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Revolutionize Your Blanking with Coil-Fed Laser Systems

Production of high quality parts directly from coils with minimal material loss — material savings of up to 30% compared to sheets, increasing efficiency by up to 400%.

Key Benefits

Material Efficiency

Tight nesting reduces scrap, saving up to 30% on material costs annually.

Space Saving

Coils require up to 80% less warehouse space compared to equivalent sheet stock.

Die-Free Production

Save on costly dies, maintenance, and storage with software-driven cutting.

High-Speed Cutting

Laser head speeds up to 98.4 in/s with 2g acceleration for faster production.

Automation

Fully automated from coil to finished part, reducing labor and errors.

Scalable Production

Easily adjust production volumes without retooling — ideal for both small batches and high-volume runs.

Coil-Fed Laser vs Sheet Laser vs Stamping Press

Technology Comparison

Parameter Coil-Fed Laser Sheet Laser Stamping Press
10% Material Cost Economy
$0 Tooling Cost
Production Flexibility
Changeover Time in Seconds
Minimum Warehouse Space Usage
1–2 Operators per Line
3-sec Cycle Time per Part
Minimum Batch Size
Payback Period Less than 1 Year
Medium Maintenance Complexity

Coil-Fed Laser Cutting Machine

Coil-fed laser cutting systems offer unmatched efficiency by processing metal directly from coils, which are typically 5–10% cheaper than sheets. With optimized nesting across continuous length, material savings reach 5–15% compared to sheet-fed systems. This combination delivers ROI in 6–12 months for high-production facilities.

A plant consuming 8 coils daily could save hundreds of thousands annually. Coils occupy 50% less warehouse space than sheets, reducing storage expenses. The automated process requires 30–50% fewer operators.

Capable of continuous production over thousands of meters without stopping, coil-fed lasers match or exceed stamping press productivity while offering greater flexibility and no tooling costs.

SU3E Series coil laser cutting machine

Sheet-Fed Laser Cutting Machine

Sheet-fed lasers suit facilities producing varied parts with frequent material changes. While sheets cost 5–10% more than coils, they offer flexibility ideal for smaller batches or custom orders. Material utilization is typically 5–15% less efficient due to layout limitations on standard sheet sizes.

Sheet storage requires roughly double the warehouse area versus equivalent coil stock. Operators must manually load and unload sheets, increasing labor versus automated coil systems.

While production speeds lag for large-scale runs, modern sheet-fed lasers deliver excellent precision and handle wide thickness ranges, making them attractive for mixed production environments.

Stamping Press

Stamping presses excel in mass production with stable designs, offering speeds up to 3–5 times faster than laser systems. However, initial tooling investment is high, and design changes require entirely new dies — often costing tens of thousands.

Material utilization is less efficient, with scrap rates 10–20% higher than coil-fed lasers. Press lines occupy over 30% more floor space than equivalent laser setups and require heavy infrastructure.

They demand larger operator teams, sometimes twice the manpower of coil-fed automation. While unbeatable in high-volume scenarios with no design changes, presses lack flexibility and prove cost-prohibitive when agility and design variation are needed.

From raw coil to finished part — six integrated stages

Process Flow

Uncoiling

1. Uncoiling

The uncoiler feeds metal coils smoothly into the system.

Leveling

2. Leveling

Removes coil defects for flat, stress-free material.

Laser Cutting

3. Laser Cutting

Precision fiber laser module cuts blanks with tight tolerances.

Part Handling

4. Part Handling

Automated systems separate parts from scrap and stack them.

Control System

5. Control System

Advanced automation ensures efficiency and accuracy.

Panel Bending

6. Panel Bending

Sheet metal forming for complex geometries with automated folding blades.

Main Components

Coil Unwinder

Device for unrolling metal coils with smooth, controlled feed.

Straightener & Feeder

System that straightens strip and precisely feeds into cutting area.

Laser Source

Generates powerful laser beam — typically fiber laser for metal cutting.

Laser Cutting Head

Automatically adjusts gas parameters for high cutting quality.

CNC System

Interprets CAD models and governs cutting head movement for precision.

Conveyor System

Surface where cutting occurs; uses conveyor belt or rollers for continuous feed.

Scrap Removal System

Removes scraps and fumes, ensuring a safe, clean work environment.

Parts Collection & Stacking

Automatically collects finished parts and stacks them for shipment.

Additional equipment to tailor your production line

Customization Options

Gantry System

Automated gantry sorts and stacks laser-cut blanks, accelerating production and reducing manual labor.

6-Axis Stacking Robot

Automates precise stacking of cut parts, handling various shapes and sizes, reducing labor costs.

Multi-Gantry System

Boost production speed by 2x, 3x, or even 4x with multi-gantry laser cutting upgrade.

Integrated Panel Bending

Automatically processes parts after cutting, ensuring high precision for complex shapes.

Additional Uncoiler

Multiple uncoilers allow processing different material thicknesses without reloading.

Filtration & Ventilation

Removes dust and smoke during cutting. Equipped with Siemens motor and Japanese TORAY filter.

Air Compressor

Screw-type compressor for laser cutting. Includes dryer, oil separator, and air filters.

Laser Marking System

High-speed laser marking for part identification. Power: 20/30/50W, speed up to 8000 mm/s.

"After switching to a coil-fed laser cutting system, our production — using 8 coils per day — saw immediate material savings. We save up to 3 tons per coil, which adds up to 24 tons per day. That's 576 tons per month, or $576,000 saved just on reduced waste (at $1,000/ton). Plus, coil material is on average 5% cheaper than sheet. With over 17,000 tons purchased yearly, that's another $864,000 in savings. This system paid for itself in less than 6 months. A must-have for any high-volume metal processor."

Production Manager, Large Metal Fabrication Plant

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