Laser welding: precision, speed and modern joining technology
The precise manufacturing of sheet components requires a deep understanding of mechanical processes, while inadequate CAD data in industrial…
Laser cutting of stainless steel: precision and efficiency in metal processing
Modern metalworking requires processes that combine high dimensional accuracy with economical production rates. For this reason, thermal separation has become established in many industrial sectors. Technological developments in fibre and CO₂ lasers have expanded the processing of materials and now make intricate geometries possible. Stainless steel places particular demands on the process, because the material, sheet thickness, laser power, cutting gas and process parameters together […]
Bending of sheet metal explained in detail
In the world of architecture, as additional protection and in numerous other areas of application, modern and hard-wearing sheet metal is used every day. Due to its considerable stability and at the same time comparatively simple processing, modern sheet metal enjoys great popularity in various sectors. However, despite the many practical advantages that sheet metal offers, there are still a number of [...]
Laser drilling - efficiency and accuracy
Laser drilling: Efficiency and precision in industrial sheet metal fabrication Modern industrial sectors require precise manufacturing methods for processing thin sheet metal and high-strength materials. A thermal, non-cutting process such as laser drilling has established itself as a technology for producing the smallest openings with high repeat accuracy. In this process, material is locally heated strongly by the concentrated energy of a laser beam […]
Flame cutting: Precision and efficiency in modern manufacturing
Flame cutting is a fascinating technique that plays a crucial role in modern manufacturing. By utilising thermal energy, it enables precise cuts to be made in a wide range of materials, from metals to wood and leather. In this comprehensive guide, we will explain the basics of flame cutting, highlight its applications and explain the advantages of this method over other [...]
Stud welding: A detailed introduction to this welding technique
Stud welding is a special and innovative form of arc welding used in the metalworking industry.
Sheet metal cutting: laser cutting versus manual cutting
Industrial sheet metal cutting presents processing companies with fundamental decisions regarding flexibility, cutting quality and cost-effectiveness. While manual separation is based on mechanical force transmission, laser cutting is a thermal and non-contact process. In laser fusion cutting, the metal is heated locally above its melting temperature; a gas jet removes the resulting melt from the kerf (Fraunhofer IWS: Verfahren zum Laserschneiden). For […]
3D laser cutting - advanced 3D laser processing for modern industry
3D laser cutting is a thermal manufacturing process in which materials are separated along three-dimensional contours by a focused laser beam. Unlike the processing of flat sheets, 3D laser systems can also process already formed components and spatial geometries. These include, for example, hot-formed automotive parts and three-dimensional heat shields. The non-contact energy input enables a narrow kerf and comparatively low thermal loading. […]
Advantages of laser cutting compared to other cutting processes
Modern sheet metal processing demands high precision standards, economical processes and as little material loss as possible. Laser cutting plays an important role among thermal separation processes. A focused laser beam enables narrow kerfs, complex contours and high dimensional accuracy. Compared with conventional machining and separation processes, direct tool contact and the associated cutting forces and […]
10 effective tips for optimising laser cutting processes
Modern industrial companies are increasingly relying on high-precision technologies in sheet metal fabrication to process metals economically and to exact dimensions. Laser cutting is considered one of the most important thermal cutting processes and is firmly established in numerous industrial sectors such as mechanical engineering, the automotive industry and aerospace technology. To increase productivity and minimise scrap, continuous fine-tuning […]
German
English