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BLM Launches ArGo
BLM Group USA has announced the availability of ArGo – a new scalable and customizable CAM programming software dedicated to 5-axis lasers. ArGo enables the complete management of tubes and three-dimensional metal profiles, such as deep-drawn, stamped, die-cast and hydroformed parts. The software features a simple, intuitive interface and seamlessly integrates with other BLMelements software offered by BLM GROUP. 
ArGo provides automatic recognition of cut and bent parts, including all aspects related to machining, cutting rules, sections, axes and bends. This solution represents a significant step toward all-in-one functionality by integrating tube benders and tube laser systems, calculating material elongation and correcting the position of cutting geometries to ensure first-part accuracy. With ArGo, users can decide whether to cut the tube before or after bending, even in curved tube sections.
For more information, visit www.blmgroup.com. 

JetEdge Designed for Durability
Jet Edge manufactures the world’s most durable waterjets – engineered to cut for decades without sacrificing precision or productivity. Proudly made in the USA, the customizable cutting systems tackle the most extreme cutting challenges across a vast range of industries and applications. 
Cut through the toughest metals and thickest materials with ease using Jet Edge abrasive waterjet systems. The High Rail Gantry system ensures full access to all sides of an isolated catch tank, optimizing cutting efficiency. Accelerate production with multi-head cutting options in 3- or 5-axis configurations. When precision, versatility and productivity are non-negotiable, Jet Edge waterjet systems deliver.
For more information, visit https://jetedgewaterjets.com.

XPR460 Designed for Versatility
The Hypertherm XPR460 is part of the world’s most powerful and versatile family of mechanized plasma cutters for cutting mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum over various thicknesses and imperfect surfaces. The XPR460 delivers maximum versatility, productivity and precision. 
The XPR460 offers wide versatility to expand capabilities, optimized productivity to lower operating costs and precise cutting to reduce secondary operations. The XPR460 pays you back with versatility, productivity and precision.
For more information, visit www.hypertherm.com.

Swift-Cut Adds Plasma Source Option
The ESAB Precision 130 high-precision plasma power source will now be available as an option for its Swift-Cut XP heavy-duty plasma table, which has also been enhanced. The system is shipped complete with the torch installed, fully wrapped for safe transportation and delivered ready for installation and training. 
The Precision 130 can cut using all popular high-precision plasma/shielding gas combinations, including Air/Air, O2, N2, H35 and the H20 (Water Mist Secondary process) to optimize nonferrous cutting. It has a cutting output of 130 amps at 100 percent duty cycle. It cuts 3/4 inch-steel at 52 IPM and 1/2 inch-steel at 85 IPM. Diameter Pro cutting technology produces “bolt-ready” holes, even with a 1:1 metal thickness/diameter ratio.
The Precision 130 offers the advantage of a complete, compact system with one main enclosure and a very small gas controller. It measures 20 by 30 by 34 inches, so the power source can be positioned close to the table when space is limited.
For more information, visit www.esab.com

FT-150 Optimized for Pipe and Tube Cutting
Mazak’s FT-150 NEO is a high-speed fiber laser optimized for cutting and processing tube and pipe materials in production environments. Featuring U-axis control, the machine provides high-speed and high-accuracy cutting. 
The FT-150 NEO is designed to accommodate a variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminum with precision and speed. The large-capacity bundle loader automates material loading and the machine automatically unloads laser-cut parts. An optional rotary tool unit is available for drilling, tapping and chamfering. 
Additional optional features include Work Center Location/Inclination Compensation for precision positioning, a Visual Seam Locator for accurate radial positioning before cutting and an Internal Spatter Guard to maintain workpiece quality. 
For more information, visit www.mazakoptonics.com.

XL Laser Designed For Tubes
Machitech’s new Fiber TUBE XL Laser Cutting Machine has been specially designed for cutting industrial tube and tube profiles with power, precision and efficiency. The Fiber TUBE XL cuts round, square and complex profiles; providing maximum performance, precision and versatility for heavy-duty applications.
The machine has a 6-12 kW power capability, cutting tube up to 40-feet in length with minimum 0.8-inch diameters to maximum 25-inch diameters. Core features include a 3D contour bevel head, adaptive clamping for all profiles, triple chuck system with zero tail cutting, a robust and versatile frame design, adaptive servo-driven supports, and an intelligent and intuitive smart control featuring Lantek Flex3D nesting software.
The TUBE XL bevel cutting head is designed to handle multi-axis movement, making it ideal for complex cuts on round, square and rectangle profiles. Its slim profile allows access to previously hard-to-cut profiles. 
For more information, visit www.machitech.com.

Flex Offers Multiple Cutting Heads
Flex Machine Tools, an American manufacturer and leading provider of machine tool solutions worldwide for metal fabrication operations and more, offers multiple cutting head solutions for its FlexJet waterjet line. Providing increased efficiency, multiple heads cutting parts at one time reduces overall cutting time and cost per part. The multi-head standard package options have two- and four-cutting heads, and can be expanded on.
Also, depending on the application, the multi-head solutions can be paired with higher horsepower pumps so there is no performance loss at the individual cutting head. For consistent abrasive delivery, each head has its own dedicated mini hopper, and each head can be turned on and off independently so only those needed are engaged in cutting. An auto spacing feature makes adjusting the cutting head spacing fast and simple with 48-inch maximum and  5.5-inch minimum spacing between heads.
FlexJet waterjets are designed to tackle intricate jobs effortlessly with a user-friendly design that prioritizes workflow, increases productivity and delivers exceptional cutting power. 
For more information, visit https://flexmachinetools.com.

OptiMAX Adds Cutting Head
The OptiMAX Dual Carriage boosts the productivity of the OptiMAX JetMachining Center by adding a second cutting head and an independent motorized Z-axis carriage. This enhancement increases capabilities and performance without extra floor space. The second carriage allows independent head movement, enabling closer alignment for part duplication or broader 
spacing for single-head use.
Zero Taper and 3D Functionality allows one carriage to be equipped with the VersaJet 5-axis cutting head for complex 3D parts and the other with the TiltaJet for taper-free finished parts. 
Other features include flexible positioning, enhanced production, OMAX dual-pump configuration and added versatility 
and protection. 
For more information, visit www.omax.com.

AI Powers TRUMPF Cutting Assistant 
TRUMPF’s Cutting Assistant is an application which uses artificial intelligence to improve the quality of laser-cut edges. 
To use it, production employees take a picture of their component’s cut edge with a hand scanner. 
The solution then assesses edge quality by evaluating for objective criteria such as burr formation. With this information, the Cutting Assistant’s optimization algorithm suggests improved parameters for the cutting process. The machine then cuts the sheet metal once more. 
If the quality still does not meet expectations, the user has the option to repeat the process. 
For more information, visit www.trumpf.com.

MetalMaster is Unitized Machine
The MetalMaster Evolution from Messer Cutting Systems is a unitized cutting machine and table. It can support the Bevel-R, a compact plasma bevel rotator.  
The high-speed plasma beveler can cut up to plus-minus 45 degrees.  With cutting widths of six feet, eight feet and 10 feet and lengths up to 55 inches in five-inch increments, the MetalMaster Evolution can produce exceptional cut parts. 
The Slagger  self-cleaning table comes standard on the Evolution, forming a solid foundation for the machine. The MetalMaster Evolution can be equipped with multiple options such as plasma and oxyfuel cutting, drilling up to 3/8 inches, markers and so much more. 
For more information, visit www.messer-cutting.com.