Kloeckner to Install Laser Blanking Line in Mexico
By
Metal Center News Staff on
Nov 21, 2024
Kloeckner Metals will install a Schuler coil-fed Laser Blanking line beginning late 2025, with production starting in mid-2026. The line will be in the company's 93,700-squre-foot addition to the Queretaro, Mexico facility.
This technology solidifies Kloeckner’s position in configured metal blanking solutions, bringing greater flexibility, efficiency and cost savings to customers, the company claimed.
Kloeckner has partnered with BWD Technologies LLC, an industry leader in laser blanking solutions to complete the line. With BWD’s deep technical expertise, extensive intellectual property and experienced team, Kloeckner is well-positioned to maintain its commitment to delivering superior quality and performance.
Key features and benefits of the new laser blanking line include:
•Reduced Costs: Eliminates the need for costly die-building, trials, tool maintenance and die storage space.
•Faster Lead Times.
•Scrap Reduction: Continually optimized nesting of parts minimizes material waste, resulting in cost savings for our customers.
•Extraordinary Processing Capability.
In addition to its strategic partnership with BWD, Kloeckner has immediate access to BWD’s high-speed coil-fed laser blanking capacity in Dearborn, Mich., and can seamlessly process both aluminum and steel blanks on this advanced laser line to meet evolving customer demands across Kloeckner’s network of 55 facilities in both the U.S. and Mexico.