Airbag processing

Airbag cutting by laser
Trimming of airbag materials by laser is efficient and reliable

Airbags may be flat woven, where the bag is made up of several fabric pieces stitched together or one piece woven (OPW), where the structure of the airbag is fully formed on the loom. Both types require trimming, for which a CO2 laser is the ideal tool. The laser process is efficient and reliable, minimising waste by cutting with consistently high quality. The non-contact nature of the process means that handling of the fabric is minimised and the silicone coating is therefore less likely to incur any damage which may compromise the integrity of the airbag.

CO2 lasers can also be used to score lines in the material of the car dashboard and door skins, selectively weakening the structure so that a flap breaks open to release the airbag in the event of a collision. This laser scoring is implemented on the reverse side of the interior panels, so there is no aesthetic impact visible to the occupants of the vehicle, and must be performed to extremely tight tolerances.

Airbags cutting

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SCX 35
SR 10i

SCX 35

350W sealed CO2 laser source

SR 10i

OEM 65iX

650W sealed CO2 laser source

OEM 100iX
SR 10i

OEM 100iX

1kW sealed CO2 laser source

Applications laboratories

Could a laser be used to improve your manufacturing process? We can help you to find out by testing samples of your material or product in one of our applications labs. Our applications lab facilities are open to both new and existing customers and OEMs. Our laboratories are well equipped to carry out a range of processes including cutting, marking, engraving, drilling, scribing, ablation and more. We offer rapid sample turnaround times, detailed application reports, and complimentary advice from our experienced applications engineers. Whatever your process, we can help you to determine the best laser for your application.