Laser cutting
Laser cutting is gaining popularity in industry due to the possibilities offered by the laser cutting medium. This technology is not only extremely precise, but also has high cutting speeds, making it ideal for mass production and complex machining operations. The CNC laser cutting machine can be equipped with different laser systems, giving you the ability to tailor the technology to your specific needs.
Laser sources used in CNC cutting machines
In laser cutting technology, there are three main types of laser systems, differing in the way the laser beam is generated:
- Gas lasers - known as CO2 lasers are based on carbon dioxide.
- Disk lasers - the active element of the lasers is a disc-shaped yttrium-aluminum garnet (YAG) crystal.
- Lasers with a disc-shaped laser beam.
- Fiber lasers - based on Fiber technology; the laser beam is generated through semiconductors and transmitted to the head via an optical fiber.
Fiber optic technology in laser cutting not only improves the machining process, but also eliminates many of the problems known from earlier methods such as CO2 or YAG laser cutting. Thanks to the fiber-optic source and the way the beam is guided, Fiber laser offers greater precision, speed and energy efficiency. This is why fiber laser cutting is often referred to as "green technology." - These machines consume significantly less energy compared to their predecessors, which has a positive impact on operating costs and the environment.
Benefits of laser cutting
Laser cutting is conquering the market because it responds to many customer needs. It's a technology that may not be the cheapest to start with, but in the long run provides tangible savings. What else do fiber laser cutting machines have to offer?
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High efficiency and excellent beam quality
The wavelength of a Fiber laser is ten times shorter than that of a CO2 laser, allowing for a much higher energy focus. This translates into the ability to quickly and precisely cut reflective materials such as copper and aluminum, which was a challenge for previous technologies. Laser cutters provide a very narrow cutting gap, which increases precision and minimizes material waste. -
Longer system life
Laser Fiber has a long service life - its systems can operate for up to 100,000 hours without replacement. In addition, the use of redundant laser source modules means that if one of them fails, the other can take over its functions, ensuring continuous operation of the device. This solution minimizes downtime and maintenance costs. -
Quieter operation and greater comfort
CNC laser cutting machines, unlike methods such as plasma cutting, operate much quieter, which improves comfort in the plant. In addition, the lack of gas and dust emissions during cutting makes the working environment safer and healthier for operators. -
Energy savings
One of the biggest advantages of fiber laser technology is its low energy consumption. Thanks to the more efficient conversion of electrical energy into light energy, Fiber laser burning is much more economical than older technologies. -
Minimal heat-affected zone
CNC laser cutting is characterized by a very small heat-affected zone (HAZ), which means that the material in the immediate vicinity of the cut is not significantly heated. As a result, thermal distortion is limited, and laser cutting remains precise even with delicate materials.
What materials can be laser processed?
Laser cutting allows a wide range of materials to be processed, including those that are challenging for other technologies. Fiber lasers excel at handling reflective materials such as copper, brass and aluminum that were previously difficult to cut. In addition to metals, CNC lasers can also process black steel, stainless steel and alloy steel. The technology is great for thin materials from 0.5 to 25 mm thick.
Laser cutting - ideal for complex shapes
One of the biggest advantages of laser cutting is the ability to process materials with complex shapes and fine details. Precise cutting of holes, contours, and small-diameter parts that would be difficult to produce with other methods becomes easy with Fiber technology.
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If you are looking for modern material processing solutions, laser cutting with Fiber technology is the best choice. As a manufacturer of CNC cutting machines, we offer laser cutting machines based on the latest technological solutions that will provide your company with high productivity, energy savings and precision. Trust our knowledge and experience - contact us today!
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