Belgium-based LVD Group, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of sheet metal working machinery and software, has unveiled a new cost-effective laser cutting machine — the YSD LaserONE — designed to put the advantages of fibre laser technology within easy reach of sheet metal fabricators by eliminating the extras that increase machine cost and complexity.

LaserONE is offered with a 2kW or 4kW laser power source in a 3,000 x 1,500mm table size, with the option of Load-Assist automation.

Developed to address the market need for a truly low-cost, ultra-practical fibre laser cutting machine, LaserONE is designed, manufactured, sold and serviced by LVD and available in the UK from Oxfordshire-based LVD UK Ltd.

Engineered and tested by LVD in Belgium to function as a reliable and efficient machine LaserONE cuts a variety of materials and thicknesses with the flexibility of fibre laser, has low operating and maintenance costs, and provides a quick return on investment.

The machine features a Precitec cutting head with NC-focus, automatic focal adjustment and crash protection, Raycus laser source, Siemens control, servo motors and drives.

The YSD LaserONE is equipped with an automatic pallet changer for fast inter-changing of the shuttle tables in a cycle time of approximately 30sec. An optional Load-Assist automation system offers easy loading/unloading.