Product Spotlight Slideshow: Laser & Waterjet Machining
New equipment from laser and waterjet machine builders emphasizes flexibility and versatility.
Flip through the Modern Equipment Review Spotlight on laser and waterjet machining in November’s issue, and you might notice evidence of a current industry trend: Builders are creating machines that can perform multiple processes. Examples include:
- Esab’s Hydrocut LX, a combination waterjet and plasma cutting system;
- Trumpf’s TruLaser Cell 3000, a laser cutting and welding machine; and
- Tsugami’s S206-II, a Swiss-type lathe that’s also equipped with a laser cutting system.
For photos of these machines and other laser/waterjet equipment, view the slideshow here.
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