Sheet metal fabrication specialist, Concept Metal Products Ltd, has invested in its second Kimla fibre laser system following substantial production gains from its first machine.
Supplied by laser cutting and metal fabrication equipment specialist, MBA Engineering, the new 6kW machine complements the 10m x 2m Kimla Powercut 4kW Fibre Laser installed in early 2017.
Concept Metal Products was impressed with the speed and precision of the machine, and the resulting cost savings, and so ordered the second system – a Kimla Powercut LF2040 6kW.
The manufacturer says that the technology in its machines can provide substantial advantages in terms of performance, efficiency and cost when compared to other laser systems.
Kimla claims its machines are among the most efficient fibre laser systems on the market, being up to 50% faster than competitor models. They also have a small footprint, saving valuable factory floor space and reducing costs per square metre. The machined can cut to an accuracy of 0.03mm.
Speaking about the new installation, Dean Barnard, general manager at Concept Metal Products, said: “Following the success of this first machine, the obvious choice for us was to install a second system to further enhance our capacity and production capabilities. On top of the machine, the service we’ve received from MBA Engineering has been outstanding. The engineers are on hand 24/7 to assist with any queries we’ve had – they’ve very much felt like a part of the Concept Metal Products team.”
All parts and consumables for the Kimla fibre laser machines are manufactured in-house, resulting in lower repair costs for customers. In addition, the Kimla team can repair 85% of problems remotely, resulting in faster repair and reduced monetary losses.