Laser tube cutting with all the benefits of solid-state laser technology

Ditzingen / Düsseldorf, April 4, 2016 - With some 800 machines already up and running at customer sites all over the world, TRUMPF has a proven track record of expertise in laser tube cutting. Now TRUMPF has added yet another highly productive all-rounder to its TruLaser Tube Series 5000 range of products: the TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber. The new machine was unveiled at the Tube exhibition in Düsseldorf, which ran from April 4 to 8, 2016. This gave future users and potential customers plenty of opportunity to check out the following key features:

Open machine concept for maximum accessibility

The TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber is the world's first tube cutting machine based on solid-state laser technology to eliminate the need for a fully enclosed housing. This massively improves access to the machine, making it quick and easy for users to load individual tubes and profiles either manually or with a crane. The open-plan machine design meets the stringent safety standards required of fiber machines yet still allows users to remove finished parts while the machine is in operation. All finished parts can be accessed at an ergonomic working height.

Enhanced productivity with RapidCut

The new RapidCut function exploits the full potential of the solid-state laser, boosting productivity by up to 15 percent. By superimposing the movements of the tube axis and cutting head, the TRUMPF design engineers have achieved a fourfold increase in machine dynamics. This superimposed movement of different axes is a good way to successfully exploit the high feed rates of the solid-state laser even for smaller contours. It represents a major leap in productivity, especially for thin-walled tubes.

Meanwhile the TRUMPF technology tables guarantee reliable processes. Program-controlled parameters such as laser output, focal position and nozzle distance are constantly fine-tuned to ensure high edge quality. The new machine also stands out for its bevel cutting capabilities. And users can expect less idle time, too, thanks to the combination of a single cutting head strategy and intelligent collision protection, with a magnetic coupling that protects the cutting head from the risk of damage.