Dual-Head Laser Blanking Layout for Close-Range Cutting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Laser blanking devices have lower productivity compared to press machines, and installing two laser heads is hindered by mechanical constraints that prevent them from approaching each other closely, limiting cutting shape flexibility and productivity improvement.
Innovation Solution
A laser blanking device with two laser heads and an inter-head conveyor system, where the loading sections of the conveyor are movable with each laser head, allowing them to approach each other closely and improve productivity by overlapping their movement ranges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If two laser heads are installed to improve productivity, then productivity increases, but the mechanical constraints prevent the laser heads from approaching each other closely
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor system is designed with movable loading sections that can dynamically adjust their position along the conveyance direction. The first loading section moves with the first laser head, and the second loading section moves with the second laser head, allowing the laser heads to approach each other closely while maintaining proper spacing for workpiece processing. This dynamic adjustment resolves the mechanical constraint issue while enabling improved productivity through dual laser head operation.
2Productivity
If two laser heads are installed to improve productivity, then cutting efficiency increases, but the laser heads cannot approach each other closely due to fixed mechanical structures
Solution Approach 1:
The movable loading sections enable the laser heads to dynamically adjust their relative positions, allowing them to approach each other closely for efficient cutting while maintaining the flexibility to accommodate various cutting shapes. The conveyor system can adapt its configuration based on the specific workpiece requirements, resolving the conflict between cutting efficiency and shape flexibility.
3Speed
If the laser heads are positioned closely to improve productivity, then processing speed increases, but mechanical constraints prevent close positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor system with movable loading sections allows the laser heads to be positioned closely together while maintaining the necessary mechanical clearance through dynamic adjustment. The first and second loading sections move synchronously with their respective laser heads, enabling high processing speed through close positioning without violating mechanical constraints.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration enhances the productivity of the laser blanking device by enabling closer approach and overlapping movement ranges of the laser heads, improving cutting efficiency and flexibility in cutting shapes.
Implementation Method 1
The first laser head 11 is configured to emit a laser
Implementation Method 2
laser blanking device for blanking with a laser cutting machine
Implementation Method 3
the second laser head 13 disposed downstream of the first laser head 11 in a conveyance direction X1 of a workpiece W and configured to emit a laser beam
Data Source
AI summary
A laser blanking device includes an upstream laser head, a downstream laser head, and an inter-head conveyor. The upstream laser head emits a laser. The downstream laser head is disposed downstream of the upstream laser head in a conveyance direction of a workpiece, and emits a laser. The inter-head conveyor includes a loading section on which a workpiece is loaded between the upstream laser head and the downstream laser head, and conveys the workpiece loaded thereon. An end on the upstream side of the loading section is movable along the conveyance direction together with the upstream laser head. An end on the downstream side of the loading section is movable along the conveyance direction together with the downstream laser head.