5-Axis Laser Cutting
Established in 1964 and incorporated in 1969, Metal Craft Spinning & Stamping is a family-owned business now into the fourth generation, continuing a hard-earned legacy of quality, service and on-time delivery.
Laser cutting creates highly accurate components quickly and eliminates the need for cleaning or further processing. Utilizing 5-axis laser cutting machinery can produce components featuring highly complex geometries, and the process is compatible with a diverse variety of substrates. At Metal Craft Spinning & Stamping, our state-of-the-art 5-axis laser cutting technology equipment is enhanced by decades of industry experience.
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5-Axis Laser Cutting Process
This subtractive manufacturing technique uses computer numerical control (CNC) software to direct a high-powered laser beam through a material. The laser follows digital design drawings to cut or etch sheets of material according to their specifications. This results in incredibly accurate components with minimal waste production.
Laser cutting machines use a motion control system to follow a G-code or CNC pattern that is to be cut into the material. A laser is typically mounted on a gantry system, which allows it to move along an XY axis. From here it can reproduce designs with great accuracy, even when curves and angles are involved. The focused laser beam burns, melts, vaporizes, or is blown away by a jet of gas to leave high-quality surface finished edges. In 5-axis laser cutting, the table can be tilted and rotated to facilitate work on three-dimensional parts, including those that feature extreme angles and curved surfaces.
A traditional 3-axis laser cutting machine supports work on the x-, y-, and z-axes. Achieving more complex part geometries on a 3-axis machine requires continual part repositioning. Not only does this limit production speeds, but it also introduces opportunities for positioning errors as well as diminished quality and repeatability. In 5-axis laser cutting, however, equipment operators can tilt or rotate the table to facilitate work on three-dimensional parts, including those that feature extreme angles and curved surfaces.
By using 5-axis laser cutting, Metal Craft can produce easily repeatable, highly intricate designs on equipment that we only have to position and program once. This equipment adds workability on the a-axis, which is a rotation around the x-axis, and the b-axis, or a rotation around the y-axis, to create cuts on additional sides of a part. This versatility of movement simplifies the cutting of complex shapes, typically with no finishing requirements.
Benefits of Laser Cutting
Laser cutting is a highly precise CNC thermal process that cuts, melts, or burns material sheets using a high-powered laser beam. The laser cutting process is ideal for one-off jobs as well as low to medium production volumes due to its high repeatability. Laser cutting is well suited to a variety of materials, including metals, polymers, and wood. It facilitates the production of complex parts without the need for a custom-designed tool. Compared to other cutting methods, laser cutting offers numerous advantages:
Our 5-Axis Laser Cutting Machinery
Metal Craft Spinning & Stamping provides metal laser cutting services using a new Komatsu TLM Series 5-Axis, CO2 Laser Cutting System from Japan. This state-of-the-art machine improves on the abilities of 3-axis equipment, giving our laser-cutting services a competitive edge that we pass on to our clients. With fully automated capabilities, this equipment follows the 3D cutting instructions of advanced software technology. The TLM series excels in the following categories:
Speed
- Rapid feeding of as much as 1,575 inches
(x- and y-axes) - Rapid feeding of as much as 1,181 inches
(z-axis) - Rapid setup, feeding, cutting & operating speeds equate to enhanced productivity.
Precision
- Accurate within ±0.0012 inches per 1 foot of travel distance
- Controllable optical head & low-inertia AC servo motors
- Linear ball guide mechanisms, ball screw feeds and non-contact gap sensor
Versatility
- Table tilting & rotation
- Easy-to-use joystick control & Microsoft Windows OS with software possessing numerous built-in calculations and interactive features and guides.
- Cut curves, sharp angles, precise holes, & more
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5-Axis Laser Cutting Services from Metal Craft
If you’re looking for laser cutting services, whether it’s a full part or just a piece of a part, Metal Craft has got you covered. Equipped with decades of industry experience and state-of-the-art 5-Axis Laser Cutting equipment, we have the knowledge and skills to deliver precise and accurate metal components that fully meet your needs.
For additional information about our laser cutting or other manufacturing capabilities, contact us or request a quote today. One of our experts will answer and address any questions or concerns you may have about the process or your project.
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