Laser cutting in automotive

The fiber laser revolution in automotive

The use of fiber laser cutting systems has changed all of metalworking. With power up to 30 kW, cutting is fast and with a perfect finish, with no need for later operations.

Where production once relied on dies to make flat parts, today the laser is gaining ground thanks to its greater flexibility. In automotive, where you need to cut and trim with precision, the fiber laser is now essential.

A concrete example is the 5-axis Compact and Linear Cube cutting systems by Cutlite Penta, used to cut the aluminum profiles of a major Italian car brand.

What are laser systems used for in the automotive sector?

Laser technology has many applications in the car industry. Cutting metals and sheet metal lets you make components with clean edges, without later operations.

The laser cuts a wide range of metals: from aluminum to stainless steel, from iron to copper and brass, for one-off or series components. With the technological progress of recent years it reaches sheet thicknesses up to 50 mm, widening the range of applications. There are also high-precision machines for cutting tubes and tubulars.

What are the advantages of the laser for automotive?

With laser machines you get high-end work with no finishing and high precision. The laser engraves and cuts different materials and offers decisive time advantages, along with flexible customization. Compared with traditional mechanical machining, laser systems in automotive offer:

• Greater flexibility and integration in production
• High power and speed performance
• Greater precision and cut quality
• Engraving and processing even on large formats
• Customization with unique effects and complex work
• Ultra-fast identification and marking
• Contactless processing

Which laser machines to choose for automotive?

Machines for laser cutting and engraving in automotive are industrial systems that must guarantee precision and reliability. That is why it is always worth checking the machine's performance in detail, as it can vary significantly from one model to another.

Before buying low-cost laser machines, it is better to make sure the sale also includes proper after-sales technical support, in case of damage, maintenance or the need for spare parts.

The advantages of Cutlite Penta machines for automotive

Cutlite Penta specializes in the design and production of very high-performance laser cutting machines. With proprietary, made-in-Italy technology, Cutlite Penta systems ensure high cutting power and the ability to work on large formats too. With Cutlite Penta you have:

• Cutting power up to 30 kW
• Metal cutting on thicknesses up to 50 mm
• High precision in cuts and processing
• Compact linear-motor structures
• High levels of customization
• Technical support and tailor-made engineering

Frequently asked questions about laser cutting in automotive

Why use laser cutting in automotive?

Because it offers precise cuts and clean edges with no later operations, great flexibility and high speed, with power up to 30 kW.

Which materials and thicknesses does the laser cut for cars?

Aluminum, stainless steel, iron, copper and brass; sheet up to 50 mm thick; with dedicated machines also tubes and tubulars.

Does the fiber laser replace dies?

For flat parts the laser supports and in many cases replaces dies, with greater flexibility and no dedicated tooling.

Which Cutlite Penta systems are used in automotive?

5-axis systems such as Compact and Linear Cube for aluminum profiles, and flat linear-motor systems with power up to 30 kW.