The ByStar Fiber, which boasts Industry 4.0 readiness and a new control system, has been designed from the ground up to move a fibre optic cutting head across the laser bed as efficiently as possible. A full length sliding door allows users to remove rush jobs or inspect components from the side at any time, even when large orders are running - a big advantage for job shops that need to be flexible.
Offering high-end performance, the ByStar Fiber is aimed at those wanting to rely exclusively on fibre laser technology, applying it to both thick and thin sheet - from stainless steel, through aluminium and mild steel, to non-ferrous metals such as copper and brass.
The Xpert 40 pressbrake can now be equipped with a height-adjustable, 22-in touchscreen, with two further options of a bending line projection laser for when the operator cannot, or chooses not to, position the sheet using the backgauge; and an optical foot switch to trigger pressbrake operation, eliminating the need to reposition a manual foot switch when the operating position changes.
During the event, theoretical and practical presentations were given on Bystronic Xpert machine tips and tricks for saving time and increasing productivity and component accuracy.
The redesigned generation of BySprint Fiber 3015 and 4020 laser cutting systems have an extended performance package that includes additional functions in the basic version. The machines can now be controlled from a 22-in touchscreen, allowing the operator to load the cutting plans with a few swipes of a finger. In the background, the software accesses an extensive database containing cutting parameters for all common sheet metal materials and thicknesses. Taking the component geometry into account, it generates the ideal cutting process.
In addition, Bystronic has expanded the basic version of the BySprint Fiber with three additional functions to deliver more performance at no extra cost. First, Detection Eye speeds recognition of sheet position on the table, using a camera mounted on the cutting bridge. The system reduces the time needed to prepare the next cutting job by up to 17 sec and consequently increases valuable production time. Additionally, a cutting plan can be better adapted to the sheet size, resulting in reliable cutting to the edges of the metal sheet and hence better material utilisation.
Second, Power Cut Fiber increases the cutting capacity of the 6 kW version of the BySprint Fiber, enabling very fine cutting quality on thicker plate. Brass up to 15 mm, mild steel up to 25 mm and aluminium up to 30 mm can be processed with high edge quality.
The third additional function, Observer, is a camera-based, remote monitoring system that provides users with a direct link to a BySprint Fiber from web-enabled devices such as notebooks, tablets and smartphones. Information about the production processes can be accessed, regardless of time and location. Unscheduled idle times can be minimised and deviations from the planned time per part reduced.
Finally, IGEMS Bevel Manager allows users to program 3D waterjet applications for the ByJet Flex. The CADCAM software is a stand-alone solution that offers a simple and consistent programming process for creating cutting plans for parts with bevelled edges. In addition, users can use IGEMS Bevel Manager to import 3D CAD files of parts to be cut. The software ensures efficient definition of cutting technologies for all common geometries, with user-friendly functions such as nesting and simulation of cutting paths.
