Our technology

CleanCut

Also known as AutoSPOT. This machine enables laser cutting without the underbed that normally causes weld marks. As a result, the parts autoSPOT cuts are free of blemishes and tarnish, providing much higher visual quality and saving finishing time. In addition, this machine operates fully automatically and can make many thousands of parts per day unattended. The machine includes an RF laser with a peak power of 440W. Linear motors on the X and Y axes provide micrometer precision and high acceleration.

Snijlab developed this technology in-house with R&D grant from the RFO. See her in action

DuoNozzle

At snijlab , we like sharp cuts and engravings without smoke deposits. However, a nozzle for sharp cuts produces a lot of smoke deposits when engraving. And a good engraving nozzle, you understand, produces poor cutting results.

Most laser cutting machines on the market make a compromise in this, yielding mediocre quality. Or it is necessary to change nozzles during operations, which is inefficient and can introduce errors. Our duoNozzles completely solve this problem, offering optimal results in both cutting and engraving, without adding much extra weight or complexity.

autoLoad

To save operator time and thus reduce costs, we developed a system to automatically load sheet materials into the lasers.

This machine, also known internally as the sheet-o-size, can pick up and load virtually all of our material types. From smooth plastics to soft foams. The sheets are automatically measured and validated so that it is possible to work with stacks of sheets of mixed sizes.

autoUnload

We like our people to be doing things that are as human as possible, and machines to do what is repetitive.

This innovation ensures that the cut part and the residual plate are automatically separated from each other. This makes it possible to execute volume production efficiently, and we ensure that you, the customer, neatly receive only the parts without residual material.

Dynamic autoFocus

For good cutting and engraving quality, it is essential that the laser head is exactly the right distance from the material. A deviation of 0.2mm already gives visibly worse results.

With almost all laser cutters on the market (except steel lasers), the operator must manually adjust the focus distance at the beginning of a production run. In practice, however, this produces only mediocre quality. Sheet materials have different thicknesses and are rarely 100% flat. The laser then gets "out of focus" which results in a wider cut, loss of detail and unnecessary smoke deposits.

We developed a dynamic autofocus for this purpose. During cutting, a sensor measures the distance and continuously corrects the machine. This enables always the thinnest cutting lines and sharp engravings and ensures superior quality parts.

ordBase

OrdBase is Snijlab 's advanced manufacturing software that allows us to accurately and efficiently produce thousands of unique parts each day. This state-of-the-art MRP system tracks every detail of the production process, from who is working on what to which part is where, so our team can deliver your order on time, every time. ordBase seamlessly connects our online ordering system to our laser cutting machines, streamlining the production process and ensuring you receive the highest quality custom parts possible.