FLAT LASER CUTTING
HART is thrilled to offer Cutlite America laser cutting machines for all your metal cutting needs. No matter what type of sheet metal or tube you work with, HART has a solution for you.
Cutlite America pairs tremendous technology, unmatched laser power and precision engineering with world-class customer service and an unmatched customer experience. Cutlite is revolutionizing how customers are cared for in the machine tool world, and HART is proud to stand with them.
XME
Cutlite Penta’s XME product line brings high-quality Italian-designed and built fiber lasers to companies seeking to increase productivity and profit.
This practical, affordable, and compact machine brings European quality to the entry level and add on market segments.
Due to its convenient interfaces, the machines of the TruLaser Series 1000 are also easy to automate or to connect to other machines.
Built in Italy, built to last
The XME is produced in-house in Cutlite Penta’s facilities in Italy with the same construction quality standards as the FIBER Plus EVO and Bevel models
Structure and Movement
The base support structure is made of robust and durable electro-welded steel, while the gantry mechanism features a lightweight yet rigid steel beam to accommodate thermal expansion without distortion.
This configuration, combined with Cutlite Penta’s numeric control, enables the brushless motor system with rack-and-pinion drive to achieve outstanding dynamic performance.
Cutting Head
The XME product line incor-porates the EVO 3 cutting head, offering the same outstanding performance and reliability as the FIBER Plus and Plus Bevel systems
Work Table
The work table is manufactured with replaceable support slats. The XME can generate the replacement slats using a pre-installed program in the machine software, facilitating fast slat replacement at the touch of a button
Laser Source
The fiber laser sources, ranging from 2kW to 20kW, ensure remarkable metal cutting versatility. Whether you select IPG or Raycus resonators, the sources are housed within an air-conditioned and sealed NEMA 12 cabinet.
These highly efficient laser sources boast excellent beam quality and low energy consumption, ensuring reliable operation even in demanding production environments.
Vacuum System
The worktable is divided into modular 500mm sections that capture scraps and dross depositing them into the collection system beneath the base structure. Scrap drawers on rollers are placed underneath the frame and are easily moved for regular cleaning.
FAST
Meet the FAST, Cutlite America’s revolutionary new lightning fast fiber laser model, designed and tested to achieve high-speed movements up to 4.2G when cutting material up to 1” without compromising quality, even on the most complex shapes.
The FAST model features a new gantry design to achieve zero jerk acceleration with no vibration and exceptional cutting speeds. This new model closes out the full range of Cutlite Penta machines aimed at achieving fast, highly dynamic movements that outperform all other machines currently on the market.
Every design element of this machine has been engineered and built in Prato, Italy. This ensures the highest level of consistent cutting quality, and unparalleled reliability, offering a dramatic competitive advantage that will separate you from your competitors
Base Structure and Gantry Movement
The FAST model features a fully redesigned gantry to minimize the weight while retaining the rigidity required for a stable and repeatable cutting result. The machine’s base is built with l00 mm-thick side frames and a lower center of gravity.
The result is an extremely low mass ratio of static parts to moving parts which allows the FAST to perform zero radial jerk movements without producing vibrations that can cause movement of the material on the cutting table.
SMART Changer (Option)
The automatic nozzle change is an option that allows the machine to automatically change the cutting head nozzle without operator intervention.
With up to ten nozzle positions available and both cleaning and calibration functions, this model is ideal for multiple automation options available.
SMART Mix (Optional)
Smart Gas Mix option contains a component that improves the cutting process thanks to hardware technology controlled in real-time by our Smart Manager software. With a few clicks of the mouse, the right amount of oxygen and nitrogen can be supplied, for varying types of material.
Cutting Head
The FAST system uses the EVO 3 cutting head, famous for its reliability when integrated with high-power fiber laser sources. Completely designed and built in Italy, this autofocusing cutting head offers exceptional cutting speeds on both thinner material and thicker materials.
The head itself and the focusing lenses can be utilized with up to 50KW of laser power, and a pressure of 25 bar. There are three different focal configurations to choose from 150-200-250mm.
Fiber Laser Source
Cutlite America’s extensive experience and research combined with the use of high-power sources in the FAST model, ensures high acceleration and cutting speeds with unmatched cutting quality is easily achieved on material up to 1” in thickness.
