Sep 25 2007
To Tailor Machine Performance For Optimal Efficiency CL-840 and CL-825 offers 4000 and 2500 watts cutting power, third-generation linear motor drive, and heavyweight platform delivering high uptime, superior dynamic accuracy, and built-to-last reliability.
Cincinnati Incorporated adds two models to its American-made family of linear-motor-drive laser cutting centers. The CL-840 and CL-825 allow users to tailor machine performance to specific cutting requirements for optimal processing efficiency. Both models feature proven, hard-working Fanuc fast-axial flow resonators - 4000 watt continuous power for the CL-840 and 2500 watts for the CL-825. Each machine is available in 5 x 10 and 6 x 12 ft. (2M x 4M) cutting table sizes and comes standard with full guarding for floor space savings over open lasers with safety zone floor mats. Dual-pallet quick-change design allows one pallet to be unloaded/ reloaded while the second is being processed. Pallet change takes just seconds, so cutting is virtually continuous.
The new models offer Cincinnati's third-generation linear-motor-drive system, introduced in late 2006 on the 5000W CL-850. The drive system makes fast work of large parts or batch processing of smaller parts with accelerations exceeding 2.0G and head positioning speeds of up to 10,000 inches per minute, while delivering industry-best dynamic positioning accuracy of ¡Ó0.001". Cincinnati pioneered linear motor drive on cutting lasers and leads the industry in machine installations.
The CL-840 processes mild steel up to 1" and stainless steel and aluminum up to 1/2", the CL-825 cuts mild steel up to 5/8" and stainless and aluminum to 1/4". Innovative optical features, exclusive on the CL-800 laser family, elevate part quality and productivity. An enhanced beam system with distributed purge air enables high precision and productivity cutting both thick and thin material. The latest AutoFocus cutting head enables use of 5", 7.5" or a 10" focal length lens to optimize the beam for cutting various materials.
Cincinnati's unique heavyweight plate construction (double the frame weight of other makers) delivers exceptional rigidity against dynamic forces and high-uptime reliability, along with longer service life and higher retained value.
The HMI and control software maintain Cincinnati's reputation for easiest operation of any high-performance laser. Dynamic Power Control (DPC(TM)), standard on Cincinnati lasers, automatically adjusts laser power to feedrate to maintain consistent kerf width and edge condition, while eliminating involved CNC programming of power control. Enhanced pulsing produces smooth edges, reduces heat-affected zone (HAZ) and is especially effective at accurate cutting of intricate features. "Look ahead" control capability avoids tool path errors, increases hole-cutting feedrates, and creates more accurate contours.