Compared with other high quality laser cutting machines, a customer can invest in a machine at around half the investment cost, and process some 80% of the spectrum parts.
Bystronic UK has launched the ByVention laser cutting system. The ByVention is not only a completely new laser innovation but also a new business model for the Bystronic Group and the industry in general. The ByVention has been designed to meet the needs of the market.
A theoretical survey showed that approximately 80 per cent of all parts cut by laser cutting machines are processed using a sheet thickness of a maximum of 8mm and in size 500 x 500mm.
However, the ByVention has a cutting area of 1562 x 772mm and is equipped with a 2.2kW resonator which allows a maximum sheet thickness of 4mm for aluminium, 6mm for stainless steel and 8mm for mild steel.
Compared with other high quality laser cutting machines, a customer can invest in a machine at around half the investment cost, with which they can process some 80% of the spectrum parts.
The machine is easy to operate and as a result training time is reduced to a minimum.
This is achieved as the ByVention is operated via pre-defined programs and cutting parameters using a touch screen.
New operators benefit from the simple and logical operation and after a short period of training are familiar with the control and its integrated function and are able to operate the machine to its full capacity.
A further highlight of the ByVention is its compact design, which makes it the smallest laser cutting machine for standard-sized metal sheets.
The machine requires just 6 x 6m of floor space and therefore customers can utilise even the smallest of spaces.
The control cabinet and the system's laser source are integrated in the machine frame and form a single unit.
Additionally, the cooling unit and the used air filter have been combined in a compact, powerful unit.
The operating area of the ByVention is completely accessible and the user does not have to worry about photo-electric barriers thanks to the machine's integrated safety system.
Due to the compact design, the laser beam is kept short and is therefore for high precision cuts.
The ByVention is equipped with an innovative Bystronic designed materials flow concept, which makes all parts instantly available and ensures flexibility when using various sizes of material and partially used sheets.
Cut parts are continuously and automatically transported from the cutting area and are immediately available to the user even during the cutting process.
The removal area is fully accessible; therefore removal of cut parts is simple and convenient.
The cutting area is also readily accessible from the front via a large sliding door.
The new processing concept makes a shuttle table unnecessary and it can be used with various European and US American standard metal sheet formats (patent registered).
When the machine was designed emphasis was placed on rapid and easy service.
The machine is covered by a two-year Bystronic warranty as well as two years preventive maintenance.
This ensures high reliability of the machine and avoids expensive repairs.
The highest quality control standards during the manufacturing process and the fact that the ByVention, like all Bystronic machines, is built for round-the-clock operation and a long life span ensures maximum reliability and a high re-sale value of the machine.
The cost of the ByVention also includes the Bysoft CAD/CAM software package, commissioning and basic training as well as the two year warranty and preventive maintenance.
The machine is offered at a fixed price.
Thanks to the 'everything included' concept, the customer knows exactly what the investment costs are.
This latest concept in laser cutting will appeal to a wide range of customers.
Companies that already use laser cutting machines and require additional capacity for standard size sheets can extend their added value for a reasonable price.
An increased added value can also be achieved by companies who wish to negate the need for external sub-contractors and bring jobs in-house.
The machine is economical even in single-shift working.
Relatively low investment costs make the ByVention a viable prospect not only for new users of laser technology but also for companies that have limited capital available or are planning to invest in a second-hand machine.
It is also a fist choice where space is at a premium.
Also original equipment manufacturers that produce a large number of standard sized parts can profit extensively from a ByVention.
The ByVention is not just a new machine and operating concept.
Far more, this highly efficient laser cutting machine is also a new business model.
This includes the fact that the ByVention is sold at a uniform price worldwide.
The net price, to which only taxes and customs duty have to be added, means that no variations or additional options are offered.