Advanced Laser Technology Saves Time and Money
Today, the system runs at least 8.5 hours per day, yet the advanced fiber laser uses only one third of the energy used before. Three employees received special training in the operation of the new laser cutting system and cut about 98 percent of all washing system components with the new laser cutting system. Occasionally, Kitzinger even accepts orders for outsourced machining steps from other businesses. The machine cuts stainless steel plates in thicknesses from 1 to 8 mm. “The D.Laser MT 3015 can cut plates in sizes up to 3,000 × 1,500 mm,” Busch added. “The automatic shuttle table system features electric height adaptation and minimizes production downtimes. And other components also add to a more streamlined and faster production at our facilities in Handwitt.” Speed is a major competitive advantage, and there KNUTH’s quick response and competent service plays another important role. “Thanks to the new machine and the precise laser cut, time-consuming rework by external providers has been eliminated. We were able to save a full day in our production process,” Kitzinger concluded. “Now we can complete all machining steps in-house, which has made us more flexible and faster.”