How does the 1820 recognize printed textile contours?

Its overhead camera and matched software identify compatible printed contours for cutting. Recognition depends on contrast, lighting, calibration and fabric distortion. Send us your printed fabric, including difficult colors or stretched areas, then check detected contours and finished alignment to agree the camera setup for your production artwork.

How do I keep printed contours aligned across successive 1820 feeds?

Set feeder alignment, roll tension and camera calibration for the actual fabric. The 1820 combines automatic roll feeding with vision registration, and continuity needs checking across successive sections. Run several feed-and-cut cycles using your print repeat, then inspect contour alignment and dimensions at section boundaries before approving the workflow.

What roll information do you need to configure the 1820 feeder?

Send us the roll width, diameter, weight, stretch behavior and print repeat. These details help match the feeder and conveyor to your material within the 1800 × 2000 mm cutting layout. Test alignment and tension on representative stock, then confirm roll supports, tracking and collection space with your configuration.

When does the 1820's deeper bed help with printed panels?

The 1800 × 2000 mm cutting area accommodates longer panel layouts than the 1800 × 1200 mm 1812 format. The benefit depends on your nest, camera coverage and fabric handling. Send us your longest printed panel to assess its full contour, registration and unloading before choosing the bed depth.

How many cutting heads should I specify for the 1820?

The 1820 head arrangement is configured with your order. Choose it around panel width, repeat spacing and the cutting paths your layout needs. Review head count, laser tube count and usable spacing with us on the configuration drawing, then test your intended nest before confirming the arrangement.

How will polyester and cotton edges differ on the 1820?

Thermoplastic fabrics can develop a sealed edge, while natural fibers may char or fray. Dyes, coatings and backing also affect the finish. Trial your exact fabric at the selected per-head power, then assess discoloration, edge feel and dimensions against your garment or home-textile requirements before approving the process.

1820 CO2 Fabric Laser Cutter with Auto Feed and Vision

CO2 Laser Cutting Machines for Fabric

The VK-1820 provides a 1800 × 2000 mm conveyor work area for larger printed textile panels and roll-material layouts. Automatic feeding and overhead vision support registered cutting for sportswear, soft signage, home textiles and other qualified fabrics.

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Application and model selection

The deeper 2000 mm work area can fit longer panels than an 1812 cutting zone. It does not eliminate the need to test camera coverage and feed registration on long jobs. Confirm one- or two-head arrangement, roll tracking and support for the material before selecting the larger platform.

Configuration and specifications

Parameter	Product configuration
Model / format	VK-1820
Nominal working area	1800 × 2000 mm
Cutting heads	Head arrangement specified per order
Laser power options	100 / 120 / 150 / 180 / 200 W classes; per-head power and tube count specified
Laser source	Water-cooled sealed CO2 glass tube
Nominal wavelength	10.6 µm
Material feeding	Indexed conveyor with automatic roll feeder
Vision system	Overhead camera with matched contour-recognition software
Controller / software	Trocen TL-5269 / matched vision configuration
Cooling	Industrial water chiller matched to source power

The values below identify this product and its listed options. The selected source, optics, controller, accessories and site utilities must be named in the quotation. Motion speed and positioning figures do not establish finished-part tolerance or production throughput.

Materials and process limits

Typical textile trials include polyester sportswear, nylon, cotton, denim, felt, lace, embroidery and identified nonwovens. Thermoplastic fibers may form sealed edges; natural fibers can char or fray. Check dyes, coatings, backing and adhesives before testing. Safety-critical or protective textile products require separate process validation.

Identify the exact material, coating and adhesive before testing. Do not laser-process PVC, vinyl, PTFE, other halogen-containing materials or unidentified composites. Use material-specific extraction and continuous supervision during cutting.

Production workflow

Load the roll, set tension and align the feeder with the conveyor. For plain fabric, import and nest the cutting file. For vision-equipped models, calibrate the camera, capture the print or embroidery and review the generated contours. Cut a sample, inspect edge and dimensions, then verify indexing across successive feed sections.

Options to specify

Specify roll width, diameter, weight, stretch and print repeat. Head spacing and synchronous or independent motion determine which layouts can run together. Camera field, lighting, edge guidance, chiller capacity, per-head air assist and extraction must suit the complete configuration. Extra heads do not automatically multiply output by the head count.

Plan suitable guarding, interlocks, emergency stops, extraction and operator training for the supplied laser system. The finished machine classification must be verified; an enclosure alone is not proof of Class 1 compliance. Follow the supplied operating and maintenance instructions.

Sample test and acceptance

Approve a representative sample and the written configuration before ordering. Record the material, source, settings, lens or nozzle, fixture, appearance, dimensions and complete cycle time. Keep those results as the production acceptance reference.

Camera recognition limits

Recognition depends on print contrast, lighting, stretch, distortion, camera calibration and the supplied software. Use actual printed rolls to measure contour error, missed detections, edge quality and complete cycle time, including feeding and unloading. Plain-fabric models require an explicitly included vision option for this workflow.

Installation, service and documentation

Ask Vank Laser to include the machine layout, electrical requirements, supplied software, operating instructions, maintenance schedule and recommended spare parts in the technical proposal. Agree commissioning, operator training, support language, warranty coverage and service responsibilities before shipment. Request conformity documents for the actual machine and destination.

Request a sample test and quotation

Send the fabric composition, coating or backing, roll dimensions and weight, artwork or printed sample, head-count preference, contour tolerance and daily output target.

Send the destination country, installation voltage and required delivery scope with your inquiry. Ask for sample photos or video, measured results and a configuration-specific quotation.

Request a sample test and configuration quote