BTD Mfg. adds fiber laser to Minnesota facility

Metal fabricator BTD Mfg. has added a TRUMPF TruLaser 5030 fiber laser to its Lakeville, Minn., facility. According to the company, the machine’s Highspeed Eco cutting process allows it to double its rate of production when processing medium sheet thicknesses. In addition, the machine monitors the cutting process and automatically adapts parameters to maintain cutting efficiency.

The laser is equipped with a CoolLine nozzle that mists water around the laser as it operates to mitigate heat from the surrounding material. This allows for cleaner and shorter sheet head entry to the part profiles and enables the machine to cut small contours.