Having significantly faster processing speeds compared to the original design, it has a loader/unloader travelling speed of 54 m/min and an elevating speed of 8 m/min, along with a sheet change time of circa 60 seconds, depending on sheet size.
The system sees the next operating pallet being prepared during processing, with this pallet loaded as soon as the cutting process is complete, with the used pallet moved to the stocker.
Designed by famed Japanese industrial designer Ken Okuyama, Quick Cell has a compact floorspace requirement and can be expanded after initial installation. The technology can be used with Optiplex CO2, fibre and DDL machines, and with Optiplex Nexus CO2 and fibre machines.
Ian White, general sales manager for laser products at Yamazaki Mazak, says: “The UK laser scene is flourishing, and we have seen a rise in demand from customers for solutions that will help them capitalise on growing market opportunity and drive further productivity improvements from their laser machines.
“By coupling best-in-class metal cutting technology with an advanced automation system, such as Quick Cell, our customers will have the capability to bring enormous production benefits to laser cutting operations, both in terms of speed and unmanned running. We are very excited to now be able to offer this technology to our UK customers.”
