TURBOMECA PLACES ORDER FOR LASERDYNE 795XS

Champlin, Minnesota:  Prima Power Laserdyne, the world leader in precision multi-axis laser machining systems, announced the receipt of an order from the Turbomeca Tarnos site (France) for a six-axis LASERDYNE 795XS laser system.

Terry L. VanderWert, President of Prima Power Laserdyne, made the announcement saying, "This is the third LASERDYNE system purchased by Turbomeca.  It will not only expand their capacity for laser processing, but demonstrate a commitment to employing and benefiting from the latest laser system technology.  The order is also significant in that it is further proof the recovery in turbine engine manufacturing is a worldwide trend.

This order follows significant orders in North America and Asia.  As a user of LASERDYNE products since 2002, Turbomeca and LASERDYNE have worked together as partners to meet the requirements of the aerospace industry for manufacturing the next generation of turbine engines."

"We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide this system to Turbomeca," stated Mr. VanderWert.  "Turbomeca is the world leader in the design, production, sale and support of the largest power range of gas turbine engines for helicopters.  With over 73 years experience providing propulsion systems for the aerospace industry, Turbomeca personnel understand the requirements for laser processing aerospace parts.  They are very effective at judging the value of system features.  We believe that their positive evaluation of our latest system technology, the third generation BeamDirector®, is further evidence of the value of our recent developments," stated Mr. VanderWert.

The LASERDYNE 795XS is a six-axis system with a 1m x 1m x 1m (40 inch x 40 inch x 40 inch) work envelope, including a 320 mm diameter high accuracy rotary table and LASERDYNE's latest controller, the S94P.  The S94P control, a PC-based CNC, designed exclusively for multi-axis laser processing systems, is the basis for numerous unique hardware and software features that lead to productivity, process control and quality of laser processed parts.

This is the third generation BeamDirector.  It is referred to as the BeamDirector 3 and builds on 30 years experience in producing five and more axis laser systems.  By virtue of its compact design, the system provides unmatched access to parts for cutting, drilling and welding.  Taken together, these system components will enhance Turbomeca's capability to provide precision cutting at processing speeds that will allow the Turbomeca plants to remain competitive.  An interesting attribute of the LASERDYNE system configuration is the abililty to perform welding as well as precision cutting.  Turbomeca will be evaluating this capability with the assistance of LASERDYNE development engineers.

About Turbomeca (Safran Group):

Turbomeca is the leading helicopter engine manufacturer and has produced over 68,000 turbines based on its own designs since the company was founded.  Dedicated to 2,350 customers in 155 countries, Turbomeca provides a proximity service thanks to its 16 sites, 26 maintenance centers, 24 repair and overhaul centers, and 90 field representatives and field technicians.

For information on the products and services of Turbomeca, contact:

Turbomeca
64511 Bordes Cedex, France
Tel: +33 (0) 5 59 12 50 00
Fax: +33 (0) 5 59 53 15 12
Website: www.turbomeca.com

About Prima Power Laserdyne:

LASERDYNE provides multi-axis laser machining systems for the most demanding drilling, cutting and welding applications.  LASERDYNE has become the brand of choice by aerospace manufacturers and suppliers with over 653 total systems, 502 multi-axis systems, and 311 systems dedicated to aerospace and defense manufacturing in use worldwide.

Prima Power Laserdyne, LLC
8600 109th Avenue North, #400
Champlin, MN  55316
Tel:  763-433-3700
Fax:  763-433-3701
Website:  www.primapower.com

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