The laser: perfection

and reliability

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TCI Cutting LASER DIVISION

Features of the laser

Advantages

CO2 versus Fiber Stability with the laser

CO2 laser sources

Software

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TCI CuttingLASER DIVISION TCI Cutting is highly experienced in the development and manufacture

of laser cutting and water jet cutting machinery, as well as designing software to

minimise costs and maximize productivity.

TCI Cutting is committed to innovation and to technological development,

so we have now added a new series of laser cutters to our range: the Smartline 3015

Series with CO2 and Fiber Technology.

We offer our clients the highest quality technical support, training, and

a comprehensive parts and consumables stock, together with excellent personal

customer service.

Features of the laser

• CO2

• Fiber

CO2 lasers use a mixture of gases to produce the laser beam. The high

pressure required in the resonator to excite the gas is generated by hard-wearing

semiconductor modules which are small, efficient and reliable.

CO2 technology is suitable for cutting a variety of materials, such as

heavy plate metals, wood, acrylic, glass, paper, textiles, plastics, leather and

stone. The machine delivers high productivity for all thicknesses of metal up to

30mm, as well as for tubular pieces.

When O2 alone is used in the cutting process, the speed is more or less

the same as with the fiber system for thicknesses greater than 6mm.

Fiber lasers feature the latest technology in laser cutting. The laser

beam is generated in an active fiber leading to the cutting head through a

transportation fiber via diodes and fiber cabling.

Fiber lasers tend to be smaller in size than CO2 lasers but they deliver

double the power output using the same amount of current. These machines are

suitable for working with sheet metals up to an average thickness of 12mm and

with non-ferrous metals such as copper and brass.

Access to the fiber laser is restricted for safety reasons because the

diffuse laser reflections are highly dangerous to eyesight. The focal diameter is

very small, delivering one hundred times the intensity of the CO2 machine.

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• CO2 Excellent cutting quality and low production costs

• Fiber Flexible and energy efficient

• Exceptional access to the machine because the length of the beam does not cause damage to the eyes. No additional equipment is required to cut square shaped tubing. Steel plates and

other IP elements can be cut very easily.

• Auto-focus inter-change facility. Highly automated collision detection, lens cassette changer, nozzle changer and nozzle centering. These special features prevent wasting unproductive

time and improve safety in the workplace. The operator has less ‘hands on’ time at the machine, thus allowing him to concentrate on planning and controlling the workload.

• A better quality finish than with fiber laser technology for thicknesses greater than 5mm.

• High production output with all sheet metal thicknesses and for tubular pieces. Suitable for high volume cutting production of all thicknesses.

• Low production costs due to hard-wearing semiconductor excitation and a maintenance-free magnetic bearing turbine.

• Great flexibility. Easy cutting of non-ferrous metals, such as copper and brass, with exceptional quality.

• Unbeatable high production output of fine thickness pieces.

• High cutting speed for thicknesses of less than 4mm.

• Low production and maintenance costs due to low power consumption and no resonator gas requirement.

• The compact design takes up minimal space but with no size limitation.

• Lens changeover required only once yearly, within a ‘clean room’ environmentally controlled area. The same lens can be used for working on all types of thicknesses and materials,

with an approximate lifecycle of between 4.000 and 5.000 hours.

• The exceptional efficiency of the fiber laser guarantees greatly reduced electricity consumption. This machine is 86% more energy efficient than the CO2 laser.

• The fiber laser is suitable for the marking, finishing and detailing of the pieces to be cut.

• The machine is easy to install and fast to get into operation.

• With the fiber machine, the cutting speed for thicknesses of less than 6mm, is 5 when operating using N2, is up to 5 times faster.

Advantages

CO2 versus

Fiber With regard to the thickness of the sheet metal to be cut, the CO2 laser is able to process up to 30mm

thickness, whilst the fiber laser can only be used for cutting fine and medium thickness sheet metal up to 20mm.

With regard to machine access, the length of the fiber laser beam is 1.064 nm compared with 10.6 nm

in the CO2 laser; the fiber laser beam is therefore ten times weaker thus requiring much more rigorous safety

measures during operation as the laser reflections can cause damage to eyesight. Conversely, the CO2 laser features

exceptionally good accessibility but without the danger to eyesight.

