Precitec ProCutter 2.0 Cutting Head
Precitec ProCutter 2.0 is a high-performance laser cutting head developed for automated 2D laser cutting at very high laser powers. The combination of advanced sensor technology, efficient cooling, automatic focus control and robust design provides high process stability and reproducible cutting quality even under demanding production conditions.
ProCutter 2.0 is available in several power and optical configurations and can be used with fiber lasers up to 85 kW. The cutting head is designed for modern flat-sheet and tube cutting systems where high productivity, automation and reliability are key requirements.
Laser cutting at very high power
The development of fiber laser cutting has moved towards increasingly high laser powers. Higher power can provide significantly higher cutting speeds in thinner materials while also enabling efficient processing of very thick materials.
ProCutter 2.0 is designed to handle the high thermal and optical loads associated with high-power laser cutting. Precitec’s advanced cooling concept and monitoring of important system parameters contribute to stable and reproducible operation even at high power levels.
For flat-sheet and tube cutting
ProCutter 2.0 is designed for automated laser cutting systems and can be used for both flat-sheet cutting and the processing of tubes and profiles.
Its compact design combined with high power capability makes the cutting head suitable for modern machine concepts where high dynamics and productivity are important requirements.
ProCutter 2.0 can also be used for bevel cutting applications where the machine system is designed for this type of processing.
Automatic and dynamic focus adjustment
ProCutter 2.0 features motorised focus adjustment, allowing the focal position to be rapidly adapted to the material, material thickness and cutting process.
The extended adjustment range provides considerable flexibility and makes it possible to optimise the process for different materials and cutting conditions without manual intervention in the cutting head.
Automatic focus control is particularly important in flexible production systems where the machine continuously switches between different materials and material thicknesses.
Advanced sensors and process monitoring
ProCutter 2.0 is equipped with extensive sensor technology for monitoring the function of the cutting head and the process conditions. The system can monitor important parameters and provide the machine control with information that contributes to high process reliability and operational stability.
The integrated distance sensor provides precise and dynamic control of the distance between the nozzle and the workpiece, even at high machine accelerations.
Continuous monitoring allows deviations to be detected at an early stage, helping to reduce the risk of process interruptions and unplanned production downtime.
Optimised gas flow control
ProCutter 2.0 features an advanced gas flow concept that contributes to stable process conditions and high cutting quality.
Controlled and reproducible delivery of cutting gas is particularly important at high cutting speeds and high laser powers, where even small changes in process conditions can affect the cutting result.
PierceTec – optimised piercing
ProCutter 2.0 can be combined with Precitec’s PierceTec technology to optimise the piercing process in laser cutting.
The technology contributes to faster and more controlled piercing and can therefore reduce the time required before the actual cutting process begins.
Potential benefits include:
- shorter piercing times
- increased productivity
- more stable and reproducible piercing
- reduced load on consumables and machine components
- detection of interrupted cutting processes
- reduced material waste and lower production costs
CutBox Pro and system integration
ProCutter 2.0 can be integrated with Precitec CutBox Pro, which acts as an interface between the cutting head and the machine control system.
Sensor and process data can therefore be integrated into the machine PLC and used for monitoring, diagnostics and process control. This provides a basis for a high level of automation and improved insight into the cutting process.
Designed for continuous industrial operation
High laser powers place significant demands on cooling and protection of the optical components. ProCutter 2.0 uses an advanced cooling concept to control thermal loads and provide stable operating conditions for the optics.
Protective windows separate the internal optics from the process zone and can be replaced when required. The cutting head is also designed for service-friendly maintenance and high availability in industrial production.
Advantages of Precitec ProCutter 2.0
- laser power up to 85 kW
- designed for high-power laser cutting
- for automated flat-sheet and tube cutting
- high cutting speed and productivity
- motorised and dynamic focus adjustment
- advanced sensors and process monitoring
- efficient cooling concept for high optical loads
- optimised cutting gas control
- optional PierceTec technology
- integration with CutBox Pro
- robust and service-friendly design
Technical data
| Manufacturer | Precitec |
| Model | ProCutter 2.0 |
| Application | Automated 2D, flat-sheet and tube laser cutting |
| Power classes | 8 kW / 15–30 kW / 40 kW / 85 kW |
| Maximum laser power | 85 kW |
| Wavelength range | 1030–1090 nm |
| Collimation focal length | 100 mm |
| Focusing focal lengths | 150, 200, 250 or 300 mm depending on power level and configuration |
| NAmax | 0.13 / 0.16 depending on configuration |
| Dimensions (W × D) | 96 × 134 mm |
| Weight | up to approx. 6.9 kg depending on configuration |
Technical data, optics and available power configurations vary between different versions of ProCutter 2.0. Contact LMI AB to specify the correct configuration for your application.
ProCutter 2.0 as part of a complete laser solution
For high-power laser cutting, the cutting head and its optical configuration must be matched to the laser source, beam quality, process fiber, material, material thickness, cutting gas and machine design.
LMI AB supplies Precitec laser heads and can assist with the selection and specification of the correct ProCutter 2.0 configuration. LMI AB also supplies optics, nozzles, protective windows and other spare and consumable parts, as well as support for integration and service.
Contact LMI AB
Do you need a high-performance cutting head for automated laser cutting, or would you like to know which ProCutter 2.0 configuration is suitable for your laser source and application? Contact LMI AB and we will help you specify the right solution.
