Laser cutting machine LC-F1 NT

Laser technology

Laser cutting machine LC-F1 series from AMADA

When customer requirements are implemented with innovative engineering practical results are guaranteed. This AMADA philosophy naturally applies also to the F1 series laser cutting machines. From technical functionality to the external appearance the laser cutting technology of the F1 series is setting new standards.

High productivity, efficiency and flexibility Extraordinary precision and speed The highest reliability Two construction sizes with 2500 W,

4000 W or 6000 W laser output

High operating comfort Compact and powerful

Laser cutting which is simply brilliant

Faster, more precise and more efficient Flexibility, manageability, efficiency and reliability are the decisive requirements which the F1 series from AMADA reliably fulfils. With clearly improved output parameters and diverse technological innovations, the new AMADA laser cutting machines are convincing both economically and ecologically. The trendsetting AMADA-Engineering guarantees optimal performance capability now and in the future.

Fundamental strengths no foundations required

Compact and all-around accessibility Whoever wants to minimise setup times and economically produce the best quality with the highest precision can rely on AMADA solutions. Productivity, manufacturing quality and secure processes begin with the F1 Series Laser cutting systems at the cast bed. The vibration-resistant design with its low rate of twist is the basis for the highest precision, which makes a foundation superfluous.

The low construction height and the low centre of gravity effectively relieve the machine body of static and dynamic stresses and permanently guarantee high manufacturing accuracy.

An "open safety cabin concept" ensures optimal accessibility. The F1 series systems can be opened to provide easy access to the cutting head and also full length. Simply perfect for maintenance work, easier "set-up" on the machine or also for special tasks.

The F1 series offers the highest degree of flexibility in manufacturing, for an efficient material flow at all times. Whether in flow production or stand-alone operation, the layout of the machine arrangement can be adapted and varied.

The left or right side installation of the pallet changer exactly follows the circumstances and requirements of the respective user. Additional loading and unloading modules can be used to repeatedly increase the degree of automation

The pallet changer can be positioned on both sides. A benefit: Shorter ways when operating several machines.

Standard set-up pallet changer on the right side, resonator behind the machine

Option pallet changer on the left side, resonator behind the machine

Option pallet changer on the left side, resonator in the machine extension, right

High speed with 3-axial linear drive

Dynamic precision even on small shapes Whoever wants to produce efficiently, error-free and at short cycle times requires machines with drive systems suited for performance, which guarantee the highest positioning accuracy even with extreme acceleration forces. The AMADA F1 laser cutting machines fulfil these requirements with new high output processors, the fastest control technology and linear drive on all three major axes. The drives are attached to the side of the machine frame with low vibration, easy accessibility and secure protection against possible cutting dust. The high dynamics of the drives, paired with a significantly faster control technology ensure:
Exact positioning Highly precise cutting results Outstanding cutting quality The highest contour accuracy Optimal product quality

Position control
Linear drive Command

high resolution linear scale

Measuring unit

Position data

Laser output control

Laser output

8 ms Conventional Laser cutting machine

Laser output

0.125 ms LC-F1 NT

The 64-fold faster measuring cycles enable higher cutting quality, especially in corners or complex geometries.

At the speed of light through thick and thin

Perfect performance for every geometry Excellent fitted laser power with 2500 W, 4000 W or 6000 W ensures the perfect cut. It guarantees even for extreme cutting speeds a reliable cutting process and high quality. The resonators were especially adapted to the requirements of the F1 series. This guarantees superior performance for all cuttable material types and thicknesses.

Increased productivity Outstanding cutting properties Best workpiece qualities Reliable cutting Excellent cutting performance

in all material ranges Laser output 2500 W, 4000 W or 6000 W

Example of surface roughness, cut with the F1 in 12 mm stainless steel

Universal benefits in focus

Perfect consistency of laser and machine In order that high-speed cutting really succeeds perfectly, AMADA has "tuned" the interplay between controls, machine and the laser device. AMADA "Laser-Tuning" means: Perfect co-ordination of laser and machine Maximum piercing and cutting speed Maximum cutting quality Maximum availability Two adaptive optics for beam compensation and beam optimisation allow for the usage of only one focal length without any lens change. This technology guarantees continuous productivity, above all in automatic operation.
Adaptation of the beam diameter

Adaptive optic adjustment for the cutting of thick and ...

