Applications

Laser Cutting

Nitrogen is used to blow away the molten material from laser cutting. Because it is an inert gas, nitrogen keeps oxygen away from the cutting area and ensures a clean finish.

Laser cutting

On-site nitrogen for laser cutting

Laser cutting is a very popular technology that allows metal fabricators and the manufacturers of original equipment to cut metal sheets quickly and precisely. Nitrogen plays a crucial role in this process. To ensure that they always have a steady supply of high-quality nitrogen available, laser cutting professionals rely on Pneumatech. With innovative plug & play solutions, we are an expert in on-site nitrogen for laser cutting.

What role does nitrogen play in laser cutting?

Using extreme heat, the laser cuts through the metal by melting it. Nitrogen is then used to blow away that molten material. Because it is an inert gas, nitrogen keeps oxygen away from the cutting area and ensures a clean finish. 

Requirements for nitrogen for laser cutting

Because of the importance of nitrogen in laser cutting, companies that use this technology have a specific set of nitrogen requirements:
 

  • Reliability: Nitrogen plays an essential role in laser cutting. That is why any nitrogen solution must ensure that a reliable supply of the gas with the required purity is always available.

  • Optimal flow: Depending on the thickness and type of metal, laser cutting requires a lot of nitrogen. An optimal nitrogen solution will not only be able to handle that maximum flow but also any fluctuations in demand.

  • Gas quality: Laser cutting demands high-quality nitrogen, as contaminants can affect the laser and the final product.

  • Cost efficiency: Laser cutting uses a lot of nitrogen, which makes its cost an important consideration. A highly efficient nitrogen generation solution can reduce costs significantly. 

On-site generation of nitrogen for laser cutting – the preferred solution

Many companies that rely on laser cutting still purchase their nitrogen, even though generating it on-site offers several advantages. Producing nitrogen in-house is more cost-efficient, helping businesses save money while also reducing their environmental footprint by eliminating the need for bottle or liquid deliveries. It provides greater control over the nitrogen supply and removes the hassle of managing supply logistics, making operations more efficient and reliable.

The PPNG NX allows you to take your laser cutting operation to the next level

Pneumatech’s PPNG NX is an all-in-one, high-pressure on-site nitrogen generation system engineered specifically for demanding laser cutting applications. It delivers a stable supply of nitrogen with the right pressure, purity, and quality to ensure faster cutting speeds, high precision, and consistent results—whether cutting thin sheet or thick plate.

 

All-in-one solution: The PPNG NX integrates a high-efficiency PPNG HE PSA nitrogen generator, a 300-bar booster, high-pressure filtration, storage, and an advanced control system into one ultra-compact unit, eliminating the need to specify and integrate separate components.

 

Nitrogen quality: Built-in multi-stage filtration removes aerosols, dust, and oil to protect the laser head and maintain consistent cut quality, even at high kilowatt levels.

 

Ease of installation and use: The plug-and-play design ensures fast, hassle-free installation. With intuitive controls, the PPNG NX is easy to commission and operate—requiring only compressed air and a power supply.

 

Cost efficiency: Designed to minimize power consumption, the optimized booster and high-efficiency PSA technology deliver the lowest cost per unit of nitrogen for laser cutting operations.

 

Compact and flexible: Thanks to its small footprint, the PPNG NX fits into tight production spaces, while its modular design allows the system to expand as your cutting capacity grows.

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Contact us with the details about your laser cutting operation and our experts will put together the best on-site solution for you. If you don’t have that information or need help, they are ready to help you through the specification process.