BLM Group  

46850 Cartier Drive
Novi,  MI  48377

United States
248-560-0080
http://www.blmgroup.com

• Booth: S22061

BLM GROUP is a global leader in tube and sheet metal processing solutions. Its product line includes laser tube and flat sheet cutting, cold sawing, bending, end-forming, end-machining and wire bending machines. The company has more than 60 years of experience and thousands of applications in the development of tube and sheet metal fabrication equipment. With headquarters in Italy, BLM GROUP USA, in Novi, Michigan, provides tube processing solutions, equipment demonstrations, service and parts support, application development, and training to the United States and Canada.

 Press Releases

• BLM GROUP Demonstrates LS7 Sheet Laser with New 20-kW Capacity (Oct 09, 2024)

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  BLM GROUP Demonstrates LS7 Sheet Laser with New 20-kW Capacity

  • Demonstration highlights high cutting speeds on mild steel materials
  • Both high-pressure dry air and gas mixing will be featured
  • Experience the fully-electric, 9-second pallet change
     

  Orlando, Fla. October 15, 2024 — BLM GROUP is demonstrating its LS7 Sheet Laser at FABTECH 2024 in booth S22061. Newly available with 20-kW capacity, this sheet laser enables high-quality cuts at higher speeds for increased productivity.

  Highlights of the demonstration include the use of a variety of assist gases for cutting multiple materials and patterns, including:

  • 0.5” stainless steel
  • 3-gauge mild steel
  • 7-gauge mild steel
  • 10-gauge mild steel
     

  About the LS7: The LS7 Sheet Laser has an axis acceleration of up to 2g to optimize processing cycles and minimize downtime. A 9-second pallet change vastly increases productivity, while fully-electric material handling improves energy usage.

  Patented Active Tools automatically adapt process parameters for high cutting precision and speed — independent of operator experience. An Active Nozzle change feature automatically monitors the wear of the cutting nozzle and exchanges it as necessary.  

  The LS7 3015 model handles a maximum sheet size of 121.5” x 62” and the 4020 handles sheet up to 162.5" x 79.5".  Users can configure the accessory cell to best accommodate their floorspace and select laser power ranging from 3 to 20 kW.

• BLM GROUP Highlights End-Use Applications with Original Gaming Machines (Oct 09, 2024)

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  BLM GROUP Highlights End-Use Applications with Original Gaming Machines
  
  

  • Experience four-person original arcade cabinet
  • Test driving skills on Mysim racing simulator built with BLM GROUP machines

  Orlando, Fla, October 15, 2024 — BLM GROUP will feature gaming equipment built using its flat sheet and tube fabricating machines at FABTECH in booth S22061.

  Visitors can experience a four-person original arcade cabinet made with a sheet laser for processing the controls, BLM front panel logo and various panels including hardware access holes. The company also used its press brakes for forming the flat portions of the console and base. 

  The LT7 tube laser was used to cut supports for the console and base structure, as well as performing various cut and fold features, which simplify assembly. Additionally, the LT7 automatically installs thread inserts into laser cut holes using press fitting.

  Proprietary ArTube software was used for automatic generation of cut and fold feature to create the base structure of the cabinet without welds or fixtures.

  The Mysim racing simulator was fabricated using several BLM GROUP tube lasers and benders, including the LT7. Mysim is a BLM GROUP customer that designs ready-to-race simulators for developing motorsport driver skills and improving their performance. Visitors to the booth can participate in a two-lap racing competition on the simulator.

• BLM GROUP Demonstrates Power of ProBend Press Brake and Sheet Laser Pairing (Oct 09, 2024)

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  BLM GROUP Demonstrates Power of ProBend Press Brake and Sheet Laser Pairing
  
  Orlando, Fla. October 15, 2024 – BLM GROUP is demonstrating the speed, repeatable accuracy and precision of the ProBend Press Brake E-Series on 20-gauge steel, including bending of:

  • Cell phone holder with parts cut on the LS5 Sheet Laser
  • Complex box showcasing repeatability
  • Bracket for mounting proximity sensors

  All of the abovementioned parts will be cut on the LS5 or LS7 sheet lasers live at the show and the cell phone holder will be cut on stainless steel. These demonstrations will highlight the repeatable accuracy, speed and multi-station bending capabilities, among other features of the BLM GROUP press brake product line.

