UPM Raflatac selects Cartes laser for materials testing

UPM Raflatac has selected a Cartes L360 laser die cutting machine to test the effectiveness of laser technology both on standard films and on new materials.

Cartes hands laser die cutter to UPM Raflatac

The Cartes L360 has already successfully processed a wide range of plastic materials, including: PP clear TC50/RP37/HD70; PP white TC60/RP37/HD70; PET white TC50/RP37/HD70; PET clear TC50/RP37/HD70; Raflex Plus Clear TC/RP37/HD70; and PP Clear film TC50P/RP74/PET25.

The system has successfully cut very challenging materials including clear-on-clear labels and labels on both glassine and thin polyester liners.