Tube laser cutting machines

Faster processingUp to 5–10 times faster cutting; feeding and cutting are automated and take place in a fraction of a second.

Conventional bandsaw: A slow, mechanical cutting process that takes considerable time for thicker profiles.

Cost-effective operationNo need for consumable saw blades or coolant emulsion. Gas and electricity consumption can be calculated precisely, making operating costs predictable.

Conventional bandsaw: Saw blade wear, breakage and replacement, as well as coolant replenishment, represent ongoing costs.

Consistent processesCNC-controlled batch production, independent of human factors and schedulable to the second.

Conventional bandsaw: Cutting time varies depending on the condition of the saw blade and requires continuous operator intervention.

Burr-free cuttingClean, smooth, burr-free cut edges. The material can go straight to welding, with no subsequent grinding required.

Conventional bandsaw: The cut end remains burred, making subsequent manual or machine deburring necessary for every piece.

Geometric accuracyPerfect dimensional accuracy and square cuts; the cutting head is positioned with micrometre precision.

Conventional bandsaw: The saw blade can deflect during cutting, resulting in inaccurate, angled cuts.

Complex processingMore than just cutting to length: it makes holes, cuts patterns and positioning holes, marks and engraves in a single step, as well as producing precisely angled cuts.

Conventional bandsaw: Suitable only for simple straight cuts or cuts at a fixed angle.

For all materialsCarbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium can all be cut easily by simply changing the software parameters and gas.

Conventional bandsaw: Different material grades and wall thicknesses require a physical blade change and different speeds.

Automation capabilityCan be integrated into a modern industrial environment, with repeatable results and unlimited storage of cutting programmes.

Conventional bandsaw: Mostly requires the operator to handle, measure and position material against a stop manually.