The TruMatic 6000 fiber machine from Trumpf laser cuts, punches, forms, and engraves sheet metal up to 0.25 inches thick.

The company says the machine is designed for scratch-free processing and also features an "intuitive laser output control system" to ensure appropriate quality when cutting delicate curves and tight radii. The machine uses the TruDisk 3001 solid-state laser and exerts 20 tons of punching force delivered at 1,000 strokes per minute.

The machine provides automatic detection of broken punchesThe company says that productivity of the solid-state laser is most evident in galvanized mild steel and stainless steel. When cutting these materials, processing speeds are up to six times greater than with a CO₂ laser of the same power. The company says this also enables the machine to process non-ferrous metals, such as copper and brass, in addition to mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

The design of the TruDisk laser resonator also increases process reliability since the laser is impervious to back-reflections and can also be configured to share its laser as part of a Laser Network to support additional laser processing operations, such as laser welding.

The company says the smart punch monitoring function determines whether a punch has broken and if so will stop the machine and notify the operator. The machine is also able to recognize if a part is stuck and cannot be removed automatically. Rapid tool changeover is effected through the linear magazine, which can store up to 23 tools depending on the number of clamps used in production. Provision for 40 additional tool stations can also be made, the company says.

Another feature is quick-access entrance points so that all critical areas are easily reached despite the protective housing required for cutting with the laser. As a result, the company says that tool set-up, punch inspection and material changes can occur quickly when operating either the stand-alone or the automatic version of the machine.