The range of laser cutting systems available from Coventry-based Bystronic UK Ltd (www.bystronic.com) has been extended by the introduction of a model that can process sheets up to 12m long x 2m wide; the BySprint Fiber 12020 can cut large components — or more parts of a smaller size — extending versatility and productivity.

As larger sheets allow more-efficient nesting, material utilisation is high. Moreover, proprietary BySoft 7 software supports the user with intelligent nesting routines, while the power of the laser source can be 3, 4 or 6kW.

As well as the ability to cut extra-large sheets, the 12020 machine allows several smaller sheets to be processed by positioning them next to each other on the long cutting table, extending uninterrupted production time compared with smaller machines.

Bystronic also offers BySprint Fiber machines for cutting maximum sheet sizes of 8 x 2, 6.5 x 2, 4x 2 and 3 x 1.5m.