Speedy series: Laser engraving and cutting machines for formats up to 1016 x 610 mm
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser |
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Work area: | 610 x 305 up to 1016 x 610 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 125 - 305 mm |
Laser power: | 20 - 120 watts |
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
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Work area: | 1245 x 710 up to 3250 x 3210 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 50 - 112 mm |
Laser power: | 40 - 400 watts |
Marking laser stations with galvo marking heads. Marking area up to 44.1 x 25.0 inch.
⚫ Engrave | ⎯ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ or Fiber laser |
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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 |
Putting waves in rigid sheet materials with the laser cutter
By cutting so-called bending cut geometries or ‘kerf cut’, rigid sheet materials such as wood or acrylic can be bent. There are a variety of different shapes and geometries which result in different flexural behavior. We have tested different materials, such as wood and acrylic from 3 to 5 mm, and selected a few for you. Here you can find the appropriate graphic templates to download.
Straight cut lines form a stable radius. The further apart the individual cutting lines are, the larger the bending radius. Depending on the graphic and material, a distance of up to 0.5 mm between the lines can be selected.
The small waves are interconnected and make the material look flexible. This cutting technique is suitable for materials up to 3mm thick. The bending radius is very large here.
With the large honeycombs, the curves are tapered at each end and cut out of the sheet. This cutting pattern is often used in model making. Due to the large honeycombs, wooden boards up to 5mm thick can also be used flexibly.
The honeycombs can be easily pulled apart and pressed together and these properties can be combined easily with connections, for example, with bracelets.
Like pattern 1, this cutting pattern consists exclusively of cut lines, but it differs in the bending properties, because it is much more flexible.
The specially arranged pattern of this bending cut allows flexibility in all directions. This makes numerous creative applications possible, for example, in bag design.
These cuts are all-rounders and work well with many different materials. The shape of the individual cut lines gives stability and flexibility.
This cutting pattern can be bent in all directions and due to its design, the pattern is often used as a graphic element.
The triangular shape of this cutting technique is very suitable for materials up to approximately 3mm. From 5mm material thickness, the bend becomes rigid and inflexible.
Here you can find all the graphics for the kerf cuts available for download
Wood is generally excellent for cutting techniques with bending applications. However, be mindful of the type of wood that is used. Accordingly, the following distinctions must be observed:
Cutting techniques associated with acrylic are best for rigid bends, e.g. boxes or cases where the bending radius is very rarely changed. With a continuous load of the cutting pattern, e.g. with a book, the webs can easily break.
When processing acrylic, the following points must be observed:
If you have any further questions about material processing or other laser applications, please contact us. Our laser experts will be happy to help you. In addition, the Trotec Academy offers training courses for various laser technology topics. We would be happy to arrange an appointment with you.