Laser Cutting

Laser cutting process utilizes laser energy to modify the shape or appearance of a material. It results in complete removal and separation of material from the top surface to the bottom surface along a designated path. Laser cutting can be performed on a single layer material or multi-layer material. When cutting multi-layer material, the laser beam can be precisely controlled to cut through the top layer without cutting through the other layers of the material.

This method of material modification provides numerous advantages to customers such as the ability to quickly change designs, produce products without the need for tooling, and improve quality of finished parts. The equipment eliminates expensive and time-consuming die costs and is ideal for low to medium production quantities where part geometries are complex, materials are fragile, or small shapes are too intricate for traditional die cutting.

Laser cutting process offers real time exibility and enhances the process of designing, developing and introducing new products. With a wide range of materials available for use, this technology is a viable option for almost any industry or environment.

Another advantage of laser material processing is compatibility with a multitude of materials. Compatible materials range from non-metals such as ceramics, composites, plastics/polymers and adhesives to metals including aluminum, iron, stainless steel and titanium.

Laser Cutting Study

Adchem Corporation and Universal Laser Systems completed a study on laser cutting various acrylic and rubber-based tape systems in double-sided, transfer adhesives and double-sided foam tape constructions. This laser cutting study will save design engineers significant product evaluation time and test expense by narrowing the field of psa tape candidates intended for laser cutting substrates. A detailed description of the laser cutting system, the methods and the results are provided in a downloadable document.

Utilizing the results from both Universal and Adchem databases enables users to rapidly evaluate tapes and substrates used in automotive, electronics, industrial device, gasketing, sealing, and cushioning applications.


Sample Pictures of Laser Cut Tapes


Sample Pictures of Laser Cutting Process

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PSA Tape Products for Laser Cutting

Product Adhesive Type Tape Construction Liner Carrier Tape Family

156M-74-54
Acrylic
Double Coated PET Film Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
1/2 mil Clear Polyester Film
150 General Purpose Acrylic Adhesive Tape System

2019M-74-54
Acrylic
Double Coated PET Film Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
1.5 mil Polyester Film
2010 Ultra High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Tape System

256M-74-54
Acrylic
Double Coated PET Film Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
1/2 mil Clear Polyester Film
250 General Purpose Acrylic Adhesive Tape System

2754M-74-54
Acrylic
Double Coated PET Film Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
1/2 mil Clear Polyester Film
750 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

2754T-74-54
Acrylic
Double Coated Tissue Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
8.5# White Tissue Film
750 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

3175M-60-54
Rubber
Double Coated PET Film Tape
60# White Polycoated Kraft
1/2 mil Clear Polyester Film
3100 General Purpose Aggressive Rubber Tape System

6181-74-60
Rubber
Double Coated PE Foam Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
1/32" White Foam
4200 Rubber Foam Tape System

6403-12PT-54
Rubber
Transfer Tape
12pt Natural Polycoated Kraft
Not Applicable
6400 Rubber Based Transfer Tape System

652-74-60
Acrylic
Transfer Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
Not Applicable
650 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

653-74-54
Acrylic
Transfer Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
Not Applicable
650 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

653-74-60
Acrylic
Transfer Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
Not Applicable
650 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

654M-74-54
Acrylic
Double Coated PET Film Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
1/2 mil Clear Polyester Film
650 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

654T-74-54
Acrylic
Double Coated Tissue Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
8.5# White Tissue Film
650 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

654U-12PT-54
Acrylic
Transfer Tape
12pt Natural Polycoated Kraft
Not Applicable
650 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

654U-74-54
Acrylic
Transfer Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
Not Applicable
650 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

655-74-54
Acrylic
Transfer Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
Not Applicable
650 High Performance Acrylic Adhesive Adhesive System for LSE bonding

EBTB-190-60
Acrylic
Double Coated PE Foam Tape
74# White Polycoated Kraft
1/32" Black Foam
Extreme Bonding Tape System