Fiber laser cutting machine is one of the more popular metal cutting models at present, which uses fiber laser source to achieve perfect cutting effect. Fiber laser cutter is gaining popularity in the metal cutting industry.
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But for some customers, the fiber laser cutting machine is still unfamiliar to them, because they have not operated or used it, so what do customers need to know before buying a fiber laser cutting machine for themselves? In this passage we will give you some useful advice.
First of all, let's talk about some advantages of fiber laser cutting machine, which also explains why it is becoming more and more popular in the market.
First, fiber lasers have a higher energy conversion rate, up to 30%, saving operation and maintenance costs.
Second, the laser cutting machine adopts a semiconductor modular and redundant design, and there is no optical lens in the resonant cavity. So there is no need to spend a lot of time starting up and adjusting the machine before the cutting job, which is unmatched by conventional laser machines.
Third, the fiber laser head is equipped with a protective mirror to protect the focusing mirror and reduce the consumption of parts. The laser head will not directly touch the material, so as not to scratch the material and ensure high-quality cutting results.
Fourth, fiber lasers produce minimal cuts and hot zones, maintaining cutting stability and avoiding material deformation. The cutting accuracy of 0.2mm/min and the fast cutting speed significantly improve the work efficiency of metal parts manufacturing.
Finally, metal laser cutting machine work in a safe and environmentally friendly way. The resulting pollution and noise are small, and the workshop environment is well protected.
Therefore, customers who want to choose a fiber laser cutting machine need to consider the following issues:
- What is the working size of your product?
In the market, the standard size is 1500*3000mm, but there are also customized sizes, such as smaller 1300*2500mm or larger 2000*3000mm, 2000*4000mm or 2000*6000mm.
For some large companies, they will be more demanding on the scale of the work, the bigger the better.
- What is the material of your product?
This metal laser cutting machine can cut various metal materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, gold, brass, and silver.
Lasers use light to cut metal. The light is concentrated on a single point and can pierce and cut metal. Think of a magnifying glass that can be used to focus sunlight onto a point and burn it. This is the principle of cutting with light.
For different materials, there are different laser sources, which we will describe in detail in the next paragraph.
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- What is the maximum thickness of your metal?
As we all know, the laser power on the fiber laser cutting machine will be different, from low power such as 500w, 1000w to high power such as 10000w, 20000w, 30000w. Different laser powers target different thicknesses, the higher the power, the thicker the material it can cut.
On the other hand, fiber laser cutting machines can cut reflective materials with enough power. They can cut almost any kind of metal with enough force. They are only limited by the thickness they can cut.
The price of the machine increases with the power, the customer should consider what the maximum thickness of the material is and tell the supplier, then we will introduce the appropriate laser power for your cutting work.
Learn about the cutting capabilities of laser metal cutting machine
We offer laser power options of 1000W, 1500W, 2000W, 2500W and 3000W 4000W 6000W 8000W 10000W 20000W etc. With a maximum cutting speed of 35 m/min, these laser metal cutting machines are able to get the job done quickly with high precision.
In the application process of fiber laser cutting machine, it is more efficient to cut thin metals. Fiber laser cutter can efficiently cut metal as thin as 25 mm or 1 inch. After that, fiber lasers start cutting metals less efficiently. Cutting code metal over 25mm or 1" requires a lot of power, which by the way costs more money.
The main thing that makes metal laser cutting machine great is that they can cut metal with great precision. Their cutting accuracy is 2 times that of plasma cutters. Plasma lasers can cut metal with an accuracy of 0.1 mm or 0.004 inches. Laser cutting machine cut: 0.05mm or 0.002".
Also, if you can get the correct cutting parameters in laser cutting, you won't have to worry about leftover cutting residues like dross.
So if your metal cutting needs to be precise, then you need a laser cutter. If you only need to cut simple shapes and thicker shapes, then a plasma laser should be fine.
With a metal laser cutting machine, as long as you set the correct cutting parameters, you don't have to actually watch them. Fiber laser cutter will do their job like automated robots. But sometimes, they can go wrong. Therefore, it is recommended that you watch them here and there. Plus, watching the laser cutting machine cut is awesome anyway.
As a professional fiber laser equipment manufacturer, we focus on the manufacturing and technical services of fiber laser cutting machines and fiber laser marking/engraving machines. For more details on fiber laser cutter selection and operation, please contact us for custom laser solutions to upgrade your business.
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