Laser cutting is the best cutting method among all the cutting technologies people have mastered today. Compared with traditional cutting, the advantages of laser cutting are:
Non-contact cutting, small thermal deformation;
High straight-line cutting precision and fast speed;
Showing a low-carbon and environmentally friendly way;
Automated cutting is easy to achieve and improves processing efficiency;
The cost of use is 50% lower than that of mechanical processing
What factors should we pay attention to when buying a laser cutting machine? Today, let’s take a look at several aspects that should be paid attention to when selecting a laser cutting machine:
1.Cutting materials
Metallic materials (such as stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum alloy, etc.): Different metals have different reflectivity and thermal conductivity, which affects the absorption of laser energy and the cutting effect.
Non-metallic materials (such as acrylic, plastic, wood, etc.): CO₂ laser cutting machines are often used for cutting non-metallic materials.
2.Material thickness
Thin plates (usually less than 3mm): Lower-power laser cutting machines are generally competent.
Medium and thick plates (3 – 10mm): Medium-power equipment is required to ensure cutting quality and efficiency.
Thick plates (greater than 10mm): High-power laser cutting machines are necessary.
3.Workbench size
Choose according to the maximum size of the material to be processed to ensure sufficient working space.
4.Auxiliary gas
Oxygen is used to cut carbon steel and can increase cutting speed
Nitrogen is used to cut stainless steel and aluminum alloys to obtain better cutting surface quality.
5.Cutting accuracy requirements
High precision (within ±0.05mm): Suitable for precision parts processing, with high requirements for the mechanical structure, control system and laser spot quality of the equipment.
General accuracy (about ±0.1mm): Can meet most conventional processing needs.
6.Cutting speed
High-speed cutting: Suitable for large-scale production, with high requirements for laser power and control system response speed.
Medium and low-speed cutting: Suitable for occasions where cutting speed is not required.
Cutting samples
If you have metal cutting needs, please consult ANTISHICNC. We are an experienced laser cutting equipment supplier with rich experience in mechanical equipment manufacturing and application, and can provide you with professional technical support.
Please send an email to contact@antsmachine.com
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