eurolaser x RENOLIT: expertise in plastic applications
RENOLIT SE, Germany
RENOLIT is an internationally active manufacturer of a wide range of plastic products. Founded in 1946, the long-established family-owned company stands for technical expertise and innovative product design. Solutions are developed and manufactured worldwide for a broad variety of industries – including the automotive industry, construction, medical technology and wind energy.
Further information on the collaboration with eurolaser
eurolaser tested the following materials from RENOLIT SE on its laser cutting machines:
Laser test: GORCELL – various surface finishes
Laser cutting of plastic honeycomb panels
Material
RENOLIT GORCELL is a lightweight sandwich material with a hexagonal honeycomb structure made of thermoplastic plastic. The face layers can vary depending on the application. The material is moisture-resistant, dimensionally stable, chemically resistant and fully recyclable. Typical areas of application include caravan construction, the furniture industry, outdoor furniture and lightweight structures.
Test setup
The laser test was carried out on a eurolaser XL-1600 cutting system with a 400 W CO₂ laser. Various RENOLIT GORCELL variants were used, including PP-F (5 mm and 10 mm), HI (10 mm) and WS A (10 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm). The objective was a precise, burr-free cut without deformation or dents, particularly at corners and edges.
Result
Excellent cutting results were achieved up to a material thickness of 15 mm. The edges were clean and smooth, without burn residues or surface damage. Only two variants showed a slight, wipeable burn film on the underside from 15 mm onwards. Overall, laser cutting demonstrated consistently high quality with precise contour accuracy.
Advantages
Precise, burr-free cutting.
No deformation or dents.
Accurate corners without overcuts or start marks.
Damage-free material surfaces.
No residual particles or chips on the machine.
Laser test certificates
excellently suitable