LVD Phoenix BV

LVD's Bevelhead is a cutting head that can tilt its laser beam from -45° to +45° relative to the vertical. This enables the laser to cut chamfered edges — V-grooves, Y-grooves, and compound bevel profiles — in a single machine pass. Conventional laser cutting machines cut perpendicular to the workpiece surface, producing square edges that require secondary chamfering by plasma, oxyfuel torch, or machining to produce the beveled edges needed for full-penetration weld joints. The Bevelhead eliminates this secondary operation entirely.

The Phoenix BV with Bevelhead can produce V-groove (single bevel), Y-groove (single bevel with land), X-groove (double bevel), U-groove, and compound bevel profiles. The CADMAN-L software includes a bevel joint library that maps common weld joint geometries to the required cutting sequences and head angles. For custom bevel profiles, CADMAN-L's bevel programming module allows manual definition of the groove geometry with automatic path calculation.

LVD, Trumpf, and Bystronic are all European premium laser cutting machine manufacturers competing at the high-performance tier. Trumpf is the largest and most globally distributed, with the broadest product range. Bystronic focuses exclusively on sheet metal cutting and bending with deep software integration. LVD offers the broadest range of sheet metal equipment types (lasers, punches, press brakes, automation) from a single manufacturer. In bevel cutting specifically, LVD's native Bevelhead implementation is considered particularly capable. North American market share favors Trumpf and Amada; European markets see LVD with stronger presence.

The Phoenix BV is available in 6 kW, 10 kW, 12 kW, and 15 kW fiber laser configurations. Higher power levels increase cutting speed on thin sheet (where higher power translates directly to faster cutting speed) and extend maximum cuttable thickness. For thick-plate bevel cutting, higher power levels are particularly beneficial as the Bevelhead geometry reduces effective power density at the cut face. Most fabricators doing heavy structural work specify 10 kW or higher for adequate thick-plate bevel cutting performance.

Yes. LVD offers automation integration options for the Phoenix BV including raw sheet loading towers, automatic part sorting, and conveyor-based skeleton removal. LVD's CADMAN automation planning software coordinates the machine with attached automation hardware. For bevel cutting applications specifically, automation integration is somewhat limited compared to flat-cutting configurations due to the complexity of handling beveled parts. LVD's engineering team designs custom automation solutions for high-volume bevel cutting installations.