Laser cutting - we are your experts for 3D processing

Laser cutting - advantages with BLS

Laser cutting is a process with numerous advantages for material processing. In addition to the usual laser cutting of metal or sheet metal, the process can be used for a wide variety of materials and component geometries. Thanks to the automated guidance and high precision of the laser, high process speeds and minimal waste ensure high efficiency and low costs.

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Do you need help with the laser processing of your component? BLS will be happy to help you determine the requirements for your 3D laser material processing.

Precise: Cutting gap with a width of up to 0.25 mm

Precise: machine and system equipment with a repeat accuracy of up to 0.01 mm

High performance: material thicknesses from 0.3 mm to 12 mm, depending on the alloy

Contactless: No abrasion or wear, penetration of the material by heat

Efficient: Automated cutting on NC-controlled machines in the 2D and 3D range

Burr-free: All 2D and 3D contours can be cut as burr-free as possible

Reproducible: Robust and reliably scalable thanks to CNC automation

What is laser cutting?

Laser cutting – also known as laser beam cutting – is a non-contact process for cutting metallic and non-metallic components in different material thicknesses. 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. As soon as the laser has completely penetrated the workpiece, the cutting process can begin: The laser beam moves along the part contour and melts the material continuously. The molten material is blown downwards out of the kerf by a stream of gas. This results in a narrow kerf between the part and the residual grid. The kerf is barely wider than the focused laser beam itself. While other processes use massive tools that exert enormous forces on the sheet metal, the laser beam does its work without contact. There is therefore no damage or deformation due to external forces. Almost all materials can be cut. The main scope of the BLS service includes Laser cutting of aluminum, laser cutting of sheet metal and laser cutting of steel. 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. Thanks to the automated guidance of the laser, 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 process

Three processes have become established in laser cutting: Flame cutting, fusion cutting and sublimation cutting. The difference between these cutting processes lies particularly in the use of the cutting gas. BLS provides support 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 a cutting gas for cutting at high cutting speeds and processing thick materials such as sheet metal and structural steel

Melt cutting

Use of nitrogen or argon as cutting gas, for virtually oxide-free cutting edges and minimal burr formation (laser cutting of stainless steel, aluminum and non-ferrous metals)

Sublimation cutting

Laser beam vaporizes alone, for particularly fine, oxide-free cutting edges with tight tolerances and complicated contours, also suitable for non-metals such as Plexiglas Laser cutting

You can rely on over 35 years of experience.

With extensive laser experience, BLS supports customers as a contract manufacturer from parameter determination / basic development to prototype production and series production. High-performance machinery and different types of lasers and systems enable an optimized overall product. The quality management system and exchange with leading research institutes ensure quality at the highest level on a permanent basis.

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Laser cutting expertise

A wide range of materials and special materials can be processed using the laser cutting process. These include Metal laser cutting (in particular stainless steel laser cutting), aluminum laser cutting (aluminum laser cutting) and laser cutting of special materials. 3D laser cutting also enables the cutting of any component geometry.

BLS laser cutting offer

BLS has in-depth 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 ensure optimum cutting results. In addition, our own measuring laboratory ensures the highest quality.