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Tube cutting system employs direct-diode laser

Mazak Optonics Corp. has developed the Versatile Compact Laser (VCL) Tube-100 laser cutting system, designed for low-volume tube and bar components up to 4 in. dia. (3 in. square) and lengths up to 25 ft.

The machine uses a direct-diode laser. It includes a fiber delivery system, and the generator has similar cut performance to fiber generators in mild and stainless steel. According to the company, direct-diode cuts aluminum faster than fiber generators while remaining more energy-efficient and offering modular flexibility.