One application of industrial lasers to come to fruition in recent times has been tubular laser cutting. This enables the processing of tubular products in 3D including rectangular hollow sections, pipe, angle and universal beams. The ability to process such material in 3D allows significant time (and hence cost) savings in downstream processes such as weld preparation of heavy pipe, slotting and drilling, complex contouring and mitre cutting.
This allows workshops to utilise their specialist labour for value adding work rather than focusing on mundane processes. Laser processing of tubular materials saves assembly hours and lets clients focus on being lean in their manufacturing endeavours.
Tubular Laser Cutting in Action
Laser Central has had several years experience with 3D tubular laser processing, being the first to install such a machine in Australia. In that time, we have been involved in range of exciting projects including: structural frames for
- V8 Supercar chassis
- truss systems for coal loading facilities
- structural steel pre-assemblies for infrastructure projects
- OEM parts supply for vehicle components.
Every client that has taken advantage of this technology has saved time and made profit. With the limitless possibilities for design and labour saving, 3D processing of tubular products means competitive advantage for clients.
