TPT November 2007

C utting, S awing & P rofiling T echnology

form of profiling that is faster and more accurate than alternative techniques. The Tubematic uses a finely focused laser beam as the cutting tool with the resulting smooth cut edges. In one single operation, holes and complex contours are produced and the tube cut to size for a completely finished part. The tube profiler can also adjust to different materials and part geometry at the touch of a button. Mr Bernie Faiers, managing director of BJF Profiling says, “The benefits of laser tube cutting include almost unlimited cutting configurations, the elimination of stack up tolerances inherent in multiple operations, no tooling charges and reduced lot sizes. This machine complements our laser cutting of cylindrical tubing and rectangular boxes.”

Flexible tube profiler provides high-volume laser cutting

BJF Profiling (formerly BJF Lasers), UK, has strengthened its production capabilities with the recent acquisition of a Trumpf Tubematic tube laser cutting machine. The flexible tube profiler provides high-volume laser cutting of multi-profile tube and pipe. It can handle miter cuts, angle cuts and form cut outs. The new laser tube cutting technology allows BJF to process tubes at far lower manufacturing costs in comparison to conventional methods such as sawing, drilling, milling and punching. It eliminates the need for multiple machine tools

that are used for these more traditional techniques. BJF’s key markets include civil engineers, specialist engineers, fabrication industries, general engineers and machine manufacturers. Tube elements are an important component of today’s assemblies and machine construction, and are used in different shapes and sizes as components in pipe work construction, frames, supports and trusses. Their strength and lightweight structure mean they are economic to produce. The use of laser technology lowers manufacturing costs, ensuring a

fi The Trumpf Tubematic tube laser cutting machine

BJF Profiling – UK Fax : +1634 225 010

Email : info@bjf-lasers.com Website : www.bjf-lasers.com

Trumpf Group – Germany Fax : +49 7156 303 6115 Website : www.trumpf.com

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