Sheet-fed laser systems are best suited for processing paper materials for print markets, although other applications are available. In sheet-fed systems, material is loaded into the work area either manually by technicians or automatically by sheet loaders or web conveyors. After the sheet is loaded, registration sensors and vision cameras identify the location of printed details and the sheet’s orientation, and trigger the lasers to cut, score, perforate, or kiss-cut the material. The finished sheet is then removed from the work area either manually or automatically.

Because sheet-fed laser systems pair intricate laser processing with printed details, accuracy is paramount. LasX leads in integrating vision cameras into laser systems to precisely locate print details for the most accurate placement of the laser cut line relative to the pattern. Alternately, registration sensors can detect printed fiducials to guide the laser beam for precise cuts. LasX can also integrate bar code readers into the system for variable print laser processing and instant order change, giving you superior flexibility and dramatically reducing waste and down time.

One of the common disadvantages of sheet-fed laser systems is the manual labor required to load processing sheets and unload finished parts. LasX solves such manpower requirements through automation. Our systems can integrate directly with the sheet feeder equipment you already have for off-line digital conversion, or incorporate conveyors into the system to create a total in-line solution. Conveyors or sheet feeders can also be combined with pick-and-place robots to fully automate the line from in-feed to sorting and packaging.

Processes and applications for sheet-fed systems include:

• Signs and placards
• Intricate greeting cards or stationery
• Pull-tabs and tickets
• ID cards
• Contoured business cards
• Spacers
• Abrasives

Sheet-to-Sheet Systems

Our sheet-to-sheet systems give you superior speed and processing capabilities for applications with a consistent sheet size and a one-to-one relationship between the raw sheet and the finished part. Incorporating a stacker to organize processed parts takes you even closer to finished product.

Sheet-to-Part Systems

LasX’s sheet-to-part systems increase your flexibility by processing variable patterns or multiple parts from a single sheet. Because sorting and stacking finished parts for packaging is of greater concern with sheet-to-part systems, LasX helps you incorporate customized material handling solutions to minimize manual intervention.