... thin sheets

Focusing waist

1-lens strategy
Sheet of 0.8 mm ... ... to 20 mm

Conventional 5.0" lens Conventional 7.5" lens 7.5" F1 series lens

Automatic nozzle cleaning

Active cutting monitoring The sensors in the cutting head permanently monitor the cutting process. High process availability, long-term stable cutting results and clearly increased productivity result from this.
Sensor-controlled pierce monitoring Automatic plasma detection Reliable material burn detection Restart function
Light sensors

scattered light

Lens

A solution for every task

Comprehensive machine equipment for individual productivity Whoever is looking for machines with an excellent cost-benefit ratio must often be satisfied with compromises. This isn't the case with the F1 Laser cutting machine series. Practice-oriented equipment at the highest level is standard at AMADA and the desired individualism is made possible. Standard equipment Cutting head HS With fast lens and nozzle change system. The highest sampling rates ensure the best cutting stability here. CoolingCut Effective cooling directly in the cutting area. Thanks to the dosed water spray with corrosion protection add-on, brought in by ring jets, higher part output with better quality is achieved. OilShot Oil spray function - no slag sticks to the material. NC Focus Adjusts the focal point automatically to every material and material thickness based on the cutting data library. AutoGas Regulates the gas pressure automatically for every task with the aid of the cutting data library.

Quick-change lens cartridges

CoolingCut

Optional equipment Automatic nozzle changer For non-stop production even with varying materials and sheet thicknesses. On the basis of the cutting data library, the nozzles are replaced automatically and without any manual intervention. OVS IV Optimal measurement system for combined manufacturing. A CCD camera, directly beside the cutting head enables a precise detection of cuttings or individual parts for the laser process. Roller bearing positioning support in the pallet changer for the manual setup of sheets. Conveyer belt Suited for the disposal of slag and for the fast and secure take out of small parts.

Cutting head HS with integrated optical measurement system

The new AMNC-control system programmed success

Increased computing power for highest reliability Whoever wants to achieve the highest efficiency, more productivity, better quality and convincing competitive advantages in production processes with the aid of innovative technologies knows to place great value on reliability. The new AMNC control system is distinguished by high computing power, which optimally harmonizes the increased machine output with the respective laser output.

The AMNC control system established by AMADA in all machine ranges is equally convincing on the F1 series:
Simplified multi-machine operation User-friendly menu management Reduced training expenditures Simulation, fault detection and protocol

functions Order planning and process optimisation Work-specific cutting data library Automatic time organization of service intervals

Service programmes

Production simulation

Cutting parameters

Inspection intervals

Job list

Maintenance

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Intelligent automation
Modular flexibility in various design stages The machine design can be individually adapted to the requirements of the user. Design stages and periphery systems additionally enable optimal material management.
Pallet changer

Parallel to the cutting process, cut materials on the interchangeable pallet can be unloaded and raw material provided.

Optional design stages Tower solutions Increase the system's degree of automation by means of expanded loading and unloading capacities. If required the capacity by be increased by adding a second tower.

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Dimensions in brackets: LC-4020 F1 NT

Technical data Max. axis travel Axis travel cutting head Table load Positioning speed X/Y/Z Simultaneous Drive system X/Y/Z Max. acceleration Position accuracy Repeatability Machine weight Laser Resonator Max. continuous laser output Max. peak laser output Laser gas consumption System principle Frequency Laser wave length Beam divergence Control CNC-Type Screen Amada GmbH Amada Allee 1 42781 Haan Germany Tel. +49 2104 2126-0 Fax +49 2104 2126-999 info@amada.de www.amada.de Number of controlled axes Storage capacity

LC-3015 F1 NT (X) 3270, (Y) 1550 mm

LC-4020 F1 NT (X) 4270, (Y) 2050 mm 100 mm

Standard equipment

920 kg 120/120/120 m/min 169 m/min Linear drive 30 m/s2 0.01 mm 0.005 mm 11.000 kg

1570 kg

Automatic pallet changer with skid table High pressure cutting (CleanCut) Aluminum cutting Automatic gas pressure control Contact-free capacitive laser cutting head Type HS Dust collector Chiller Diode positioning laser Beam path flushing Auxiliary gas filter Two adaptive optics Active cutting monitoring CoolingCut

13.000 kg Optional features

AF2000E-LU2.5 / AF4000i-B / AF6000i-B 2500 W 2700 W 10 l/h 4000 W 5000 W 10 l/h 5-2000 Hz 10,6 m < 2 mrad 6000 W 7000 W 20 l/h

Conveyer for carrying slag and small parts OVS IV Automatic nozzle changer Roller support

AC HF stimulated, fast streamed

AMNC-F 4 (X/Y/Z/B) as well as the laser output control 10 MB

Amada GmbH F1_1.000-Pr_EN-DE / 01-2012/1

15SDSq Touchscreen

In terms of technological progress, this specification is subject to technical dimensional, design and equipment changes as well as deviations in the illustrations. The specifications of the precision are based on VDI/DGQ 3441. The workpiece precision and the cuttable material thickness are among other things dependent on the cutting conditions, the material, the type of workpiece, its pretreatment, the panel size and the position in the work area. Laser class 1 in accordance with DIN EN 60 825-1 for proper operation. CO2-Laser: Class 4 laser with invisible beam. Avoid eye and skin contact with direct or dispersed beams. Position laser: Visible class 3R laser. Avoid eye contact with direct beams.