All you need for efficient laser cutting



Handling of laser cutted parts made easy

Supplementing your FANUC Laser package with FANUC handling robots is easy since all FANUC CNC systems and robots share a common control platform. Robots can be integrated quickly and easily into your laser machine processes, with machine/robot connectivity achieved via a standard interface. The CNC’s integrated screens monitor and control the robot and vice versa – something that can be further enhanced using FANUC handling solutions equipped with visual detection. Just ask – we love coming up with solutions.

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FANUC laser software functions

Laser Gap Control

On laser cutting machines equipped with a detector that measures the distance from the nozzle to the workpiece surface, FANUC’s Gap Control function relays the detector signal to the CNC via a dedicated interface. The FANUC CNC then processes the signal, enabling extremely precise gap control using the machine's Z-axis. Gap Control improves cutting and closer control of the gap between the nozzle and the workpiece.

Automatic Gap Control Axis Retract

FANUC's Automatic Gap Control Axis Retraction and Approaching feature enables automatic retraction along the gap control axis during a positioning operation from the end point of the current cutting point to the next cutting point along the X-/Y-axis. It also makes it possible to approach the workpiece along the gap control axis while, simultaneously, approaching the next cutting point along the X-/Y-axis, without cancelling the gap control mode. Hence, the next cutting phase can be started.

Power control

This feature tailors laser performance to the cutting process by managing the laser power, laser frequency and laser duty cycle in real time, i.e. laser power and axis feed in synchronisation. Burning and overheating are prevented even when cutting very tight angles at high speed.

Edge cutting function

This function enables sharper edges and reduces cycle times by detecting sharp angles in the cut path and automatically setting the cutting speed and condition to suit. As well as producing better-cut surfaces, this feature increases throughput and machine performance.

Cutting Condition Setting function

The Cutting Condition Setting function bundles and stores your machining parameters (otherwise separately specified using the laser power, -frequency, -duty cycle laser commands in an E code command table). This results in a clear part program structure and simplifies procedures, saving you valuable setup time on repeat jobs.

Laser monitoring

This CNC feature enables the operator to monitor the status of the laser via a dedicated screen. Ensuring consistent performance from the laser oscillator and increasing the machine's productivity, it also allows the operator to intervene and prevent damage to the oscillator should an error occur.

Laser Gap Control

On laser cutting machines equipped with a detector that measures the distance from the nozzle to the workpiece surface, FANUC’s Gap Control function relays the detector signal to the CNC via a dedicated interface. The FANUC CNC then processes the signal, enabling extremely precise gap control using the machine's Z-axis. Gap Control improves cutting and closer control of the gap between the nozzle and the workpiece.

FANUC laser hardware accessories

Multichannel CNCs

Choose the dedicated multichannel FS30i-LB model CNC for 2-D and 3-D laser cutting machines or the cost effective FS31i-LB model CNC for standard 2-D laser cutting machines. Both CNC controls provide intelligent software solutions for effective and efficient laser processing and support powerful laser/punch combination machines. Integrated laser control and diagnostic functions predict the need for maintenance, guaranteeing maximum uptime and high productivity.

Short optical beam path lengths

FANUC laser guides the beam inside the laser cabinet, enabling the laser to be positioned closer to the workpiece. Resulting in a compact design this reduces the footprint of work cells.

Long optical beam path lengths

By installing the laser further away from the process, more beam length is available.

Laser safety directive

 

You may identify your material in below table and download the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet:

Product name
Product description
Catalogue Number
Intended Use
Contact Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) - File
Turbine Engine Oil
Synthetic ester oil, containing additives A04B-0800-K329 Used with FANUC turbo blowers

FANUC Europe Corporation S.A.
Zone Industrielle
L-6468 Echternach
Luxembourg
Tel.: +352 727777 0
E-mail: laser.PSG@fanuc.eu

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Exhaust Pump Oil Series I

Synthetic base stocks and addititves
LX98L-0040-0093/1.OL1
Vacuum pump oil
FANUC Europe Corporation S.A.
Zone Industrielle
L-6468 Echternach
Luxembourg
Tel.: +352 727777 0
E-mail: laser.PSG@fanuc.eu

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Germanium -
Rear mirror
Used with CO2 laser sources
FANUC Europe Corporation S.A.
Zone Industrielle
L-6468 Echternach
Luxembourg
Tel.: +352 727777 0
E-mail: laser.PSG@fanuc.eu

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Zinc Selenide
Synonyms: Raytran, Kodak Irtran-4
Output coupler
Used with CO2 laser sources
FANUC Europe Corporation S.A.
Zone Industrielle
L-6468 Echternach
Luxembourg
Tel.: +352 727777 0
E-mail: laser.PSG@fanuc.eu
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