Here are the top tips to consider before choosing a laser cutter for your business:
power
Cutting denser materials requires more power than cutting less dense materials. For example, a CO2 laser cutter has a wavelength of 10.6 microns and a power consumption between 25–100 kilowatts. They are suitable for cutting wood and paper materials. On the other hand, crystal laser cutters and fiber laser cutters consume similar power and produce a wavelength of 1.06 microns. High strength enables crystal and fiber laser cutters to cut metal with ease. the
cutting material
Different laser cutting machines are suitable for cutting different materials. C0 2 laser cutting machine cannot cut reflective materials and conductive materials. Fiber laser cutting machines can easily handle such materials. However, due to the required edge quality, CO2 cutters can cut heavy metals very well. It is important to consider the type of material you will be working with before purchasing a cutting machine.
size
Also known as the bed size, it is the operating area where the material to be cut is placed, measured in xy coordinates. Different industries will require machines with different bed sizes. For example, in the acrylic industry, due to the size of the acrylic sheet, a working size of 900*1300mm is required. Therefore, before purchasing a laser cutting machine, please consider the specificity of the material to be processed.
Types of Laser Cutting Machines
Each type of laser cutter has unique features that help meet special requirements. Here are some types to choose from:
CO 2 laser cutting machine
feature:
The cutting thickness of C0 2 laser cutting machine is 0–25mm.
Laser power: 60W-150W.
Laser type: Sealed C0 2 laser glass tube.
advantage:
It is the best choice for making fine cuts and sharp angles.
For metals less than 3/8 inch thick. the
Provides better cut edge quality. the
shortcoming:
Due to the use of the best reflectors, C02 laser cutting machines are expensive to purchase, operate and maintain.
Crystal Laser Cutting Machine
feature:
Crystal laser cutters use precise 3D positioning technology.
High electro-optical conversion efficiency.
advantage
Compared with other types of laser cutting machines, the cutting speed is higher.
Produces precise and fine cuts.
