Laser cutting center GWEIKE

Today, a laser cutting center is a fully automated workplace for cutting metal materials. In modern production, it is a complex unit that combines a fiber laser, automation of material handling, extraction and software for production preparation. The greatest emphasis is placed on production productivity.

I am interested in a laser center

The GWEIKE company is one of the leading manufacturers of laser cutting machines and we supply its machines to the Czech and Slovak markets in professional configurations for industrial use. We focus primarily on companies looking for a long-term functional solution for cutting sheet metal.

What is a laser cutting center?

A laser cutting center is a production workplace designed for precise and fast cutting of metal materials using a fiber laser. Compared to a basic CNC laser, greater emphasis is placed on automation and reducing downtime. Typically, we offer a covered fiber laser with exchangeable tables, automatic loading and removal of sheets. Alternatively, in our offer you will find a line that processes material directly from a roll.

We supply the entire GWEIKE production system. The laser cuts while the automation prepares additional material. It simultaneously removes finished parts. The result is less dependence on manual handling.

GWEIKE GAS laser cutting center

For manufacturing companies that want to automate the cutting of common sheet metal formats, the GWEIKE 3015GAS version is an interesting solution. This is a laser cutting center with automatic sheet metal loading and unloading. The machine is designed for a format of 3000 × 1500 mm, the most commonly used sheet metal size in mechanical engineering.

The advantage of the GAS version is mainly the reduction of manual handling of sheets. The operator can devote more time to preparing production and organizing orders. Meanwhile, the machine solves repeated material handling. Another advantage is the reduction in the need for manpower.

The GAS version is suitable for processing common steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized steel and other metal materials. Our experience with the application of this version is, for example, in the production of agricultural machinery, food machinery, textile machinery or construction machinery.

Laser cutting center GWEIKE CPL3015B for coil processing

An even higher level of automation is represented by the GWEIKE GKS-CPL3015B solution. While a conventional laser cuts from individual sheets of sheet metal, the CPL3015B works with material in a coil. This fundamentally changes the logic of production. The material is unwound, straightened into the cutting section and then parts are produced from it in a continuous process.

This type of laser cutting center is suitable for large-scale production that is repeated. It has a great benefit where time is often a problem when loading sheets.

The GKS-CPL3015B model has a working area of ​​3000 × 1500 mm, laser power can be 1–6 kW, coil width 500–1500 mm and maximum coil weight 10 tons. Carbon steel can be processed in a thickness of 0.8–3 mm and stainless steel in a thickness of 0.8–2 mm. The material feed speed is 0–20 m/min.

The main advantage of this solution is smoothness. With a classic laser, production is regularly stopped due to sheet replacement. With a coil line, the goal is to keep the material moving and minimize non-productive time. This makes sense mainly for companies that produce a larger number of similar parts and are currently processing thinner sheets.

The difference between GAS, CPL3015B and GSK

These solutions belong to the category of automated laser cutting centers, but each is suitable for a different type of production.

GWEIKE GAS makes sense where a company processes classic sheet metal and wants to speed up the loading and removal of material. It is suitable for universal production, custom metalwork, engineering operations and companies that cut various parts from common sheet metal formats.

GWEIKE CPL3015B is a solution for continuous production from a coil. It is suitable where similar parts are repeated, where thinner sheets are processed and where automation has the greatest effect precisely due to the reduction in frequent material changes.

GWEIKE GSK6036T3 is a professional tube laser with a basic length of the processed profile or tube of 6500 mm. Three chucks feed the material, which is fed into the machine from an automatic loader. The possibility of bevel cutting facilitates production. From our own experience, we know that such well-equipped machines will be appreciated by manufacturers of steel structures or large metalworks.

Who is a laser center suitable for?

An automated laser center is worth considering when the laser is not only supposed to work occasionally, but is supposed to be an important part of production. If the machine is supposed to cut every day, in multiple shifts, or if it is used for other related production, automation is very important. It helps to reduce downtime, improves work organization, and allows for better production planning.

Advantages of the GWEIKE laser cutting center

The GWEIKE laser cutting center gives companies the opportunity to significantly speed up the processing of sheets, as well as profiles and tubes. We offer a tube laser that can have a working length of 12,500 mm when set up and up to 12,500 mm when extended, which is always semi-automated. The profile or tube laser has up to four cooperating chucks for zero residue of unprocessable material. The advantage is the variability of the working area or machine length.

Another important advantage is wide configurability. Depending on the type of production, you can choose the power of the laser source, the size of the working area, the type of automation, extraction, compressor, auxiliary gases and other accessories. Thanks to this, we can design a solution for a smaller manufacturing company as well as for demanding industrial operations.

Delivery, installation and service in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

As a supplier of Raptor Technologies s.r.o., we have extensive experience with laser cutting technology. It is not enough for us to deliver the technology to your hall. It is necessary to correctly design the configuration, prepare the space, solve the extraction, power supply, auxiliary gases and much more. In this respect, it is complex.

We represent GWEIKE laser machines on the Czech and Slovak markets and help customers choose the appropriate solution according to their production. We provide:

• Machine delivery
• Installation
• Operator training
• Fluid filtration
• Warranty and post-warranty service
• Support during the operation of the laser machine

A laser cutting center is an investment in the future

Automation in metal production is a trend towards reducing costs. It is a response to the growing pressure on productivity, repeatability and the lack of qualified labor. If you invest in a laser cutting center, you will gain greater independence and faster production.

GWEIKE offers solutions from professional CNC lasers with interchangeable tables to automated workplaces with loading and unloading.

If you are looking for a modern laser cutting center for cutting sheet metal, we will be happy to help you choose a suitable GWEIKE machine.

Frequently asked questions about laser cutting centers

What is the difference between a CNC laser and a laser cutting center?
A CNC laser is the machine itself for cutting material. A laser cutting center is a broader term. It includes not only the laser, but also the automation of handling, exchange tables, loading and unloading.

When does automated sheet metal loading pay off?
Automated loading pays off when the laser works regularly and downtime during sheet metal handling begins to limit production capacity. Typically, these are operations that work in shifts and simultaneously process a larger volume of orders.

When to choose GWEIKE GAS?
GWEIKE GAS is suitable for companies that want to automate work with classic sheet metal sheets. It is suitable for the 3000 × 1500 mm format and operations where automatic loading and unloading of material makes sense.

When to choose GWEIKE CPL3015B?
The GWEIKE CPL3015B is suitable for companies that want to produce parts from coil. It makes the most sense for serial production of thinner sheets, where a smooth material flow and high repeatability are important.