Laser cutting instead of milling

Part costs reduction due to laser cutting

Produce your parts out of sheet metal with the TruLaser 1030 instead of milling out of solid material. This reduces material and production costs. TRUMPF will gladly support you in this transition. Moreover, the steps into the 2-D world are quite simple.

Analyze the function of the part
Redesign it as a sheet metal part
Laser cut and then bend it

Example calculation

	Conventional manufacturing method (milling and drilling)	Laser cutting and bending

Name	2 milled holders	1 angle replaces 2 holders
Dimensions (ca)	75 mm x 40 mm x 10 mm	75 mm x 40 mm x 15 mm
Material	Aluminum	Stainless steel
Costs per part	ca 55 €	ca 16 €
Costs	100 %	15 %