Energy Saving
The new standard in fiber laser machines. The FLC-3015AJ combines 2 important characteristics for modern laser cutting. All 3 axes are linear driven and the laser source is Amada’s latest, in-house developed fibre technology. The combination of these elements and Amada’s proven automation options provide you with a new solution for your manufacturing requirements.
3 axis linear drive fibre laser machine
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Typical Processing Samples
(productivity comparison with a conventional machine) Part Processing and Running Costs Per Sheet
Aluminium 5052
1000
Material type
1.0 mm
Material thickness
2000 x 1000 mm
Material size
Nitrogen
Assist gas
2000
Running Cost (Gas and Power) Comparison
Productivity Comparison Processing time reduced by
75% cost reduction per sheet
42%
FLC-3015AJ 2kW
Conventional 4kW CO2 machine
27 m/min
8 m/min
Processing speed
FLC-3015 2kW
€0.55 /sheet
Conventional 4kW CO2 machine
€2.23 /sheet 0.5
Material: Zinc coated steel, 1.6 mm Size : 655.0 x 202.0 mm
Material: Brass, 3.0 mm Size : 48.5 x 48.5 mm
Processing Time
Processing Time
reduced by
reduced by
32.5%
Processing speed
FLC-3015 2kW
Conventional 4kW CO2 machine
10 m/min
4.8 m/min
FLC-3015 2kW
Conventional 4kW CO2 machine
€0.35 0.20
2.5
(€)
FLC-3015AJ 2kW
Conventional 4kW CO2 machine
3 m/min
1.7 m/min
44.8% cost reduction per part
€0.19
0.15
2.0
Running Cost Comparison
45.7% cost reduction per part FLC-3015 2kW
1.5
25.5%
Processing speed
Running Cost Comparison
1.0
0.25
0.30
0.35
(€)
€0.37
Conventional 4kW CO2 machine
€0.67 0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
Running costs include assist gases, electricity and consumables. Cost of electricity for compressor added where appropriate when air is used as an assist gas.
(€)
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FLC-3015 AJ Fiber Technology Combination of 3 Axis Linear Drives 1 The and Latest Fiber Laser Generation Technology. Reduced Production Times Due To Increased Acceleration With 2.5g acceleration, high point-to-point positioning speeds and high cutting rates can be achieved due to the latest version of Amada’s linear drive systems and fiber technology.
Cutting Speed Comparison : Cycle Time and Acceleration
m 5m
m
Linear Drive
Sample 5mm x 5mm
Cutting Speed
5m
Cutting Speed
Rack & Pinion and Ball Screw
Approach cutting
Outline cutting Process Time
Approach cutting
Outline cutting Process Time Time Saving!
High Speed Cutting With High Accurarcy The FLC-3015AJ ensures the highest levels of accuracy due to the direct feedback of the cutting head position. This is only achievable by using linear drives on all 3 axes. Fully-Closed Loop Control (FLC-3015AJ linear drive)
Semi-Closed Loop Control (ball-screw drive) Shaft Coupling
Command
NC Coil Slider
New AMNC/PC
Command
Position Data
Ball-screw
Command from NC
4
Motor speed questioned
Nut
Encoder
Feedback to NC through encoder
Linear Scale
Questionable position
Command from NC
Direct feedback of current position to NC
Pickup
Position Data
Definite position known
3 axis linear drive fiber laser machine
Energy and Maintenance Cost Reductions ➊ The construction of the fiber laser oscillator and optical transport of the laser beam is less complex than a CO 2 system. This drastically reduces the maintenance cost of the oscillator and optical parts.
➋ Amada's fiber laser has a higher energy conversion and 3 times higher energy efficiency than a CO2 laser. Power
consumption of the oscillator is also substantially reduced. There is no need for warm-up operations or laser gas, providing a running cost saving of at least 70%. Electric Consumption
CO2 Laser Fiber laser Output Combiner Pump LD (Laser Diode)
Optical Engine Module
Active Fiber
FBG
Laser Module
(Fiber Bragg Grating)
A concept illustration.
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High Quality Processing of
Highly Reflective Materials
Process Range Expansion
Absorption(%)
The fiber laser has a shorter wavelength and is 3 to 4 times more easily absorbed than traditional CO 2 lasers. This enables high-quality processing of highly-reflective, difficult to process materials such as aluminium, brass, copper and titanium.
Wavelength and absorption by metals CO2 laser Fiber laser
Aluminum
Steel High
absorp
tion
Wavelength (μm)
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Amada Is The World's First Laser Machine Manufacturer To Develop It's Own Fiber Laser Oscillator
In a CO2 laser oscillator, laser light is pumped with laser-gas, emitted via the output mirror and delivered by reflector mirrors to the cutting head. The fiber laser oscillator has no need for this. The monolithic structure allows the laser power produced by the individual laser diode banks to be combined into a single fiber optic cable for direct delivery to the cutting head.
Fiber laser oscillator AJ-2000
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Other Functions and Options Process Monitoring System Factors that may cause processing defects, such as through piercing, gouging and plasma, are constantly monitored. The process monitoring function ensures continuous and stable processing.
‘One Touch’ Lens and Nozzle Exchange To allow faster machine setup, the cutting head on the FLC-3015AJ is equipped with simple, quick change lens and nozzle cartridges.
