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3D Laser Improves Enclosure Machining
Kiesling has launched a new 3D laser centre, the Perforex LC 3015,
significantly expanding the performance range of its Perforex
enclosure machining centres.
As well as machining panels, manufacturers of controllers
and switchgear can now quickly process complete housings
such as the AE compact enclosure and the TS 8 enclosure
system.
Fully welded enclosures such as the Rittal SE 8 can be
machined from a number of sides and in one operation
without re-clamping being required (instead, they only need
to be placed on the surface of the machine) speeding up
the process further.
While the machining of stainless steel surfaces has been
associated with high tool wear, extended processing times,
and high noise levels, machining with laser technology is
non-contact, quick and offers little vibration, leaving the cut
edges un-tarnished or discoloured. The need for manual rework
tasks such as cleaning and deburring is also eliminated.
The Perforex LC 3015 is not only ideal for use with stainless
steel, but also with sheet steel and powder coated metal plates.
It has a machining surface of 1,270 mm x 850 mm x 2,250 mm.
Stainless steel and steel sheets in material thicknesses of up to
3 mm can be machined with a cutting width of only three tenths
of a millimetre and at a speed of approximately 550 mm/min.
Payback on investment in the system for controller manufacturers
and plant constructors is relatively quick – after just 150 stainless
steel enclosures or 300 steel plate enclosures per year.
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