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Mazak Mark III Laser Cutting Machine

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Mark III Specifications

Resonators: 2500W – 4000W
Max. cutting thickness: Up to 1.00″ mild steel 4KW and up to .87″ on the 2.5KW
Bed sizes: 5′ x 10′
Features: Opti-Pod Automated Set-up Features

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The Mazak Mark III Laser Cutting Machine
Mazak’s new STX Mark III laser cutting machine is a flexible, rugged workhorse designed to offer significant technical advantages and standard features for a variety of material types and thicknesses.

The NEW STX Mark III is built on the industries most reliable laser platform.
The Mark III laser has been designed utilizing Mazak’s proven hybrid platform with easy access table. It features a proprietary vibration dampening frame and integrated laser resonator that ensure stable, high accuracy cutting. The constant-beam length construction provides uniform cutting performance across the machine table.

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It incorporates leading edge laser technology.
The STX Mark III laser cutting machine uses many features developed for Mazak’s Hyper series machines. They include intelligent setup functions for automated nozzle spatter removal, a three station nozzle changer and focal point measurement and adjustment capability. These special features are found within the Opti-Pod described on the left. The Mark III also incorporates a new Servo Focus Torch. This servo driven system significantly reduces piercing time and increases productivity. Additional new technology includes a High Accuracy Auto Centering Lens and Nozzle design that further reduces setup and increases productivity.

opti pod laser automation
Mazak’s new Opti-Pod offers 3 automated setup features that help minimize preparation time and improve extended unattended operation. These are intelligent functions designed to both automate and help maintain optimized machining conditions for increased productivity.

laser nozzle spatter removal
ao-1 laser set up
Nozzle Spatter Removal
Maximizes the time between necessary operator intervention.






laser nozzle change
ao-2 laser set up
Nozzle Changer
Automatically loads the correct nozzle for the material being cut.






laser blue flame test
ao-3 laser set up
Focal Point Measurement & Adjustment
Measures focal point and compensates for lens contamination.









Mazak Mark III Specifications

STX 48 Mark III* STX 510 Mark III STX 612 Mark III*
Machine Design Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid
Table Sizes 4′ x 8′ 5′ x 10′ 6′ x 12′
Machine Weight 24251 lbs. 27999 lbs. 45636 lbs.
Resonator 2.5 kw (.87” CRS), 4.0 kw (1” CRS) 2.5 kw (.87” CRS), 4.0 kw (1” CRS) 2.5 kw (.87” CRS), 4.0 kw (1” CRS)
Drive System Ball Screw Ball Screw Ball Screw
X, Y Positioning ± 0.0004” per 19.7” ± 0.0004” per 19.7” ± 0.0004” per 19.7”
Repeatability ± 0.005” ± 0.005” ± 0.005”
Servo Focus Torch Yes Yes Yes
Automated Nozzle Spatter Removal Yes Yes Yes
Automated Nozzle Changer Yes Yes Yes
Automated Focal Point Measurement & Adjustment Yes Yes Yes
Scrap Conveyor System Yes Yes Yes
Power Material Clamps Yes Yes Yes
Ball Transfers Yes Yes Yes
Automated Load/Unload Optional Optional Optional
FMS Optional Optional Optional

* Machine table sizes not yet available.

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