Automation and High Throughput

The "Shuttle" configuration of the Laser Productivity Center offers many of the throughput benefits of the automatic dual pallet load machines, in a more cost efficient package. The operator is able to load/unload the dual 4'x3' cutting sections while the machine cuts continuously. This configuration can provide a 50% throughput improvement over machines that require down time for load servicing.

The LPC Shuttle maintains Class I safety with automated door closing and a motorized push button controlled "cutting pallet" that shuttles back and forth. The operator has two load/unload stations (at the front and back of the machine) with easy three sided access to the finished parts. They will shuttle from side to side of the machine removing completed parts and waste materials and loading fresh stock. Once the operator has serviced the cutting bed they hit a "ready" button and the machine takes over with the auto-loading.

Maximum Flexibility to Cut Large Sheets

Automate Production

The 4'x8' Laser Productivity Center precisely cuts large parts up to 4'x8' or automatically processes a full extended bed layout of smaller parts.

With a minor (2 minute) configuration change, the machine also offers all of the throughput benefits of the LPC "Shuttle" cutting mode with dual 4'x3' cutting areas. In this continuous production mode, the load/unload operations take place at work stations at the front and rear of the machine, while the laser cuts continuously. Throughput can be improved by as much as 100% in this configuration.

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The easy access load table is key to the flexibility of the 4'x8' LPC. After loading a large sheet of raw stock onto the bed the first 4'x4' section rolls into the machine for cutting. After the first 4'x4' section is cut the machine automatically indexes the pallet to its second 4'x4' section. The machine automatically splits and precisely matches the part in software.

The 4'x8' pallet is calibrated and aligned to match perfectly between the cutting sections. Additionally, the machine automatically ramps power at the meeting point to maintain constant energy delivery and a virtually blemish free meeting point. The 4'x8' LPC is designed to provide the flexibility to cut very large parts when required while giving up none of the throughput benefits of continuous cutting machine automation.

"Lumen"

Intelligent Automated Production...

...Designed for the highest volume
production situations.

The Production Automation (PA) configuration of the Lumen Laser Productivity Center offers significant throughput enhancement benefits. The operator is able to load/unload the dual full 4'x4' cutting sections while the machine cuts continuously. This configuration can provide a 100% throughput improvement, over machines that require down time for load servicing. The operator loads and unloads the machine from the back with easy three sided access to the finished parts. The pallets will automatically exchange when required, allowing completed parts and waste materials to be removed and the fresh stock to be loaded. Once the operator has serviced the cutting bed they hit a "ready" button and the machine takes over with the auto-loading, freeing the operator for other tasks. The companion software, barcode reader and the 3 button auxiliary control panel permits complete operation from the rear of the machine.

The Lumen PA maintains Class I safety with automated door closing and an automatic cutting pallet exchange system.