Laser type:	CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser
Work area:	610 x 305 up to 1016 x 610 mm
Max. workpiece height:	125 - 305 mm
Laser power:	20 - 120 watts

Laser type:	CO₂ laser
Work area:	1245 x 710 up to 2210 x 3210 mm
Max. workpiece height:	50 - 112 mm
Laser power:	40 - 400 watts

Laser type:	CO₂ or Fiber laser
Max. work area:	190 x 190 up to 1300 x 450 mm
Max. workpiece height:	250 - 764 mm
Laser power:	20 - 100 watts / 20 + 100 watts MOPA

Laser engraving and marking promotional products

Laser processing metal foils with Trotec laser machines

Find out more about laser processing metal foils and what to consider pre-processing.

Laser marking industrial tools and promotional items — Metal processing with a Trotec laser

Trotec laser offer a range of solutions for laser engraving or laser marking metals that can be used for a broad range of applications.

Thin metal foils can be laser cut but there are a number of parameters that define material suitability. These include the type of metal, material thickness, quality desired and accuracy of the cut edges.

Trotec laser cutting machines are optimised for working with non metal materials. Although there are some restrictions when cutting metal foils, it is possible. However, any material for this application should be tested by Trotec before you process it yourself.

Which laser sources can be used to cut metal foils?

Speedy flexx Series: laser engraver equipped with fiber and co2 laser — Speedy flexx Series: Laser engraver equipped with a fiber and CO2 laser source

Generally speaking, it is possible to cut metal films with both CO₂ and fiber laser sources. Foils made from steel or ferrous materials can be cut easier than light or non-ferrous metal foils such as copper or aluminium.

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Processing conditions

Processing gases facilitate the laser cutting process and improve the final cutting quality in some applications. Gas kits (with appropriate fittings and nozzles on the work heads) are available for selected Trotec laser machines and can be used with corresponding process gases (such as nitrogen).

Gas kit for laser engraving — [Translate to en-GB | english (United Kingdom):] SP500: The gas kit enhances dust dispersal and protects the lens

Examples of typical laser cutting applications

Thin metal foils made of materials based on ferrous materials can be cut with the CO₂ laser source.
Very reflective foils made from copper or brass can be cut with similar results using a fiber laser source.

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