Highly tuned, direct drive CO2 laser

Highly tuned,
direct drive CO2 laser
Laser Cutting
Processing
thin to medium thick materials
with high speed and high productivity
The new standard in laser cutting machines
Amada, a worldwide laser machine pioneer, has developed a new highly tuned, direct drive laser
cutting machine, the LCG-3015. This machine delivers higher speed and faster acceleration
processing by utilizing a carriage with a lower centre of gravity and the latest motion system
incorporating high torque motors and helical rack drives. Combined with a CO2 oscillator designed
with a cutting mode similar to a fibre laser, the LCG-3015 enhances processing speeds and
productivity in the thin to medium thick material range.
Highly tuned, direct drive CO2 laser
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Typical Processing Sample
(productivity comparison with a conventional machine)
Part Processing and Running Costs Per Sheet
Material type
Stainless steel 304
1000
Material thickness
1.0 mm
Material size
2000x1000 mm
Assist gas
Nitrogen
2000
Running Cost Comparison
9.2% cost reduction per sheet
Productivity Comparison
Processing time reduced by 11.4%
Processing speed
Processing time
LCG-3015 AF-3500i-C
Conventional 4kW machine
8.5 m/min
8 m/min
7min 14sec
8min 10s
LCG-3015
AF-3500i-C
€3.94/sheet
Conventional 4kw
machine
€4.38/sheet
2.0
3.0
Material:Mild steel 1.0mm
Size:280×125mm
Material:Mild steel 3.2mm
Size:400×70mm
Processing Time Comparison
Processing time reduced by
Processing Time Comparison
Processing time reduced by
21.7%
Processing time
Conventional 4kW machine
10 m/min
9 m/min
1min 30sec
1min 55sec
Processing speed
Conventional 4kW machine
4.5 m/min
4 m/min
48sec
1min 18sec
Running Cost Comparison
cost reduction per part
19.5%
43.3%
LCG-3015
AF3500i-C
LCG-3015
AF3500i-C
€0.39/part
€0.49
/part
Conventional 4kw
machine
0.2
LCG-3015 AF-3500i-C
Processing time
Running Cost Comparison
cost reduction per part
0.1
(€)
38.4%
LCG-3015 AF-3500i-C
Processing speed
4.0
0.3
0.4
0.5
(€)
€0.15/part
Conventional 4kw
machine
€0.28/part
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
(€)
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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LCG-3015 New Technology
1 High Speed Processing Of Thin To Medium Thick Materials
A Carriage With A Low Centre Of Gravity And The Latest Drive Mechanism
Rapid feed rate: 170 m/min (combined X&Y axes). The fastest in class.
➊ Lightweight Y-axis carriage
Higher speed is achieved by a 30% reduction in mass of the Y-axis
carriage compared with a conventional laser machine.
➋ Carriage with a low centre of gravity
The Y-axis carriage has a low centre of gravity due to a Z-axis height
of 100mm, allowing high speed processing of thin materials.
➌ High torque motors and helical rack drive
The latest motion system incorporating high torque motors and a
Torque [Nm]
helical rack drive is utilized to ensure high speed, smooth
acceleration.
Helical rack system
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Conventional
motor
0
1000
2000
3000
Revolution [min-1]
4000
Highly tuned, direct drive CO2 laser
2 High Quality and Stable Processing
New AF3500i-C Oscillator
The new, Amada tuned, 3.5kW
oscillator utilized in the LCG-3015 has
Before
After
been designed with a higher beam
density for the processing of thin to
mid-thickness materials. This 30%
improvement in beam density
(compared to a conventional machine)
Conventional oscillator
New 3.5kW oscillator
High beam density
also improves the surface roughness of
cut parts.
Before
After
Clean cut stainless
steel 5mm
Clean cut stainless
steel 5mm
Improved surface roughness
3 Energy Saving, Stable Processing
ECO Cut
●
●
Material : Mild steel 3.2mm
Part dimensions : 400 x 70mm
Amada’ s ECO Cut standard feature is an energy
saving, high speed oxygen-assisted cutting process
using small nozzle sizes to reduce processing times,
processing costs and assist gas consumption.
Laser gas
Assist gas
Conventional 4kW
machine
LCG-3015
F4500
Power
Consumables
4 m/min
Power
Consumables Processing time
reduced by 38.4%
4.5 m/min
Processing cost
reduced by 43.3%
4 Power & Maintenance Saving Functions
Energy Saving and Reduced Servicing
➊ Multiple power reduction modes while idling
➊
Conventional
Energy saving mode 1
The LCG-3015 is equipped as standard with a syst em to
Energy saving mode 2
dramatically reduce the power required in 2 stages when the
machine is at idle.
Laser off duty
Energy saving
mode 1
Energy saving
mode 2
Energy saving functions significantly
reduce the power consumption
➋ Reduced servicing
➋
The interval of mirror cleans and changes have been doubled
through the use of long life optics.
