ANDRITZ Schuler Develops Innovative Laser Technology for Cut-to-Length-Lines

The Laser Blanking Line 1.18 DFT promises substantial benefits compared to conventional cut-to-length lines with shears, because it reduces the number of work steps and increases material utilization. The system's ability to produce also unique parts next to trapezoids and rectangular blanks ensures ongoing operational efficiency and flexibility.

With this laser blanking line, for example in the area of steel service centers, additional shaped parts or cut-outs and holes can be cut directly into the blanks in a single work step, so that a subsequent additional work step for cutting master blanks is no longer necessary. Furthermore, the newly developed system offers substantial material savings through intelligent cross cuts that align more closely with the required final blank shapes, maintaining high output rates of up to 45 parts per minute depending on the geometry.

The Laser Blanking Line 1.18 DFT is capable of handling materials ranging from 0.6 to 6 mm in thickness directly from the coil, supporting steel, aluminum, and stainless steel – including high-strength materials over 1000 MPa, which can often lead to process-related difficulties with mechanical die systems. The new line concept eliminates the need for complex foundation work and cable trays in the floor as well as for a loop pit. With a length of approximately 25-30 meters, the line is only about half the size of a conventional cut-to-length line with a shear and thus offers optimized space utilization.

“With approximately 200 blanking lines and 24 laser blanking lines worldwide, ANDRITZ Schuler has cemented its position as blanking technology leader over the past years,” says Jürgen Funk, Director Global Blanking Lines at ANDRITZ Schuler . “The introduction of the Laser Blanking Line 1.18 DFT reinforces ANDRITZ Schuler's commitment to innovation and excellence.”

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