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Prototype tyre engraving and carving

Zenna Laser has developed a laser machine capable of carving and marking real tyre prototypes. This will allow realising very fast prototypes from drawing(CAD) to real tyre prototype in 5 hours.

The FlexCutter Tyre can be used when tyre prototypes need to be realised fast within controlled depth, repeatable patterns and flexible parameter settings. Laser technology makes it possible to test and validate prototype designs without relying on fixed mechanical tools or costly moulds.

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Controlled engraving and marking for prototype details

Laser engraving or marking can be used to apply precise patterns, identification codes, surface details or product information to tyre material.

The process is controlled by software, which allows engineers to adjust shape, position and processing parameters for each test case. This supports flexible prototype development without new tooling for every design change.

Repeatable results for R&D testing

Reliable test results depend on repeatable prototype processing.

With controlled laser parameters and stored recipes, the same marking, pattern or engraving can be reproduced across multiple samples. This makes it easier to compare test results and validate design changes.


Explore tyre prototype laser carving and marking machines

Zenna Laser offers dedicated Tyre Prototype Laser Carving Machine concepts for tyre R&D and prototype development.

These machines are designed for controlled engraving, marking, carving and material removal in rubber materials, with flexible software control for changing test requirements. The process helps reduce the need for expensive moulds and avoids the long lead times associated with mould-based prototype production.

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Laser processing for tyre development

Tyre development often requires fast iteration between tread patterns, markings, surface structures and local material modifications.

Laser processing gives R&D teams a controlled way to create and adapt prototype details. Patterns and parameters can be changed through software, making the process suitable for testing, validation and design comparison.


Laser carving for tyre prototypes

Laser carving is used when controlled material removal is needed in tyre prototype development.

The laser can remove material in defined areas, depths and patterns. This makes it suitable for testing tread details, sipes, local modifications or functional structures in rubber materials. A single prototype tyre can be processed fully automatically within approximately 5 hours, depending on the design and processing requirements.

Accurate material removal with controlled parameters

The carving process can be controlled through laser power, speed, focus, path strategy and number of passes.

This allows engineers to tune depth, surface effect and repeatability for each development requirement. As a result, designed sipes and patterns can be applied accurately to the prototype tyre.

Flexible setup for changing test requirements

R&D environments often change quickly. New patterns, test cases and material requirements may need to be processed within short development cycles.

A software-driven laser setup makes it easier to switch between designs and parameters without mechanical tooling changes. This helps reduce preparation time and supports faster prototype iteration.

Software-driven process control and logging

Recipes, parameter management and process logging help make tyre prototype work more repeatable and easier to evaluate.

Engineers can store settings for specific test cases, repeat earlier trials and document process data for comparison. This gives more control over the development process and supports better decisions during testing.




Discuss your tyre R&D application

Every tyre R&D application depends on the material, required pattern, processing depth and test objective.

Share your development challenge with our engineers. Zenna Laser can support you with a technical discussion, demo or sample test for prototype tyre engraving, marking and carving.

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