V845
Heavy-duty laser cutting of medium to big open profiles
- Designed for cutting heavy round tubes and square tubes
- Handles H/I beams with a maximum weight capacity of 3 tons
- Adjust the clamping force for smaller and thinner profiles with high accuracy and precision
- Loading support with a large clamping force device to ensure centering
INTRODUCTION
The Voortman V845 is a heavy laser tube & profile cutting machine. It’s designed for cutting heavy round tubes, square tubes, and even H/I beams with a maximum weight capacity of 3 tons. The loading support is equipped with a large clamping force device to ensure centering of the profile load. It can also adjust the clamping force for smaller and thinner profiles with high accuracy and precision, to prevent damaging the profiles.
PRECISION CLAMPING
& CUTTING
READY PRODUCTS
AFTER CUTTING
H/I BEAM
PROCESSING
COMPETITIVELY PRICED
WITH VOORTMAN'S EXCELLENT SERVICE
With this fiber laser cutting machine, Voortman adds a baseline model to its portfolio. The machine is an entry level competitively priced machine that is fully included in Voortman’s excellent service. This combination makes this machine a very interesting option to experience the benefits of a partnership with Voortman.
HIGH PRECISION PROCESSING
CLAMPING & CUTTING
INTUITIVE USE
OF CHUCKS
In the first stage, the product is clamped by the first and second chucks. For the final material, the third chuck clamps the right side, and the cutting head is positioned while the second chuck moves to cut the left side of the last pipe. Afterward, the third chuck pulls out the material, achieving zero tail material processing. This optimized 2-chuck mode ensures stability, while the third chuck engages for longer products to enhance precision, stability, and accuracy in end-of-pipe processing. The V845 model with the widest processing window has an additional fourth chuck for greater stability with heavier profiles.
HIGH
REPEATABILITY
High repeatability is guaranteed with a cutting precision of ±0.1 mm, ensuring that each cut meets your exact specifications. This level of precision translates to consistent quality across all your projects, reducing waste and minimizing the need for rework. By relying on the accuracy of the V845, you can enhance your production efficiency and confidently deliver processed products that meet your customers’ expectations every time
AUTOMATIC
CENTERING
The V845 features an advanced automatic centering and clamping system that ensures precise support for various profiles. With a pneumatic chuck design, it achieves a circular precision of ±0.1 mm. This system minimizes setup time for switching between different tube diameters and open profiles, making the V845 the perfect choice for efficient tube and profile processing.
ADJUSTABLE
CLAMPING FORCE
Discover the flexibility of the V845, featuring an adjustable clamping force perfect for handling smaller and thinner profiles. This innovative design securely holds delicate materials without distortion or damage, ensuring top-notch quality. By automatically adapting the clamping force to match each profile size and thickness, you can achieve stable and precise cuts, even with lightweight or fragile tubes and profiles
45 M/MIN HIGH
SPEED POSITIONING
Boost your productivity with high-speed processing of up to 45 m/min. This capability accelerates the processing of profiles, significantly reducing cycle times and increasing your throughput. Rest assured, even at this speed, the machine maintains precise alignment and cutting accuracy, delivering consistent quality in every cut.
BACKSIDE
PROCESSING
Backside processing and cutting of profiles is also one of the capabilities by the advanced chucks system. This innovative capability allows you to efficiently handle and cut material from both ends, maximizing your productivity and versatility. With a secure grip on the profile, the machine ensures precise cuts, even when accessing the backside.
EFFICIENT
MATERIAL HANDLING
The V845 is designed for seamless handling of leftover material thanks to its advanced chuck system. As the cutting process concludes, the last chuck automatically takes over, securely clamping the remaining piece and ensuring precise positioning for the next operation. This intelligent feature minimizes waste by enabling efficient processing of even the smallest remnants, allowing you to maximize material utilization while maintaining high accuracy. With the V845, you can enhance your productivity and reduce operational costs, all while ensuring top-notch cutting quality.
CUTTING HEADS
Enjoy the exceptional precision and efficiency the cutting head delivers. This results in cleaner cuts with less taper, minimizing rework and material waste. Advanced features like contactless temperature and focal length control maintain optimal cutting conditions, preventing overheating. The automatic focus function and specialized lenses adapt easily to different materials. Based on your desire, a certain cutting power can be configured.
REDUCED
LOADING NOISE
Small, thin profiles tend to make a lot of noise when transported or moved. Noise dampening chain-segments prevent the small or thin profiles from making a lot of noise, making the working environment for your operator a lot more pleasant. Noise-dampening strips guide the products along customizable cross transports, boosting productivity by smoothly transporting products across different zones and ensuring precise positioning. With quieter operation, the machine creates a more comfortable working environment, allowing operators to focus on their tasks without distractions
READY PRODUCTS
MINIMAL POST PROCESSING
MINIMAL
POST-PROCESSING
Enjoy significant time and cost savings with the V845, which requires little to no post-processing. Unlike traditional plasma cutting methods that often leave behind residual slag, our machine delivers high-quality cuts with clean edges and precise finishes. This minimal post-processing enhances your operational efficiency, allowing you to streamline your workflow and deliver exceptional results immediately.
