As covered by The Fabricator in their article “Optimizing the Punch/Laser Cutting Combination Machine,” punch/laser combination machines are transforming modern fabrication. These hybrid systems integrate punching, forming, tapping, and laser cutting into a single automated solution—making them the Swiss Army Knife of blanking operations.
Unlike standalone technologies, punch/laser combos offer extensive flexibility in how parts, slugs, and internal cutouts are handled. Suction grippers stack finished blanks, while chutes carry away internal waste, all while automation manages tool usage and changeovers via carousels loaded with dozens—or even hundreds—of tools.
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