Laser cutting vs water cutting: The Future of Metalworking at Sneeboer

At Sneeboer, we continuously strive to deliver the highest quality products using the latest technologies and methods. In our continuous quest for improvement, we recently took an important step by comparing the Resato ACM1500 water cutter with the Bodor 12kW laser. This blog post highlights the advantages of both machines, with a special focus on laser cutting durability. Through this comparison, we aim to show how we can optimise our production methods while reducing our carbon footprint.

The Power of the Resato ACM1500 Water Cutter

The Resato ACM1500 water cutter is an impressive piece of technology. This machine uses a mix of water and abrasive material, such as sand, to cut through various materials. The versatility of this machine is second to none. From metal and plastic to glass and ceramics, the ACM1500 can handle it all. Moreover, the cold cutting process ensures that there is no heat input. This prevents distortion of materials and results in an exceptionally accurate cut.

Advantages of the Resato ACM1500 Water Cutter

A major advantage of the Resato ACM1500 is its versatility in material processing. This machine can handle a wide range of materials, which makes it ideal for various applications within our production process. In addition, the cold cutting process ensures that no thermal deformation occurs, which improves the accuracy of the cuts.

Disadvantages of the Resato ACM1500 Water Cutter

However, the operational costs and environmental impact of water cutting are considerable. Besides electricity for the pump and other systems, this cutter consumes large amounts of water and abrasive material. Water consumption can be problematic, especially in regions where water is scarce. Moreover, the abrasive material often has to be imported from far away, adding to the carbon footprint of the production process. The need to transport these materials not only increases costs, but also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

The Efficiency of the Bodor 12kW Laser

Opposite the water cutter is the Bodor 12kW laser. This machine uses a powerful laser beam to cut through metal sheets. One of the biggest advantages of this laser machine is its speed. On average, the Bodor 12kW laser is 77 times faster than the Resato ACM1500 water cutter. This means we at Sneeboer can dramatically increase our production capacity and reduce operational costs.

Advantages of the Bodor 12kW laser

Besides speed, the Bodor 12kW laser also offers significant durability advantages. Whereas the water cutter depends on water and abrasive material, the laser machine only requires electricity. This means there is no water or material consumption. This significantly reduces not only costs, but also environmental impact. Moreover, as the energy mix becomes greener with more renewable energy sources, the use of electricity becomes increasingly sustainable.

The precision of the Bodor 12kW laser is another key advantage. Laser cutting allows us to make very precise cuts, resulting in less material loss. This means we can work more efficiently and save costs by wasting fewer raw materials.

Sustainability benefits for Sneeboer

The switch to laser cutting offers us at Sneeboer significant sustainability benefits. By eliminating water and abrasive consumption, we reduce transport costs and the carbon footprint of our production process. The higher cutting speed of the Bodor 12kW laser also means we use less electricity per product cut, contributing to lower CO2 emissions.

Lower Ecological Footprint

Besides reducing operational costs, the Bodor 12kW laser helps us reduce our ecological footprint. The absence of water and abrasive consumption means we do not waste natural resources. This helps protect the environment. Moreover, due to the higher speed of laser cutting, we consume less energy per unit of product produced. This results in lower CO2 emissions and greener production.

More efficient use of raw materials

The precision of laser cutting allows us to work more efficiently with less material loss. This means that at Sneeboer we not only reduce our impact on the environment, but also save costs through more efficient use of raw materials. Less waste means lower waste disposal costs and a more sustainable production process.

Conclusion: laser cutting vs water cutting

At Sneeboer, we are always looking for ways to improve our processes and reduce our carbon footprint. The comparison between the Resato ACM1500 water cutter and the Bodor 12kW laser made us realise that laser cutting is the future. With the Bodor laser, we can not only increase our production speed, but also significantly reduce our environmental impact.

The switch to the Bodor 12kW laser fits perfectly with our mission to provide high-quality, sustainable products. At Sneeboer, we continue to innovate and strive to use the latest technologies to make the world a little greener. By choosing laser cutting over water cutting, we can produce more efficiently and sustainably. This contributes to our environmental protection and cost-saving goals.

Future vision

We look forward to further exploring and exploiting the capabilities of the Bodor 12kW laser. By continuously investing in the latest technologies and methods, we at Sneeboer remain at the top of the metalworking industry. Our commitment to sustainability and quality is what sets us apart and enables us to deliver products that not only meet the highest standards, but also contribute to a more sustainable future.

Going forward, we will continue to evaluate and innovate to ensure that we always use the best technologies and methods to optimise our production processes. Our commitment to sustainability and efficiency will continue to guide us in our mission to deliver high-quality products while minimising our impact on the environment.

By switching to the Bodor 12kW laser, we have taken an important step in our ongoing efforts to improve our production methods and reduce our carbon footprint. We are confident that this decision will help us achieve our goals and make a positive contribution to a more sustainable world.