A flexible precision laser machine with high dynamic response is believed to be the world's first of its type with high dynamic response for precision 2D and 3D cutting, welding and drilling.

Lasertech has introduced its DML 80, the world's first series laser machine with high dynamic response for high precision 2D and 3D cutting, welding, and drilling Based in Kempten, Lasertech has now channelled into a further impressive innovation its many years of experience gained from laser application technologies. At euroblech in Hannover, this subsidiary of Deckel Maho presented the DML 80 series as a new machine generation for the flexible, highly dynamic, but above all highly precise cutting and drilling of sheet metal between 0.1 and 3.0mm. The extreme machine precision of 10micron (Pmax), high positioning speeds up to 120m/min, and accelerations up to 2G are only a few of the impressive features that this innovation has to offer.

The 'supporting pillars' of this concept are in particular the X/Y-axis compound table with highly dynamic linear drives and the solid machine bed of polymer concrete on the tried-and-tested three-point support.

The result is vibration-free, and therefore the highest possible precision for all machining operations.

The DML 80 also proves impressively flexible in the choice of laser source: an Nd:YAG solid-state laser can be integrated just as easily as a CO2 system.

Accordingly, the laser type and power can always be configured to the respective requirements placed in each and every case on quality, speed, and material.

For all applications, the laser is manipulated directly via the Siemens 840D powerline, whose full potential is accessed from an ergonomic stainless steel operator console with 17in TFT screen.

At the same time the CNC controller is, so to speak, an 'old hand' in laser applications, and ensures from the outset that the operator can access the whole range of CAD/CAM systems established on the sector.

This optimal overall picture is rounded off by the small space requirements of 3,0 x 3,5m and the ease of servicing facilitated by a walk-on column for fast access to the laser.

The modular machine concept with 3, 4, or even 5 CNC axes makes the DML 80 ideal for extremely flexible applications both for fine 2D and 3D cutting and for laser drilling and welding applications.

And not least of all, the wide range of potential applications means that the offer can be easily configured to the specific requirements of a great many sectors, whether the automotive, electronic, or aerospace industries.

But also every smaller laser job shop will find that the DML 80 is the perfect complement to its conventional machinery stock: with investment costs of just under 250.000 euros for the complete machine including the YAG-laser the price-performance ratio proves an especially attractive incentive.

With its technical features and the support of DMG as a global marketing and service company, the DML 80 precision laser machine undoubtedly has everything needed to become a global trendsetter.

DML 80 LaserCutting: * Electronics: etched and moulded parts, circuits, soldering templates, ceramics.

* Medical engineering: endoscopic housings, surgical instruments.

* Automotive: precision and prototype parts.

* Machine construction: hydraulic valves, spinnerets for textile a nd man-made fibres, tool parts.

* Flexible sheet machining: general precision parts, prototype and job lot applications, tube machining.

DML 80 D PowerDrill: * Medical engineering: hypodermic needles, micro tools.

* Automotive: fuel and oil filters, power trains.

* Machine construction: bores for air / oil cooling, lubrication, etc.

* Precision sheet machining: general precision parts, micro machining * Special applications: fixed turbine blades for aviation and stationary gas turbine construction.

Highlights of the DML 80 series are: * Solid machine bed on three-point support.

* 2/4 axes in the workpiece, 1 axis in the laser.

* Compound table in linear motor technology.

* Circular axes in linear interpolation.

* Walk-in columns for ease of access to the laser.

* Installation facility for CO2 or YAG lasers.

* Laser protection is class 1.

* CNC is Siemens 840D Powerline with integrated laser functions.

* The optimal laser integrated for the respective application.

* Large z axis for flexible work piece clamping.

Specifications of the DML 80 include: * Number of machine axes - 3, optionally 4, 5.

* Work envelope (X,Y and Z) - 800 x 500 x 700mm.

* Straight line traverse speed - 120m/min.

* Maximum acceleration - 1.5G.

* Maximum workpiece weight - 50kg.

* CNC - Siemens 840D Powerline.

* Machine frame built of cast PC - 7000kg * Working axes are X, Y +(B, C) with laser optics along z axis * Laser power sources available are CO2 gas laser or Nd:YAG solid state.