Trumpf is launching a new laser cutting machine at
EuroBLECH, which opens tomorrow in Hanover (22 to 25 October), that is aimed at customers with smaller production volumes that are looking for a reliable machine with low investment and operating costs. The TruLaser Series 1000 Lean Edition offers the same quality standard as Trumpf’s high-end models but is significantly more affordable.
Trumpf product manager Patrick Schüle said: “With the new TruLaser Series 1000 Lean Edition, we are offering companies a technologically superior and robust alternative to the low-priced models from abroad. This is how Trumpf lives up to its claim of offering every customer a suitable solution.”
With this new Lean Edition, Trumpf has adapted the range of functions of its TruLaser Series 1000 but omitted various functions that are more relevant for users with high throughput.
Flexibility and independenceHe continued: “When companies have a low production volume, it is often not worthwhile to have their own sheet metal processing unit, because they cannot use conventional machines to full capacity. With the new TruLaser Series 1000 Lean Edition, these kinds of users will be able to produce the parts they need themselves in the future — this provides flexibility and independence.”
The new machine retains the proven universal cutting unit with reversible collision protection. This means that if the cutting unit collides with a component that has been cut free, it deflects and the operator can then simply push it back into the holder by hand. To prevent collisions from happening in the first place, the TruLaser Series 1000 Lean Edition also features the nanojoint technology developed by Trumpf, in which the components are fixed with the smallest of holding points and are therefore particularly easy to remove after cutting.
With the TruLaser Series 1000 Lean Edition, companies also have access to Trumpf’s proven service. Mr Schüle explained: “We have an outstanding presence in Europe. This means that a service engineer who speaks the local language and can provide expert assistance is quickly available to our customers.”
Furthermore, the TruLaser Series 1000 Lean Edition is especially easy to operate. This helps companies cope with the shortage of skilled workers and reduces errors. For example, the machine already has the appropriate cutting parameters for all the common materials and sheet thicknesses.
The production worker simply has to select the cutting program for the job on the user interface. Parameters for cutting with compressed air are, among other things, also stored in the machine. This not just lowers initial investment, but also minimizes running costs. The cutting unit of the TruLaser Series 1000 Lean Edition is also equipped with an online monitoring function.
This checks the condition of the protective glass on the cutting unit and informs the operator at an early stage if it becomes dirty. If unexpected cutting problems arise, the “Cutting Guide” function supports the operator and guides them step-by-step through the process of identifying the cause and solving the problem.