Due to the fact that the fiber laser is more energy efficient and does not require resonator gas, the costs

are lower than with the CO2 laser. The benefit is of between 8% and 10% for each energy unit passing through the

CO2 cutting system whilst the maximum to be expected with the fiber laser system is between 25% and 30%.

As the CO2 laser uses mirrors to bring the beam to the lens, these have to be sited at a specific distance,

thus requiring the machine to be larger in size than the fiber laser machine, which is very compact in design and

takes up very little space.

The CO2 machine requires the use of two lenses which have to be changed depending on the thickness

and the type of the material to be cut and whose lifecycle is approximately 1.000 hours. The fiber laser machine only

uses one single lens with a lifecycle of between approximately 4.000 and 5.000 hours.

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• CO2 Excellent cutting quality and low production costs

• Fiber Flexible and energy efficient

The machine is also available with a power output from 1.000 watts to 3.000 watts.

This series offers high quality cutting, for fine thickness materials, as well as for large thickness materials, and is

considered to be the most suitable technology, for high volume multi-thickness iron cutting. These machines give high productivity

with minimal maintenance costs.

This series offers unbeatably high production batch output for fine and medium thickness sheet metal together with

excellent cutting quality, depending on the laser power used. The high energy efficiency of the fiber laser machine, guarantees

very reduced power consumption. These machines are available with power output ranging from 1.000 watts to 6.000 watts.

At TCI we deliver the solution to laser cutting, our cutting machines cover all our clients, expectations and requirements,

for every type of dimension, material and thickness, we deliver maximum performance with minimal maintenance.

The CO2 laser series features sealed resonators with power output ranging from 100 watts to 600 watts.

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Specifications

• Acceleration: 9,8 m/ s2 (1G).• Maximum simultaneous positioning speed: 160m/ min.• Precision: + - 0.05 mm.• High output with minimal maintenance costs.• Excellent quality with fine thickness cutting.• The Smartline L- Power series: sealed CO2 Rofin resonator. Resonator power output ranging from 100 watts to 600 watts.• Compact design with operator protection.• Effective high to low pressure gas exchange system. • Lens changer using interchangeable 3.75“, 5”, 7.5”, 10”cartridges. • Capacitive Sensor, high pressure cutting head. • TCI Cutting parameter tables.• Pre-cut protective film. • Automatic mechanized Nesting power output control function (for edges, start-ups).• Automatic time and unit cost calculation.• Network connection via external PC.• Automatic table exchange function (with models in this series).• Smoke extraction system (with models in this series).• 3 point reference Sensor (sheet metal rotation detection). • Collection of work pieces and trimmings.• Dual proportional valve control for different gas pressures with special system for high pressure cutting.

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DimensionsPower Output - ResonatorModels in the Smartline 3015 L-Power Series

Maximum load

Cutting Heads

Max. Pos. Speed (simultaneous)

Max. Axial Acceleration

Machine Tolerance

Repeatability

Power Output

Smoke extraction system

Refrigeration system

Automatic table exchanger

Manual table exchanger

Automatic load and unloader

950 kg/m2

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160 m/min

9,8 m/s2 (1G)

± 0.05 mm/m

± 0.025 mm/m

From 100 to 600 w

Only available with power output of 100-600 w

Only available with power output of 100-600 w

Only available with power output of 100-600 w

Only available with power output of 100-600 w

Optional

Characteristics Technical Data

Smartline 3015 CO2 3000X1500X100 mmRofin. Power outputfrom 100 watts to 600 watts

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• Acceleration speed: 19,6 m/s2 (2G).• Simultaneous máximum positioning speed: 160 m/min.• Precision: + - 0.05 mm.• High output with minimal maintenance costs.• Excellent cutting quality for fine thickness and large thickness materials.• The CO2 Smartline Series: FANUC Resonator. Power ouput from 1 kw to 3 kw. FANUC control system.• Compact design with operator protection.• Effective changer system from high to low pressure gas.• Drying and air filtration system.• Lens changer using interchangeable 3.75“, 5”, 7.5”, 10”cartridges.• Capacitative Sensor, high pressure cutting head.• The best cutting result with constant focal compensation control using the adaptation mirror.• TCI Cutting parameter tables.• Pre-cut protective film.• Automatic mechanized Nesting power output control (edges, start-ups).• Automatic time and unit cost calculation function.• Network connection from external PC.• Automatic table exchanger (included in series models).• Smoke extraction (included in series models).• 3 point reference sensor (sheet metal rotation detector).• Piercing sensor.• Collection of work pieces and trimmings.• Dual proportional valve system for different gas pressures and special system for high pressure cutting.

