A new dimension with 15 kilowatts

To support sheet metal fabricators even better in the increasing competition, Bystronic is now giving fiber laser cutting a new dimension: the ByStar Fiber with a laser power of 15 kilowatts. This high-performance fiber laser stands for high-precision Bystronic technology, a stable laser cutting process up to the highest power level and a wide range of applications. The technological leap from the current 3 to 12 kilowatts to the new level of 15 kilowatts is gigantic.

Cutting speeds on the ByStar Fiber increase by an average of 50 percent (when laser cutting with nitrogen) due to the 15-kilowatt laser compared to the current 10-kilowatt laser source. This allows sheet metal workers to achieve higher productivity at lower cost per piece because at 15 kilowatts, the new ByStar Fiber cuts steel, aluminum and stainless steel from 1 to 50 millimeters and brass and copper up to 20 millimeters precisely and securely. Thanks to the 15 kilowatt laser power, extended applications are now also possible in steel and aluminum up to 50 millimeters, providing maximum flexibility for large series and one-off customer orders. Whether aluminum, non-ferrous metal or steel, Bystronic's powerful cutting head impresses with its extreme precision in thin and thick metal sheets and profiles.

The new power level is available with the ByStar 3015 and the ByStar 4020.

Perfect cuts thanks to the "BeamShaper"

The unique "BeamShaper" function guarantees clean cutting edges and high operating reliability in various types of metal sheets with a maximum thickness of 30 millimeters. This feature can be selected as early as the purchase of a new 15 kilowatt ByStar Fiber but can also be fitted at a later date. The "BeamShaper" ensures ideal adjustment of the shape of the laser beam to larger plate thicknesses and varying plate quality. At a thickness of 20 to 30 millimeters, this increases the quality of the cutting edges and increases the cutting speed by up to 50 percent compared to conventional 10 kilowatt machines.

Bystronic's new powerful flagship with "ByVision Cutting" software is also operated via a 21.5″ touchscreen. Operation is as simple as with a smartphone.

Optimal material flow through automation from Bystronic

A large selection of automation solutions also guarantees optimal machine utilization and maximum process reliability during unmanned production. To ensure optimal material flow at high speeds during laser cutting, Bystronic has a variety of automation solutions for the ByStar Fiber. These include loading and unloading systems, sorting solutions and individually configurable inventory systems. According to existing production facilities and available space, an automated laser cutting process is thus created that is seamlessly integrated.

ByTrans Cross is the matching loading and unloading solution in Bystronic's product range. The automation can be completely tailored to the different orders and production cycles in laser cutting. Various application scenarios are possible.

As an automation bridge, ByTrans Cross can be built in between the laser cutting plant and the material stock to control the flow of material. ByTrans Cross, on the other hand, can just as easily be used as a standalone solution without coupling to the stock to feed raw sheets of different thicknesses and materials to the laser cutting plant. The base model of ByTrans Cross has two loading carts, which serve as material stock when used standalone.

ByTrans Cross becomes even more versatile when combined with the sorting solution BySort for clearing. Upon request, Bystronic integrates this additional solution into the system. This gives the user the ability to dispose of machined parts sorted to an attached storage location or to additional unloading locations adjacent to the laser cutting facility.

The latter option is ideal, for example, for processing large series where individual cut parts must be sorted according to individual orders. A great advantage of BySort here is that each part is stored exactly in a certain place every time. This task is difficult to perform manually, especially with large cut parts. The parts placed extremely precisely on a pallet can be processed more easily in manual and automated follow-up processes, because their position is precisely determined. More information can be found at: bystarfiber.bystronic.com