Mazak's triple-mode SG-U44 is a compact laser for high-speed 2D processing of sheetmetal and plate, 3D cutting of preformed parts, and 3D rotary cutting of tube, pipe, and structurals. It is well-suited for fabrication job shops, automotive-part companies supplying hydroformed or stamped parts, and shops machining thick plates or tubing.

The SG-U44 cuts rectangular and triangular pipe as well as C, H, I and L-beams up to 6-in. in diameter.

Its 5-axis torch and simultaneously controlled chuck do angle cuts, weld-prep bevels, and advanced contours, such as saddle joint cuts, in one operation. A 64-bit NC sports illustrated fill-in-the-blank screens to program cuts and complex contours. The automatic Robo-feeder option continuously processes mill-length pipe.The SG-U44 also laser-cuts stamped, hydro-formed, and spun preformed parts as well as high-speed cuts and bevels in flat material. With a small footprint, the SG-U44 processes any length pipe and sheets up to 4 ft.3 4 ft 3 1 in. The unit's Space Cam software option generates NC code from 3D CAD drawings imported or crafted in the system. It also generates code for slot-and-tab workholding fixtures.

Mazak Laser Corp., Schaumburg, Ill.
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