New Breakthrough in Laser Protection Manufacturing: Irregular Shape Processing and Long-lasting Protection

Vertical integration manufacturing redefines the quality standards of laser-protected PC products

In the field of laser applications in industry and scientific research, the selection of safety protection materials is of vital importance. Traditional polycarbonate (PC) substrates, with their outstanding impact resistance up to 250 times that of glass, have been the preferred choice for safety protection. However, their naturally soft surface is prone to scratches, and the traditional hard coating applied to enhance hardness is highly susceptible to cracking during subsequent heat-bending or thermoforming processes, severely restricting the application of PC sheets in complex and irregular shape processing.

ANDISCO has successfully overcome this industry's technical bottleneck by vertically integrating manufacturing, surface hardening, and product processing capabilities. Our core products are: anti-scratch, long-lasting anti-fog, and subsequently heat-bendable and heat-formable laser protection PC sheets.

Why is the integrated manufacturing capability of suppliers so important?

It is well known that polycarbonate sheets have a strong water absorption capacity. For polycarbonate sheets that have been stored for a period of time after extrusion, applying a hard coating treatment is equivalent to locking the moisture inside the sheets. Even if the sheets are subjected to a drying pre-treatment before subsequent processing into special shapes, it is difficult to remove the excess moisture. As a result, during the thermoforming or bending process, high temperatures can cause internal stress deformation in the material, leading to the formation of internal bubbles. This undesirable phenomenon is commonly observed when there is a long interval between the three production stages of sheet extrusion, hard coating, and deep processing. In short, defective products tend to occur in manufacturing processes where multiple production stages are not closely connected. One of the key points for improving quality management is to find an integrated manufacturer that possesses the capabilities of sheet extrusion, hard coating processing, and deep processing of special shapes, and requires the manufacturer to have strong production coordination capabilities. ANDISCO is such an integrated manufacturer that can efficiently allocate production capacity, scientifically schedule production orders, and strictly control product quality.

Core technical advantages: Thermoforming hard coating and precise molding

The core competitiveness of ANDISCO lies in its innovative heat-bendable hard coating technology. Our proprietary coating system, formed by special multi-functional (meth)acrylates, creates a three-dimensional cross-linked structure. This not only effectively increases the surface hardness of PC sheets to HB-H1 level, providing excellent scratch resistance and superhydrophobic performance, but more importantly, it ensures that the coating maintains complete adhesion during complex thermal processing such as heat bending or thermoforming (e.g., vacuum forming), without cracking or peeling.

This technological innovation enables ANDISCO to precisely customize high-performance laser-protected PC boards into complex and demanding irregularly-shaped products, overcoming the challenges such as difficult clamping and significant deformation that exist in the mechanical processing of thin-walled irregular parts.

The Key to the European Market: EN 12254, the Highest Safety Standard

Safety is the lifeline of laser protection. The laser protection PC sheets of ANDISCO have been certified by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) in accordance with EN 12254:2010 + AC:2011, ensuring that the products fully meet the highest safety requirements for protective barriers in laser working areas.

Customized laser safety products applications

Relying on its in-depth mastery of heat-bendable hard-coated PC materials and its exquisite ability in processing complex shapes, ANDISCO offers a "one-stop" solution from materials to finished products, including:

Safety goggles / protective glasses

Customized eye protection with high optical precision, anti-fog and ergonomic design.

Protective window / Observation window

A precision observation window for laser equipment or workstations, ensuring safety and a clear view.

Fence/Guard

Customized laser safety enclosures with complex geometries according to the requirements of industrial automation and scientific research equipment.

Choose ANDISCO 

Choose ANDISCO means you choose high-performance laser protective PC sheets, the highest level of safety certification and unparalleled custom processing capabilities for complex shapes. Contact us immediately to obtain your customized laser safety solution.