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DimensionsPower Output - ResonatorModels in the 3015 CO2 Smartline Series

Maximum load

Cutting heads

Max. Pos. Speed (simultaneous)

Max. Axial Acceleration

Machine Tolerance

Repeatability

Power Output

Smoke extraction system

Refrigeration system

Automatic Table Exchanger

Automatic loader and unloader

950 kg/m2

1

160 m/min

19,6 m/s2 (2G)

± 0.05 mm/m

± 0.025 mm/m

From 1.000 to 3.000 w

Included

Included

Optional

Optional

Characteristics Technical Data

Smartline 3015 CO2 3000X1500X100 mmFanuc. Power outputfrom 1.000 watts to 3.000 watts

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• Acceleration speed: 19,6 m/s2 (2G).• Maximum simultaneous positioning speed: 160m/min.• Precision: + - 0.05 mm.• Energy efficiency: greatly reduced power consumption.• Excellent cutting quality for fine thickness and medium thickness sheet metals.• IPG Resonator. Power output from 1 kw to 6 kw.• Precitec light cutter cutting head with power output up to 2kw.• Precitec HP cutting head for power output of more than 2kw.• Fully enclosed and cabinned to ensure máximum operator protection.• Effective high to low pressure gas exchange system.• Capacitative Sensor, high pressure cutting head.• TCI Cutting parameter tables.• Pre-cut film protector.• Automatic mechanized Nesting power output control function (edges, start-ups).• Automatic time and unit cost calculation function.• Network connection from external. • Automatic table exchanger (included in series models).• Smoke extraction (included in series models).• 3 point reference sensor (sheet metal rotation detector).• Piercing Sensor.• Collection of work pieces and trimmings.• Dual proportional valve control system for different gas pressures and special system for high pressure cutting.

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DimensionsPower Output - ResonatorModels in the 3015 Fiber Smartline Series

Maximum load

Cutting heads

Max. Positioning Speed (simultaneous)

Max. Axial Acceleration

Machine Tolerance

Repeatability

Power Output

Fully enclosed and cabinned machine

Smoke extraction system

Refrigeration system

Automatic table exchanger

Automatic loader and unloader

950 kg/m2

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160 m/min

19,6 m/s2 (2G)

± 0.05 mm/m

± 0.025 mm/m

From 1.000 to 6.000 w

included

Included

Included

Included

Optional

Characteristics Technical Data

Smartline 3015 Fiber 3000X1500X100 mmIPG. Power outputfrom 1.000 watts to 6.000 watts

Laser precision and reliability

The CO2 Powerline series laser features a compact and stable design. In addition,

the high frequency excitation is also a great advantage, minimizing gas emissions and thus

reducing maintenance costs.

The CO2 Powerline series facilitates operation with its special software which

programs and controls the machine, right through from the cutting plan to the finished piece.

This series enables different automated accessories and components to be fitted

and added, thus extending the manufacturing options and optimizing work and logistics

processes.

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Specifications

• Great acceleration: 14,7m/s2 (1,5G).• High speed: 160m/min (simultaneously).• Precision: +- 0.05mm.• Highly reliable and robust bridge.• Low gas and electricity consumption.• Latest FANUC Resonator technology.• 30-iLB FANUC control.• Security machine casing for operator protection.• Effective exchange system from high to low pressure gas.• Drying and air filtration system.• Lens changer using 3.75“, 5”, 7.5”, 10” interchangeable cartridges.• Capacitative sensor, high pressure cutting head.• The best cutting result using constant focal compensation control along the compensation axis (B).• TCI Cutting cutting parameter tables.• Pre-cut film protector.• 3 different cutting technologies for working with different materials and thicknesses. • Automated and mechanized Nesting function for edges, start-ups and power output control.• Automatic time and unit cost calculation.• Network connection from external PC.• Automatic table exchanger.• 3 point reference sensor (sheet metal rotation detector). • Piercing Sensor.• Collection of work pieces and trimmings.• Dual proportional valve system for different gas pressures and special system for high pressure cutting.

