Hydrapower International Inc., with world headquarters in Marco Island, Florida, has developed a laser that is affordable for shops with low volume applications in sheet metal and thin materials. For many customers, the high power versions are too expensive. But the long established, mass produced, YAG 600 watt laser power has become very cost effective in comparison with CO2 and Fiber lasers.
The YAG 3015 is priced at $124,000 and the improved performance of the latest Australian Cutting Head now enables 50% higher cutting speeds than the old types. The machines structural components are made in Australia in a strategic alliance with Dade Heavy Industries and the linear motion components are high quality American brands.
There are 2 popular sizes: 5’ x 10’ and 5’ x 13’. They also have a tube cutting attachment as an option.
Although its speeds may be slower, this can enable the operator to load a sheet and go to another job while the laser is cutting unattended. Annual labor savings can make this machine even more affordable.
Customers can compare the cost of this laser with a turret punch and when all is considered the YAG laser has an economic advantage.
For more information, please visit:
www.hydrapower-intl.com
