How to Retrofit a Laser Cutting Control System
A step-by-step engineering method for replacing a legacy laser controller while retaining only verified mechanics, drives, safety devices and auxiliary systems.
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Technical Center for Laser Cutting Retrofits
Practical, machine-level guidance for planning control migrations, laser-source changes and power upgrades without losing sight of mechanics, safety, utilities, commissioning or production risk.
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Retrofit engineering guides
Practical, machine-level guidance for planning control migrations, laser-source changes and power upgrades without losing sight of mechanics, safety, utilities, commissioning or production risk.
TRUMPF CO2 to Fiber Laser Conversion Guide
Evaluate whether a mature TRUMPF CO2 machine can accept a fiber source, new cutting head, cooling, gas, electrical and control architecture without overstating the retained machine's capability.
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TRUMPF Laser Control to CypCut Retrofit Guide
Plan a machine-specific migration from an aging TRUMPF control path to a suitable Bochu platform by separating proprietary logic, reusable drives, process I/O and safety functions.
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Beckhoff EtherCAT to CypCut Retrofit Guide
Re-engineer a Beckhoff-based laser controller by inventorying EtherCAT topology, TwinCAT PLC/NC responsibilities, servo timing, safety and OEM modules before selecting a Bochu architecture.
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PA8000 to CypCut Laser Control Retrofit Guide
Replace a PA8000-class legacy control only after creating machine-specific documentation for unknown wiring, drives, encoders, I/O, safety logic and auxiliary equipment.
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Fagor to CypCut Laser Control Retrofit Guide
Migrate a Fagor laser CNC by documenting axis, drive, encoder, EtherCAT or analog I/O, GAP height control, PWM, gas and operator functions before replacing the control path.
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How to Upgrade an Existing CypCut Laser System
Audit an existing CypCut/FSCUT installation before changing controller hardware, software, licenses, servo interfaces, height control, cutting head, laser power or process database.
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How to Upgrade Fiber Laser Cutting Power Safely
Increase fiber laser power only after checking frame and motion capability, source and cutting-head compatibility, cooling, electrical supply, gas delivery, extraction, enclosure, controller and process acceptance.
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Laser Retrofit Cost, Downtime and ROI Planning
Build a realistic retrofit business case that includes survey and engineering, hardware, cabinet work, installation, commissioning, production ramp-up, contingency, lost output, training and support.
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CypCut vs CypCutPro vs HypCut Selection Guide
Compare Bochu sheet-cutting platform families by officially described positioning, controller architecture, power range, process functions and production workflow—then confirm the exact supported hardware and license.
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Understand the Bochu platform family before selecting hardware
CypCut integrates CAD, nesting and CAM for fiber sheet cutting. CypCutPro targets medium- and high-power EtherCAT systems, while HypCut is positioned for high-power workflows. The right choice depends on the controller, drives, I/O, cutting head, laser source and required process functions.
Platform names describe product families, not guaranteed retrofit compatibility. Final software, controller and license selection follows a machine survey.CypCut
Fiber sheet cutting software integrating CAD, nesting and CAM. Official information includes drawing optimization, lead-in, micro-joints, kerf settings, coordinates, production statistics and edge finding.
CypCutPro
Officially positioned for medium- and high-power EtherCAT cutting systems, with functions such as multi-stage and flash piercing, deslag piercing, corner techniques and smooth micro-joints.
CypCutE
Positioned for medium-power EtherCAT cutting systems with functions including smooth micro-joints, fast cutting and circle centering.
HypCut
Customized for high-power cutting with professional process functions, intelligent production support, planning and scheduling, and a modular operating workflow.
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Need a machine-specific retrofit assessment?
Send the machine model, year, controller, drive topology, laser source, electrical drawings, target materials and production goal. Arkmex will define the information required for a compatibility review.