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CNC WEST October/November 2018 www.CNC-West.com 49 In 2017, Hobeck began to search for a replacement for an aging used CO2 laser that he had purchased in 2008. He chose the Prima Power Platino 5kW Fiber laser. “We looked at other laser companies,” explains Hobeck. “The biggest reason for choosing Prima was the open cabin design. You open the doors and you can go to any part you want in that 10’ bed, which is really nice. It is a single-sided gantry. We looked at every major laser brand on the market, and we liked the Prima Power the best.” Platino Fiber Laser Prima Power believes the Pla- tino Fiber laser cutting machine is the perfect balance of innovation and experience. This product com- bines state-of-the-art efficient and ecological fiber laser technology, with the proven reliabil- ity and flexibility of the Platino platform. They report it is the right choice for sheet metal manufacturers looking for a production tool which is: • Efficient, granting energy andmaintenance savings • Productive, particularly on thin and medium- gauge sheets • Flexible, suitable for a wide range of materials, including highly-reflective metals • Reliable and capable of meeting any production need, with a variety of automation modules • User-friendly, easy to install, use, and maintain The Platino Fiber laser can be used to cut a wide range of materials. Fiber lasers are more effective than other laser sources for cutting highly-reflective materials (e.g. aluminum alloys, copper, brass). The Platino Fiber cuts various thicknesses, up to 20 mm of mild steel, with ef- ficiency and quality. Productivity increases particularly with thin and medium-gauge sheet metal. Other features and benefits include: • Very low power consumption • No laser gases • Minimum maintenance and low consumables • Floor space saving - compact automatic loading, unloading, and storage • Easy and fast operating interface - fast setup • Less energy, less waste of material, no laser gases • Unique machine design using a synthetic granite frame offering the best thermal stability and vibration damping • Cantilever design for maximum accessibility to the machine • Protection cabin with roof, fiber-safe windows and fully-opening sliding doors: total safety, visibility of the work area and accessibility • Single focusing lens system with automatic nozzle changer The Platino Fiber laser has been developed to maxi- mize customers’ competitiveness according to their ap- plication. A series of option suites is dedicated to the dif- ferent production needs: The Platino Fiber laser can be used to cut a wide range of materials. Fiber lasers are more effective than other laser sources for cutting highly-reflective materials (e.g. aluminum alloys, copper, brass). The Prima Power Platino Fiber has doubled the cut production in making parts at Metal Werks while increasing the company’s quality.