Laser Machining

Tammela at the Forefront: Pioneering Laser Glass Machining in Europe

Lasimyynti Tammela first in Finland and one of the very first companies in Europe to acquire a big scale laser machining center specifically designed for glass processing.
This significant investment underscores our commitment to innovation and puts us at the cutting edge of glass fabrication technology.

This groundbreaking laser technology enables us to deliver unparalleled precision, flexibility, and quality in glass working. Unlike traditional methods, our new laser machining center offers:

  • Exceptional Accuracy: Achieve intricate designs and ultra-fine details with unmatched precision.
  • Superior Edge Quality: Produce exceptionally smooth, clean-cut edges, often eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming post-processing.
  • Versatility: Work with a wide range of glass types and thicknesses, opening up new possibilities for product development.
  • Reduced Material Waste: Optimize material usage through highly efficient, non-contact cutting.

By integrating this advanced laser technology, Tammela is set to revolutionize what’s possible in glass manufacturing, offering our clients innovative solutions and a competitive edge in various industries.
We’re excited to leverage this capability to meet the evolving demands of our customers with speed, precision, and the highest standards of quality.

Laser glass cutting offers numerous advantages over traditional mechanical cutting methods,
making it a highly desirable technique in various industries. Here are the key benefits:

  • High Precision and Accuracy: Laser cutting allows for incredibly precise cuts with minimal errors, enabling the creation of intricate designs, complex shapes, and tight tolerances that are difficult or impossible to achieve with conventional techniques. This is crucial for applications requiring high accuracy, such as in electronics, medical devices, and optical components.
  • Non-Contact Process: Unlike mechanical cutting, laser cutting is a non-contact method. This eliminates physical stress on the glass, significantly reducing the risk of chipping, cracking, or micro-fractures, even with delicate or thin glass materials. It also means no tool wear, reducing maintenance costs and ensuring consistent quality.
  • Clean and Smooth Edges: The laser cutting process often vaporizes the glass very cleanly, producing smooth, polished edges that typically do not require additional finishing steps like sanding, grinding, or polishing. This saves time, labor costs, and improves overall efficiency.
  • Reduced Material Waste: Due to its high precision and narrow kerf (the width of the cut), laser cutting minimizes material waste, leading to more efficient material utilization and cost savings.
  • High Speed and Efficiency: Laser cutting can significantly reduce production time compared to conventional methods, especially for complex designs. Computer-controlled (CNC) systems enable automated, high-speed operation, leading to increased productivity and faster turnaround on projects.
  • Versatility: Laser cutting is suitable for a wide variety of glass types and thicknesses, including soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, tempered glass, laminated glass, and fused silica. This adaptability makes it useful across diverse industries.
  • Ability to Create Intricate Designs: The precision and flexibility of laser systems allow for the execution of highly complex patterns, custom curves, and unique geometric shapes that would be challenging or impossible with other cutting methods.
  • Enhanced Strength of Cut Edges: Laser-cut glass can often withstand more force than mechanically cut glass due to the minimization of micro-cracking and stress in the material, which is particularly important for applications like touch displays.
  • Reduced Post-Processing: As mentioned, the clean edges often eliminate the need for secondary processing steps like sanding or polishing, further reducing production time and costs.
  • Environmental Friendliness: Laser cutting typically doesn’t require coolants or abrasive materials, resulting in a cleaner, dust-free, and more environmentally safe process compared to some traditional methods like sandblasting or waterjet cutting (which uses large amounts of water and abrasives).

These advantages make laser glass cutting a transformative technology used in a wide range of applications, including:

  • Architectural and interior glass designs
  • Electronics (LCD panels, touchscreens, display panels)
  • Medical and scientific instruments (microscope slides, lab equipment)
  • Decorative items, awards, and personalized gifts

In summary, laser glass cutting offers superior precision, quality, speed, and efficiency, making it an invaluable tool for modern glass fabrication.
Combined with chemical tempering of small pieces opens up new possibilities for the use of glass in electronics, for example.

For more information, please contact +358 400 234 711 / jani@lasimyynti.fi