balliu nv machine tool corporation
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Balliu MTC nv is a member of the
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• 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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1894
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1982
1988
1992
• 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
• …
Special applications