3D laser tube cutting machines are reshaping the landscape of steel construction. Their unmatched efficiency, adaptability, and precision have transformed what was once considered impossible with conventional methods. These fully automated laser cutting systems enable intricate designs and applications that were previously unimaginable.

Explore the extensive range of 3D laser cutting machines designed specifically for tubular profiles.

 

To gain deeper insights into the capabilities of these systems, we encourage you to watch the insightful presentation by Cristian Signorotto, the Technical Director of Officine Bertazzon, during the seminar hosted by BLM GROUP and Fondazione Promozione Acciaio titled "Laser Cutting in Structural Solutions."

This video showcases some of the most fascinating applications realized using 3D laser cutting systems for large tubular profiles.

Watch more presentations from the seminar:

Converting a tube and steel stockholder into a metal service center – A talk by Massimo Fasolo, Head of the Technical Office of the Laser Department at SICAM SpA, and Luca Prasso, Area Director at SICAM SpA.

3D structural BIM and other innovative technologies in construction – Presented by Paolo Sattamino, Technical Director of Harpaceas Srl.

Moving through joinery to build sustainable constructions with laser – An exhibition of the LASTTS project by Prof. Alper Kanyilmaz from Politecnico di Milano.

 

 

The Benefits of 3D Laser Cutting Machines for Tubular Profiles

Architecture has always been about beauty, art, and wonder. Achieving these ideals often involves greater complexity in designs, innovative construction techniques, and a constant push toward technological advancement.

In contemporary steel structures, the decision to employ 3D laser machines for producing structural components stems directly from the need to make complex architectural visions a reality.

It’s not unusual today to find a variety of processes on a single detail, such as slots, holes, bevels, and geometric cuts with diverse shapes.

With traditional methods, creating such intricate parts would necessitate multiple specialized systems and numerous operators. However, with 3D laser cutting, these tasks can be accomplished in one step, without rework, and with unparalleled precision and quality.

Additionally, when it comes to creating structural joints, the cutting geometries needed to join pipes and beams can be highly complex. Coupled with this challenge is welding, which presents numerous issues regarding processing time and execution quality.

Are you curious about managing welding in pipe processing? Here's an article that might pique your interest.

 

Structural joint made with LT24: 3D laser cutting machine for large tubular profiles.

Structural element made with laser cutting displayed during the seminar "Laser Cutting for Structural Solutions," held at the BLM GROUP headquarters in Levico Terme (TN), Italy.

 

With 3D laser cutting, it’s not only possible to create the necessary notches for joint geometry but also to produce chamfers at precise angles to ensure optimal penetration of the welding filler material.

Implementing these advanced solutions for connecting pipes allows for lighter structures, reducing production costs and enhancing sustainability.

If you're intrigued by this subject, we recommend reading this article about the European LASTTS project, which explores the use of 3D laser cutting machines to boost efficiency and sustainability in the construction industry.

  

Structural joint made with laser cutting

Structural joint made with LT24: 3D laser cutting machine for large tubular profiles.

 

From large structural elements to machine tool frames, industrial vehicles, support structures for solar panels, generators, shelving, and more, the applications of 3D laser cutting are vast.

These machines enable the creation of couplings between tubes and male-female self-locking plates, offering a level of precision far surpassing what is possible with traditional methods, even when dealing with tubes featuring unique cross-sections.

 

 

3D Laser Cutting Machines for Tubular Profiles

Below is the comprehensive list of all the automatic systems for 3D laser cutting of tubular profiles provided by BLM GROUP.

 

LT7

 

LT8.20

LT12

LT14

LT24

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