LC4 Laser: ETG brings the Swiss fiber laser brand to the UK

Last year, Engineering Technology Group (ETG) launched DNE Global Fiber laser cutting technology to the UK. Now, with the arrival of the new LC4, the company is expanding its lineup.

DNE Global's latest fiber laser cutter offers greater capacity and a range of features over and above the smaller LC3 variant. The new LC4 machines are ideal for a wide range of applications from sheet to thick steel, stainless steel, aluminum and non-ferrous metals. The new LC4 is an exceptional machine at an affordable price, with its low level of investment, relatively low operating costs and low maintenance requirements that deliver higher margins per part. From a technical point of view, the LC4 comes in four models, the LC4 2000, 3000, 4000, and 6000. Each of the four models represents their respective laser power from 2,000 to 6,000 W.

The LC4 can accommodate sheets up to 4 m x 2 m with a cutting area of 4120 x 2110 x 100 mm and a maximum workpiece weight of 1300 kg. Depending on the model chosen and the material being processed, the LC4 can cut sheets between 5 and 20 mm thick at incredible speeds, with a conversion time of just 27 seconds. The maximum position velocity of parallel axis X/Y is 100 m/min and the maximum position velocity is 140 m/min. In terms of accuracy, the new LC4 has a single-axis (R) repeatability of 0.5 mm, an average bilateral deviation of 0.1 mm, and an edge detection accuracy level of +/-0.5 mm. In terms of floor space, the compact machine covers an area of 13.1 m x 6.4 m and a height of 2.74 m.

In addition, the LC4 integrates puncture nozzles, brush-mounted cleaning, a shuttle platform system with replaceable toothed steel grilles, and an efficient cooling system. From an ease of use perspective, the network-compatible LC4 features DNE motion CNC control with a DNE Visual cutting interface that is operated via a 5.10-inch touchscreen panel with a Windows 21 operating interface, USB and solid state disk. The machine also features a wireless handheld control unit that quickly locates the cutting head anywhere within the cutting range.

Source: Laser Net