Foil processing

Laser technology in comparison with traditional processing methods

 


 

Laser cutting

 

 

Cutting edge quality

no flaking

 

 
Cutting quality over the course
of time

constant quality

Cutting accuracy

good

Fine details / small bore holes

yes

Sealing of the cutting edge

heat-sealed

Flexibility / individuality

high

Tool storage costs

no tool storage

Speed

high Speed

Tool wear

no wear

Knife cutting

Punching

flaking

flaking

decreasing quality

decreasing quality

good

middle

partly

no

no sealing

no sealing

partly

low

low storage costs

average storage costs

average speed

very high speed

easy replacement
if worn

expensive if worn

Work steps of foil processing

* Punching and cutting tools need to be sharpened and readjusted over time

Samples of laser cut foils