MultiCutter 20/1500

The ZennaLaser MultiCutter 20/1500 is an generic laser machine for processing an enormous variety of shapes on a wide web material. It is engineered to accurately mark or cut shapes in many different materials such as films, textiles, abrasives, or paper.

The MultiCutter is equiped with multiple high power lasers. Two, three or four lasers up to six work parallel, depending on the required output. The laser sources are often placed on a platform above the line, in order to keep the needed floor space limited.

Due to its modular setup, the MultiCutter can be configurated with different unwinders (single, duo, turret), multiple robots for stacking parts and camera systems for high accuracy and quality control. These possibilities ensure a high degree of automation, one of the main drivers for using laser technology.

The MultiCutter is based on a material width of 1.500mm, typical for sandpaper abrasives. But different width lines are also available from 1.000 mm up to 3.000 mm in textile (see Falcon series).

The line combines proven technologies of existing Zenna laser lines with latest innovations. One of them is the optional feature "MultiTask", that allows to cut both hole-patterns 'in free' and contours 'supported' in one laser station. MultiTasking (MT) makes a very efficient use of available laser power and enlarges the product portfolio with 'multihole' patterns.


New: MultiCutter Foam

Due to the growing market demand for abrasives on foam material, Zenna has developed the MultiCutter Foam module. This multi-laser module is specially designed for cutting high volume pin-hole patterns in a foam base backing. The module can be placed in a die cutting line or operate in a complete laser line.


The main advantages of the MultiCutter are:


  • The production of multi-holes is possible in both small quantities and large volumes
  • Producing with a laser allows for easy changeability of the patterns to be cut
  • The ability to produce both Hook-it material and Fiber on a single laser line
  •  A high degree of automation leads to minimal remaining labor
  • The ability to achieve very fast changeover times translates to higher OEE
  • By cutting with precision and closely aligning the pieces, waste is reduced


Process description of MultiCutter:

A roll of material is loaded onto the unwinder and guided to the splice table, where it is taped to create a splice with the remaining material. The desired pattern is selected on the HMI but can also be scanned with an optional scanner. The material, transported on a vacuumed conveyor (M2-Belt), undergoes laser cutting in the MultiTask cutting stage. In the first phase, holes are cut in the unsupported front section, with waste collected in a drum below the stage. The second phase involves cutting shapes and contours on the M2-Belt. A bull bar separates waste from the cut disks, after which the disks are moved to the final section of the process using the M2-Belt. Cut disks can be manually collected or picked up by a robot to stack on a separate conveyor, making it easy for an operator to retrieve them. Optionally, a camera system can be added to significantly increase accuracy. The camera takes a photo of the holes, allowing it to determine the exact position and relay this information to the scanner. The scanner can then apply corrections as needed before cutting the contours.


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