INFINITE ROTATION
OF CHUCKS
The ability of the chucks to rotate infinitely offers significant benefits in tube processing. Why? This feature allows for continuous, uninterrupted cutting of long profiles, enabling the machine to handle various shapes and sizes without the need for repositioning. It enhances your workflow efficiency by reducing cycle times. Infinite rotation supports complex cutting patterns such as spirals and backside processing, providing versatility and maximizing productivity in diverse applications. After making cuts or holes, the profile is rotated a few more times. As a result, the laser head does not collide with the material remaining after cutting, so you are less likely to need to replace nozzles.
REDUCED
REST MATERIAL
The V842 is designed to optimize material utilization, leaving just 5 mm of rest material after cutting. By employing three chucks, it ensures that only minimal material is wasted, contributing to a cost-effective production process. This efficient design allows for precise processing of extended material lengths while reducing rotational inertia, further enhancing accuracy and performance.
PROCESS WIDE RANGE OF
PROFILES & THICKNESSES
The Voortman V845 absolutely stands out for its exceptional versatility, capable of processing a wide range of profiles, including H and I beams up to 400 x 400 mm. Its advanced design accommodates various shapes and sizes, making it suitable for diverse applications. With its robust construction and high positioning weight, you can count on reliable performance and precision, whether you’re working with large beams or smaller profiles. In addition, the V845 can handle a variety of thicknesses, accommodating cutting powers up to 20 kW. This flexibility ensures you can meet your production demands efficiently, regardless of the project requirements. Whether you’re cutting thicker materials or intricate profiles, the V845 is engineered to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
SOFTWARE & AUTOMATION
EASE OF OPERATING
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
LOADING SYSTEM
The semi-automatic loading system simplifies the process of getting your profiles ready for cutting. It lifts an entire bundle of profiles into the material warehouse. From there, the operator manually places the profiles into the loading area. The system then automatically separates and feeds each profile into the cutting position. This reduces manual handling, saves time, and increases production efficiency, while also lowering labor costs. It’s easy to use and helps keep your workflow smooth and organized. The length of the infeed can be configured to your needs.
BEVEL
CUTTING
The V845 offers an optional bevel-cutting function, allowing you to achieve precise beveled edges on your profiles. This feature is ideal for applications requiring superior fit and finish, ensuring your components fit together seamlessly. By effortlessly creating angled cuts, you can improve joint quality and reduce additional machining processes, saving you both time and costs.
AUTO-CENTERING
CUTTING HEAD
The cutting head features an automatic centering function that ensures precise alignment for every cut. This intelligent feature eliminates the need for manual adjustments, allowing for consistent accuracy across various profiles. By streamlining the setup process, the auto centering function enhances overall efficiency and minimizes the risk of errors, making it easier for operators to achieve high-quality results with ease.
CONTROL
PANEL
The large 24” multi-touch control panel provides a pleasant and accessible working area for your operators, with direct access buttons for the most critical machine functions. A full-size physical keyboard also comes with the control panel, giving the operator a state-of-the-art user experience to rival the best operator-friendly examples in the industry. USB ports are available at the control station for file import/export. The control touch-screen was made with durability in mind, so it’s able to function in any environment reliably.
REDUCE RE-WORK
WITH JOB RESUME
The job resume feature ensures that your workflow remains uninterrupted in the event of a power failure or interruption. This functionality allows the machine to automatically pick up right where it left off, eliminating re-work and enhancing overall efficiency. As a result, your production schedules are maintained, and material does not go to waste.
ADVANCED
NESTING SOFTWARE
The V842 will be equipped with advanced control and nesting software that maximizes material utilization and streamlines cutting processes. This software supports a wide range of file types, including 3D imports like STEP files, and enables smooth processing of unique shapes and profiles to reduce waste. It features laser power modulation for precise adjustments based on different materials, a Z-axis floating function for adaptability on non-flat surfaces, and CNC compensation to minimize unnecessary movement between the machine and PC. Additionally, thermal focus compensation maintains cutting accuracy at high power, ensuring consistent, high-quality results with every cut.
CUTTING
DATABASE
The V845 features an integrated, editable cutting database tailored specifically for laser processing. This user-friendly database allows you to easily access and modify cutting parameters for various materials and thicknesses. It ensures optimal cut quality while reducing setup time. With the ability to customize settings, you can achieve consistent results across different projects, maximizing both efficiency and precision in your operations.
Voortman V845 Baseline | |||
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V845-500 | V845-650 | ||
Processing Window | 2-3/8" - 19-11/16" | 3-3/16" - 25-9/16" | |
Max. Total Positioning Weight | 5,500 lbs | 6,600 lbs | |
Max. LineairPositioning Weight | 135 lbs/ft | 170 lbs/ft | |
Max. Product Length | 20, 30, 40 ft | 20, 30, 40 ft | |
Max. Positioning Speed | 145 ft/min | 145 ft/min | |
Laser Power | 6, 12, 20 kW | 6, 12, 20 kW | |
Max. Rotational Speed of Chucks | 40 rpm | 40 rpm | |
Rotational axis travel | ∞ | ∞ | |
Amount of rotating chucks | 3 | 4 |