Laser cutting and tube bending are technologies that contribute to the processing of a tube to a finished product.

The management of both technologies solve upstream problems arising from each of them, independently of the use and / or by the integration of both technologies.

Lasertube for bent tubes

ADIGE Lasertube can import 3D models of bent tubes with laser cutting stages.

The Artube programming system:

• virtually straightens out the bent tube
• automatically generates the cutting program for the Lasertube machine

Advantages:

• No waste of time for testing and fine-tuning programs.
• Automatic 3D model programming
• Independent from the operator's skills
• Parts right from the start
• No waste

Bending of lasertube cut pieces

BLM tube bending machines accurately bend tubes previously processed by the laser machine.

An effective system for identifying the operations previously performed on the tube is used. Pre-processed parts are correctly oriented and the system detects the presence of holes, slots and beads (or other jobs) on the tubes simply and reliably.

Advantages:

• Faster production processes
• Repeatability and accuracy of parts is guaranteed
• No waste
• Independent from the operator's skills

Bent tube management

BLM GROUP machines are designed to interface easily with each other.

Managing a BLM GROUP tube bending machine and a Lasertube machine means being able to:

• import 3D tube models for bending and laser cutting
• automatically generate part programs for all the required technologies (laser, cutting, bending)
• calculate the combined effects of laser cutting and bending
• automatically correct programs for all technologies to respect the geometric features of the end part

Advantages:

• Parts right from the start, straight away!
• No waste
• Fully automated programming for the entire production process
• Independent from the operator's skills
• No waste of time for testing and fine-tuning programs.