Hot Forming Pioneer: How HGTECH's 3D Five-Axis Laser Technology is Driving the Global Automotive Industry Forward

As the world accelerates towards "decarbonization," especially in the era of electrification, the increase in vehicle weight due to the implementation of electric powertrains has brought lightweighting to the forefront. Hot forming technology plays a crucial role in reducing vehicle weight, enhancing fuel efficiency, and achieving energy savings and emission reductions. High-strength steel, with its high hardness, toughness, and wear resistance, has become widely utilized in the automotive hot forming sector.

To meet the demands of automotive lightweighting and provide one-stop solutions for the hot forming industry, HGTECH has introduced 3D Five-axis Laser Cutting Machine specifically designed for high-strength steel hot forming. This machine is commonly used for high-precision, high-efficiency processing, particularly for materials with complex curves and angles. It is well-suited for large-scale, continuous operations, significantly reducing product development cycles and tooling costs. Compared to traditional robotic 3D cutting, it offers higher cutting precision, faster speeds, and smoother edges.

Industry Leading, Exceptional Performance

HGTECH’s 3D five-axis laser cutting machine has?been successfully integrated into the procurement systems of the world’s leading hot forming companies, making it?eligible to participate in the bidding process for hot forming equipment across their global facilities.

In China, HGTECH's 3D five-axis laser cutting machines have firmly secured the number one position in market share. Globally, this product line continues to maintain its industry-leading position, with a strategic presence in countries including Italy, Germany, Canada, Turkey, Thailand, and Vietnam. By deeply cultivating the global automotive market, HGTECH has engaged in extensive?and deep?collaboration with several world-renowned multinational automotive manufacturers. On a global scale, HGTECH consistently holds a leading market share within the industry.

Lightweight Design, Superior Cutting

HGTECH’s independently-developed?high-performance 3D laser cutting head, following?lightweight and compact design, has now advanced to its fourth generation. This cutting head, refined through optimized engineering and manufacturing, delivers precise cutting at any angle.?The machine achieves a single-hole processing time of 0.9 seconds and an edge cutting speed of up to 18 meters per minute, reaching internationally advanced standards.

The cutting head is equipped with a high-dynamic U-axis, which automatically compensates for errors caused by elastic deformation, ensuring that the distance between the lens and the workpiece surface remains constant. This results in faster, more responsive cutting. Additionally, the cutting head features collision protection; in the event of an unexpected impact during operation, the system immediately halts all functions, including the laser and cutting machine, and triggers a flashing alarm to ensure operator safety.

Innovative Evolution, Comprehensive?Solutions

Our standard machine features?a dual-drive gantry system and a rotating dual-station worktable, designed to meet the demands of high-speed?mass?production. To cater to diverse customer needs, we also offer customizable options, including mobile worktables, fixed worktables, dual mobile worktables, and rotating worktables. Additionally, we can expand functionality with vision inspection, automated loading and unloading, and welding module conversion, enabling integrated cutting and welding, CO2 non-metal cutting, dual-head cutting for increased efficiency, laser drilling, and more. These advancements ensure full coverage across the 3D laser processing field. Our machine?offers?short production cycles, low costs, compact footprints, and high processing efficiency, delivering exceptional value and a superior customer experience.

HGTECH's 3D five-axis laser cutting machine is designed to meet the high-quality, high-efficiency processing needs of hot-forming?components for electric vehicles. It offers flexible, multi-angle, and multi-directional cutting for hot-forming?steels in automotive manufacturing, such as B-pillars, A-pillars, front and rear door impact beams, roof rails, window reinforcement channels, cross members, suspension brackets, and longitudinal beams. It easily handles high-strength, high-hardness materials, even with complex curved surfaces.

We continuously innovate and refine our technology to deliver high speed, precision, and cost-efficiency to the global automotive industry, bringing safety closer and driving sustainability further.