Trumatic L3040 - the latest flat-bed from TRUMPF

Seen for the first time in the UK at In-Tech 2005 the Trumatic L3040 has an integrated fourth axis. This is a low-mass Xp-axis motion unit that is integrated into the main Y-axis bridge. It allows higher acceleration of the cutting head of up to 15m/s2 improving part cycle time and percentage of ‘beam on’ time.

The advantages of the additional axis are particularly noticeable on materials up to 3mm and in parts requiring many positioning points. Control software automatically records the most effective processing approach, taking the geometry of a part into consideration and guides the respective axes to it.

The Trumatic L3040 can be specified with CO2 laser outputs of 3.2kW and 4kW to optimise production. The high flexibility, precision and speed of the machine is enhanced by quick-change cutting heads and a comprehensive material database that allows the user to switch from thin to thicker sheets in a matter of seconds.

Nitrogen high-pressure cutting and capacitive height and process control enable cutting speeds of more than 25m/min for thin sheets. Time-savings of up to 50% on the processing of thin, narrow contoured parts is also achievable using TRUMPF’s SprintLas® feature.

For thick sheets, the Trumatic L3040 combines a series of features that guarantee fast, clean and precise cutting. These include special control systems for piercing, focus positioning and plasma monitoring.

Running on the Windows NT platform, the machine’s control is easily network and teleservice-enabled. It has a dynamic user interface and on-line help functions. The programming software ToPs 100 lite is integrated as a standard feature. The basic version of the new Trumatic L3040 is equipped with a pallet changer but greater automation is easily achievable through the series of automation modules.