LTC A SERIES TUBE CUTTING CENTRES

The NV L. Balliu MTC LTC A Series specifically designed for 3 - 5 axis laser processing of round and sectional tubes are the widest range of automated turnkey Tube Cutting Centers currently available on the market.

The LTC A Tube Cutting Systems tailored to meet an exact requirement can be supplied with a unique tube catcher unit, integral debris & fume extraction facilities, optional seam finding devices and tube storage & loading system all designed to meet a specific need.  Providing a complete solution for the efficient processing of tubes the LTC A systems occupy a unique place in the market. 

LTC M SERIES TUBE CUTTING CENTRES

The NV L. Balliu MTC LTC M Series derived from the LTC A series is specifically designed to meet the need for individual or low volume 3 - 5 axis laser processing of round and sectional tubes.   Occupying a compact floor space the LTC M Tube Cutting Systems, engineered to meet an exact requirement, can be supplied with a unique tube catcher unit, integral debris & fume extraction facilities, optional seam finding devices and variable tube centering support arrangement all designed to meet a specific requirement.

Providing a complete economical solution for the efficient manual loading and cost effective processing of a range of tubes the LTC M tube cutting systems offer an unsurpassed level of flexibility in the field of tube production. 

• 1.0 x 1.0 meter, 3 - 5 axis systems engineered for the drilling of aerospace components.

• Up to 1.0 x 1.0 meter table areas for the general production of small precise parts.

NV L. Balliu MTC has played its part in developing the continued usage of the moving table design through its proven Minicut and Maxicut range of systems.  Taking advantage of the open column design and compactness of the system together with ancillary items such as rotary and tilting processing heads or tables and specialized work handling NV L. Balliu MTC has delivered many diverse forms of the moving table design tailored exactly to meet a given requirement.

LTC - LASER TUBE CUTTING

A further global development has been the advancement of tube cutting and welding, essentially answering the varied need to process long length, small and large diameter tubes on a continuous automated or semi-automated basis.

NV L. Balliu MTC was the first company in this field by developing a range of special and/or multi purpose turnkey systems designed to handle and process both round and sectional tube profiles.

The NV Balliu MTC LTC-A series of standard tube cutting systems, still capable of working within the confines of a dedicated flow line production arrangement or as stand alone systems, have been derived from this early understanding of cutting and welding all types of tubes.

The NV L. Balliu MTC LTC A Series specifically designed for 3 - 5 axis laser processing of round and sectional tubes are the widest range of automated turnkey Tube Cutting Centers currently available on the market.

The LTC A Tube Cutting Systems tailored to meet an exact requirement can be supplied with a unique tube 
catcher unit, integral debris & fume extraction facilities, optional seam finding devices and tube storage & loading system all designed to meet a specific need.  Providing a complete solution for the efficient processing of tubes the LTC A systems occupy a unique place in the market. 

The NV L. Balliu MTC LTC M Series derived from the LTC A series is specifically designed to meet the need for individual or low volume 3 - 5 axis laser processing of round and sectional tubes.   Occupying a compact floor 
space the LTC M Tube Cutting Systems, engineered to meet an exact requirement, can be supplied with a unique tube catcher unit, integral debris & fume extraction facilities, optional seam finding devices and variable tube 
centering support arrangement all designed to meet a specific requirement.

Providing a complete economical solution for the efficient manual loading and cost effective processing of a range 
of tubes the LTC M tube cutting systems offer an unsurpassed level of flexibility in the field of tube production. 

The classic machine design is based upon a static machine base and vertical column construction. The table which  carries the workpiece moves  to create the X and Y axes movements.  The Z axis carriage assembly contained within the column box is directed vertically to form the Z axis movement.  The processing head is mounted at the bottom of the Z axis column.  Machine movements move under simultaneous CNC control and direct the table along a pre-programmed path.

On exiting from the laser head, positioned adjacent to the machine base, the unfocussed laser beam enters the machine traveling horizontally to a 45 degree reflective mirror, which redirects the laser beam vertically downwards. This mirror is mounted within a corner block assembly, complete with 3 dimensional adjustment to allow for directional control of the beam path, fitted to the machine column. The beam is then directed through a focusing lens assembled in the processing head to the workpiece.

The processing head is the basic component for holding the focusing lens and includes fine focus adjustment for the focused beam. The gas jet assembly located at the bottom of the processing head is a co-axial device used to direct assist gas to the workpiece to assist the laser process.  The replaceable nozzle provides lens protection and helps to remove debris from the cut.

The arrangement directs the flow of the appropriate gas (oxygen, air, nitrogen etc) to the workpiece via a co-axial gas jet within the processing head.  A CNC controlled proportional gas valve is normally fitted within the system to provide for adjustment. To accommodate a high pressure requirement, such as processing stainless steel aluminium or aerospace materials, suitable high pressure supply lines can be included with the arrangement.

Enclosure tubes are fitted from the face of the laser to the cutting head.  The purpose of the tubes is to maintain a safe operating condition through the laser beam path. A air or nitrogen pressurized gas is used to keep the beam path clear of debris and smoke.

The operator console is floor mounted according to the suppliers basic design. The console is conveniently positioned to allow the operator easy access to all system controls and the workstation area.  Good design practice dictates that the control console contains the system CNC controller and laser function controls, allowing the operator to control the complete system from one position.