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Maximum load

Cutting heads

Max. Positioning Speed (simultaneous)

Max. Axial Acceleration

Machine Tolerance

Repeatability

Power Output

Smoke extraction system

Refrigeration system

Automatic table exchanger

Automatic loader and unloader

950 kg/m2

1

160 m/min

14,7 m/s2 (1,5G)

± 0.05 mm/m

± 0.025 mm/m

From 3.000 to 6.000 w

Included

Included

Included

Optional

950 kg/m2

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160 m/min

9,8 m/s2 (1G)

± 0.05 mm/m

± 0.025 mm/m

From 3.000 to 6.000 w

Included

Included

Included

Optional

Characteristics Technical DataPowerline 3015

Technical DataPowerline 4020

Models in Powerline CO2 Series DimensionsPower Output - Resonator

Powerline 3015

Powerline 4020

3000X1500X100 mm

4000X2000X100 mm

Fanuc. Power outputfrom 3.000 watts to 6.000 watts

Fanuc. Power outputfrom 3.000 watts to 6.000 watts

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Optimized integration:FANUC technology

and the expertise ofTCI Cutting

Our machines at TCI Cutting have been developed to feature

optimized interface integration, improving their efficiency and resulting in

faster speeds and higher cutting quality.

The 3105 TCI Smartline series and the TCI Powerline CO2

series are designed to deliver optimal synchronization across the complete

production process, the energy expended is effectively transformed into

productivity and profitability for your business.

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CO2

Divergence compensation system

The monoblock frame is robust, and flexible, and the bridge is constructed from

stabilized structural steel so that it is rigid but also light weight. The compensation axis (B) and

the X axis work in perfect synchronization together with the cutting head and this ensures that

the length, the diameter and the energy distribution of the beam always remain constant. Using

this system, the cutting quality is constantly maintained in all parts of the table.

The TCI Cutting Powerline series of laser cutting machines are manufactured on

the ‘floating optical’ pattern, the sheet metal is firmly supported on the table during the cutting

process and the cutting head moves above it.

The machine uses FANUC motors to move between the X and Y axes. A Servo Motor is

used for the Z axis (vertical cutting head movement). The positioning precision at all the axes is

0.02mm and the repeatability is 0.05mm. The use of the Servo Motor enables a high positioning

speed and, more importantly, acceleration of up to 9,8m/s2.

• Constant distance between the laser and the cutting head.

• The same cutting quality in all positions on the table.

• The laser beam can be adjusted to suit the application required.

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Mechanical compensation cart for the B axis

The Powerline series of machines are constructed with variable accele-

ration, so that the motorization applied at the 5 axes of the machine, can reach high

levels of acceleration due to, the perfect bridge dynamic analysis, and the contrasted

precision, and high velocity of the CO2 laser cutter.

The Servo Motors, use the movement of the bridge at both sides of the

table (Y axis), and for the movement of the cutting head on the bridge (X axis).

The compensation unit works in parallel, with the X lineal axis at the side of the

resonator and is synchronized with the cutting head, so that the length of the beam,

the diameter and the energy distribution, between the resonator and the cutting head

remain constant.

This system results in perfectly uniform cutting

over the entire surface of the table.

Stability

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Sealed CO2 ROFIN Laser Resonator

ROFIN manufactures a wide selection of CO2 lasers ranging, from fully sealed

machines to multi-KW lasers, and with a choice of power output from 30 to 8.000 watts.

Whether for use in laser cutting, soldering, structuring, perforating, drilling or marking. the

ROFIN CO2 lasers are always the perfect choice. Their total reliability, low maintenance cost and

excellent beam quality has made them an essential tool for today’s productivity.

The revolutionary principle of the SC series of sealed lasers, with output ranging from

100 to 600 watts, completes the powerful CO2 laser range of ROFIN machines. The SC lasers

are fully sealed, thus eliminating the need for gas recirculation equipment such as, vacuum

pumps or pressure control systems. The interior gas only has to be changed every 16.000 hours,

thus involving minimal cost. The full range of SC lasers is based on a unique design and the

resonator, produces the laser light using lineal polarization.

Power and precision are the defining characteristics of the SC series with their generalized

application. The lasers are light weight and extremely robust, so that it is very easy to integrate

them with other mechanical equipment.

