Technology

Precision Laser Micro-Drilling and Micro-Perforation

Target aperture geometry and perforation patterns in metal components are reviewed for manufacturability alongside component details, material and thickness.

Technical visual demonstrating laser micro-drilling and perforation geometry
Technical visual demonstrating laser micro-drilling and perforation geometry
Schematic · not to scale · Target aperture · Component surface · Material thickness

Aperture geometry

Laser micro-drilling

The target aperture geometry on a metal component is reviewed using the available drawing or sample. Material, component thickness and aperture requirements are considered together when assessing manufacturability.

Material Stainless steel and technical alloys
Component thickness Thickness suitable for precision drilling
Target aperture Individual hole geometry and profile

Perforation pattern

From individual apertures to a perforation pattern

Micro-perforation describes the arrangement of apertures across a metal surface. Aperture geometry, pitch, hole distribution and target open area are considered alongside the technical details of the component.

Aperture geometry

Refers to the geometric characteristics of an individual aperture.

Pitch

Refers to the distance between the centers of adjacent apertures.

Hole distribution

Refers to the arrangement pattern of apertures across the surface.

Open area

Refers to the proportion of open area across the perforated surface.

  • Aperture geometry
  • Pitch
  • Hole distribution
  • Open area

Existing production application: Polymer Filtration Plates Explore polymer filtration process

Schematic · not to scale · Aperture · Pitch · Pattern · Open area

Application-specific components

Application-specific micro-perforated metal components are developed around the technical requirement.

Component geometry, material, thickness, the area to be processed, target aperture and perforation pattern are considered together with the application requirements. A machine or system reference, basic application information and, where available, an existing part, drawing or sample can support the initial review.

Information that can support an initial review

Application / system reference

Machine model, component function or process context

Material specification

Stainless steel, titanium or technical alloy grade

Target aperture / perforation details

Target hole geometry and pattern information, where known

Existing part / sample — if available

Physical part, part reference or detailed component photos

Technical drawing — if available

Existing component data in DXF, DWG, STEP or PDF format

Application / system reference
Machine model, component function or process context
Material specification
Stainless steel, titanium or technical alloy grade
Target aperture / perforation details
Target hole geometry and pattern information, where known
Existing part / sample — if available
Physical part, part reference or detailed component photos
Technical drawing — if available
Existing component data in DXF, DWG, STEP or PDF format

Working approach

From technical review to production

Available application, system or component information is reviewed for manufacturability. Once any additional technical inputs are identified, the next steps suited to the project are evaluated with the customer.

01 Technical Review
02 Project-Specific Progress
03 Production
  1. Technical Review
  2. Project-Specific Progress
  3. Production
Representative metal filtration plate with a micro-perforated working area
Representative visual
Filtration geometry
Aperture, pitch and active area
Machine fit
Component-specific interfaces
Starting point
System reference, application or existing part

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