Michael J. Pournaras Javier A. Medrano Christopher E. Desmond Aurora K. Balliu Jacob P. Street.
BALLIU nv Machine Tool Corporation
Transcript of BALLIU nv Machine Tool Corporation
Balliu MTC nv is a member of the
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Hotels & real estate
• Founded by Leopold Balliu inGhent, Belgium
• Development of a specialized mechanical process, replacing the manual intensive preparation of rabbit skins for the hat industry
• Development of laser equipped machines, “Colos” being the first oneBalliu was pioneer in laser equipment
• Development of gantry machines
• Development of cladding machines and tube cutting machines
About us
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1982
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• Pioneer in developing the first laser machine with linear motors, the C-frame
• Integration of the company in Ogepar
• Development of the full-automaticSLF-tube cutter
• Development of super high speed machines (Rabbit) with subvention IWT
• Focus on non-stop innovation and growth
About us
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1996
2018
2016
20062002
In-house, we have all facilities such as engineering, welding, milling & drilling,turning of small components, painting, assembly, wiring, PLC-programming …
• Balliu is an export-oriented company
• About 90% of our laser machines go to various countries where they are used for a variety of applications
• Annual turnover: between 7.000.000 & 8.000.000 euro
• Employees: 33
F A C T S
Some facts &organization chart
O R G A N I Z A T I O N C H A R T
Tech Comm Manager
Dir. Wim Goossens
Mech Eng
Elect Eng
Progr & HMI
Applic &
Cust support
Documentation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ABC GENTGeneral ManagerLieven Vervaeke
AccountancyHuman Resources
ExpertManager
Dir. Piet Schalck
TeamleaderEngineeringBart Volkaert
Production & Assembly
Peter Audenaert
Commissioning System testTim Willocx
Administration & Spare parts
Vanessa Wauters
Welding
Machining
Metal sheet
Warehouse
Painting
Cabling
Assembly
Service
Training
Installation
What we do Our focus
LASERIS IN OUR NATURE
developing & manufacturing industrial laser-equipped machines for all kinds of applications, from idea to finished product
R&D
adapting machines
integration of lasers
offering intelligent solutions forhigher productivity
automation & roboticsOur strength
key persons have more than 30 years experience
The whole package All about quality
CAD design, machine framewelding, paint-job, milling of parts, electric wiring, programming and testing, all done in-house
stand-alone systems or completeturnkey production lines
integration of qualitycomponents from renowned manufacturers with worldwide presence:
Siemens
Precitec
Bosch
Festo
…
LASERIS IN OUR NATURE
Robustreliable laser machines
that are built to last
Servicecomplete, professional & personal
service and follow-up after installation
Flexibilityadapting services to
client’s needs
Innovationalways looking for new opportunities in
engineering & automation
European qualityin-house designing & engineering and
high standard European suppliers
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Fiber laser benefits
Benefits /disadvantagesof CO2 versus Fiber
This type of laser has features as:
Fiber laser disadvantages
► excellent beam parameter product ► build out of different stacks …
► constant BPP over entire power range (still possible to use when a stack is down)
► small focus over large working distance ► direct coupled
► very compact and easy to install ► no beam path only a fiber directly to the head
► estimated diode lifetime > 50.000 hrs ► higher efficiency (4 times better than CO2)
► fully enclosed
► dangerous wavelength
► cutting edge may be much rougher (a CO2 laser has a more shiny cut)
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Customized &
combined machines
Laser cutting machines
sheet, tube & 3D material
examples of materials that can be cut:• Mild steel• Copper• Aluminium• Leather• Plexiglass• Wood• Tissue• Titanium• Isolation material• …
high precision & high speed cutting
different laser sources possible: fiber, CO2, …
LASER CUTTING
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1250/1500/2000 (LD=Linear Drive System) with CO2 laser
1250/1500/2000 with Fiber laser
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the assembly of metal parts with a minimum of heat addition and thermal distortion
high speed quality welding without deformation
automated welding inspection
reduced surface finishing & stronger welds
possibility for combined welding techniques
customizable fixtures that clamp the pieces together during the welding
the automated addition of filler materials is possible
Customized &
combined machines
Laser welding machines
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repairing & protecting materials without deformationand porosity
depositioning of hard & corrosion-resistant layers
2D, 3D & cylindrical cladding
focus on diode laser cladding
a laser beam moves over the work piece, melting the surface, while a powder-covered gas mixture is injected into the beam. The molten powder particles mix into the melt pool, creating a thin hard layer
for new products or for repairing worn products
Customized &
combined machines
Laser cladding machines
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understanding clients’ needs is highly important
the majority of the laser machines made by Balliu are custom-made and adjusted specifically to the clients’ needs
examples of special applications:• combined machines
• machines for ablation
• machines with robotics and automated features
• machines for large or special materials
• integration of machines into existing projects
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Special applications