TPT May 2018

C U T T I NG & S AW I NG

Tube processing on a flat-bed fibre laser

cutting machine SHEET metal working equipment manufacturer Bystronic has introduced a new rotary axis for processing tube on its ByStar Fiber flat-bed laser cutting machine, which offers up to 10 kW of fibre laser power. The new equipment enables users to switch between sheet and tube processing in a few simple steps. The factory-fitted rotary axis, together with a retractable tailstock, enables the machining of tubes from 30 to 315mm in diameter and in a variety of lengths. The operator inserts the tube either from the outside through a hatch in the ByStar Fiber’s housing, or directly into the machining area through the sliding door along the side. Unloading of cut parts is similarly rapid. Also supplied is a tube cutting software module, which is an expansion

to the proprietary BySoft 7 programming software. It allows users to design parts for tube processing, input existing CAD files, edit them and generate cutting plans.

For processing longer tubes, Bystronic offers a mobile rotary axis box for the ByStar Fiber

3m long to be fed in through the hatch in the machine housing and positioned accurately. With an additional extension box, tubes up to 6m in length can be processed.

To support fast set-up times for processing a variety of tube profiles, Bystronic has integrated an assistant function into its ByVision Cutting user interface. Via the ByStar Fiber’s touchscreen, it guides the user through each operating step. For manipulating longer tubes, Bystronic offers a rotary axis box, similar to a bar magazine on a lathe. The detachable

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accessory is mount- ed on wheels and enables tubes up to

An integrated rotary axis on the Bystronic ByStar Fiber and a set-up assistant facilitate rapid transition between sheet and tube cutting

Whether for round or rectangular tubes, the ByStar Fiber can be set up for a variety of tube profiles in a few simple steps

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