The highly efficient IPG laser source, featuring excellent beam quality and low electric consumption, is housed in an air-conditioned and sealed NEMA 12 cabinet for guaranteed operation even in the harshest of environments. The solid-state reliability of the IPG source virtually eliminates costly maintenance required by competitive laser models.
Wide Range of Power Levels Available
You can pair the incredible performance of the FAST with IPG sources ranging from 6kW all the way to 30kW of power, depending on what materials you are cutting.
PLUS EVO
The PLUS range of laser systems stems from the extensive experience that Cutlite Penta has accumulated over the last decade through their ongoing commitment and investment into constant in-house research and development. Every component in our machinery is designed in-house, while 90% of the machine components are manufactured on premises. Every element of this machine is designed and built in Prato, Italy to ensure consistent cutting quality, unparalleled reliability, and a dramatic competitive advantage that will separate you from your competitors.
The quality of movement is ensured by the best linear motors available on the market, which when combined with the IPG laser source and a robust frame design allows you to run a Cutlite Penta laser 24 hours per day seven days per week! Cutlite Penta knows that to withstand the daily demands of industrial production, the value of a laser machine is measured by its reliability, which is the cornerstone of this flagship model. The specific features of the PLUS EVO range ensure unmatched cutting quality up to 50mm or 2 inches, on most materials including mild steel, carbon, and stainless steel. Now with a lighter gantry, the PLUS EVO is a leading brand for both high quality cutting and high acceleration for a rapid cut and a fast return on investment.
Structure and Movement
The base is an electro-welded, thermally stabilized steel frame, machined to accommodate the high precision rails and linear motors.
The gantry structure is made with cast aluminum alloy elements to which a steel beam is attached, creating a lightweight yet durable structure. Driven by linear motors with absolute inductive encoders, the PLUS EVO's max acceleration is 3.2 G.
SMART Changer (Option)
The automatic nozzle change is an option that allows the machine to automatically change the cutting head nozzle without operator intervention.
With up to ten nozzle positions available and both cleaning and calibration functions, this model is ideal for multiple automation options available.
SMART Mix (Optional)
Smart Gas Mix is an internally developed component that improves the cutting process thanks to hardware technology controlled in real time by our Smart Manager software.
With just a few clicks, the right amount of oxygen and nitrogen can be supplied instantly adapted for cutting varying types of materials and thickness saving gas consumption and delivering a cool part for fast removal from the cutting table.
Cutting Head
The PLUS EVO system uses the EVO 3 cutting head, renowned for its reliability when paired with high power fiber lasers. The in-house designed and built autofocusing cutting head offers exceptional cutting speeds on thin and thick material.
The head itself and the focusing lenses can be used with up to 50KW of laser power, and a pressure of 25 bar. There are three different focal configurations: 150-200-250mm.
Fiber Laser Source
The highly efficient IPG laser source, featuring excellent beam quality and low electric consumption, is housed in an air-conditioned and sealed NEMA 12 cabinet for guaranteed operation even in the harshest of environments. The solid-state reliability of the IPG source virtually eliminates costly maintenance required by competitive laser models.
Wide Range of Power Levels and Tables Sizes Available
You can pair the incredible performance of the PLUS EVO with IPG sources ranging from 6kW all the way to 50kW of power, depending on what materials you are cutting.
Tables can range from 10’ x 5’ all the way up to 59.4’ long or 12.3’ wide, depending on your configuration.
PLUS BEVEL
The PLUS BEVEL is designed for specific applications where an angled cut at varying degrees ranging from 1°-45° are required. The primary benefit of this application is to increase the consistency of the bevel angle cut to create a stronger welding point, especially when utilizing robotic welding machines.
Angled cuts are typically indicated by letters in the Latin alphabet correlated to the silhouette of the bevel cut seen in a cross-section view. THE PLUS BEVEL system can easily accommodate the most requested types of angled cuts for these applications, including V (positive and negative), Y (positive and negative) X, and K up to an angle of 45° without affecting the quality or flatness of the cut. The movement of the axis is fluid and consistent, thus ensuring the continuity of the cutting process which is synchronized in real-time by Cutlite Penta’s exclusive numerically controlled software.
Structure and Movement
The base is an electro-welded, thermally stabilized steel frame, machined to accommodate the high-precision rails and linear motors. The gantry structure is manufactured with cast aluminum alloy elements to which the steel beam is attached, creating a lightweight yet durable structure.
