3D laser cutting
3D laser cutting is an effective and highly efficient process for cutting through various materials and substances. BLS Lasertechnology GmbH offers its customers in-depth expertise in this cutting technology – especially with regard to complex laser cuts with critical tolerances and in the 3D range.
Laser cutting - advantages with BLS
Laser cutting brings a multitude of advantages for material processing. In addition to the usual metal laser cutting or sheet metal laser cutting, the process can cut a large variety of different materials and component geometries. The automated guidance, high accuracy and high process speed of the laser drive minimal waste and ensure high efficiency as well as low costs.
What is laser cutting?
Laser cutting 3D – also known as laser cutting – is a contactless process for cutting metallic and non-metallic components. It uses a laser to ablate the material. The component surface is heated by the laser to such an extent that a plasma is created and the material sublimates or vaporizes. Underlying/adjacent material layers are not damaged.
Almost all materials can be cut. The main scope of the BLS service is: Laser cutting of aluminum, laser cutting of steel, laser cutting of sheet metal. Various alloys and special materials are generally no problem, but must be checked in advance for processability. In principle, it is even possible to laser cut plastic or wood.
Success factors for laser cutting
With the flexibility and power of a laser, different material thicknesses can be cut with extreme precision, minimal force and tight tolerances.
While other technologies exert enormous forces on the parts, laser cutting generally avoids deformation, warping or other defects. Thanks to its high level of accuracy, 3D laser cutting can even be used to cut complex geometries with difficult-to-access areas.
The automated guidance of the laser means that small and large quantities can be produced economically and highly efficiently. Compared to alternatives such as punching or nibbling, there is only minimal waste. For large series production, loading and unloading can also be (partially) automated as required. The technology therefore offers the ideal properties for the efficient cutting of complex orders.
Laser cutting Procedures
Three processes have become established in laser cutting: Flame cutting, fusion cutting and sublimation cutting. The difference between these cutting processes exists in particular with regard to the use of the cutting gas. BLS supports you in selecting the right process according to your requirements for the cutting process and the required cutting edges on the component.
Flame cutting
Use of oxygen as cutting gas, for cutting with high cutting speeds and thick materials
Fusion cutting
Use of nitrogen or argon as cutting gas, for virtually oxide-free cutting edges and minimal burr formation
Sublimation cutting
Beam evaporates alone, especially for fine, oxide-free cut edges with tight tolerances & complex contours
Over 35 years of experience and the trust of
more than 500 customers speak for us.
With extensive laser experience, BLS supports customers as a contract manufacturer from parameter determination / basic development through prototype production to series production. High-performance machinery and different types of lasers and systems enable an optimized overall product. The quality management system and exchanges with leading research institutions ensure quality at the highest level on a permanent basis.
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Laser cutting expertise
The laser cutting process can process a wide variety of materials and special substances. These include: Laser cutting of metal (in particular stainless steel laser cutting), aluminum laser cutting (alu laser cutting) and laser cutting of special alloys. 3D laser cutting also enables the cutting of any component geometry.
- Metal: steel, stainless steel, mild steel
- Light metal: aluminum, titanium
- Non-ferrous metal: copper, nickel
- Special alloys, special materials and plastics on request
- Other materials like glass and wood on request
- Flame cutting with oxygen
- Fusion cutting with nitrogen or argon
- Sublimation cutting
- Co2 or solid-state laser (YAG)
- Variable energy: up to 5KW
- Sheet metal, thin sheet metal and other surfaces
- Large surfaces
- Lines and pipes
- Spatial geometries
- All 3D geometries cuttable & reproducible depending on accessibility
BLS laser cutting offering
BLS has a deep expertise in 3D laser cutting in Germany and offers customers a wide range of services. As a laser cutting service provider and contract manufacturer, BLS already helps with the design of the component to enable an optimal cutting result. In addition, an in-house measurement laboratory ensures highest quality.
- Support and help in the design of the component for an optimal cutting result
- Design and manufacturing of fixtures and clamping systems for precise cutting
- Cleaning of the parts before processing with an in-house industrial cleaning plant
- Laser cutting from prototypes (sample production) to serial production
- (Partial) automation of loading and unloading in large-scale productions
- Determination of optimal laser types, parameter determination & application development
- 3D laser cutting according to technical drawing and joint discussion of requirements
- Dimensional inspection of cutting geometries and cutting results with our own 3D Zeiss CMM measuring machine