  About the ProBend:  The all-electric, direct-drive design of the ProBend press brake features a ball screw directly connected to the torque motor, eliminating gear boxes and belts for fewer moving components. The precision Y1/Y2 press brake with positioning and repeatability of ±0.0001" is energy efficient, provides quiet and maintenance-free operation, as well as extremely fast approach, bending and ram return speeds. It can be equipped with up to 6-Axis backgauge, allowing for bending of simple to complex sheet metal geometries or tapered bends. Available with a bending force range of 22 to 310 tons and a bed length range of 3 to 17 feet, this press brake product line offers reliability, high productivity and is a perfect complement to flat sheet lasers.

  The ProBend comes with a state-of-the-art 21.5” touchscreen console, enabling graphical or direct mode programming directly on the machine or offline. An optional second touchscreen is also available for multitasking. The console includes integrated views for various OLP software applications. The software automatically generates the part program from the imported CAD model and calculates the optimal bend sequence, stop positions, and tooling set-up.  A complete bending simulation, with automatic validations and checks, allows the user to verify the entire bending cycle and begin producing parts, correctly, from the start.

  When equipped with Lazersafe IRIS Plus technology, the ProBend Press Brake measures springback during forming and automatically applies corrections for optimal accuracy.
   

• BLM GROUP Demonstrates Versatility of LT7 Tube Laser at FABTECH 2024 (Oct 09, 2024)

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  BLM GROUP Demonstrates Versatility of LT7 Tube Laser at FABTECH 2024 

  • BLM GROUP exclusive Active Tools automatically optimize processes
  • Real-time demonstrations showcase the versatility of the machine
  • Optimize productivity with automatic changeovers and thread insertion

  Orlando, Fla. October 15, 2024 — BLM GROUP is demonstrating an LT7 Tube Laser with a 5-kW laser and exclusive thread-insertion technology at FABTECH 2024 in booth S22061. This versatile and productive machine features a 3D-tilt cutting head and can perform high-precision angular cuts in round, square and rectangular tubes, as well as open profiles and special sections from 0.5” to 6”, up to 15.5 lbs/ft.

  At the show, the LT7 will demonstrate its capabilities on:

  • 4” Square Aluminum (0.375” wall thickness)
  • 2" Square Stainless Steel (0.058" wall thickness) 
  • 3" Angle Mild Steel (0.5" wall thickness) 
  • 2" Round Mild Steel (0.083" wall thickness) 
  • Aluminum Extrusions, highlighting high-pressure dry air, tilt cutting and more

  Key to the machine demonstrations is the application of the BLM GROUP exclusive Active Tools including Active Scan that compensates for material inconsistencies, Active Weld for automatic weld seam placement and Active Tilt to increase cutting speed on smaller profiles – all of which help the machine automatically adapt process parameters to optimize results. Based on decades of laser cutting experience, BLM GROUP designed these tools to produce high-quality parts repeatably and independently of the operator’s experience level. 

  In addition, the LT7 Tube Laser is automatically ready for production changeover as the loader, spindle, steady rest and intermediate supports adapt to the new section to be cut, without interrupting the production cycle. BLM GROUP has enabled the system to be paired with automated loading and unloading, as well as an optional thread insertion unit. This proprietary technology automatically places and press fits the thread insert to ensure accurate positioning while delivering maximum thread engagement and optimizing rigidity, repeatability and speed.

• BLM GROUP Demonstrates Speed and Quality of Tube Benders at FABTECH 2024 (Oct 09, 2024)

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  BLM GROUP Demonstrates Speed and Quality of Tube Benders at FABTECH 2024 

  • E-TURN52 left- and right-hand bends showcase versatility, high quality and efficiency
  • SMART is an automated solution for metal tubes of any material type including hybrid tubes
  • ELECT102 keeps productivity flowing as a configurable, reliable and powerful bender

  Orlando, Fla. October 15, 2024 — BLM GROUP is demonstrating their E-TURN52, ELECT102 and SMART all-electric tube benders that will perform a variety of challenging bends to showcase the speed, quality and extensive capabilities of the company’s tube bender lineup.