Unbeatable experience with over 38.000 systems installed worldwide

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Laser sources CO2

Power output (W)

Recommended refrigeration power (kW)

Electricity supply (kW)

Maximum sheet metal thicknesses*:

Steel (mm)

Stainless steel (mm)

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200

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4,5

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ROFIN SCX10 SCX20 SCX40 SCX60

* For cutting maximum thicknesses, the following conditions should be applied: - Optimal adjustment and maintenance of the laser cutting equipment. - All metals should conform to the standards advised by TCI Cutting.

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CO2 FANUC Laser Resonator

FANUC is the main manufacturer of CNC numerical control, and servo motor systems

and has invented the ‘laser packet’ solution. The laser source, the CNC numerical control system

and the servo motor system, work perfectly together, as a completely integrated installation.

All the algorithms required to control the laser, and the diagnostics form part of the CNC

numerical control system, so that the laser source does not need to be controlled separately.

The advantages of this kind of integrated package are evident: effective and reliable start up

for a new laser machine, simplified manageability, monitoring and maintenance, as well as

the integration of numerous special functions, offering the user a wide spectrum of specialist

knowledge concerning laser applications.

The CO2 FANUC laser sources, use the most advanced technology, such as fully

transistorized RF Unload units, combined with intelligent solutions to further increase the

reliability and lifecycle of the installation.

The continuous mode carbon dioxide lasers are ultra powerful yet easily accessible.

They are also highly efficient; the ratio of pumping power (the excitation output) versus output

reaches 20%. CO2 lasers emit IR-light, their principal wavelength band comprises between 9,4

and 10,6 μm (micras).

CO2 carbon dioxide laser cutting, is the most important example of the use of

molecular lasers. The active medium in this laser, is carbon dioxide and the laser transitions

are created by means of the CO2 energy levels. N2 nitrogen gas and He helium gas, are both

important for the excitation process, and for the de-excitation process of the CO2 molecule.

Unbeatable experience with over 13.000 laser systems installed worldwide

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Laser sources CO2

* For cutting maximum thicknesses, the following conditions should be applied: - Optimal adjustment and maintenance of the laser cutting equipment. - All metals should conform to the standards advised by TCI Cutting.

Power output (W)

Recommended refrigeration power (kW)

Electricity supply (kW)

Maximum sheet metal thicknesses*:

Steel (mm)

Stainless steel (mm)

Aluminium (mm)

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IPG Laser resonator

IPG-PHOTONICS, is the world leader in high power fiber lasers, and fiber amplifiers,

and is revolutionising performance and profitability with a remarkable variety of materials, the

micro mechanical technology is used in telecommunications, medical applications and other

advanced systems.

IPG-PHOTONICS has manufacturing bases in the United States, Germany, Russia and

Italy with regional sales offices in many other countries.

IPG-PHOTONICS was established in 1990, by the physicist Valentin P. Gapontsev, a

pioneer in the field of fiber lasers.

The modern fiber laser, is composed of multimode high power diodes with a single

emitter or diode bars, usually passing through a cladding layer surrounding a single mode

nucleus. This unique style of nucleus ranges between 5 to 12 micras µm in diameter.

The double clad fiber consists of a unique internal nucleus doped with ions, such

as neody, erbium, ytterbium and tulium. The cladding is made of undoped glass with a small

refractive index. The pump light is injected into the cladding and then propagates along the

structure passing through the active nucleus core and producing a population inversion. The

emission wavelength depends on the options offered by the doped fiber and of the type of

reflector used (a typical example would be Bragg gratings).

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Laser sources FIBER

* For cutting maximum thicknesses, the following conditions should be applied: - Optimal adjustment and maintenance of the laser cutting equipment. - All metals should conform to the standards advised by TCI Cutting.

Power output (W)

Recommended refrigeration power (kW)

Electricity supply (kW)

Maximum sheet metal thicknesses*:

Steel (mm)

Stainless steel (mm)

Aluminium (mm)

Brass (mm)

Copper (mm)

1.000

2,1

3,1

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12,1

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IPG YLS-1000-TR YLS-2000-TR YLS-3000-TR YLS-4000-TR YLS-6000-TR

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TCI EXPERT HMI V 5.0Operative • machine interface

Highly intuitive new operative/machine interface, offering complete control of the machine,

this incorporates the option to regulate the cutting parameters from the machine itself and to have cons-

tant control of the peripherals, consumables, etc.

It also enables the operative to have, a constant view of the state of the cutting program, as

the colour parts change, and allows the operative to move parts, and to edit them etc.

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