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Other Functions and Options
options
NC Auto Focus Control System and Active Cut
High Pressure NC Gas Control System
Oil Shot
The optimum focal point is automatically
set from the cutting database to suit each
material. The curvature of the mirrors is
altered to keep a constant focus, ensuring
optimum laser beam quality and reduced
assist gas costs.
The assist gas pressure is automatically
controlled for the entire range of materials
and thicknesses being processed.
Before piercing a mid thick material, oil is
sprayed on the material to prevent spatter
buildup, thus improving processing quality
and achieve stable cutting.
‘One Touch’ Lens and Nozzle
Exchange
Cutting Lenses
OVS IV
As standard, the LCG-3015 is supplied with
2 cutting lenses. The 5 inch lens is used for
thin sheet cutting, while the 7.5 inch lens is
used for thicker materials.
The 7.5 inch lens can be used to cut
the entire material range if required.
The OVS IV system measures the pitch of two readout
holes and automatically compensates for the process
origin deviation from the NCT for combination process of
NCT and Laser. The pitch and circularity of the cut holes
are measured. When the measured values fall outside
the specified limits, an alarm condition appears on NC.
To allow faster machine setup, the cutting
head on the LCG-3015 is equipped with
simple, quick change lens and nozzle
cartridges.
Network Diagram
Amada has developed the VPSS
SheetWorks for Unfold
AP100
Dr.ABE series
ASIS100PCL
vFactory
fully automatic Sheet metal processing
Virtual factory 3D solid sheet metal Network-ready
CAD system automatic programming CAM system
Network system
management system
unit
(Virtual Prototype Simulation
System) digital manufacturing
solution to ensure the seamless
Office
SDD
flow of production data between the
programming office and the shop
floor. Amada’s CADCAM systems
are directly linked to the machines
via the SDD database across the
computer network. This solution
ensures reduced programming
times and increased productivity.
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Shop
floor
LCG-3015
Network-ready
machines
Highly tuned, direct drive CO2 laser
Dr. ABE Blank
Advanced AMNC/PC Control
Dust Collector
This fully automatic CAM system nests all the user
defined parts and quantities, applies punch
tooling/laser profiles, defines the processing
sequence and generates the NC program.
Increase productivity for your punch, laser or
combination machines.
This user friendly, network-ready NC control
is full of Amada’s time saving, production
orientated features.
Efficiently collects any dust and particles
generated during the cutting process to
ensure a clean working environment.
* For illustrative purposes only
HS Capacitance Head
Hyper (HP) EZ Cut
Bar Code Reader
In order to ensure reliable processing, the LCG-3015
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.
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.
The LCG-3015 can be equipped with a bar code
reader to allow reliable recall of programming data
on the shop floor. By scanning the setup sheet
from the Dr. ABE Blank CAM system, the operator
ensures the correct, latest version of the program
is loaded into the machine control.
Automation Options
The machine is supplied with a 2 pallet shuttle table as standard
Single Pallet Load\Unload System (MPF)
Load/Unload Tower (ASF-EU)
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.
For illustrative purposes only
* as of April 2014
* as of June 2014. For illustrative purposes only
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■ Machine Dimensions
Unit : mm
■ LCG-3015
L
+ shuttle table (LST)
(L) 9997 x (W) 2840 x (H) 2166
H
W
■ Shuttle table specifications
■ Machine specifications
Model
NC
LCG-3015
Model
AMNC/PC
Maximum material dimensions mm
X/Y axes
Axis travel method
Z axis
Axis travel distance
Maximum processing dimensions
Working surface height
Ball screw
Maximum material mass
mm
(X) 3070 × (Y) 1550 × (Z) 100
mm
(X) 3070 × (Y) 1550 × (Z) 100
Rapid feed rate: Combination of X&Y m/min
Positioning accuracy
mm
Repeatable positioning accuracy
mm
Processing feed rate, X x Y
m/min
Least input increment
mm
Maximum material mass
Processing surface height
Mass of machine (main unit only)
Skid pitch
mm
840
kg
920
mm
75
■ Oscillator specifications
Model
170
AF3500i-C
HF electric discharge excitation,
high speed axial flow CO2 laser
Beam generation
+/- 0.01
+/- 0.005
(0 ~ 120) × (0 ~ 120)
Maximum power
W
3500
Stability
%
+/- 2.00
Pulse frequency
0.001
kg
920
Duty
mm
840
Wavelength
kg
2
Direct drive, helical rack & pinion
X, Y, Z axes (three axes controlled
simultaneously) + B axis
Axis control method
(X) 3050 × (Y) 1525
Number of pallets
AF2000iC-LU2.5, AF3500i-C
Oscillator
LST-3015
Hz
5 to 10000
%
1 ~ 100
µm
10.6
11200
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.
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.
* Specifications, appearance and equipment are subject to change without notice by reason of improvement.
● Class 3R visible laser: Avoid direct eye exposure.
* The official model names of machines and units described in this catalogue are non-hyphenated like LCG3015.
Use these registered model names when you contact the authorities for applying for installation, exporting,
or financing.
The hyphenated spellings like LCG-3015. 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.
** 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.
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Jan 2014