  At the show, the benders will be performing:

  • E-TURN52: 1 ¾” 304 stainless steel left- and right-hand drawbending with variable radius, using hole detection on pre-cut and etched features on the LT7
  • SMART: ¾” 304 stainless steel left- and right-hand drawbending, using hole detection on pre-cut and etched features on the LT7
  • ELECT102: 3 ½” right-hand drawbending with variable radius and hole detection on pre-cut and etched features on the LT7

  Key to the bender demonstrations is the application of the BLM GROUP proprietary VGPNext software that automatically calculates tube springback and elongation to get parts right from the first bend via simple and user-friendly CAD/CAM programming. In addition, the 3D bend simulation functionality knows the machine details, so it can quickly estimate the cycle time to avoid collisions and other complications that may arise during the bending process. Utilizing the software together with ProTube and other ERP software unlocks the full potential of Industry 4.0, delivering a streamlined part solution for the tube cutting and bending processes.

  The E-TURN offers versatility, high quality and efficiency through its left- and right-hand in-process bending functionality. Fast and efficient, the machine can make even the most challenging parts in a single work cycle with high repeatability and quality bends that get the part correct from the start. Simple for operators of all experience levels, this machine is designed to be reliable, safe and easy to use to keep the machine always operational.

  The SMART utilizes 9 electric axes to perform left- and right-hand fixed and variable radius bends with single or stacked tooling. The loader can be installed on the left or right side of the machine and is entirely self-sufficient for automatic operation. With automated load and unloads via proprietary swing-head design, the system is an automated solution for metal tubes of any material type, hybrid tubes with flexible elements and pre-assembled tubes with formed ends.

  The ELECT is a configurable, reliable and powerful bender that keeps productivity flowing. Robust, fast and efficient, this machine is ideal for integration in an automated manufacturing cell. Capable of performing fixed and radius bends on tubes with any cross-section, this machine provides unlimited possibilities even for end-formed and flanged tubes. This machine is also designed to be a reliable, safe and easy to use workhorse to pump out accurate bends for high repeat parts.

• BLM GROUP Demonstrates Cutting and Nesting Performance of LS5 Sheet Laser (Oct 09, 2024)

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  BLM GROUP Demonstrates Cutting and Nesting Performance of LS5 Sheet Laser

  • Demonstration highlights automated nesting capabilities
  • Cut parts will be bent on ProBend Press Brake for cell phone holder giveaway
  • LS5 Sheet Laser offers modular design for desired configurations

  Orlando, Fla. October 15, 2024 — BLM GROUP is showcasing its LS5 Sheet Laser with 6-kW laser during live demonstrations at FABTECH 2024 in booth S22061 featuring its automated nesting capability with a variety of parts cut from a single 20-gauge mild steel sheets. Included in this demonstration is a cell phone holder frame that will be transferred to a ProBend Press Brake and given to booth visitors.

  About the LS5: The LS5 offers work areas up to 20’ x 6’, a simultaneous axis speed of 7716 ipm and is available with 3- to 12-kW fiber laser power. It has a modular, compact design that is configurable for the available floorspace and allows the system to grow as production volumes increase or new opportunities arise. Expansion choices include in-line pallet changers of various sizes, as well as automatic sheet metal loading and unloading and storage towers to automate production changeover between different materials and thicknesses.

  The LS5 Sheet Laser is available in three configurations to match a wide range of varying floor space requirements. Longitudinal or Reverse Longitudinal for a thinner rectangular environment, or Transversal when a square-like shape is needed. The LS5 features Active Tools that automatically adapt process parameters, including an Active Nozzle changer that automates nozzle changeover based on cutting conditions defined in the pre-loaded database.

  Adding to its versatility, the LS5 is the only sheet laser system that can be retrofitted with a tube cutting system. The tube laser shares the same laser, cutting head and axis of the sheet laser. This allows fabricators to have save space one machine for two processes, with a changeover time of as little as three minutes. One machine also saves space.

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