Laser profile machine sets new standard

The ByVention laser cutting system is not only a completely new laser innovation but also a new business model for the Bystronic Group and the industry in general. The ByVention has been designed to meet the needs of the market. A theoretical survey showed that approximately 80 per cent of all parts cut by laser cutting machines are processed using a sheet thickness of a maximum of 8 mm and in size 500 by 500 mm. However, the ByVention has a cutting area of 1562 by 772 mm and is equipped with a 2.2 kW resonator which allows a maximum sheet thickness of 4 mm for aluminium, 6 mm for stainless steel and 8 mm for mild steel. Compared with other high quality laser cutting machines, a customer can invest in a machine at around half the investment cost, with which they can process some 80 per cent of the spectrum parts. The machine is easy to operate and as a result training time is reduced to a minimum. This is achieved as the ByVention is operated via pre-defined programs and cutting parameters using a touch screen. New operators benefit from the simple and logical operation and after a short period of training are familiar with the control and its integrated function and are able to operate the machine to its full capacity. A further highlight of the ByVention is its compact design, which makes it the smallest laser cutting machine for standard-sized metal sheets.The machine requires just 6 by 6 m of floor space and therefore customers can utilise even the smallest of spaces. The control cabinet and the system’s laser source are integrated in the machine frame and form a single unit. Additionally, the cooling unit and the used air filter have been combined in a compact, powerful unit. The operating area of the ByVention is completely accessible and the user does not have to worry about photo-electric barriers thanks to the machine’s integrated safety system. Due to the compact design, the laser beam is kept short and therefore delivers high precision cuts. When the machine was designed emphasis was placed on rapid and easy service. The machine is covered by a two-year Bystronic warranty as well as two years preventive maintenance. This ensures high reliability of the machine and avoids expensive repairs. The highest quality control standards during the manufacturing process and the fact that the ByVention, like all Bystronic machines, is built for round-the-clock operation and a long life span ensures maximum reliability and a high re-sale value of the machine. The cost of the ByVention also includes the Bysoft CADCAM software package, commissioning and basic training as well as the two-year warranty and preventive maintenance. The machine is offered at a fixed price. Thanks to the “everything included” concept, the customer knows exactly what the investment costs are.