From scale model to technical component: applications of laser cutting
1. Laser-Cut Scale Models and Architectural Models
Architects and designers use laser cutting to create detailed scale models of buildings and structures. These models help visualize designs and present them to clients or during exhibitions.
2. Jewelry and Fashion Accessories
Laser cutting enables the creation of complex patterns and designs in materials such as wood, leather, and acrylic. This is widely used in the fashion industry for manufacturing unique jewelry, belts, and other accessories.
3. Art Projects and Installations
Artists use laser cutting to realize precise and complex shapes in various materials. This allows them to create innovative artworks and installations that would otherwise be difficult to produce.
4. Interior Decoration and Furniture
From wall panels to lampshades, laser cutting is used to produce unique and custom-made interior decorations. It offers the possibility to realize personalized designs that match specific interior styles.The Laser Lokaal
5. Promotional Materials and Personalized Gifts
Companies use laser cutting to create personalized promotional materials, such as keychains, pens, and notebooks. These items can be branded with company logos or other branding elements.
6. Educational Materials and Construction Kits
Laser cutting is used to produce educational models and construction kits that are used in schools and universities. These materials help students understand complex concepts through hands-on experience.The Laser Lokaal
7. Custom Packaging
In the packaging industry, laser cutting is used to create custom packaging that perfectly fits the product. This is particularly useful for luxury products or special occasions where presentation is of great importance.
8. Industrial Applications and Prototyping
Laser cutting is widely used in industry for manufacturing parts and prototypes. It allows engineers to quickly and accurately produce parts for testing and development.
What is laser cutting?
Laser cutting is a versatile manufacturing technique that uses a laser beam to vaporize a small amount of material. This allows us to cut almost any 2D shape from sheet material with unparalleled precision. The same technique can be used for laser engraving to apply engravings and markings. On this page, you can read more about laser engraving.
Cut lines fully perforate the material, allowing parts to be cut from a sheet. Depending on the material and thickness, the cut can be clean and sharp, black/brown in color, and/or leave residue.
Laser cutting applications
Because the technique has several advantages over other manufacturing techniques such as CNC milling or injection molding, customers from various markets find laser cutting to be the suitable application for their purpose.
Low production costs (for both single pieces and large quantities).
A good price is always important, especially when you are still in the prototype phase. By making our processes as flexible as possible, we keep prices as low as possible, even for small quantities. Of course, all customers enjoy a sharp price, but this is crucial specifically for customers for whom price is decisive. Think of giveaways at trade shows, promotional material, packaging, or single-use products.
Surface engraving on PMMA
Surface engraving on cork
Line engraving on bamboo
Foam inlay
Promotional material
Cardboard packaging
Production speed.
The turnaround time for laser cutting can be incredibly fast, even within 24 hours. This allows customers to order at the last minute and still be assured that their project will arrive on time. Customers also rarely need to keep inventory. Customers who choose us for the production speed we offer come from the packaging industry, e-commerce, and rapid prototyping world, among others.
Made-to-order skylines
High-quality finish of the unparalleled.
Laser cutting offers unparalleled finish on materials; most products that come off the machine are immediately ready for use. Ready-to-use (semi-)finished products!
Surface engraving on PMMA
Surface engraving on cork
Line engraving on bamboo
Signage industry
Wall decoration
Jewelry
Dimensional accuracy
Laser cutting guarantees accuracy. Each component has exactly the same dimensions without deviation. We can cut components with an accuracy of up to 1/100 mm. This is indispensable for applications that require very tight tolerances.
Mechanical parts (mounting plates, gaskets, spacers, and machine parts)
Click connections
Detailed engravings
A combination of the above!
With these few examples above, we are far from covering the full scope of laser cutting applications! For the vast majority of customers, price, speed, and quality are all important, which is why these three points are central to every project for us. Below are some more examples of laser cutting applications:
Surface engraving on PMMA
Surface engraving on cork
Line engraving on bamboo
Surface engraving on PMMA
Surface engraving on cork
Line engraving on bamboo
Building kits and teaching materials for educational companies and institutions.
Set and decor construction (museum)
POS materials
Lampshades and lighting
Art projects and objects
Laser engraving applications
Applying your own logo to products.
Surface engraving on PMMA
Surface engraving on cork
Line engraving on bamboo
-vinyl frame
-Coconut
-foam block
Read more about engraving a logo on products or objects here.