{"id":1649,"date":"2026-08-03T19:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T17:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/?p=1649"},"modified":"2026-08-11T09:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T07:15:34","slug":"modern-laser-cutting-compared-with-older-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/modern-laserskarning-jamfort-med-aldre-teknik\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern laser cutting compared with older technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laser cutting has been used in sheet metal working for many years, but the technology has advanced considerably during that time. Today\u2019s fibre laser machines work in conjunction with digital production systems in a way that was not previously possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This development is not just about new machinery. The entire production flow has changed, from how drawings are handled and materials are planned to how components are produced and tracked throughout the manufacturing process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technological developments have opened up more opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clear difference compared with older technology is the ability to process more materials and a wider range of sheet thicknesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today\u2019s fibre laser machines can process everything from hot- and cold-rolled sheet metal to stainless steel, aluminium, copper and brass. This means that more types of components can be produced in the same production environment without the technology imposing the same limitations as before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, these developments have made it easier to adapt production to different types of projects and components.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital planning has transformed the production process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another major difference is how production is planned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Previously, several stages of the process relied on manual steps between the design and manufacturing stages. Today, CAD\/CAM systems and ERP systems can be linked so that designs, materials and production planning follow the same workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means that planning and production are naturally linked, reducing the need for manual steps between the various stages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High precision is about more than just the cut itself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older laser cutting techniques could produce good results, but today\u2019s technology makes it possible to maintain consistent precision even when the same part is produced time and time again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This becomes particularly important when components are later to be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/plate-processing\/press-brake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to be press-brought<\/a>, are welded or assembled together with other components. When the dimensions are consistent right from the start, it makes it easier to proceed to the next stage of production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Precision therefore affects not only the laser cutting process itself, but also the functioning of the rest of the production chain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Production has become more flexible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This development has also led to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/plate-processing\/laser-splicing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">laser cutting<\/a>&nbsp;considerably more flexible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A modern machine park can switch between different materials, component types and production volumes with considerably less changeover time than before. This means that the same production environment can be used for everything from prototypes and small batches to repeat production and larger volumes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, for example, a company needs to produce a small number of parts to test a new design, and later wishes to move on to a larger production run, the same technology can be used throughout the project. Similarly, it is possible to switch between different materials or components without having to completely overhaul the production process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This increased flexibility makes it easier to manage projects with varying requirements and changing needs over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern technology is based on more than just the machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest changes is that laser cutting is now part of a wider digital production workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Linde Maskiner, we use, amongst other things, 8 kW and 4.4 kW Bystronic fibre laser machines in conjunction with integrated ERP and CAD\/CAM systems. This enables the planning and production departments to work together throughout the entire process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our laser cutting services include, amongst other things:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hot- and cold-rolled sheet metal up to 25 mm\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stainless steel up to 30 mm\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aluminium up to 20 mm\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brass up to 15 mm\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copper up to 12 mm\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sheet metal dimensions up to 3000 \u00d7 1500 mm\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production volumes ranging from 50 to 30,000 items\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advances in laser cutting are not just about more powerful machines. The combination of modern fibre laser technology, digital planning and extensive experience makes it possible to handle a wide variety of projects with consistent results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Would you like to find out more about modern laser cutting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a project where laser cutting might be suitable? Here at Linde Maskiner, we help businesses with everything from one-off parts to regular production runs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a>&nbsp;At Linde Maskiner, we\u2019ll review your requirements and help you find a solution that suits your project.&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lasersk\u00e4rning har anv\u00e4nts inom pl\u00e5tbearbetning under m\u00e5nga \u00e5r, men tekniken har utvecklats mycket under den tiden. Dagens fiberlasermaskiner arbetar tillsammans med digitala produktionssystem p\u00e5 ett s\u00e4tt som tidigare inte var m\u00f6jligt.&nbsp; Utvecklingen handlar inte bara om nya maskiner. Hela produktionsfl\u00f6det har f\u00f6r\u00e4ndrats, fr\u00e5n hur ritningar hanteras och material planeras till hur detaljer produceras och f\u00f6ljs [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[22,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artiklar-om-laserskarning","category-kunskapsbank"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1649"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1650,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649\/revisions\/1650"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lindemaskiner.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}