The FM 600/LW is a next-generation hybrid machining solution that combines the productivity of laser processing with the stability of waterjet, engineered to process the most demanding materials of the advanced industries, including semiconductor, aerospace, and next-generation mobility.

Hybrid machining combines the advantages of laser and waterjet processing. This results in a no heat-affected zone and no burrs the company said. The machine is also capable of parallel laser beam processing with no taper.

The FM 600/LW has a working area of 600mm x 600mm x 350mm and the material thickness range is from a few 1μm to several tens of mm according to the brochure. DN Solutions says repeatability is down to ±1μm and the machine is setup for cutting and micro-hole machining.

The range of materials that can be processed includes ceramics, SiC, metals/alloys, composites and diamonds.

By pairing the laser and waterjet, the system significantly reduces post-processing requirements, lowers total manufacturing costs, and completely eliminates common defects caused by traditional EDM or laser-only processes.

For further details contact Puma Machine Tools, a Retecon Group company, on TEL: 011 976 8600 or visit https://www.pumamachinetools.co.za