Date of issue: 23-27th October 2012

Reference: 12-400-press-release-3D-Fabri-Gear-FINAL

Media release

EuroBLECH 2012 23rd-27th October 2012 Hannover, Germany

Mazak stand: B14 in Hall 11

Mazak 3D FABRI GEARensures high accuracy cutting and faster weld times

Yamazaki Mazak is giving its EuroBLECH debut to one of its largest laser cutting machines, the 3D FABRI GEAR220 Mk II.

The 3D FABRI GEAR has been specifically developed for high precision 3D laser cutting of complex or angled configurations of long pipe and structural materials. The laser cutter is equipped with a 3D torch which enables movement on five different axes, which ensures that the machine is capable of cutting both closed and open profiles.

Most importantly, the 3D torch delivers industry-leading levels of accuracy by cutting vertically to ensure that the metal tubes sit flush against each other with no gaps. This reduces the need for jigs to hold the cut metal in place prior to welding and reduces the amount of weld material, offering the benefit of faster weld times and greater strengthfrom the weld. Mazak estimates that tube cut with the 3D FABRI GEAR can be welded and assembled twice as fast as conventionally cut tube.

The machine on the Mazak EuroBLECH stand will be the 2.5kW version which is capable of cutting a pipe length of 8m and requiring a floor space of 21m by 5.1m. The laser cutter is designed for the automated cutting of any shaped material, from round through to square, rectangular and triangular pipe. It is equipped with a four chuck system which prevents vibration and ensures highly accurate cutting. In addition, an auto-centering clamp enables fast set-up with no change in set-up from square to circular or triangular tube.

In addition, the 3D FABRI GEAR offers a Done-In-One solution with a tapping unit which can help generate significant reductions in process time by tapping in the same machine set-up as laser cutting.

The 3D FABRI GEAR is ideal for cutting long and heavy tube used in the construction industry, such as building structures, heating and ventilation systems, along with machinery applications including cranes and agricultural machinery.

Specifically, the 3D Fabri Gear has been used in a number of highly prestigious construction projects including the Yas Marina Formula One circuit in Abu Dhabi, the national football stadium in Gdansk, Poland and the Tokyo Sky Tree, which is the world’s tallest broadcast tower, opened in May 2012.

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Photo caption: The Mazak 3D FABRI GEAR has been specifically developed to offer highly accurate cutting which can reduce welding and assembly times

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