TPT January 2019

T E CHNOLOG Y

Five hours saved on a single laser run AS tariffs and shifting market conditions drive metal fabricators to become more competitive, SigmaNest from SigmaTek Systems delivers features and ongoing enhancements required to drive capacity, increase competitiveness and optimise processes. complex parts has, in one laser run of 4,000 parts, saved five hours of secondary process time de-burring each part post-cut. With this time saving, Laser Cutting Services’ customer can receive parts more quickly. With the SigmaNest feature, Laser Cutting Services has increased capacity while remaining competitive. The importance of tabs becomes more evident as The recessed tabbing feature for laser, as used by Laser Cutting Services, Inc of Tualatin, Oregon, USA, on various

nesting jobs proceed. Jobs begin with one part – the sheet. Secured to the workstation, the nesting and cutting process turns one sheet into multiple independent parts, each degrading the integrity of the sheet. Forces from the machine, tool, stock and parts all have the potential to impact job quality. As the number of fully cut parts increases, forces intensify and create errors in remaining machine operations. Recessed tabbing maintains sheet integrity by leaving it in one piece, keeping forces consistent throughout the job. Cutting as many quality parts per sheet as quickly as possible is critical in today’s competitive market. Founded in 1993, SigmaTek Systems has offices in fifteen countries. Its flagship product, SigmaNest, is designed for professional fabricators to optimise their production operations. SigmaTek Systems, LLC – USA Website: www.sigmanest.com Laser LASER Photonics develops laser technologies to bring safety and efficiency to material cleaning, surface preparation and rust removal. Industrial applications for its Class 1 laser systems include rust removal, de-painting, surface cleaning and decontamination. The company’s CleanTech product range is an industrial-grade, high- precision laser cleaning and surface conditioning system that is safe and eco-friendly. CleanTech lasers are made in the USA and available in large format and high laser powers (CleanTech Titan, CleanTech Titan Express), CleanTech Megacenter and the rugged, portable CleanTech Handheld laser cleaning machine, as well as the cleaning robot Fred. Laser Photonics – USA Email: fiber@laserphotonics.com Website: www.laserphotonics.com cleaning solution

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