L3: the fiber laser built for fiber.

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What are the most impor t Salvagnini fiber laser?

Here are just three of them: excellent productivity, great versatility, low cost-per-part. The L3 is the machine that Salvagnini has dedicated exclusively to fiber. Its cutting-edge technology means that it is able to reach the very highest levels in terms of speed, accuracy, reliability and performance. The fruit of Salvagnini’s consolidated experience in the field, the L3 today represents the future of fiber cutting. Salvagnini has been designing and manufacturing flexible and automatic

Productivity

Cutting speeds Running costs Competitive cost-per-part Technical specifications

Flexibility

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Laser head Laser TRADJUST Machinable materials

Automation

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Lean production Configurations Feeding and unloading solutions

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r tant achievements of the

2D laser-cutting machines and systems ever since 1994, providing comprehensive and versatile solutions that are highly innovative and automated. All Salvagnini laser machines feature revolutionary mechanical and control solutions and original programming and nesting software, to assure ease of use and maximum flexibility and productivity. L3: a machine that strives for excellence and minimizes consumption, fully and totally respecting the environment.

High quality

Airplane-type structure SRP optical centering sensor ETHERCAT protocol Software

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Ethics

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Electronic source Energy consumption Safety

Services

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Training Customer service Spare parts

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Our concept of productivity: high cutting speeds, low running costs and a competit

Cutting speeds. The characteristics of the fiber source and the optical chain developed by Salvagnini, comprising the fiber that transports the beam and the focusing head, generate a laser beam with a high power density for high-speed cutting (more than 60 m/min) on medium and thin material and high-quality cutting on thicker sheets.

+150% +130% +110% +50%

Linear cutting speeds (m/min)

+120% +85% +100% 50

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GALVANIZED

STAINLESS STEEL

ZINC COATED

BRASS

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COPPER

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ALUMINUM

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COPPER

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2 kW FIBER

3 kW CO2

3 kW FIBER

4 kW CO2

Running costs. The L3 boasts extremely low running costs, thanks to: ❚ the high performance of the source and chiller; ❚ the elimination of an optical path; ❚ the elimination of laser gas;

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❚ low maintenance costs; ❚ the option for cutting with compressed air.

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LASER GAS COMPRESSED AIR

Running costs

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COMPRESSED AIR MAINTENANCE CUTTING GAS CUTTING GAS

CONSUMABLES COMPRESSED AIR COMPRESSED AIR

MAINTENANCE

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CONSUMABLES CONSUMABLES ENERGY

ENERGY

2kW fiber

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etitive cost-per-part.

Competitive cost-per-part. In a variable market that demands consistent quality at the lowest cost, the L3 is the answer for companies wanting to improve their competitivity. Extremely high cutting speeds and low running costs allow the L3 to offer a truly competitive cost-per-part.

Technical data. Machine data Working area Worktable X Y (mm) (in)

L3-30

L3-40

L3-4020

3048 x 1524 120’’ x 60’’

4064 x 1524 160’’ x 60’’ 100 6’’

4064 x 2032

Z axis stroke (mm) (in) Technical specifications Maximum positioning speed (m/min)

120 4700

(ipm) Positioning accuracy1: positioning error Pa (mm)

0.08 0.003” 0.03 0.001” nitrogen, oxygen, compressed air 20 300

(in) mean standard positioning deviation Ps (mm) (in) Assist gases Maximum pressure at the nozzle (bar) (psi) Fiber laser source Maximum power (W)

2000 W

Cutting capacity (thicknesses)2 Steel (S185JR,S235JR, RAEX 250 C LASER) (mm)

3000 W

4000 W

0.5 - 20

0.5 - 15

0.5 - 20

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24 - 19/32”

24 - 3/4”

0.5 - 10

0.5 - 12

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24 - 3/8’’

24 - 7/16”

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0.5 - 10

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24 - 5/16”

24 - 3/8”

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24 - 3/16”

24 - 5/16”

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24 - 3/16”

24 - 7/32”

18 kW

22 kW

Stainless steel (AISI 304, X5CrNi18-10 1.4301) (mm) Aluminium (Al 99.5 EN AW 1050A) (mm) Copper (Cu-ETP CW004A H040 EN1652) (mm) Brass (CuZn37 CW508L H055 EN1652) (mm)

0.5 - 12 0.5 - 10 0.5 - 8 0.5 - 6

Consumption3 Maximum consumption (kW)

20 kW

Measure calculated following the norm VDI3441 on the maximum length of the axes. The quality of cuts on limit thicknesses will depend on the geometries required, the quality of the material and the operating conditions of the system. At the limit values, the cut may have burrs on the lower edge. 3 Actual consumption calculated at full power on a system in a standard configuration, with a standard work cycle. 1 2

Salvagnini reserves the right to modify this data without prior notice.

