eurolaser x Sekisui Alveo: solutions for foam applications
Sekisui Alveo AG, Switzerland
Sekisui Alveo AG is part of Sekisui Chemical Company Ltd. and therefore an internationally operating company with Europe as its core market and locations across Europe. The company develops and produces high-performance polyolefin foams for the packaging industry, transport, flooring, healthcare and the construction sector. The history of Sekisui Alveo began in 1971 and today combines a passion for foam with the challenges and requirements of customers around the globe.
Further information on the collaboration with eurolaser
eurolaser tested the following materials from Sekisui Alveo on the laser cutting systems:
Laser test: Alveolit
Laser cutting of closed-cell polyolefin foam
Material
Alveolit is a physically cross-linked, closed-cell polyolefin foam with a foamed skin on both sides. The material features a fine, homogeneous cell structure and offers excellent thermoplastic properties, particularly in vacuum forming and press forming applications. Typical applications include sealing, insulation, packaging, automotive manufacturing and construction. The following foam grades were tested:
- Alveolit TE 1503 67 kg/m³
- Alveolit TP LPM 2 1503
- Alveolit TA 3006 33 kg/m³
Test setup
The laser test was carried out on a eurolaser M-800 laser cutting machine with a 200 W CO2 laser and Shuttle Table. The interchangeable material carrier enabled uninterrupted operation through parallel loading and unloading during the cutting process.
Result
Alveolit can be cut cleanly and precisely. The cut edges were smooth, without scorching or residue. Even complex shapes were implemented with high precision. The material is excellently suitable for laser processing.
Advantages
Clean and intricate cut edges without post-processing
High flexibility in contour design
Surface engraving possible in a single operation
No compression during cutting
No drying process required after processing
