Smarter pipe preparation and cutting with Lantek Flex3D
In the metal fabrication industry, precision and time savings are paramount. Every unnecessary step in pipe preparation or cutting increases costs and the risk of errors. The Lantek Flex3D Tubes / Tubes Plus software solution offers an advanced tool for 3D modeling, preparation, and cutting of pipes and profiles, connecting the digital design directly to production.
With two key features – Welding Preparation and Follow the Geometry – Lantek Flex3D enables faster, smarter, and cheaper processing of metal tubes and profiles.
Welding Preparation – smart preparation for welding
The Welding Preparation module is designed for automated preparation of pipes for welding.
Instead of manual adjustment, the program optimizes cuts and edges for a perfect fit of the elements.
Main advantages:
Automatic edge copying (bevel cut) for high-quality welded joints.
Adjustment of cuts according to the type of weld – angular, butt or full.
Library of standard welding preparations that reduces programming time.
3D visualization of joints for immediate accuracy verification.
The result: less manual grinding, less waste material, and shorter preparation time.
By using the Welding Preparation module, companies reduce the number of corrections, improve weld quality, and increase production efficiency.
Follow the Geometry – precise tracking of 3D geometry
The second key module, Follow the Geometry, enables the cutting head to precisely follow the actual 3D shape of the pipe or profile.
This means that the system is not limited to rectangular cuts, but can also handle complex shapes and curved surfaces.
Main features:
Angle cutting and openings on curved surfaces.
Automatic generation of cutting head paths while maintaining the optimal distance.
Perfect tracking of the geometry without manual intervention.
The result: greater precision, less manual adjustment, and more flexibility when processing complex structures.
Lantek Flex3D in practice: greater efficiency, fewer errors
In practice, the combination of both features enables:
Welding Preparation: parts fit perfectly for welding after cutting.
Follow the Geometry: the cutting head precisely follows the planned structure.
The result is a perfect fit, less grinding, and a faster transition from design to product.
With Lantek Flex3D, preparing pipes and profiles for welding becomes faster, more accurate, and cheaper—the ideal solution for companies looking to digitize and automate their production.