SINGAPORE: Hypertherm has released of a new 3 kW fiber laser system- the HyIntensity Fibre Laser HFL030 with a recommended cut capacity of 3/4 inch (20mm) for mild steel, a 1/2 inch (12mm) for stainless steel, and 3/8 inch (10mm) for aluminum.

 Like all Hypertherm HyIntensity Fiber Laser systems, the HFL030 is specifically optimised for cutting applications. It comes complete with pre-developed cutting processes, and all the needed components for significantly simplified table integration and operation.

 As a result, the system can cut thicker materials in some cases much faster than many higher powered competitive systems. In other words, HyperthermÕs 3 kW system has the cut capacity of other 4 kW fiber laser systems without sacrificing cut quality.

When compared with CO2 laser systems, the fiber laser cutting process significantly simplifies table design requirements and integration. Operating costs, thanks in part to the high energy efficiency of the fiber laser, and maintenance requirements which are virtually nonexistent are also much lower than with CO2 laser for lower total cost of ownership.

All of the HyIntensity systems were developed and manufactured by Hypertherm in the United States, making Hypertherm the only company to offer both laser and plasma cutting expertise.