At Tallmadge Spinning & Metal, we’re always looking for ways to expand our workshop’s ability to quickly and cost-effectively machine custom parts. Our latest addition of the Mazak Space Gear U44 laser cutting machine is a powerful one that will certainly be advantageous to your next project. Learn more about our new machine below!

Mazak Optonics’ Space Gear U44 is a 6-axis laser machine powerhouse for high-speed rotary metal cutting and processing. Offering the flexibility of both 2D and 3D operation, the Mazak Space Gear U44 excels in quickly processing thick plates and sheet metal, as well as the 3D cutting of pre-formed parts and rotary cutting of pipes and tubes.

Mazak Space Gear U44 Features

Sitting at a comfortable three feet off the ground, the working area is 49” x 49” for 2D applications, and 35” x 35” x 13” for 3D applications. Sheet sizes up to 4’ x 4’x 0.87” are accepted as well as any length pipe. Laser cutting can manage approximately mild steel thickness up to 0.750”, stainless steel up to 0.375”, and aluminum up to 0.250” for flat, stamped, hydroformed and spun parts.The machine features a 10.4 inch color LCD powered by a 64 bit CPU and 2800 yards of memory. Supporting a workpiece weight of 600 lb and 700 lb for 2D and 3D processing respectively, and a relatively small footprint of 184” x 120” x 95” make this a slim but powerful addition to any workshop. In one operation you can weld-prep bevels, make highly precise angle cuts, and perform advanced contouring.

Other notable features:

Machine Travels
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
A axis
B axis
C axis
50 in
50 in
16.5 in
+/- 360 degrees
+/- 135 degrees
+/- 360 degrees
Rapid Travel Speed
X, Y, Z axis
A, B axis
C axis
940 ipm
9,600 degrees/min
12,000 degrees/min
Positioning Accuracy
X, Y axis
0.0004 in/19.68 in
Repeatable Accuracy
X, Y, Z axis
A, B, C axis
0.0002 in
+/- 0.01 degrees

Capabilities

The Mazak Space Gear U44 maximizes material usage while minimizing downtime. Able to cut a broad variety of materials with its highly mobile and powerful laser-head, the SG U44 can even manage multiple materials with different shape profiles within a single load. Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals may be used. Cross-compatible software and a high quality display reduces programming time and offers more accurate renditions of parts.

For a closer look at how it all works, check out this video from Mazak Optonics.

Potential Applications in Our Shop

Compact and highly flexible, the SG U44 greatly expands our workshop’s ability to quickly machine custom parts. Minimal scrap means a reduction of cost in production, and exceptional versatility offers expanded material selection. Whether it’s machining of custom parts, re-engineering to reduce costs, or batch production, the Space Gear U44 helps us meet the ever expanding needs of our customers quickly and efficiently. Contact us today to discuss your next project.

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