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In this busy times, everything must be produced faster and more flexible. Both wholesalers and machine builders are responding to this trend. We are seeing more powerful lasers in the market, that can reach up to 30kW. These are equipped with laser heads featuring higher kilowatt laser sources than we’ve been used to. Because of this, cutting speed can be increased, and the cutting process becomes more reliable. But does the quality of the sheet still matter?
According to the manufacturers of these lasers, sheet quality is less important than before. This because the cutting process is now more reliable and stable. The laser cuts constantly very precise and with a high quality. This can increase productivity and faster work. Besides, the more powerful laser head can easily cut through thin and thick sheets, and adjusts easily to varying sheet qualities. But does this mean that sheet quality is no longer important?
Of course it still matters! It is essential to use high-quality sheets with these new lasers. Although the higher kilowatt laser source generates less heat on the sheet, the laser head essentially “flies” over the material—something not all sheets can handle. For example, if there is tension in the sheet, the laser may not slow down in time and this can affect the process. The laser can break for example. In this way, quality remains a crucial factor. Even though the laser adapts to varying sheet quality, using high-quality sheets can still boost your efficiency.
A high-quality sheet is more homogeneous, so the machine settings only need to be adjusted once. Also, the cutting pattern remains consistent at different thicknesses.
This isn’t the case with sheets of variable quality. Then, you often get inconsistent cutting results with the same settings. Another benefit of better-quality sheets is that you don’t have to re-align when bending. You can bend the sheet at the same angle every time, saving a lot of time.
Additionally, poor-quality material can cost you a lot if something goes wrong. For instance, think of having to re-cut a 20 mm sheet. It will take a lot of time, and this lost time cannot be recovered or compensated for in the production process.
As a service provider, we understand the value of high-quality materials. We are a exclusive dealer of SSAB Laser Plus, the best available laser sheet on the market. With this, consistent quality is guaranteed.
With SSAB Laser Plus, you can laser-cut faster than the laser manufacturer specifies. SSAB guarantees 3 mm precision per linear meter both before and after cutting. After a lot of testing, this often even reaches 0.5 mm accuracy. SSAB Laser Plus is rolled lengthwise and crosswise, this makes the sheet as flexible as possible for nesting. This significantly reduces costst related to wastematerial, because there is simply less waste. The materials detach naturally, so you don’t need employers to separate them, making the process even more cost-efficient.
At Galvano Metaal we combine our years of experience with a progressive view of the future. We have a wide and deep assortment in steel, stainless steel and aluminum.