Through thick and thin with the solid-state laser

It took no more than 36 months before Martin Krämer, at mid-2013, dared the leap into the first division. Having previously bought two “TruLaser 1030” units, he invested in the “TruLaser 5030” fibre. “Our debut in laser cutting was after the BlechExpo in 2010, and it sparked an enormous response among our customers. The “Tru- Laser 1030”, with its modest investment costs, was the ideal vehicle for that first step.” But again and again, Krämer bumped up against limits – in terms of either productivity or maximum sheet metal gauge. This was particularly true for stainless steel. That is why Krämer took two steps at once. The transition to the high-performance “Tru- Laser 5030” fibre was simply the logical consequence for him. “I had long been fascinated by the solid-state laser technology. And I wanted to achieve genuine productivity growth.” He estimated that output has increased by a factor of four to five when compared with the “TruLaser 1030”. The rise is even more significant when working thinner sheet metal.