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Gerdau launches ASTM A572 50 laser plate, increasing efficiency and precision in laser cutting, meeting the demands of the Brazilian market.
Gerdau introduced a new option to the market thick plate ASTM A572 50, designed to improve efficiency and precision in laser cutting processes. This advancement responds to the growing demands of the Brazilian sector, offering a product that combines resistance and versatility. With the arrival of this new [image: image, it is expected that industrial applications can benefit significantly, meeting standards strict quality standards.
A thick plate, in addition to being promoted with excellence by Gerdau, is distinguished by its robustness, being fundamental in various segments of the industry. These plates are specially designed to ensure superior performance in applications that require precise cuts. With this innovation, a positive impact on the industrial sector is expected, allowing greater operational efficiency. Furthermore, the introduction of this solution appears as a direct response to the specificities of the national market, which is always looking for highly durable and reliable materials.
Innovation in Thick Sheet Metal with Laser Technology
Gerdau, a leader in the steel sector in Brazil, recently introduced the first national heavy plate specially developed to be processed in high-power laser cutting equipment. This major breakthrough was the result of a collaboration between Gerdau and CIT-SENAI MG. With the launch of the Gerdau ASTM A572 50 Laser Plate, the company seeks to revolutionize the processing of thick plates, allowing it to be carried out with greater speed and precision. This technological innovation not only increases the efficiency in the production process, but also makes operations more sustainable due to the reduction in CO2 emissions.
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The new product eliminates the need for plasma cutting equipment, traditionally required for sheets of a certain thickness, substantially reducing operating costs and the complexity of subsequent processes. This sheet, the result of a growing demand in the demanding Brazilian market, responds with innovative solutions that increase the competitiveness of the national industry. By incorporating this laser technology, Gerdau adds greater value in terms of efficiency and technological advancement.
Efficiency and Sustainability in the Use of Sheets
The launch adds a new chapter to Gerdau’s flat steel portfolio, symbolizing a true transformation in the market. Companies can now perform precise cuts with a single high-powered piece of equipment, avoiding the need for alternative resources, such as plasma cutting systems. Previously, to cut thicker sheets, a plasma device was required, while thin sheets came from a laser equipment. Many of these thick sheets were imported from other countries, generating additional costs and international dependence.
With this innovation, Gerdau becomes the only supplier of this heavy plate in Brazil, reaffirming its commitment to delivering high-quality and efficient solutions to its customers. technological evolution provided by Chapa Laser Gerdau is essential to maintain competitiveness in the machinery and equipment sector, as emphasized by Débora Baum, Gerdau's marketing leader. The company's production capacity, established at its Ouro Branco unit since 2016, reaches 1 million tons annually.
Impact of the Launch on the Brazilian Market
The expectation is that this new product will fully meet the demands of the Brazilian market, especially the yellow line systems sector, which already has high-power laser cutting equipment. The creation of this product not only strengthens Gerdau's position as a pioneer in the production of innovative thick plates, but also underscores the importance of technological evolution for sustainability and efficiency in the national industry. This initiative is in line with global trends in innovation and efficiency, offering the market a solution that combines modernity and superior quality in relation to the old practices of using plates and sheets. Launched today, the Gerdau Laser Plate is already making its presence felt as an essential resource in improving industrial and environmental processes throughout the country.
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