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Feb
Coil-Fed vs. Traditional Laser Scrap Analysis
Coil-Fed Laser Blanking Technology has many benefits that can help you in your manufacturing processes. In this scenario, we evaluate a 32” diameter circular part, commonly found in the cookware industry. Our analysis is with a 60” wide, 0.030” thick stainless steel coil compared to sheets using traditional table lasers.
SHEET ANALYSIS (TABLE LASER)
Length | Part Quantity | Scrap % |
---|---|---|
120" (Standard) | 6 | 33.139% |
112.5" | 6 | 28.681% |
COIL ANALYSIS (COIL-FED LASER)
Length | Part Quantity | Scrap % |
---|---|---|
1,637ft | 1,218 | 16.739% |
SHEET vs. COIL
Sheet Quantity | Weight | Length | Part Quantity | Scrap % | |
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Coil-Fed | 1 (Continuous Strip) | 10,000lbs | 1,637ft | 1,218 | 16.739% |
Sheet | 163 | 10,000lbs | 1,637ft | 978 | 33.139% |