Cutting
Contactless cutting process for creating complex geometries.
Laser cutting is a thermal cutting process. It can be used to process almost all materials – whether metals, plastics or organic compounds. ACSYS laser cutting systems are used, for example, for the production of inlays and templates as well as for the production of high-precision cut components. Our systems are also capable of high-precision and fast interpolated laser cutting. There are generally three laser cutting processes. These differ in the additional gas that is introduced into the parting line axially to the focused laser beam.
Precise, gentle and contact-free cutting of printed circuit boards
Multilayer PCBs are cut cleanly and without burrs using a focused laser. The desired depth can be set extremely precisely using the ACSYS software.
Cut technical films 5× thinner than a human hair
Polyester film, polyimide film or polycarbonate film are frequently used in the electronics, medical and mobility sectors. These technical films are extremely thin and sensitive. Laser systems and software from ACSYS enable gentle, contactless and high-precision cutting of extremely thin films (+/-0.01 mm) using Femtosecond Lasers (USPL).
Cutting & drilling an oil filter for the automotive industry
The complete filter ring is cut and drilled on a laser system. With high quantities and a cycle time of 28 s with fully automated handling with coil feeder and a robot-capable rotary table with magazine function, the laser system shines above all with the precise drilling of 3750 holes in 20 s.
Laser cutting of a 25 µm thin aluminum foil
One challenge when cutting aluminum foil is to produce tear-free cuts. This 25 µm thin aluminum foil uses non-contact laser cutting to avoid mechanical stress on the material. Laser cutting is an economical and precise solution, especially for small batches. Another advantage: The film is not blown away or slips during laser cutting, which also contributes to efficiency and precision.
Remote cutting of a carbon component
The processing of fiber composites, which include carbon and carbon composites, is complex and requires a combination of expertise and the right tools. Laser cutting of carbon fibers with layer-by-layer rotating ablation results in a low heat input so that the clear coat and carbon fiber are not damaged.
Laser flame cutting
Oxygen is used as the cutting gas in laser flame cutting. The oxygen is blown in at pressures of up to 6 bar and oxidizes the base material in the kerf. This generates additional heat energy, which accelerates the cutting process even further. The laser flame cutting process is suitable for cutting thicker sheets or producing parts quickly and efficiently, the visual appearance of which can be altered by subsequent surface finishing.
Laser fusion cutting
Nitrogen or argon are used as reaction-inhibiting cutting gases for laser fusion cutting. The inert gases guarantee a virtually oxide-free cutting edge. They are forced into the kerf at pressures of up to 20 bar, blow out the molten metal and cool the cutting edge in the process. The laser fusion cutting process is therefore ideal for cutting thin sheets and for workpieces that have to meet high optical requirements without further processing.
Laser remote cutting
No cutting gases are used for remote laser cutting or sublimation cutting. The separation process is suitable for composite materials. The laser vaporizes these in layers, creating a fine cutting gap. The strengths of the process with ACSYS processing systems: We rely on fiber lasers in combination with a highly dynamic galvo scanner. This moves the laser beam and enables contour speeds of over 100 m/min – even with complex contours and high precision requirements. The laser-cut edges have low burrs and minimal roughness. This makes the process the ideal alternative to punching, the quality is impressive and there is no need for time-consuming production and regrinding of the punching tools.
Products and solutions
PIRANHA
Engraving, marking, structuring, welding, cutting: The PIRANHA® masters all disciplines of laser processing. This is what makes it so versatile and flexible in use.
SHARK
Fast, powerful, effective and highly precise: this is how SHARK® works – the innovative laser cutting system from ACSYS.
MULTISHIFT
The MULTISHIFT® from ACSYS is versatile, ergonomic, automated, full of high-tech and an eye-catcher. If only because you can watch the laser at work here.
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