Invisible predetermined breaking points using precise laser perforation 

This sensor based laser perforation process meets the highest requirements in terms of precision, safety, and aesthetics, allowing manufacturers to process components quickly and controllably. In one simple step, predetermined breaking points can be created in vehicle airbag covers that are invisible to passengers, eliminating unwanted visual features present on interior vehicle components.

This specially developed sensor technology from Jenoptik is so precise that predetermined residual wall thicknesses can be retained. Each individual processing point is monitored during the perforation process and compared against a corresponding parameter value that can be reliable archived for traceability purposes.

Unlike less efficient mechanical processes, laser perforation is 100% non-contact and does not induce any mechanical stress on the material. Type, distance andcontour of the holes can all be set according to your requirements, specific to the material currently being processed, making laser processing ideally suited for plastics, textiles, or leather. The process is also very clean as byproducts generated are immediately extracted and cleaned.