Rittal Perforex LC 3D Laser Machining Centers (Enclosure Modification)
State-of-the-art 3D laser machining centers engineered for fast, burr-free, non-contact cutting of flat parts and fully assembled cubic enclosures in stainless steel, sheet steel, and aluminum.
- Machining Capability
- 3D contactless cutting of cubic enclosures and flat parts (doors, side panels, mounting plates)
- Supported Materials
- Stainless steel (1.4301
- Workpiece Dimensions (WxHxD)
- Enclosures up to 1,270 x 2,250 x 800 mm; flat parts up to 2,800 x 1,250 mm
- Laser Source & Quality
- Fiber laser up to 3 kW with automatic focus control and narrow cutting kerf (<0.2 mm)
- Surface Finish Quality
- 100% burr-free cut edges without paint flaking, thermal deformation, or tarnishing on stainless steel
- CAD/CAM & Software Integration
- Direct native import from EPLAN Pro Panel, RiPanel Processing, standard DXF and DWG formats
Next-Generation 3D Laser Enclosure Machining for Switchgear Manufacturing
Manual cutouts and drilling of stainless steel panels and welded enclosures require significant labor, heavy tooling wear, and time-consuming manual deburring and touch-up painting. The Rittal Perforex LC (Laser Center) series revolutionizes panel building by utilizing high-precision fiber laser cutting in full 3D space. It machines completely welded cubic enclosures as well as flat mounting plates and doors in a single uninterrupted clamping setup.
Contactless, Distortion-Free Machining with Zero Tool Wear
Unlike conventional mechanical milling or punching machines, the laser operates completely contactless. This eliminates clamping forces that can distort thin-walled panels, avoids tool breakage or wear on tough stainless steel alloys, and prevents vibration damage to pre-mounted components. The fiber laser delivers narrow, micrometric kerfs with extreme edge sharpness, allowing intricate cutouts, circular holes, and thread pilot holes to be completed in seconds.
Stainless Steel Processing Without Tarnishing or Paint Flaking
A crucial advantage of the Perforex LC is its optimized assist-gas cutting technology. When cutting stainless steel (AISI 304 / 316) with nitrogen assist gas, cut edges remain bright and completely free of oxidation or discoloration, preserving the corrosion resistance of the material without requiring pickling or chemical passivation. On powder-coated panels, the narrow heat-affected zone prevents blistering or flaking of the protective finish.
Seamless End-to-End Industry 4.0 Digital Workflow
As part of the Rittal and EPLAN digital ecosystem, the Perforex LC imports 3D virtual prototype data directly from EPLAN Pro Panel without requiring manual CNC programming at the machine. Operators simply scan a QR code from the work order; the machine automatically calculates optimum travel paths, positions pneumatic clamping fixtures, and executes cutouts with sub-millimeter repeatable precision.
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