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Our concept of flexibility: fast production changes on a wide range of materials a

High-quality cutting with a single optic.

The L3 system features a focusing head designed entirely in-house, which takes full advantage of Salvagnini’s extensive experience, exalting the features and dynamics offered by optical fiber transmission. The head features a single optic for highquality cutting across the entire range of thicknesses, assuring fast production changeovers and slashing retooling times.

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s and reduced retooling times.

Laser TRADJUST. Laser TRADJUST is a revolutionary set of proprietary functions, incorporated into the Salvagnini SiX control card, that flawlessly combine the data generated by CAMLaser with the requirements of the cutting process. TRADJUST automatically calculates the cutting parameter modulation values as a function of the direction of movement, speed and instantaneous acceleration in a manner that is fully transparent to the operator. As a result, the L3 system is easy to use, as there is no need to intervene on the parameters whenever the cutting profile changes.

A wide range of machinable materials. Thanks to the wavelength typical of fiber, the L3 can: ❚ also successfully cut highly reflective material such as high-purity aluminum alloys, brass and copper, that are hard to process on traditional C02 systems; ❚ combine superior cutting speeds with excellent quality processing on materials such as zinc-plated and electro-galvanized steel.

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Unlimited logistics efficiency.

Lean production. The principles of batch-one production, optimum warehouse management, reduced work-in-progress (WIP) and just-intime (JIT) production are the core elements of lean manufacturing. These values constitute the response of the growing number of companies who base their competitive advantage on eliminating waste from the production process. The L3 system with automatic sheet handling devices was conceived with process improvement as its guiding principle: each and every detail has been designed to provide the very best in sheet handling and cutting.

Configurations. Salvagnini offers extremely flexible systems that are suitable for all production requirements and are capable of reducing production and running costs so as to satisfy the latest fabrication trends and the most competitive production strategies. Thanks to a wide range of sheet handling devices, the L3 system can run unmanned and can easily be integrated into FMS or AJS systems. The proprietary SiX controller features a number of dedicated functions for unmanned operation – such as automatic restarts, remote operator calls and auto shutdown - which allow the system to work totally autonomously, minimizing operator handling times and costs. The wide variety of feeding and unloading connections available help to optimize production flow and eliminate non-productive operations with their attendant processing costs, while at the same time assuring excellent product quality and a fast, secure return on investment.

STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION: Manual loading and unloading.

AUTO CONFIGURATION: Automatic loading from a table, unloading and sorting by Cartesian stacker onto one or more tables.

FLEX CONFIGURATION: Complete AJS system.

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Feeding and unloading solutions. Salvagnini laser systems offer different configurations for feeding blanks, picking up and stacking finished parts and unloading skeletons. The Salvagnini pallet changer is unique: during the pallet changeover phase, the table with the processed workpiece always passes beneath the table with the sheet to be cut, eliminating any risk of cut parts or scrap falling onto the incoming blank. The ADL and ASL connections automate the procedure for loading blanks and unloading PALLET CHANGER DETAIL OF MVL parts from the worktable. Eliminating the intermediate handling phases usually performed by the operator improves the overall efficiency of the system. Solutions for automatic feeding from compact (MVL and MWT) or extended (MV) pack store-towers are also available. The MCL is Salvagnini’s automatic, integrated solution for unloading and separating the parts produced on its laser systems and stacking them in a customized area. This allows functional, integrated configurations to be created and, for the first time, makes flexible “batch-one” processing a reality for laser systems too.

ADL-MCL AUTOMATIC LOADING/UNLOADING DEVICES

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Our concept of quality: consistent performance, easy u

Airplane-type structure. The L3 maintains the patented airplane-type structure of the other Salvagnini laser systems. The principle of a load-bearing beam, designed by Salvagnini, makes for an extremely rigid construction and allows fast and accurate positioning along with easy access to the workpiece. The absence of a defined optical path, typical of a machine designed solely for fiber laser cutting, eliminates many design constraints and drastically reduces inertia on the system, thanks to the lighter structure and the compact kinematic chain. Optimized distribution assures dynamics of up to 2g while reducing consumption.

