Date: 18 February 2010
Eastman’s Buffalo-based engineering team has designed a dual configuration laser system equipped with a three-tool cutting head. The availability of a laser plus three tool spindles is the first system of its kind to enter the market; this technology will minimize any associated switchover time between material cutting requirements. Laser cutting is beneficial for fabrics that require fused edges to prevent fraying. The dual laser and blade cutting system will provide unprecedented opportunities to Eastman customers, allowing them cutting capabilities for a greater variety of materials and applications.
The tool head features a 200 watt gas assist laser (100 watt optional) and three individually aligned and calibrated tool spindles that may be equipped with any combination of rotary and straight knife blades, notches or punches. The tool head is also equipped with a pneumatic pen/marker holder for labeling pieces. Other new features include an industrial size fume extractor to ensure purified air in the workplace; an on-board chiller; touch screen operator control; linear rack and rail drive system; and a diagnostic control cabinet.
The new dual system from Eastman will offer all cutting capabilities of Eastman’s CNC static cutting table. The Eastman static table is a single to low-ply cutting system that provides superior cutting performance and increased throughput. This fully automated cutter plotter is capable of marking, drilling and punching virtually any flexible material at speeds of up to 60 inches per second (152.4 cm/s). Automated cutting systems offer optimum material yields while reducing labor and operating costs.
Other equipment available from Eastman:
o Conveyor Cutting System – capable of cutting up to 60 inches per second (152.4cm/s) with belt speeds of 11 inches per second (28cm/s). o Multi-Ply Cutting System – capable of cutting up to 5cm (MPC-5000) and 7cm (MPC-7000) of compressed material for high volume throughput o A variety of straight and round knifes; rotary shears and end cutters suitable for hundreds of materials
About Eastman Machine Company
Eastman Machine Company (www.eastmancuts.com) manufactures custom engineered solutions and innovative cutting technologies for soft-goods industries. Eastman’s world headquarters are located in Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. with sales offices, agents and distributors around the world. A dedicated staff of engineers, technical service and installation teams are readily available for training and support to guarantee immediate response to customer’s needs. As an added value and support for investment purposes, the company offers complimentary test cut analyses on material and patterns/files, with video footage, to capture the machine’s cut speed, material efficiency and recommended system configurations. The company was established in 1888 and is a fifth-generation, family-owned business with a broad base of elite customers in the wind energy, marine, composites, military, aerospace and industrial fabrics industries.
Contact Eastman Machine 779 Washington Street Buffalo, New York 14203 U.S.A. phone: +1-716-856-2200 toll-free: +1-800-872-5571 fax: +1-716-856-1140
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