FlowIN is a breakthrough fiber laser cutting concept that solves the sorting issue through a disruptive approach: Instead of focusing on cutting the part, we focus on cutting the scrap around it. The result? Ready cut and sorted parts free from the surrounding metal scrap.
Metal sorting at the speed of cutting
Through this revolutionary process, FlowIN frees the part from the skeleton and manages waste without compromising the fiber laser cutting speed.
Conventional sorting challenges
- The parts welded to combs are impossible to sort.
- The sorting can’t keep up with the cutting speed of the fiber laser machine: adding sorting to existing machines slows them down, which is counterproductive.
- They have thickness and shape limitations: certain shapes can’t be sorted automatically and, the thicker the metal, the more challenging sorting becomes.
- They don’t allow efficient nesting patterns: more distance between parts is required and this compromises material utilization.
FlowIN ensures that every part, regardless of shape or thickness, can be sorted just as efficiently as fiber laser cutting machine works to deliver peak productivity.
FlowIN can cut metal sheets 1.5m wide but has no limits regarding sheet length.
FlowIn’s unrivalled innovations in metal cutting technology
- Sorting at the speed of cutting guarantees no limitations on automatic sorting of metal parts. Separation happens automatically during cutting.
- It eliminates the need for combs and all comb-related issues: no comb cleaning, no scratches or debris, no flipped parts or parts welded to the combs.
- The automatic separation and removal of cut parts from each other and the skeleton streamlines workflow.
- It completely eliminates the need for microwelds, microjoints, or nanojoints.
- It eliminates the need for a pallet changer, effectively reducing exchange time to zero.
- It ensures minimal buffers between parts and fully supports material efficiency-driven nesting.
- It optimizes waste management and material utilization: no skeleton exits the fiber laser cutting machine.
- ready for powers 40kW and coil-cutting with no skeleton handling post-cutting.
What FlowIN brings to your business:
Non-stop production
Continuous material flow allows for uninterrupted metal cutting.
Maintenance cost reduction
Instead of focusing on cutting the part, we focus on cutting the scrap around it.
Shorter lead times
Sorting at the speed of cutting guarantees a faster metal processing cycle.
Ready cut parts
FlowIN takes care of waste to deliver only scrap-free, separated and sorted parts
Energy savings
Your fiber laser system makes more by cutting faster and using the same amount of energy.
Material Optimization
Allows for the most efficient nesting patterns for any shape or thickness.
Waste Management Optimization
Scrap is cut to pieces and placed in bins so you don’t have to deal with the skeleton.
Increased profits
Faster cycles and reduced maintenance lead to a lower cost per part and higher margins.
Watch metal sorting while cutting LIVE
- skeleton
- pallet changer
- combs
- thickness limitations
- comb cutting
- welded parts
- comb cleaning
- shape restrictions
- inefficient nesting
- slugs
A metal cutting solution for every need.
We know every company has different requirements. Meet all our fiber laser machine series and discover the ideal one for your specific metal cutting needs.
iNspire
EFFICIENCY
The highest metal cutting performance for demanding mass production
eVision
VERSATILITY
A universal solution for thick to thin, large and small production batches
eSmart
COST-EFFECTIVENESS
A budget-friendly fiber laser for space-saving and reliable cutting.
