Laser Drilling

High-precision holes, from prototype to volume production

Precise laser drilling for small holes, complex patterns and demanding materials

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Precise

Accurate hole geometry and positioning

Flexible

From individual holes to complex patterns

Production-ready

From process development to high-volume production

Precision drilling without mechanical contact

Laser drilling enables precise holes and complex hole patterns without physical contact between a cutting tool and the component.

At Veldlaser, we develop laser drilling processes for applications where conventional drilling methods reach their limits in size, material, geometry, speed or accessibility.

The laser process is selected and optimised around your material, thickness, hole geometry, tolerances and production requirements.

Advantages

High positioning accuracy
Small and precisely controlled hole geometries
Non-contact processing
No mechanical cutting forces
No conventional drill-tool wear
Complex hole patterns
High reproducibility in controlled production
Suitable for prototypes and series production

Laser drilling capabilities

High-precision laser drilling

Single holes · Hole patterns · Perforations · Through holes · Blind holes

Feature sizes from 0.05 mm and above
High positioning accuracy
Controlled hole geometry
Processing of metals and advanced materials
Suitable for complex and high-density hole patterns
From individual components to automated volume production

Have a challenging hole geometry or material? Discuss it with our laser specialists.

Three laser drilling techniques

The optimum drilling method depends on the required hole diameter, material thickness, geometry, quality and production speed.

Single-pulse drilling

A single laser pulse creates the hole.

This technique can provide very short processing times for suitable materials, thicknesses and hole geometries.

Percussion drilling

Multiple laser pulses are applied at the same position to progressively remove material and create the hole.

Percussion drilling provides additional control for deeper holes and applications where a single pulse is insufficient.

Trepanning

The laser beam follows a circular or defined path to create the required hole geometry.

Trepanning provides greater control over hole diameter and geometry and is particularly suitable where precision and edge quality are important.

Photo: Drill hole with a diameter of 800µm in tungsten 0.50 mm

Controlled geometry and quality

A laser-drilled hole is more than just a diameter.

Depending on the application, important requirements can include:

Diameter · Position · Roundness · Taper · Entry and exit geometry · Surface quality · Heat-affected zone

Veldlaser develops the complete drilling process around these requirements.

Laser source, wavelength, pulse characteristics, beam parameters and machining strategy are selected according to the material and required result.

Minimal mechanical influence

Because laser drilling is a non-contact process, no mechanical cutting force is applied to the component.

This can be particularly valuable for delicate, thin or difficult-to-machine components where conventional drilling could introduce mechanical stress or tool-related limitations.

By optimising the laser parameters, thermal influence, burr formation and recast can be controlled and minimised according to the requirements of the application.

Complex hole patterns

Precision repeated across every component

Laser technology enables individual holes as well as large numbers of accurately positioned holes and complex patterns.

Once the process has been developed and validated, it can be automated for repeatable production.

This makes laser drilling suitable for applications requiring a combination of precision, complexity and production efficiency.

Materials

Different materials require different laser parameters and drilling strategies.

Veldlaser develops laser drilling processes for a broad range of engineering materials, including:

Stainless steel · Titanium · Aluminium · Nickel alloys · Tantalum · Tungsten · Other metals · Advanced ceramics

The optimum process depends on the material, thickness, hole geometry and required quality.

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Proven laser drilling expertise

Veldlaser has been developing laser drilling processes since 1998.

Our experience combines laser technology with process engineering, materials knowledge, measurement and automated production.

This allows us to develop a complete production process rather than simply producing a hole.

From feasibility to production

Every project starts with the application.

We analyse:

Material → Thickness → Hole geometry → Tolerances → Quality requirements → Production volume

Based on these requirements, we select and develop the appropriate laser drilling process.

Veldlaser supports projects from initial feasibility and process development through prototyping and repeatable series production.

From one hole to high-volume production

With in-house laser systems, measurement facilities, metallurgical expertise and automated production capabilities, Veldlaser can support both development projects and ongoing production.

For applications with large numbers of holes or components, the process can be optimised for production speed while maintaining the required quality and reproducibility.

Have a challenging laser drilling application?

Send us your drawing, material specification, thickness, hole dimensions and production requirements.

Our laser specialists will assess your application and discuss the possibilities with you.

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info@veldlaser.nl

+31 314 661 980

Discuss your application

+31 314 661 980