MSF PRO
MicroStep proudly presents the new generation of the MSF Pro, a precise laser all-rounder that revolutionizes sheet metal processing on a single CNC system. With combined 2D and 3D laser cutting, drilling, threading, countersinking, and marking capabilities, it offers multifunctionality like never before. Experience chamfers of up to 45° and utilize the drilling spindle for diameters of up to 20 mm and threads up to M16. Furthermore, the system can be equipped with an optional pipe cutting feature, profile cutting up to 12 meters in length and 500 mm in diameter, and automatic calibration with the patented ACTG® unit for unmatched process reliability.
Thanks to MicroStep’s groundbreaking ABP technology, weld seam preparations can be retrofitted to pre-cut components. With a shuttle table and automated material handling options, the MSF Pro ensures efficient operations. Expect exceptional precision and speed with the choice of laser sources up to 10 kW, while enjoying low maintenance and operating costs. Trust MicroStep’s expertise as many satisfied customers have, and reap the benefits of the MSF Pro for your sheet metal work, tube and profile processing, and much more.
MSF Pro
MSF Pro machine is a powerful laser cutting system for cutting of materials with a fiber laser, or a combination of fiber laser and plasma. The machine is designed for production of highly accurate parts at high cutting speeds, with surprisingly low maintenance and operational costs. The outstanding dynamics of MSF Pro is achieved by a low-seated gantry, digital AC drives and precise planetary gears. The machine is by default equipped with an automatic shuttle table.
The ideal solution for quick and precise cutting
- Powerful, compact laser cutting system for cutting a wide variety of materials
- High precision and contour accuracy of the cut parts
- Extraordinary dynamics thanks to a robust machine construction, a low-seated cutting bridge, digital AC drives and precise planetary gears
Massive, dynamic and durable machine construction
- Portal bridge with extremely high torsional rigidity enables high transversal speeds of up to 180,000 mm/min
- Bellows on all axes protect the guides from dirt
- Automatic lubrication of bearings and linear guides – frequency and duration regulated by a control system
- Simultaneous parallel cutting operation with two cutting heads possible
Greatest possible automation and ergonomics
- Shuttle table with high exchange speed reduces expensive downtimes of the system
- Automatic focus position and focus diameter according to the material to be cut
- Automatic distance calibration and nozzle cleaning
- Automatic nozzle change
- Loading and unloading can be fully automated, including parts sorting
High profitability
- 2/3 less power consumption with higher cutting speed (compared to CO₂ lasers of the same power)
- The complete system is almost maintenance-free
- No laser gases required
- Less space required
- Immediately operational machine after switching on
Extremely high reliability even in three-shift production
MicroStep systems are designed for a long machine life – sometimes even under tough environmental conditions. The resulting extremely high reliability is also supported by a very well structured service. As a result, this enables stable production processes in manufacturing.
Ergonomic and uncomplicated: The iMSNC® control system
Apart from the externally positioned control console with ergonomic 24″ touch screen display, the system has additional control consoles on the gantry bridge. This allows the operator to easily interrupt a cutting program, move the machine manually, enter a new sheet or quickly perform a manual cut.
Laser rotator for bevel cuts up to 45°
- Simple V and X seams as well as complex V or K seams with webs
- clean and efficient weld seam preparation up to 45°
- Additional Beveling Process (ABP) – Simple and process-reliable subsequent welding seam preparation using a laser scanning process
- Simple programming thanks to an intuitive software solution
- Non-contact distance control for constant nozzle distances and optimal cutting quality
Fully automatic drilling up to 20 mm Ø and threading up to M16
- Fully automatic, flexible drilling solution for the laser system
- Drilling spindle for drilling up to 20 mm Ø, threading up to M16 and countersinking
- Fast production: turret tool changer for up to six tools
- Process reliability thanks to the patented, automatic calibration unit ACTG®
- Pneumatic hold-down device for high stability and exact results
Combination solution: Automated sheet metal, tube and profile handling
Various handling solutions for different cut parts are available for the MSF Pro laser cutting system from MicroStep. It can be used with all the automation solutions offered by MicroStep for handling flat material: starting with a standardized shuttle table up to the combination with MSLoad & MSTower & MSSort. With the integration of MSFeed, the loading of tubes with diameters of up to 200 mm can be automated. Other solutions such as the automatic nozzle changing system further increase the level of automation.
Technical specifications
Dimensions |
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| Effective working area length* | 1,000 to 15,000mm |
| Effective width of working area* | 1,500 to 3,000mm |
| Automatic changing table | included as standard |
* Different configurations on request. Other desired table dimensions can also be realized without a changing table. The net work area can be edited with all available tools.
Tools |
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| possible number of tools | 2 |
| possible cutting process | fiber laser |
| Max material thickness | depending on the laser source |
Pipe and square profile processing |
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| Minimum pipe diameter | from 20 mm |
| Maximum pipe diameter | up to 500mm |
| Minimum dimension square profile | 14x14mm |
| Maximum dimension square profile | 350x350mm |
| Maximum wall thickness | depending on the laser source |
| Minimum tube length | 500mm |
Drill |
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| drilling up | diameter 20 mm |
| thread up | M16 |
| Maximum number of tools | 6 |
| change of tools | hydraulic |
| Max. speed of the spindle | 5,200 rpm |
| axial force | 3,000 N |
| Tool change duration | < 1 sec |
| Compressive force hold-down | 1170 N |
| lubrication, cooling | external, oil – aerosol |
| Nominal Torque | 21 nm |
precision |
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| transverse velocity | up to 180,000 mm/min. |
| Z axis positioning speed | up to 50,000 mm/min. |
| Positioning accuracy Pa | 0.07 mm according to VDI/DGQ 3441 |
| Repeatability Ps | 0.03 mm according to VDI/DGQ 3441 |
| X, Y axis | Linear guides, driven on both sides and helical gear racks |
| Z axis | rack |
| portal execution | massive steel portal |
Control & software |
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| steering | iMSNC® |
| main control panel | Ergonomic 24″ touchscreen control panel |
| operating system | Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) |
| Additional control units | Portable control unit (attached to the main control panel) |
| All statements without guarantee | |
RSV lasers
The tube cutting device for the MicroStep® fiber laser machine can optionally be integrated into the cutting table of the machine. Compared to the standard machine version, the machine has a wider cutting table for optional tube processing, in whose widening the tube processing is integrated. The turning and positioning unit as well as the matching pipe carriers are mounted on the left side of the cutting table.
The material is clamped by feeding a bezel. The tube is locked in place with a jaw chuck and the support device is slid onto the tube from the opposite side. Locked by compressed air, the jaw chuck holds the workpieces securely in position. The tube sections are in the tube cutting device of the table and can be removed from there.
In order to simplify loading of the rotating and positioning unit, doors can optionally be integrated into the left side enclosure. The doors allow free access to the tube axis for better handling.
Specification :
| Minimum pipe diameter: | 16mm |
| Maximum pipe diameter: | 200-500mm |
| Maximum wall thickness: | 15mm |
