FireFly Series
Cross Web Large Zone Laser Processing
This cross-web laser processing machine was designed to laser perforate, score and cut shapes or lines on-the-fly across the web.
Cutting with a Laser
Laser cutting uses the laser as a single-point cutting source to vaporize material in a very small, well-defined area. This process allows for very small cut widths to be achieved, from 0.002" to 0.020" (0.05mm to 0.5mm). Depending on the material, CO2, Nd:YAG and Fiber Lasers can be utilized to optimize the cut quality. Metal, plastic, and wood fabricators are using industrial laser cutting technology to improve throughput and quality because of faster production rates and part changeover times.
Common Applications
- Automotive
- Recreational Vehicles
- Complex Shapes and Geometry
- Edge Quality Requirements
- Sheet & Tube Metal Fabrication
- Medical Devices
Countless applications.
Cutting high-density dust-free holes in sanding discs is one of many ideal applications for high-speed laser cutting. Preco not only offers cost-effective contract manufacturing solutions for applications such as abrasive discs with unique features, but also laser equipment for in-house production at your facility.
Common Materials & Applications
Preco's proprietary laser equipment is capable of cutting a wide variety of materials.
Metal Cutting
The ability to laser process metal can be done with accuracy, ease and speed using a laser. Applications include mower blades, turbines, gears, tools and energy storage modules, among many others. Preco has both laser equipment and contract manufacturing services available to meet your metal processing needs.
Common Metal Materials
- Aluminum Alloys
- Irons & Steels
- Copper Alloys
- Titanium
- Superalloys
- Refractory Metals
Abrasives Cutting
When it comes to production solutions for abrasive material processing, Preco is the dominant market supplier. We handle it all, from wide-web processing of heavy grit abrasives through micro-polishing grits for glass or fiber-optic end connectors. Preco developed a laser cutting process that virtually eliminated the possibility of remaining chads and provided the clean edge that manufacturers were looking for when cutting abrasive discs.
Gasket Cutting
In the gasket market, the cost of the basic materials tends to be similar foremost gasket makers. The market and types of gaskets made is broad and incorporates a wide range of materials, from rubber to steel. What becomes a key differentiator is how effective the gaskets are cut, increasing material yield and incorporating automation and other labor-saving methods, such as automated collating, stacking, and matrix removal.
Common Gasket Materials
- Open and closed cell foams
- Virtually any plastic
- Cork
- Rubber
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) Cutting
Pressure-sensitive adhesives have proven to be a widely accepted approach over mechanical fastening or liquid adhesive options. Applications include uses in computers, medical devices, and drug delivery systems, among others.
Common Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
- Open and closed cell foams
- Virtually any plastics
Foam Cutting
The variety of foams on the market includes reticulated foams, open-cell foams and closed-cell foams are great applications for laser cutting. Some advantages of laser cutting include no contact processing, flame-polished edges, no chipped edges, fine details without breakage and reproducible precision down to ±0.051 mm.
Common Foam Materials
- Silicone Sponge
- PU Foam
- Open Cell Sponge Rubber
- PVC Foam
- PE Foam
- PS Foam
Advantages
Just some of the advantages of laser cutting with a Preco-made machine.
- Virtually unlimited cutting path. Unlike mechanical cutting tools, for example, knives and saws, lasers can make three-dimensional cuts, and with Preco, up to five-dimensional cuts are achievable with help from SurfCamsoftware
- Well suited for fabricating parts with tight feature tolerances, especially with flexible materials. Since the laser beam exerts no force, the part retains its original shape from start to finish.
- Can cut very hard or abrasive materials without difficulty or wearing the laser.
- Achieves outstanding edge quality without the need for secondary operations.
- Can process sticky materials that would otherwise gum up a blade.
- Cuts at high speeds and can be faster than a water jet or EDM (electro-discharge machining).
- Laser cutting is a cost-effective process with low operating and maintenance costs as well as maximum flexibility.
Laser Cutting Equipment Line
BeeLine Series
Web Direction In-Line Laser Processing
Designed for laser micro-perforating, scoring and microwave venting in the web direction with high-speed capabilities.
FlashLite Laser Modules
Flexible System Integration
FlashLite Modules offer laser scoring and laser micro-perforating for easy-open, easy-fill and easy breathe packaging.
FlexPro
Multi-Purpose Laser Machine
The FlexPro® laser system provides the speed of galvanometer processing with the versatility of an XY motion system.
Mini FlexPro
Compact Laser Processing Machine
The Mini FlexPro® laser processing system offers innovative solutions for high-speed laser processing of flexible circuits.
WebPro Series
Web-Based Laser Processing Machine
The WebPro Series of digital laser cutting systems are rapidly re-configured for changing job requirements.
Wide WebPro Series
Jumbo Roll Laser Processing Machine
The Wide WebPro Series is a wide web-based, traveling head laser systems for roll-to-roll or roll-to-discrete part processing.
FlashLite G Laser Modules
High-Speed Laser Processing Module
FlashLite G Modules provide high-speed, laser processing for through cutting, kiss-cutting and perforating.
ST Series
Multi-Axis Laser Processing Machines
These workstations are designed for multi-axis laser welding, heat treating, cladding, drilling and cutting of metallic components.
SL Series
Multi-Purpose Laser Processing Machine
The SL Series is manufactured from standard parts and integrated into a single workstation designed to fit specific customer needs.
RT Series
Small Diameter Laser Tube Cutting Machine
Designed for precision laser cutting of small diameter tubes for medical devices such as surgical instruments and implantable devices.