Driven by linear motors with absolute inductive encoders to support motors for the B and C axes, bevel cutting up to 45° is extremely accurate and consistent, allowing for immediate welding in addition to edge surface cleaning.
SMART Changer (Option)
The automatic nozzle change is an option that allows the machine to automatically change the cutting head nozzle without operator intervention.
With up to ten nozzle positions available and both cleaning and calibration functions, this model is ideal for multiple automation options available.
SMART Mix (Optional)
Smart Gas Mix is an internally developed component that improves the cutting process thanks to hardware technology controlled in real time by our Smart Manager software.
With just a few clicks, the right amount of oxygen and nitrogen can be supplied instantly adapted for cutting varying types of materials and thickness saving gas consumption and delivering a cool part for fast removal from the cutting table.
Cutting Head
The PLUS BEVEL system uses the EVO 3 cutting head, renowned for its reliability when paired with high power fiber lasers. The in-house designed and built autofocusing cutting head offers exceptional cutting speeds on thin and thick material.
The head itself and the focusing lenses can be used with up to 50KW of laser power, and a pressure of 25 bar. There are three different focal configurations: 150-200-250mm.
Fiber Laser Source
The highly efficient IPG laser source, featuring excellent beam quality and low electric consumption, is housed in an air-conditioned and sealed NEMA 12 cabinet for guaranteed operation even in the harshest of environments. The solid-state reliability of the IPG source virtually eliminates costly maintenance required by competitive laser models.
Wide Range of Power Levels and Tables Sizes Available
You can pair the incredible performance of the PLUS BEVEL with IPG sources ranging from 6kW all the way to 50kW of power, depending on what materials you are cutting.
Tables can range from 10’ x 5’ all the way up to 59.4’ long or 12.3’ wide, depending on your configuration.
FIBER HD
The FIBER HD combines the practicality and simplicity of large format cutting systems with the power of fiber laser technology up to 50kW. The gantry-style cabinet enclosure brings high-performance fiber laser cutting with a small footprint to industrial sectors previously relying on oxy-fuel, plasma, or CO2 cutting technology.
Fully manufactured and designed in Prato, Italy, the FIBER HD is the new technological benchmark for large-format machines. The combination of over a decade of experience in implementing high-power laser systems, (50kW and below), and a high-quality supply chain is reflected in the choice of the highest quality materials. In-house engineering that is continuing to design and develop new technology is the Cutlite America’s DNA.
Structure and Movement
The robust steel table structure, extended along the x-axis, ensures fast and trouble-free loading and unloading of large plates with a forklift or existing overhead cranes.
This proven system virtually eliminates any maintenance except for recommended monthly cleaning, which takes a matter of minutes. Utilizing the highest quality rack and pinion motors available, which are located on the outside of the machine frame, ensures any pollution from the cutting process does not affect the operation of the machine.
SMART Bevel Pro (Option)
The unique and well-proven bevel cutting head performs bevel cuts including V, A, X, Y upward, Y downward and K, while still providing the highest quality 2D straight cutting capabilities. The innovative SMART Bevel Pro head is very consistent, even with very long cutting lines.
Finished cut parts can be directly transferred to robotic welding stations eliminating additional milling and deburring steps in the production process. It can also rotate 45° in both cutting directions.
SMART Drill (Optional)
The optional 6-position tooling turret increases the flexibility of the FIBER HD laser cutting system.
The SMART Drill adds mechanical machining options, such as drilling, countersinking, thread-cutting and filing, to the FIBER HD laser system.
Cutting Head
The FIBER HD system uses the EVO 3 cutting head, renowned for its reliability when paired with high power fiber lasers. The in-house designed and built autofocusing cutting head offers exceptional cutting speeds on thin and thick material.
The head itself and the focusing lenses can be used with up to 50KW of laser power, and a pressure of 25 bar. There are three different focal configurations: 150-200-250mm.
Fiber Laser Source
The highly efficient IPG laser source, featuring excellent beam quality and low electric consumption, is housed in an air-conditioned and sealed NEMA 12 cabinet for guaranteed operation even in the harshest of environments. The solid-state reliability of the IPG source virtually eliminates costly maintenance required by competitive laser models.
Gantry
The electro-welded architecture of the aluminum frame is extremely light, but rigid and strong enough to support the cutting head movement.
The enclosed laser cabin moves easily via precise rack and pinion drives to closely follow the cutting process.