Precision laser solutions for abrasive converting
High-precision, contact-free cutting solutions for high-end and standard abrasives, delivering consistent quality, minimal waste and maximum production flexibility.
For many years, abrasive converting has been dominated by knife slitters and die punching machines. While these technologies remain widely used, they can become limiting when product complexity increases or frequent changeovers are required.
More than two decades ago, Zenna introduced one of the first laser converting lines for abrasive materials, specifically developed for cutting fiber discs, a material that is often difficult to process with conventional die cutting.
A decade later, Zenna expanded this technology with the first wide-web sandpaper converting line, designed to produce high volumes of sanding discs and sheets with complex multi-hole patterns for improved dust extraction.
Today, Zenna Laser systems are used worldwide for laser cutting abrasives, enabling manufacturers to produce discs, sheets, belts and other abrasive products with high precision, flexible layouts and minimal tooling requirements.
Why choose zenna laser solutions for abrasive converting?
Laser cutting offers abrasive manufacturers an alternative to traditional converting methods. Instead of relying on mechanical tooling, the cutting process is digitally controlled, allowing greater flexibility in both production and product design.
This is particularly valuable for modern abrasive products that require complex hole patterns or specialized shapes, which can be difficult or costly to produce using conventional tooling.
High-precision laser technology for enhanced efficiency
Zenna laser systems use contact-free cutting technology, allowing abrasive materials to be processed with high precision and repeatability.
Because the cutting process does not rely on physical tools, there is no wear on cutting edges or punches, ensuring that every part in a production run maintains the same cutting quality.
Laser technology also makes it possible to produce advanced hole patterns, including discs with dozens or even hundreds of extraction holes, which are widely used in the automotive refinishing market.
Benefits of using our machines
Laser cutting provides several advantages compared to traditional abrasive converting processes:
- Less material waste, as parts can be cut nearly disc-to-disc
- No tooling wear, eliminating sharpening or replacement costs
- High cutting precision for complex shapes and hole patterns
- Consistent quality, from the first part to the last
- Fast changeovers, allowing quick transitions between jobs
These advantages make laser cutting especially attractive for high-value abrasive products and flexible production environments.
Our laser cutting machines for abrasives
Zenna offers a range of laser cutting machines for abrasive converting, designed for different materials, web widths and production volumes. The systems can process a wide variety of materials and products, including:
FlexCutter series
Designed for narrow web production up to 500 mm, offering flexibility and fast changeovers for various abrasive products.
FlexCutter MT500
FlexCutter Roll-to-Roll
FlexCutter Easylock
MultiCutter series
Designed for half-width to full-width web production from 750 mm up to 1700 mm, enabling high-volume conversion of discs, sheets and other abrasive formats.
MultiCutter MT1500
MultiCutter Combi
MultiCutter Fiber
Customized solutions at Zenna Laser
Every abrasive converting application is different. Zenna Laser works closely with customers to configure systems that match their specific production requirements.
- specialized cutting configurations for different abrasive materials
- integration into existing converting lines
- automation and material handling solutions
- support for custom abrasive products and formats
- Integration of Vision systems for quality control or location mapping
- Integration of robot systems for pick and place / stacking of the products
Contact Our Abrasives Laser Cutting Experts
Interested in laser cutting for abrasive materials? Contact our experts to discuss your application and production goals. We’ll help you identify the best laser cutting solution for your process.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the advantages of laser cutting abrasives?
Laser cutting eliminates tooling wear, reduces changeover time and enables the production of complex shapes and hole patterns with high precision. The laser systems of Zenna are especially suitable for cutting hard abrasive / Fiber and - or in combination with multiholes patterns.
Which abrasive materials can be laser cut?
Zenna systems can process fiber, sandpaper, cloth-backed abrasives, Velcro-backed materials, PSA-backed products and other coated abrasive substrates.