Finse is investing decisively in the future. During 2025 – 2026, we are implementing an investment program totaling approximately 2,5 million Euro, aimed at strengthening our position as a trusted partner for demanding OEM customers. A key element of this program is a modern, fully automated laser cutting cell.
This significant investment is a concrete step in systematically developing Finse into an even stronger production partner for our OEM customers. We are preparing for future challenges today. This is not merely a replacement machine purchase. It represents a more advanced and efficient production method that delivers clear, measurable benefits to our customers.
The new robotic laser cutting cell is specifically designed for post-processing bent tubes and profiles. It enables simultaneous control of 12 axes, offers a large working area, and provides highly flexible motion paths. This means practically minimal limitations. Previously, tube cutting and shaping were mainly carried out using chip-forming methods such as sawing. We are now gradually transitioning to laser cutting.
Why did Finse choose this solution?
We asked ourselves how to improve our efficiency, but above all, we focused on what truly matters to our customers.
We clearly see three major trends:
- Increasing precision requirements
- Fluctuating batch sizes and shorter delivery times
- Total lifecycle cost becoming more important than the price of an individual production step
Laser technology responds to all of these. It combines precision, flexibility, and automation in a way that enables cost-efficient production, even for demanding geometries.
This investment also supports our strategy of being an agile, technically strong, and long-term OEM partner, not just a component supplier.
The customer advantage behind this investment
- Faster throughput and improved delivery reliability
- Dimensionally accurate and consistent components
- Less rework and easier assembly
- A more competitive cost structure
- Readiness for higher production volumes
Better workmanship, more operations in one cycle, less rework
Laser cutting produces an extremely precise cut. In addition to cutting to length, holes and openings can be created within the same production cycle. This reduces the number of process steps, shortens lead times, and lowers overall costs.
More consistent quality and easier downstream processing
Automatic height control compensates in real time for dimensional variations and straightness deviations in tubes. The result is consistent cutting quality and an optimal focal point in every component.
For our customers, this means easier assembly, uniform product quality, and fewer unexpected issues on the production line.
Increased efficiency and capacity
The solution is based on two industrial robots. One is dedicated to part handling and positioning, and the other to the actual laser cutting process. This setup enables continuous and safe production without manual lifting.
Automation ensures consistent quality and allows production to run 24/7, when required. It also frees up our employees’ expertise for higher value-added tasks such as production optimization and quality control. We can offer larger batch sizes and increasingly competitive overall solutions.
Safety and energy efficiency as part of the whole
An intelligent safety logic system monitors the robots, laser source, and protective enclosure. The laser source switches off automatically when not in use. This is not only a safety feature; it also extends equipment lifetime and reduces energy consumption.
The solution was delivered by Finnish automation specialist Robomatik Oy. Together, we have implemented a controlled and scalable production environment that integrates robotics, laser technology, and safety into one efficient system.
Additional development: robotic laser welding
Another important step forward is robotic laser welding, particularly for stainless thin sheets and rolled tubes.
The key advantage of laser welding is controlled and minimal heat input. This results in:
- Higher quality and reduced distortion
- Improved dimensional stability
- Less post-processing
In the welding of rolled tubes, this is especially critical. The joint must withstand subsequent forming processes without structural weakening and while maintaining specified tolerances.
We are only beginning to unlock the full potential of this technology. We see it as a platform for new product solutions and customer-specific innovations in the years ahead.