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Modern technologies of metal working
Laser beam cutting
Laser cutting of tubes and sections
Robotic welding
Sheet metal bending
+48 95 762 08 61
Laser beam cutting
Laser cutting of tubes and sections
Robotic welding
Sheet metal bending
Imagine a production hall where a structural steel tube enters a machine in its raw, straight form, without any prior preparation—and emerges as a finished component complete with weld bevels, angled holes, and an engraved batch number, ready for assembly. No additional workstations, no retooling, no waiting in line for another machine. This is not a vision of the future; it is the everyday reality of facilities equipped with the ADIGE LT 8.20 laser tube cutting system—one of the most advanced solutions in the BLM GROUP Lasertube family.
At Pro Metal Form, we work every day with technologies that have a real impact on the quality and efficiency of our customers' production processes. Let's take a closer look at what makes the ADIGE LT 8.20 one of the most versatile tube and profile cutting systems available today.
At the heart of the machine is a 3–5 kW fiber laser source. This is far more than a minor technological upgrade—it represents a completely different approach to metal cutting. Fiber lasers generate an exceptionally concentrated and stable beam, resulting in a narrower heat-affected zone and cleaner cut edges, even when processing thicker materials.
Compared to traditional CO₂ systems, Fiber technology offers several significant advantages:
These features enable the ADIGE LT 8.20 to maintain impressive productivity while consuming relatively little energy. The machine requires approximately 16 kW when cutting with oxygen and 21 kW when cutting with nitrogen, providing an excellent overall energy balance for a laser system of up to 5 kW.
If there is one feature that truly distinguishes the ADIGE LT 8.20 from competing systems, it is the BLM GROUP 3D Tube Cutter head, capable of tilting up to 45°.
Rather than limiting cutting operations to perpendicular movements, the head can create weld bevels, angled holes, and highly complex geometries—all within a single setup, without transferring the workpiece between different machines.
In practice, this means:
For industries such as automotive manufacturing and structural steel fabrication, where weld preparation directly affects the quality of the finished product, this capability offers considerable practical advantages.
The ADIGE LT 8.20 processes tubes and profiles with diameters of up to 240 mm and weights of up to 40 kg per linear metre. Depending on the configuration, material lengths range from 2.5 to 12.5 metres.
The machine can efficiently process:
This versatility allows a single machine to manufacture everything from lightweight furniture components to heavy-duty structural steel elements.
The productivity of the ADIGE LT 8.20 extends well beyond its laser source. An intelligently designed loading and unloading system, supported by a 5,000 kg material magazine, enables long periods of uninterrupted operation without operator intervention.
For short production runs and prototypes, the Stepper Loader feeds individual tubes continuously without interrupting the cutting process—particularly useful for open profiles, special sections, and IPE beams. Since the loader is reversible, finished components can be unloaded from the same position in which they were loaded.
Machines configured for 6.5 m or 8.5 m loading lengths can also be equipped with an automated tower storage system, further reducing setup times by automatically transferring material cassettes between storage and the machine.
Finished components are automatically sorted into dedicated unloading zones according to programmed parameters using powered front and rear tables, a conveyor for short parts, and a separate rear conveyor for scrap material.
One of the defining features of modern Lasertube systems is the Active Tools package, which continuously optimizes cutting performance.
Active Scan automatically detects tube deformation caused by transport, storage, or previous processing and adjusts the cutting program accordingly, ensuring consistently accurate results.
Active Tilt uses oscillating cutting head movements to optimize tool paths and reduce machining time by as much as 20–30% when producing complex geometries.
Active Marking engraves batch numbers, dates, times, and production information directly onto components, ensuring complete traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
The ADIGE LT 8.20 meets Class 1 CE laser safety requirements, the highest level of protection for laser equipment. Its fully enclosed cutting chamber and protective viewing windows shield operators from laser radiation.
An independent safety system allows new bundles of tubes to be loaded while production continues uninterrupted, maximizing productivity without compromising safety.
Combined with an intuitive user interface and a high degree of automation, the machine remains comfortable and efficient to operate even during extended production shifts.
Modern manufacturing requires more than powerful machinery—it requires intelligent connectivity.
The ADIGE LT 8.20 integrates seamlessly with ERP systems, enabling automatic production reporting, material consumption tracking, and documentation generation.
The Prometheus software platform assists manufacturers with quotations, production planning, logistical optimization, and productivity analysis for both individual parts and large production batches.
Another innovative solution is the All-In-One concept, which integrates Lasertube systems with tube bending machines. Since bending naturally stretches material, communication between BLM GROUP machines automatically compensates for these dimensional changes, ensuring that finished components meet design specifications on the very first attempt.
The versatility of the ADIGE LT 8.20 makes it suitable for numerous industries.
In the automotive sector, it manufactures chassis components, exhaust systems, suspension parts, brackets, and structural assemblies requiring precision weld preparation.
In construction and structural steel fabrication, it processes beams, façade components, support structures, and structural profiles while simultaneously producing technological openings and connection features.
Within machinery manufacturing, it is used for machine frames, hydraulic components, transmission parts, brackets, and support elements, reducing production stages by machining complex geometries in a single setup.
In the furniture and interior design industry, it produces metal furniture frames, decorative structures, railings, and exhibition systems where accurate angled cuts create visually appealing joints without additional finishing.
Beyond exceptional cutting quality, investing in the ADIGE LT 8.20 delivers measurable financial benefits.
Advanced nesting algorithms automatically optimize part placement on each tube, reducing material waste by 5–10% during high-volume production—a significant saving given today's steel prices.
Combined with automated material handling, extended laser source life, and simplified maintenance compared with CO₂ systems, the machine substantially lowers overall operating costs.
The ADIGE LT 8.20 is far more than another laser cutting machine. It is a complete manufacturing platform where Fiber laser technology, a 45° 3D cutting head, intelligent automation, and the Active Tools package work together to provide manufacturers with a genuine competitive advantage.
Its ability to cut bevels and complex geometries in a single operation eliminates secondary machining, shortens production workflows, and unlocks new design possibilities. When combined with outstanding precision, excellent energy efficiency, and low operating costs, the ADIGE LT 8.20 becomes an ideal solution for companies seeking to deliver increasingly sophisticated products without compromising quality or productivity.
For manufacturers planning to modernize their production facilities, it is an investment that pays dividends not only in financial terms, but also in the level of quality they can consistently deliver to their customers.