Laser scoring machine

Laser-scoring airbag covers bring about revolutionary opportunities for vehicle design. The patented laser scoring process includes the creation of a sequence of blind holes on the opposite side of the material, establishing a weakened line along the airbag flap's contour. This integrated weak point stays hidden from vehicle occupants. Nevertheless, when the airbag deploys, the material will tear open precisely at the weakened point, guaranteeing the airbag's proper functionality.

JENOPTIK-VOTAN® A

JENOPTIK-VOTAN® A can be used to process a wide range of materials. Different laser sources are used depending on the application to be processed. For example, the use of a femtosecond laser is necessary for very temperature-sensitive materials such as genuine leather or decorative foils. In addition to single-layer materials, composite materials can also be processed. Typically, composite materials consist of a plastic carrier with a foam layer and a decorative film. These high-quality parts are processed in a single machining cycle by weakening all layers of the Instrument Panel with the laser without penetrating the top layer – for an invisible tear line. Process reliability, which is particularly important for airbag applications, is ensured thanks to the unique machining process of JENOPTIK-VOTAN® A. The combination of a high-performance laser and a high-accuracy sensor enables a controlled machining process that produces homogeneous weakening with minimal residual wall thickness, but prevents the laser from cutting through the material completely. This meets the highest safety and aesthetic requirements.

JENOPTIK-VOTAN® S

JENOPTIK-VOTAN® S, in combination with JENOPTIK-VOTAN® A Scan offers the optimum solution for instrument panels that are subsequently laminated with individual layers (instrument panel carrier and decor hidden afterwards). The laser-based JENOPTIK-VOTAN® S machine creates a series of through-holes with a slotted bar pattern, which creates a tear line in the carrier of the instrument panel. The integrated evaluation of the process ensures that the through-holes provided meet the quality requirements. The JENOPTIK-VOTAN® S offers maximum production reliability and efficiency on a very small footprint.