Arnold FlexLine FLX-240 - Laser cutting of glass

The Maschinenfabrik Arnold GmbH from Ravensburg developed and delivered a laser cutting system for glass for a customer in the semiconductor industry.

A system from the FlexLine series was further developed and adapted to customer-specific requirements. The result is the FLX-240 model.
The FlexLine is now available in machine widths from 1200 mm to 4000 mm with different beam sources such as fiber, disc, diode and CO2 lasers.

FLX-240 for laser cutting glass
interior, axle system

The FLX-240 is designed as a portal system and has five NC-controlled axes (XYZBC). The processing optics are adjusted horizontally (X), vertically (Z) and tilted (B). The component is clamped on the faceplate of the rotary axis (C) and the horizontal machine table (Y) using a sophisticated magnet system.

Two CO2 lasers with an in-house developed beam switch are used as the beam source.

The two lasers cover the widest possible range from low power (20W) up to 1500 watts. Continuous wave operation (CW) and high-frequency pulsed operation are also possible and bring many advantages for laser cutting of glass. A good cut quality (= clarity of the cut edges) is achieved, for example, with low laser power at low feed rates. High powers are used with larger material thicknesses.

All axes are included in a transformation, so simple 2D to 3D geometries can be lasered.

A compact footprint and the "single-block" construction enable easy transport and quick re-commissioning at the end customer.

The new FlexLine series is predestined for customers in the field of small series production, job shops, as well as research and development.

The sales team from the Maschinenfabrik Arnold GmbH under and +49 751 36169-199 for further information.