Mazak takes its laser-cutting capabilities to the max with the compact 3D fiber laser-cutting machine – the Mazak FG-220.
Stepping up tube cutting capabilities with the Mazak FG-220 3D fiber laser cutting machine
The Mazak FG-220 is designed for precision 3D cutting of long tubes (with round, square, rectangular, and triangular cross-sections) and structural materials (such as I and H beams, angle iron, and additional user-defined shapes).
The Mazak FG-220 improves the productivity of cutting thin to medium thickness pipe and other structural materials. This is due to the fiber laser technology having a shorter wavelength than a CO2 laser for high-speed cutting of medium steel with nitrogen assist gas. Higher productivity translates into significant energy savings thanks to the 100% elimination of laser gas and a 50% reduction in electrical consumption.
Furthermore, the Mazak FG-220 is an all-in-one machine that can perform multiple processes including cutting, drilling, tapping, and clamping, which leads to significantly reduced in-process times.
Mazak has engineered a proprietary 3D laser cutting head with an extended range of movement across an A- and a B-axis, which expands on the array of possible applications. The Mazak FG-220 enables machining at any desired angle and from various directions, thus achieving complex shapes, as well as tight joint-fits. As a result, rigid space frames can be quickly constructed with reduced welding when compared to conventional construction processes. The machine is suitable for use on a broader spectrum of workpieces, including highly-reflective materials such as copper and brass.
The Mazak FG-220 is equipped with several features to enable high-precision cutting of long materials, such as auto-centering and clamping of the workpiece, and various support units to prevent sagging during cut. Four chucks simultaneously travel on and rotate around the axis to avoid material swaying. The machine can also be provided with work length measurement and inclination compensation to detect bends or twists, a tapping unit for shorter production lead time, and a chain type conveyor for continuous operation.
Thanks to a winning combination of efficient fiber laser technology, wide range of 3D possibilities, and numerous customisation options for high-precision cutting, the Mazak FG-220 is the ideal machine for tube manufacturers looking to streamline their production processing and achieve a higher level of performance.
3D laser cutting applications demonstrated in video
Application 1 | Square pipe cutting | Material: STKR 125mm × 75mm × t2.3mm | Assist gas: Nitrogen
Application 2 | Round pipe cutting | Material: Brass Φ50.8mm × t1.0mm | Assist gas: Nitrogen
Application 3 | Round pipe cutting | Material: Copper Φ50.8mm × t1.5mm | Assist gas: Oxygen
Application 4 | H shaped material | Material: Mild Steel 100mm × 100mm × t6mm / t8mm | Assist gas: Oxygen
Application 5 | L shaped material | Material: Aluminum 60mm × 60mm × t6mm | Assist gas: Nitrogen
Application 6 | Flat bar | Material: Mild Steel 90mm × t12mm | Assist gas: Oxygen