Robot Laser Drilling Line
One line. From raw sheet to clean, drilled glass
Max. glass size 2500 × 1300 mm
Glass thickness 3–12 mm
Total line length approx. 17 m (2 lasers)
2–3 operators per shift
The line loads the glass with a multi-axis industrial robot, drills it with one or more fibre-laser drilling machines, washes and dries it, and unloads it automatically.
Two to three operators per shift run the whole line.
Why customers choose this line
Fully automatic flow
Loading, positioning, drilling, washing, drying and unloading run as one synchronised sequence.
Dry, non-contact drilling
No drill bits, no cooling water at the laser, no tool changes. Round and special-shape holes from a DXF file.
Clean glass at the outfeed
Brush washing, three-stage spray and infrared drying. Glass leaves the line ready for the next process.
Modular and expandable
Add laser machines or adapt the module order to fit your workshop.
Safe by design
Class 1 enclosed laser, emergency stops along the line and anti-collision interlocks between stations.
Supported on site
MOKE engineers install, commission and train your team at your plant.
Layout and process flow
- 1
Robot loading
A multi-axis industrial robot with a vacuum gripper picks the sheet from the rack and lays it on the infeed table.
- 2
Positioning
The transfer table aligns the sheet and feeds it into the laser machine.
- 3
Laser drilling
Secondary precision positioning, then the drilling program runs automatically.
- 4
Washing & drying
Brushes, three-stage spray and infrared ovens remove all dust and slurry.
- 5
Positioning for unloading
The outfeed transfer table aligns the clean sheet for unloading.
- 6
Robot unloading
A second industrial robot stacks the finished glass on the rack.
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Total line length (2 lasers) | 16997 mm |
| Laser drilling machine length | 3560 mm |
| Washing machine length | 3900 mm |
| Washing chamber width | 1630 mm |
| Outfeed transfer table length | 2800 mm |
| Working (conveying) height | 900 mm · 910 mm at laser |
All dimensions in mm, for reference only. The final layout drawing is supplied with the quotation.
On the drawing
- Electrical cabinet (one per module)
- Independent pre-spray
- Two 340-type infrared drying ovens
- Infeed · washing chamber · outfeed
- Water tanks 1–3, cascade filtration
- Glass flow direction, left to right
Modules and specifications
Module 1 · Industrial robot loading and unloading
A multi-axis industrial robot stands at each end of the line. At the infeed it picks each raw sheet from the rack with a vacuum suction gripper and lays it flat on the roller table. At the outfeed the second robot takes the finished, dry sheet and stacks it on the rack. No manual lifting of glass.
Robot stations
- Robots
- 2 multi-axis industrial robots, one loading, one unloading
- Gripper
- Vacuum suction gripper
- Infeed / outfeed table
- Roller table, working height 900 mm
- Control
- Robot controller linked to the line PLC network
- Robot model, payload & reach
- Matched to your glass size and weight, confirmed in the quotation
Less handling, fewer breakages
The robots lift and place every sheet the same way, so operators no longer carry glass.
Synchronised with the line
The robot only places the next sheet when the station ahead is clear.
Safe working zone
The robot working area is fenced or protected with light curtains on site.
- 1Guard cover
- 2Conveying rollers
- 3Electrical cabinet
- 4Conveyor motor and gear reducer
- 5Guard
- 6Levelling feet
Transfer tables · CRTT2508-S / -A
- Function
- Convey and edge-position the glass between stations
- Power
- 1.5 kW · 220 V 50 Hz
- Dimensions
- 2800 × 1500 × 900 mm
- Control
- Own PLC + HMI touch screen
Module 2 · Laser drilling machine CRLC1830
A pulsed fibre laser with a high-speed galvo scanner drills the glass without contact. The machine positions each sheet again on arrival, drills it and sends it on automatically.
- 1Dust collector
- 2Main control screen
- 3PLC control screen
- 4Vacuum suction unit
- 5F-theta lens
- 6Galvo scanner
- 7Laser source
- 8Conveyor belt
- 9Dual-circuit chiller
Laser drilling machine · CRLC1830
- Laser
- Pulsed fibre, 1064 nm
- Working travel
- X 1300 · Y 2500 · Z 200 mm
- Scan speed
- up to 12000 mm/s
- Focal spot
- 0.1–0.2 mm, adjustable
- Control
- Syntec CNC + PLC, Ethernet link to the line
- Cooling
- Industrial chiller, 25–28 °C
- Power
- ≤ 4.5 kW · 380 V 50 Hz, 3-phase
- Compressed air
- 0.4–0.6 MPa
- Weight
- approx. 1200 kg
- Machine body
- 2300 × 3000 × 1750 mm
- Overall incl. conveyor and cabinet
- 3560 × 2436 × 1820 mm
What it can do
Drilling
Round and special-shape holes, drawn on screen or imported as DXF.
Cut-outs
Slots, stars, sockets and other contours in the same program.
Frosting & coating removal
Sandblast effect and mirror back-paint removal (manual mode).
Enclosed, dust-free
Negative-pressure chamber; dust is extracted and filtered at source.
Stable accuracy
Stress-relieved welded steel frame, deformation ≤ 0.01 mm.
Class 1 laser product
Beam fully enclosed in a multi-layer metal housing during operation.
