Precise carpet cutting with laser cutter
The cutting of industrial carpets and commercial carpets is another major application of CO2 lasers.
In many cases, synthetic carpet is cut with little or no charring, and heat generated by the laser acts to seal edges to prevent fraying.
Many specialized carpet installations in motor coaches, aircraft, and other small square-footage applications benefit from the precision and convenience of having the carpet precut on a large-area flatbed laser cutting system.
Using a CAD file of the floor plan, the laser cutter can follow the outline of walls, appliances, and cabinetry – even making cutouts for table support posts and seat mounting rails as required.
This photo shows a section of carpet with a support post cutout trepanned in the center. The carpet fibers are fused by the laser cutting process, which prevents fraying – a common problem when carpet is mechanically cut.
This photo illustrates the cleanly cut edge of the cutout section. The blend of fibers in this carpet exhibit no signs of melting or charring.
Carpet materials suitable for laser cutting:
Non-woven
Polypropylene
Polyester
Blended fabric
EVA
Nylon
Leatherette
Applicable industry:
Floor carpet, logo carpet, doormat, carpet inlaying, wall to wall carpet, yoga mat, car mat, aircraft carpet, marine mat, etc.