Punch laser technology: advantages and applications

Punch laser technology is an advanced manufacturing process that combines the capabilities of a punch press with a laser cutting machine. This innovative technology allows industries to produce high-precision metal parts with great speed and efficiency and has become increasingly popular in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics.

Advantages of punch laser technology

One of the key advantages of punch laser technology is its ability to process a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. This versatility allows manufacturers to produce high-quality components for various applications, enabling high-speed production, which reduces lead times and increases production capacity. The accuracy and precision of punch laser technology are unparalleled, allowing for intricate designs and shapes to be cut with ease. This technology also reduces waste by optimizing material usage and minimizing scrap production, resulting in cost savings for manufacturers.

Applications

Punch laser technology has a variety of applications across several industries.

• In the automotive industry, punch laser technology is used to produce high-quality body panels and other components. 
• In the aerospace industry, it is frequently used to produce complex parts for aircraft engines and structures. 
• In the electronics industry, you can find this combined technology to produce precision components for electronic devices. 
• This technology is also used in the production of furniture, lighting fixtures, and other household products. 

With its versatility and efficiency, punch laser technology has become an essential tool for many manufacturers looking to stay competitive in today's market.

Punch laser machines: how they work and advantages

These machines work by using a punch press to create holes and shapes in the material, while a laser cutting machine is used to make precise cuts and intricate designs. The punch press and laser cutting machine work in tandem, allowing for a variety of operations to be performed in a single process.

They have these main advantages:

• Flexible and cost-effective process - Produtech operates according to the mono punching head principle, minimizing setup effort and maximizing productivity. All punching tools can rotate by 360°, allowing them to be used in any angular position and significantly reducing the number of punching tools required.

• Create slitting contours, separating cuts on forms, and visible edges without nibbling marks in an economically efficient manner. The process is versatile and allows for plastic deformation of the sheet, such as bending or forming threads. Produtech also offers solutions for deburring, making it an all-in-one machine.

• Excellent cutting quality - Produtech's optical laser provides excellent cutting quality, with cutting edges that are burr-free, have minimum roughness, and reflect your own image. This ensures a precise and high-quality result.

Produtech manufactures EffiCOIL, a laser punch machine that combine a press with an optical fiber laser. The line includes two compact and independent working heads that operate in an aligned manner, thanks to an innovative electronic system: the units are perfectly synchronized with each other and operate within the same working area, with maximum precision and speed.