New methods and technologies to improve the cutting process level of fiber laser cutting machines
2018-09-11
To achieve a good cutting process level with a fiber laser cutting machine, a skilled technician is also needed. No matter how good the cutting equipment is, human intervention is required. For example, you need to consider which auxiliary gas to use. Some manufacturers use impure gases to save costs, leading to unstable output power from the cutting equipment. Therefore, one should not only consider profit but also whether it will affect production quality. Moreover, factors affecting the cutting process include not just the gas, but also the thickness of the materials that your fiber laser cutting machine can handle, the power level, and how the cutting method is arranged. All these issues will affect the quality of the laser cutting process. Below, SHINHOP laser technology engineers discuss the following points, hoping to help everyone.
1. The Impact of Metal Cutting Thickness
The power of fiber laser cutting machines comes in various levels, commonly ranging from low to medium power of 500W-1000W, and high power above 2000W. Due to different materials, the cutting thickness also varies. For example, a power below 1000W can only cut carbon steel below 100MM and stainless steel below 5MM. This corresponding thickness allows for the fastest speed and good results in this type of laser cutting processing, while also saving production costs. However, if the material exceeds the corresponding thickness, the cutting speed will naturally slow down, and the cutting time at the same position will increase, resulting in poorer edge cutting effects and even burrs. Therefore, if the material is thicker, it cannot be cut anymore. If using a power below the cutting thickness, such as cutting 2MM stainless steel with 1000W power, the cutting quality and speed will be quite satisfactory.
2. Control Cutting Speed Well
Whether the cutting speed of the fiber laser cutting machine is too slow or too fast, it has corresponding negative effects on the cutting results. Therefore, one should not blindly emphasize increasing power to improve cutting speed. There is also a misunderstanding that a slower cutting speed can improve the cutting process. Thus, when cutting materials, it is best to debug and continuously refine the relationship between power and speed until a satisfactory result is achieved. Therefore, debugging and trial production are very important.
3. Selection of Output Power
When using your own fiber laser cutting machine, it is important to understand the power of your cutting equipment. Theoretically, the higher the power, the deeper the thickness that can be cut, and the wider the application range. However, the purchase cost will be higher. Therefore, as long as users can meet production needs, there is no need to buy a high-power laser cutting machine.
4. Material Surface Flatness
When the fiber laser cutting machine cuts metal materials, it is best to ensure that the surface flatness of the material itself is good and not too rough, as this will affect the absorption of light energy. Although using the traditional fiber mode makes it easier to achieve automation and intelligent processing, the cutting platform or support also needs to be balanced to avoid vibrations, as this will affect the overall cutting process level. This can explain why precision cutting machine platforms require marble, as it stabilizes the platform's stability in a very heavy manner.
5. Cutting Focus
During cutting, if the focus is exactly on the material itself, it will definitely not cut well. It could be at the positive or negative focus. As mentioned earlier, debugging and trial production should be done first during cutting.
If you still cannot solve the process problems encountered in your laser cutting, then pick up your Mobile and contact Xinhua Peng Laser Equipment Technology Company. You may find the solutions and equipment you are looking for.
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