Equipped with new technology, the TruTool TSC 200 can also remove hard slag from slats, which can form when using powerful fiber lasers.
TRUMPF's TruTool TSC 200 slat cleaner is equipped with a 1,700-watt motor and customized gearbox. An integrated slipping clutch protects the motor from overload.
The cleaning tools use a roughing/finishing principle. Serrated cutting edges break up the slag, then a continuous cutting edge scrapes off the slag.
"Laser cutting machines with particularly high-powered lasers can produce slag that becomes so hard that most of the currently-available slat cleaners on the market struggle to remove it," said a TRUMPF spokesperson. "TRUMPF tackled this challenge and developed the TruTool TSC 200, a slat cleaning tool that overcomes the issue effectively while also making work simpler, more efficient and ergonomic."
When the slag is especially thick or the material mix is particularly tough, the cleaning process can require more user effort. To make the process easier for operators, TRUMPF has developed an optional feed support that can be mounted directly on the TruTool TSC 200 and is driven by the slat cleaner motor. This unit pulls the slat cleaner across the slats, reducing operator effort.
TRUMPF's cleaning method removes the slag in a two-step roughing and finishing process. The developers equipped the cleaning tools with serrated and continuous cutting edges. The rotating tools are arranged to the right and left of the slat. The serrated cutting edges break up the slag, while the continuous cutting edges scrape it off. This process runs continuously, allowing cleaning to proceed at a speed of 13 to 32 FPM.
The cleaning tools are available in two versions, one for slat thicknesses of between 0.080" and 0.120" and another for cleaning 0.120" to 0.150" thick slats. All tools have the same high resistance to wear as they are made from hardened material. Another notable feature is the wear markings, designed as notches in two locations, which function like the indicators found in tire treads. If they are no longer visible, the tool is worn out and must be rotated 180°. This ability to rotate further extends the life of these replaceable tools. Due to a quick-change system utilizing lock buttons, the process is fast and simple, the company reported.
The new slat cleaner's high performance is made possible by a powerful 1,700-watt motor and robust gearbox with integrated slipper clutch. This clutch protects the motor from overload situations. The drive components are housed in separate chambers and are protected from slag and dust particles without the need for any additional seals.
The intuitive handling is further enhanced by the front handle, which allows the machine to be easily placed on the pallet for cleaning. Position markings on the housing cover and handle help operators find the position of the slat to be cleaned. The polyoxymethylene roller is practical, as it is used to transport the slat cleaner to the laser cutting system. The roller does not need to be removed before starting to clean the slats.
The TSC 200's smart box is mounted on the handlebar with an off switch and LED indicators for maintenance intervals. The smart box provides the operator with timely notifications when service to the slat cleaner is required.
For more information contact:
TRUMPF Inc.
Farmington Industrial Park
Farmington, CT 06032
860-255-6000
info@us.trumpf.com
www.us.trumpf.com