Tepex® dynalite undergoes testing

Laser cutting of the high-performance composite

Tepex^® dynalite is a high-performance composite from Bond-Laminates. Such composites are often called organic sheets. The Tepex^® dynalite family consists of multiple layers of continuous fibre reinforcements in a matrix of engineering thermoplastics. The continuous fiber structure, fully consolidated with a thermoplastic polymer, provides the maximum possible strength and stiffness. The regularly arranged continuous glassfibers give it an attractive carbon-like appearance. Typical applications include industrial and automotive applications and sports goods.

Characteristics of Tepex® dynalite:

High strength
Maximum stiffness
Low weight

Application samples:

Components in the automotive industry (organic sheets)
Soles for sports shoes
Solid organic sheets replace injection molding to some extent

We tested this high-strength material in our application laboratory. The results of the cutting tests indicate that this material can be cut with our CO₂ laser cutting systems. The stability of the material means that high laser powers are needed for cutting.

What are the benefits of using eurolaser systems to cut Tepex® dynalite with laser?

Clean and perfect cuts - no reworking necessary
No material fixation necessary – thanks to the vacuum table
No tool wear so therefore consistently high cut quality

High degree of flexibility in the choice of contours – without any need for tool construction or changeover
Combined processing with a milling cutter and CO₂ laser possible on one machine
Unique choice of different table sizes – suitable for all standard sheet sizes