SRP optical centering sensor The head can be fitted with an optical centering sensor (SRP) that is fully integrated into CAMLaser on the L3. The main advantages of the SRP are: ❚ faster workpiece alignment; ❚ accurate centering, essential for completing processing when punchings, embossings or deep drawings have already been made on the workpiece. The accuracy of the SRP is not affected by scratches, colored lines or inaccurate corners nor by the type of material.

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y use and simple programming.

ETHERCAT protocol. The SiX numerical controller features the high-speed Ethercat communication system needed to assure the performance levels required by the high cutting speeds achieved by fiber sources. The numerical control system perfectly and consistently synchronizes the axis movements, the beam focal position and the source and assist gas command parameters.

Software. JOB.CONSOLE is the name of the set of software packages that are integrated into the SiX controller. It comprises the following modules:

Salvagnini Console

Restart management

This module offers: ❚ a graphical tree structure for easily filing and locating programs; ❚ an editor for effortlessly correcting them; ❚ a function for making parts of the system perform semi-automatic movements.

Software for interrupting the production in progress and then restarting it, easily and quickly, directly from the machine computer.

JOBLaser Module allowing the operator to dynamically plan the day’s production on the screen. Used to start production and to prepare and modify a series of production lists (jobs) without waiting for the list in progress to be completed.

LDEX Module for interpreting the programming instructions and defining the production cycle, optimizing laser head movements and cycle times.

EasyData Integrated diagnostic software for interactively browsing the documentation and obtaining information about each of the components managed by the Salvagnini numerical controller. The operator can consult the relative system diagrams on-screen via text searches in the documentation.

Maintenance Manager Database for analyzing movements and cycles, facilitating maintenance and checking components for wear.

NESTLASERLight Nest programming environment for the machine computer. This package allows the operator to create simple programs or interactively modify those created in the office. In particular, it: ❚ defines the optimized composition of the blanks according to the list of parts to be produced; ❚ allows the user to choose between different nesting strategies, including nesting parts inside scrap; ❚ automatically calculates the multiplicity of the blanks according to the number of parts required and the material available; ❚ allows the operator to change the positions of the parts on the blanks or to position parts for common cuts.

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Our concept of ethics: reduced consumption, safe te c

The electronic source: low consumption, zero maintenance. Compared to a standard CO2 source, the fiber source reduces energy consumption by more than 70% and running costs by more than 50%. Consumption and warm-up times are practically eliminated and energy consumption on stand-by is extremely low: the electrical consumption of the entire system (machine, 3 kW source, chiller and connections) is always less than 5 kW.

Single pump diode

Structure of one of the modules present inside the source

Set of modules that compose the source

Electronic source connected with optical fiber

Energy consumption (kWh)

Energy consumption (kWh) -70%

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STEEL

2 kW FIBER

3 kW CO2

3 kW FIBER

4 kW CO2

These values are for an actual production of nests in a variety of materials and thicknesses.

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te chnology and environmental respect.

Total safety: from fiber to source and machine. Salvagnini’s fiber laser systems are CLASS 1 machines. The machine is equipped with all the protections needed to ensure absolute safety and use in accordance with current standards. Indeed, it is fully enclosed on all sides and by a protective cover over the top. The observation windows have been approved for use with solid-state lasers. The source is equipped with advanced beam reflection control systems, on three levels, to assure safe and damage-free operation. The process fiber has a diameter of 50μm, making the focal beam very narrow and extremely low-risk.

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Beyond the machine, you will find even more Salvag n specialized personnel trained in-house and a worldw id

Training Salvagnini strongly believes in the value of training those who use its systems, considering this to be an increasingly important aspect of the automation concept. For this reason, the Salvagnini training program is the synthesis of our consolidated know-how of, and direct experience with, sheet processing systems. In addition to standard courses, Salvagnini also offers individual training courses for specific machines and functions as well as on-site training if requested.

Customer service

Spare parts

Salvagnini systems are always installed on customer premises by highly specialized personnel, trained in-house. Thanks to the Salvagnini software and system technology, customers always receive a quick response, preventing any machine downtime. Salvagnini’s preventive maintenance programs aim to keep machines in excellent working order.

All industrial machines may require parts to be replaced at some time. Preventive maintenance programs certainly help to identify part wear before faults occur, but having the necessary spare parts on hand, nearby and ready for rapid installation, is also essential. To ensure this, Salvagnini has built a world-wide network of spare part warehouses, with constantly updated part selections, ready for immediate

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g nini excellence: innovative training programs, w ide customer service network.

4 production facilities

18 operational sites

4400 installations in

5 product lines

75 countries

75

1300 employees

79000

159 different

countries in which at least one system has been installed

m2 of covered production space

application sectors

* Data as at October 2012.

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