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Covi is your partner in laser cutting
Advanced laser cutting of sheet metal and precision tubes is used when stringent requirements are placed on accuracy and uniformity. It is a high-tech process that makes micro-machining possible with great precision and low thermal impact, which is crucial for fine mechanical components where tolerances and cut quality have a direct impact on the part's function.
At Covi Precision, we work as an experienced and reliable partner in the micro-segment, where our laser cutting achieves precision to perfection. Our industrial laser cutting is utilized in a range of technology-heavy industries, where precision and quality are key parameters. This applies, for example, to medical, electronics, measuring and analytical equipment, apparatus industry, and components for automation and technical systems.
Advantages of laser cutting
Industrial laser cutting in the micro-segment offers a range of technical, quality, and production advantages, making it a strong and competitive alternative to more conventional methods:
Extreme micrometer precision
We can work with very tight tolerances and with a very high degree of precision, which allows us to cut the smallest holes and extremely fine geometric details.
Minimal Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ)
The controlled and focused energy supply minimizes thermal impact, ensuring that the material's mechanical structure and properties are preserved without deformation during your laser cutting.
Maximum design flexibility
The process provides enormous flexibility in technical design, as we simply draw what the workpiece should be digitally, after which we have the machine perform precise laser cutting directly from the CAD file.
High edge quality without post-processing
With modern laser cutting, an excellent finish is achieved, which we refer to as burr-free machining, significantly reducing the time required for subsequent processes.
Scalable production
This method is an extremely flexible and well-suited process for initial development and prototyping, and the machinery and process can be easily adapted for both series production and fully automated mass production.
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Laser cutting in sheet metal and foils
Covi Precision has experience and the absolute latest technical equipment to perform laser cutting on sheet metal and foils, which forms the core of our laser micro-machining.
We specialize in processing flat workpieces of the absolute smallest dimensions, and we can laser-cut everything from the thinnest, most delicate metal up to 2 mm in thickness, depending on the specific tolerance requirements of the chosen material. Complexity, accuracy, and surface finish are always carefully tailored to the nature of the job, ensuring that the finished laser-cut part meets your specifications and that the optimal method and laser source are selected.
When we perform laser cutting on sheet metal and foils, we have the option to use various machine types, advanced fiber and femtosecond lasers supplemented by CO2 and Nd:YAG lasers. This broad range of machine capabilities ensures that our laser cutting is always performed with “state-of-the-art” knowledge and equipment, which guarantees unparalleled consistency and a method optimized for your specific task and component.
Laser cutting is often a perfect choice for the production of fine-marking membranes, microfilters, gaskets, and microcomponents, as well as thin sheet metal parts of any kind where tolerances must be kept extremely stringent to ensure the functionality of the finished device.
Quality control and material traceability are naturally integrated into our quality-certified workflow.
Laser cutting of tubes
In addition to laser cutting of sheet metal and foils, we at Covi Precision also offer laser cutting of tubes. We are experts in processing precision and needle tubes in very small tube dimensions, where precision and quality are the absolute most central parameters during production. Our laser cutting makes it possible to integrate complex geometries, patterns, and functional slots directly into the tube with minimal thermal impact on the material.
We have many years of technical experience in applying precise laser cutting in tubes for the manufacturing of filler needles, probes, cannula tubes, stents, and flexible tube components for the medical technology industry and the appliance industry.
Our advanced laser technologies ensure stable, reproducible, and quality-assured laser cutting, precisely tailored to your specific application. Through laser cutting in tubes, you achieve completely smooth cut edges without burrs, which is an absolute requirement for medical and precision mechanical components, where the material's finish directly influences the part's usability.
Two technologies: Fiber and femtosecond laser cutting
The choice of the right laser technology depends entirely on the material and geometry of the workpiece, the overall requirements for cut quality, and the characteristics of the task. Since we work with different laser light wavelengths and cutting methods, we will most often be able to achieve the desired result in an optimal process.
We widely use fiber laser cutting, which is an incredibly fast, precise, and stable solution for sheet metal and tubes in metallic materials, where high repeatability is desired. Fiber laser cutting ensures good economics and high efficiency in both smaller and larger batch sizes and continuous mass production, where we also have integrated robotic solutions available when this makes sense.
We also offer femtosecond laser cutting (femtosecond laser cutting / Ultra short pulse UPS), which represents the absolute latest technology in laser micro-machining. This form of laser cutting works with ultra-short light pulses, enabling such controlled energy delivery that the material is separated without heat generation – a process called cold machining. Femtosecond laser cutting makes it possible to cut even finer geometries and achieve even more burr-free machining, surpassing the results of traditional fiber lasers, which is essential for many demanding tasks. With a femtosecond laser cutter, it is possible to laser cut and machine virtually all conceivable materials, so please contact us if you have questions about your options.
From high-alloy metal to plastic and ceramics
At Covi Precision, we offer advanced laser cutting in a wide range of materials to meet the diverse needs of the industry. We primarily work with metals, processing everything from stainless steel and precious metals to complex special alloys and high-alloy metals. The laser’s precise and concentrated energy delivery ensures that we can perform laser cutting while fully preserving the material’s original structure and mechanical properties, without any deformation along the cut edge.
In addition to metals, we have developed extensive expertise in laser cutting of technical ceramics, select plastic materials, and thin polymer films. When we use laser cutting on polymers and films, our technology ensures an exceptionally high level of cleanliness and precision, which prevents the material from fraying during the process. At the same time, this type of laser cutting effectively prevents notching along the cut edge, resulting in precise and clean cuts.
We offer specialized advice all the way.
As advanced laser cutting in the micro-segment encompasses countless technical facets and material-specific nuances, we encourage you to contact us for further information so we can advise you based on your specific needs. We are always willing to engage in early, proactive dialogue and consultation regarding your project, whether you have a finished production drawing or merely an early idea that needs to be developed.
When you contact us, our technical specialists review material selection, tolerances, and geometries in close collaboration with you to find the most optimal laser and machining process.
Our early consultation ensures that your component design is optimized for manufacturing, so you achieve the absolute best laser cutting in terms of quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. Contact us today for a no-obligation discussion on how we can help you achieve your next project goals.
High quality and full traceability with laser cutting
To meet the requirements of our customers in various industries, all our laser cutting is performed under a quality-certified management system. This strong focus on structured quality assurance is something many of our partners place great importance on, as it ensures full documentation throughout the entire production process.
When we perform advanced laser cutting, we guarantee full traceability of the materials we cut. Every single process is monitored closely to ensure stringent tolerance requirements are met, and the parts are delivered with the agreed-upon surface finish.
This certified setup makes our laser cutting a safe and reliable choice, whether we're handling initial prototype work or full automated series production.
Single components and complete total solutions
One of the major advantages of choosing Covi Precision as your supplier is that we don't just offer laser cutting as an isolated single component. We have a wide range of different processes, which means we can do it all and deliver complete total solutions for your project.
Our broad competencies extend far beyond laser cutting itself, as our machinery and expertise also include laser welding, laser engraving and possibly surface treatment or any further processing of the finished components.