Module 3 · Glass washing and drying machine CRWD2600C
A horizontal washer removes glass dust and slurry after drilling, then dries the sheet completely, so it leaves the line clean and free of water marks.
- 1Pre-spray
- 2IR ovens
Washing & drying machine · CRWD2600C
- Glass thickness
- 2–12 mm
- Max. glass width
- 1300 mm
- Conveying speed
- 1–5 m/min, frequency controlled
- Washing
- 5 pairs of nylon brushes + 3-stage spray
- Drying
- Two infrared ovens, 3 heating elements each
- Total power (incl. two IR ovens)
- 40 kW · 380 V 50 Hz, 3-phase 5-wire
- Compressed air
- 0.3–0.6 MPa
- Dimensions
- 3900 × 1770 × 1020 mm
Three-stage spray
Pre-wash, main wash and pure-water rinse; neutral detergent can be used.
Three-tank filtration
Cascade tanks recycle the water and keep stages separate.
Soft on glass
Wear-resistant NBR rollers at 80 mm pitch and sponge rollers that absorb the water film.
Simple utilities
Tap-water inlet through a filter and one drain to your workshop system.
Safety built into every station
The line is designed and documented for CE marking. Guards, interlocks and emergency stops protect the operators during automatic production.
Enclosed laser
The 1064 nm laser runs inside a multi-layer metal housing. The complete machine meets Class 1 (safe in normal operation). Two pairs of laser safety goggles are supplied for service work.
Emergency stops along the line
Mushroom-head E-stops on the laser cabinets, the transfer tables, each robot station and at both ends of the washer.
Interlocks between stations
Photoelectric sensors and first-in-first-out queue logic stop the conveyor before sheets can collide.
Robot working zone
Each industrial robot works inside a fenced or light-curtain protected area. The fencing or light curtains are provided on site by the customer, to local regulations.
Locked electrical cabinets
All cabinets are locked with triangular keys; only qualified technicians can open them.
Noise (at 1 m, full load)
| Module | Sound pressure level |
|---|---|
| Laser drilling machine | ≤ 65 dB(A); 68–72 dB(A) with the dust collector running |
| Transfer tables | ≤ 65 dB(A); short pneumatic exhaust (< 2 s) |
| Washing machine | ≤ 72 dB(A); ear protection recommended for long stays nearby |
What your site needs to provide
Each module has its own electrical cabinet. You bring power, compressed air and water to each cabinet; MOKE supplies a layout drawing with every connection point marked.
Power (per module)
| Module | Supply | Supply rating (max.) | Cable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer table | 220 V AC single-phase (L, N, PE), 50 Hz | 1.5 kW | 1.5 mm² Cu |
| Laser drilling machine (each) | 380 V AC, 3-phase 5-wire | 5 kW | 2.5 mm² Cu |
| Industrial robot station (each end) | According to the robot model, confirmed in the quotation | – | – |
| Washing & drying machine | 380 V AC, 3-phase 5-wire | 40 kW | 16 mm² Cu |
Supply ratings are the maximum each feed must be sized for. Typical consumption is given on the module cards: laser drilling machine ≤ 4.5 kW, transfer table 1.5 kW.
Compressed air
Dry, oil-free, 0.4–0.6 MPa to each laser machine and to the robot vacuum grippers.
Water
Tap-water inlet through a mechanical filter, and a drain with a steady fall to the workshop drainage.
Floor
Flat, solid concrete without voids or expansion joints. Levelling ≤ 1 mm/m (washer ≤ 2 mm/m). Anti-vibration pads recommended.
Cabling
Main cables from your distribution board to each cabinet (trench or overhead tray) are by the customer.
Module footprints
| Module | L × W × H (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Complete line (2 lasers) | approx. 16997 long | – |
| Transfer table CRTT2508 | 2800 × 1500 × 900 | – |
| Laser drilling machine CRLC1830 (each) | 3560 × 2436 × 1820 (overall incl. conveyor and cabinet) | ≈ 1200 kg |
| Washing & drying machine CRWD2600C | 3900 × 1770 × 1020 | – |
Delivery, installation and support
- 1
Delivered ready to place
Every module ships as a complete, self-contained machine. No structural assembly on site; position with a forklift or crane.
- 2
Installation & commissioning
MOKE engineers come to your plant to align the line, check cabling and piping, and commission the complete system.
- 3
Operator training
Hands-on training for loading, laser programming (DXF import, hole set-up), washer operation and daily checks.
- 4
Documentation
Full operation manual, electrical and mechanical drawings, layout drawing with connection points.
Options and configurations
More laser machines
Add laser drilling machines in series for higher output.
Layout
Module order and spacing adapted to your workshop.
QR-code job loading
Handheld scanner: scan the glass, the right program loads and starts automatically.
Frosting & coating removal
Use the same lasers for sandblast effects and mirror back-paint removal.
Easy daily care
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Daily | Wipe sensors and laser lens; check chiller temperature (25–28 °C); flush washer tank 1 and empty the chip filter |
| Weekly / monthly | Check suction cups, brushes, sponge rollers and belts; clean filters; check air and water connections |
| Spare parts | Recommended spare-parts list for laser, washer and conveyors supplied with the line |