Option
Oil Shot Before piercing medium thickness sheets, oil is sprayed on the material to prevent spatter build-up, improve processing quality, and achieve stable processing.
Monitoring eyes Optical fiber Scattered light Lens
Cooling Cut
Nozzle changer
Nozzle Cleaner
(WACS: Water-Assisted Cutting System for stable processing of thick sheets). Water is sprayed on the material during cutting to supress the heat effect, prevent cutting defects and reduce the web width. The ultimate benefit is improved material utilization and stable processing.
The most suitable nozzle is automatically chosen based on the material type and cutting data required. The nozzle changer can carry eight different types of nozzles to cover the entire material range.
To give consistent, trouble free cutting, this system automatically cleans the nozzle tip to remove any spatter or dust.
Fully Enclosed The machine is completely enclosed to ensure more efficient dust extraction and to provide full laser protection meeting stringent CE marking standards.
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3 axis linear drive fiber laser machine
OVS Ⅳ
Lens Assemblies
X-Direction Conveyor
The OVS IV system measures the pitch of two reference holes and automatically compensates for any origin deviation when transferring a sheet of parts from the punch machine. The pitch and circularity of the cut holes are also measured. When the measured values fall outside the specified limits, an alarm is activated.
・150mm lens assembly (including lens holder) ・190mm lens assembly (including lens holder) ・220mm lens assembly (including lens holder)
Small parts and scrap are quickly and e a s i l y t r a n s f e r r e d t o t h e e n d o f th e machine during processing using this conveyor system which starts automatically when the cutting cycle begins.
220
190
150
Top Dust Collector
Hyper (HP) EZ Cut
Capacitance Sensing Head
As well as the more usual extraction under the cutting bed, there are also 2 extra sections in the roof of the machine to ensure complete dust and fume extraction.
This simple nitrogen generating system allows customers to use compressed air to achieve cutting results comparable to using pure nitrogen. The system generates 95 to 97% pure nitrogen at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated nitrogen supply.
In order to ensure reliable processing, the FLC-3015 AJ is equipped with Amada's latest HS capacitance sensing head. This smoothly and quickly follows the sheet profile to maintain a consistent cut even when the sheet is not 100% flat.
Automation Options The machine is supplied with a 2 pallet shuttle table as standard
Single Pallet Load\Unload System (MPF)
Load\Unload Tower (ASLUL)
A simple, fully automated system incorporating a single material pack and front unload table to allow continuous scheduled processing. Material is automatically loaded into the cutting beds and finished parts unloaded with a fork style manipulator.
A fully automated tower system incorporating multiple raw material and finished parts pallets to allow continuous scheduled processing. Parts and material can be loaded\unloaded without interrupting the laser cutting cycle.
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■ Machine Dimensions
Unit: mm
■ FLC-3015AJ + shuttle table (LST) (L) 9300 x (W) 2900 x (H) 2000
H
L W
■ Shuttle table specifications*
■ Machine specifications* Model
FLC-3015AJ AMADA AJ-2000
Oscillator Axis travel method Axis control method Axis travel distance
Model
LST-3015
Maximum material dimensions
AMNC/PC
NC
Number of pallets mm
940
X, Y, Z axes (three axes simultaneously controlled) + B axis + CF axis
Maximum material mass
kg
920
Maximum processing dimensions mm
(X) 3070 x (Y) 1550 x (Z) 100
Skid pitch
■ Oscillator specifications* AJ-2000
Model
170
Positioning accuracy** mm
+/- 0.01
Beam generation
Repeatable positioning accuracy** mm
+/- 0.05
Maximum power
Maximum material mass Processing surface height Mass of machine (main unit only)
0 to 120 (maximum speed) 0.001
kg
920 940
Duty
11200
W
2000
W
2000
Hz
1 ~ 10000
±2.0
mm kg
Laser diode-pumped fibre laser
Stability Pulse peak power Pulse frequency
mm
75
mm
Rapid feed rate: Combination of X & Y m/min
Least input increment
2
Working surface height
(X) 3100 x (Y) 1550 x (Z) 100
m/min
(X) 3050 x (Y) 1525
All axes (X, Y, Z) with linear drive
mm
Processing feed rate, X × Y
mm
1 ~ 100
Wavelength
μm
1.08
Installation dimensions
mm
(L) 1760 x (W) 1210 x (H) 1530
For Your Safe Use Be sure to read the operator’s manual carefully before use. ● When using this product, appropriate personal protection equipment must be used. * Specifications, appearance and equipment are subject to change without notice by reason of improvement. ** Specifications of accuracy are in conformance with the VDI/DGQ 3441. The accuracy of the workpiece and the thickness of the material that can be cut, is dependent on the cutting conditions, the material, the type of workpiece, its pretreatment, the size of the panel as well as the position in the working area.
This laser product uses a Class 4 CO2 invisible laser for processing and a Class 3R visible laser for positioning.
● Class 4 invisible laser: Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation. Never look into the radiation nor touch it.
● Class 3R visible laser: Avoid direct eye exposure.
The official model names of machines and units described in this catalogue are non-hyphenated like FLC3015AJ. Use these registered model names when you contact the authorities for applying for installation, exporting, or financing. The hyphenated spellings like FLC-3015 AJ. are used in some portions of this catalogue for sake of readability. This also applies to other machines. Hazard prevention measures are removed in the photos used in this catalogue.
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