Laser cutting of aramid
eurolaser offers CO₂ laser cutter especially developed for textiles
Large format laser systems are optimally suitable for the cutting of aramid (also known as Kevlar ® or Nomex ®). Especially the contactless processing through the laser beam and the therewith related non-deforming cutting as well as the high precision are crucial arguments for the application of laser technology in textile processing. Compared to the usage of knives, the laser will not be blunt when cutting of aramid and thus, it cuts in a steady high quality.
What are the advantages of laser cutting of aramid (Kevlar ® or Nomex ®)?
- No fabric distortion due to contactless laser cutting
- Precise cutting of very filigree details
- Less cleaning effort due to reduced dust development during cutting
- No tool wear – steady high cutting quality
- No downtimes through tool change
- Processing in all directions – independent of fabric structure
What added value have eurolaser cutter for cutting of textile processing?
- Less waste through Nesting-Software
- Unlimited processing and forwarding of data from other system producers with flexible software packages
- Conveyor System for the fully automated processing directly from the roll
- Winding unit for the rolling up of already existing textiles
- Unique variety of table sizes – suitable for many formats
Material information for the laser cutting of aramid (Kevlar ® or Nomex ®):
Aramid is a golden-yellow, organic synthetic fibre, the strands of which are extremely stable and flexible and can therefore only be mechanically cut (e.g. with a scissor or a knife) with difficulty or with great effort. In spite of this high stability, this organic synthetic fibre can be cut with a laser without difficulty. This has the particular advantage of non-contact processing. The absence of material warping enables exact contours and accurate detail cuts to be produced at high process speeds. In compound form, aramid compounds are distinguished by particular characteristics. Aramid has a high strength and vibration absorption and is highly resistant to alkalis, acids and heat. Due to these characteristics, aramid fibers are mainly used in demanding security applications. Typical applications for laser cutting of aramid are bullet-proof vests, cut resistant clothing and technical components in vehicle construction.
Applications for laser cutting of aramid fibres (Kevlar ® and Nomex ®) with eurolaser systems:
Common product names for the laser cutting of Aramid:
Aramide, Aramid fibres, Aramid tissue, Nomex ®, Kevlar ®, Teijinconex ®, Twaron ®, PTPA, Aromatic polyamide, Aramid fibre type, Aramid panels, Technora ®
Videos of the cutting of aramid and textiles can be found on eurolaser.tv
Compare the usual cutting methods for textiles: CO₂ laser, punch and knife cutter »
We will gladly advise you about laser cutting of aramid, to our technology and special options for the processing of Kevlar ® or Nomex ®.
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