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POINTS TO PONDER

The new rule in metal fabrication is diversify or die: Become a one-stop destination for metal sheet, plate, tubing, formed parts, complex profiles, even other materials, or watch the business dry up. Though the economic downturn has slowed things down, new 2D and 3D cutting system technologies continue to pursue higher power and quality, improved reliability with lower maintenance, faster processing speeds on thicker materials, and fully automated procedures for unattended operation.

In fact, with so many developments going on, this issue of EE showcases some new cutting systems you may not have heard about that could help you gain a competitive advantage in these tough times.

HIGH PERFORMING, LOW COST WATERJETS
To compete in the current economic environment, Maxiem entry-level abrasive waterjets from Omax are ideal for fabrication shops, metal service centers, trade schools, job shops, architectural, sign, stone and gasket shops.

TIER 3-CERTIFIED 36,000 PSI 280 HP WATERJET INTENSIFIER PUMP
The iP36-280DS from Jet Edge, Inc. is ideal for use in remote and/or mobile locations where electricity is scarce.

PRECISION PLASMA CUTTING AND MARKING COMBINED IN ONE SYSTEM
The Acer DX from ESAB Cutting Systems provides high-speed, high-precision plasma cutting and marking with the same plasma torch for any size fabrication shop in a compact footprint with easy installation.

ADD LASER CUTTING TO YOUR IN-HOUSE SERVICES
For a great price, the energy-efficient TruLaser 1030 system from Trumpf Inc. provides productive laser cutting capabilities in a small footprint that only requires half of the floor space of a typical 5 ft x 10 ft machine.

AUTOMATED "LIGHTS OUT" LASER CUTTING
For running an unmanned lights-out operation, the BySpeed 3015 6 kW laser system from Bystronic Inc. incorporates advanced mirror detection that monitors and shuts down the resonator in case of a fault.

GAIN AN EDGE ON GENERAL FABRICATION
The EdgeMax G plasma cutting system from Messer MG Systems is ideal for the small shop that needs plasma cutting and marking, or oxyfuel cutting for general fabrication jobs.

CUTTING SYSTEM IS IDEAL FOR PANEL MANUFACTURING
The Pro Series CNC Router from Techno, Inc. meets the high demands of shops that do panel process manufacturing.

LARGE WORK AREA VS. SMALL FOOTPRINT
The ML-1500 system from Datron Dynamics, Inc. machines large aluminum panels, mills large aluminum profiles, performs 3D machining of plastics and molds, mills and engraves brass, zinc, copper, magnesium, aluminum and handles engineered composites for everything from industrial signage to aerospace components.

LARGER 3-AXIS CNC ROUTER FOR SHEET WORK
The SR-200 Sheet Router from Haas Automation, Inc. is for specialty shops and manufacturers that need to machining large sheets of material or oversized flat parts that requires high speed rather than heavy milling.

REDUCE CUTTING TIMES ON SHEETS BY UP TO 40 PERCENT
The BySprint Pro 3015 4.4 kW laser system from Bystronic Inc. uses high machine dynamics to not only optimize thin sheet metal processing, but process thick plates as well.

MILD STEEL CUTTING FROM THINNEST UP TO 1 IN THICK
The HyperGear 510 Champion from Mazak Optonics Corporation has a flying optics two pallet changer with linear motors on 5 axes for a low initial investment.

LOW COST 100 HP WATERJET INTENSIFIER PUMP
The iP60-100S waterjet intensifier pump from Jet Edge, Inc. produces 2.0 gpm (7.6 lpm) of ultra-high pressure water for precision waterjet cutting, water blasting, cleaning and surface preparation applications.

CUT MORE PARTS WITH LESS POWER IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME
The TruLaser 3030 NEW system from Trumpf Inc. uses a single cutting head strategy equipped with a 5 kW CO2 laser standard to increase productivity and flexibility when cutting sheet thicknesses up to 1 in.

UNATTENDED MAINTENANCE: WATERJET CLEANING SYSTEM
The Waterjet Cyclone abrasive removal system from Chukar Waterjet, Inc. removes ten pounds of garnet abrasive per minute.

SMALLEST LASER SYSTEM FOR STANDARD SHEET METAL SIZES
The ByVention compact cutting system from Bystronic Inc. uses either 2.2 kW or 4.4 kW of laser power to process steel, stainless steel and aluminum sheets with a thickness of between 3/16 in to 1/2 in.

ARTICULATED CUTTING HEAD FOR CUTTING COMPLEX PARTS
The A-Jet from Omax cuts accurate beveled edges on complex parts at angles determined by the machine operator or part program.

CNC PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEMS FOR STEEL SERVICE CENTERS
Everest highly reliable custom plasma cutting systems from Pinnacle Industrial Automation Inc. use off-the-shelf components that provide maximum uptime and fast turnaround in the event of almost any machine problem.

WATERJETS FOR VERY LARGE SHEET SIZES
The Byjet L abrasive waterjet cutting system from Bystronic Inc. is ideal for steel service centers and others that must optimize how they process large sheet sizes.

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