The laser beam allows the controlled melting of foils and films, resulting in clean, sealed cut edges. With laser equipment, you can precisely cut even the smallest radii and produce simple geometries at high speed. In laser cutting, there are no tools to put any pressure on the foil and film, the whole process is non-contact, therefore, the final product will be flawless. Plus, laser cutting foils and films does not cause paint to peel off the final product compared to mechanical punching or tooling.


Advantages of laser cutting machine: faster than mechanical engraving and cutting machine, more accurate than punching dies, more economical for small batch production of 1,000 pieces.


 Laser Cut Foil Effect


How does laser cutting foils and films work?


The controlled melting of the material ensures clean cutting edges without any contamination. Laser machines offer numerous advantages when processing multilayer films: Multiple layers, such as back and top films, can be cut in one operation. Depending on the structure of the laser equipment and the strength of the film, up to 10 layers of composite material can be cut.


Why is laser processing faster than mechanical engraving and cutting machines?


Perfectly matched shaft drives and innovative control systems ensure precise and fast laser cutting with Trotec laser systems. Unlike engraving and cutting machines, there is no material resistance when using laser equipment. Therefore, the laser cutting speed is faster, and the laser processing does not need to be lifted or rotated like a blade. The advantages of Trotec laser equipment in terms of speed and detail, especially when machining delicate geometries, are fully realized.


 Plastic Laser Cutting


Do I have to secure the material to the work surface?


No, for best cutting results we recommend using a vacuum table. This will ensure that thin or wavy materials lie flat on the table when laser cutting. When laser cutting foils and films, no pressure is applied to the material; therefore, no clamping or any other type of fixation is required. This will save time and operating costs in material preparation and prevent the material from being crushed. All these advantages make laser equipment the perfect machine for foil and film cutting.


Do you need special accessories for precision cutting of foils and films with a laser?


When processing printed products, camera systems are the best choice. The LESSER laser enables perfect contour cutting of printed materials. Even flexible materials such as banners and flags can be laser cut with absolute precision. Eliminate time-consuming positioning, detect distortions in images, and dynamically adjust cutting paths. By combining the target system with the Trotec laser system, 30% of machining costs can be saved. There is no cost to manufacture, maintain and store cutting dies. In addition, the machining method is flexible, and the laser system can respond to any changes in the design in the shortest time.