How to choose a laser cutting machine

Generally speaking, when purchasing a laser cutting machine, you must first consider your business scope, whether you produce in small quantities or receive orders in large quantities, and consider factors such as the materials that are frequently cut, the thickness of the materials, and which materials need to be cut. Secondly, in order to better achieve the cutting effect, determine the power size and workbench size of the laser equipment.

First, how thick the laser cutting machine cuts. Generally, laser cutting is best for cutting carbon steel below 12mm and stainless steel below 6mm. However, there must be some reservations about the extreme cutting thickness of the laser cutting machine!

For example, if the maximum cutting thickness of a laser cutting machine is 16mm, it means that this laser cutting machine can cut up to 16mm, but if it cuts 16mm for a long time, long-term use will damage the service life of the laser cutting machine. There is still a difference between the maximum cutting thickness of the laser cutting machine and the frequent cutting thickness.

Secondly, the cutting format of the laser cutting machine. At present, the mainstream on the market is the cutting format of 3015, that is, 3 meters by 1.5 meters. The cutting format of the laser cutting machine is generally customized by the manufacturer according to customer needs, so it is basically easy to solve.

Third, the burr degree of the laser cutting machine. The burr degree is what customers are most concerned about. Generally, the materials cut by the laser cutting machine have some burrs, which is mainly determined by the cutting thickness of the laser cutting machine and the gas used by the laser cutting machine. Generally, there are no burrs below 4mm. The effect of using nitrogen when cutting with the laser cutting machine is the best, followed by oxygen, and the worst effect is air. The advantage of metal laser cutting is on thin plates. Of course, with the popularization of high-power laser cutting machines and the continuous development and improvement of equipment, it is also very advantageous to cut thick plates.

Fourth, the configuration of the laser cutting machine. At present, the laser industry is developing rapidly, and laser cutting machine brands are constantly emerging. The price war of laser cutting machines is getting more and more intense, and the configuration of laser cutting machines is also uneven. Therefore, when buying laser cutting machine equipment, you must recognize the brand, especially some core accessories of laser cutting machine equipment: laser, laser head, servo motor, guide rail, cooling cabinet, bed, etc., which affect the cutting accuracy of the machine to a certain extent.

Of course, is it necessary to buy a first-line big brand to buy a laser cutting machine at present? That may not be the case. Currently, there are many manufacturers that focus on laser equipment with good product quality and service!

In recent years, the laser industry has developed rapidly, and the fierce competition among laser equipment manufacturers has also given customers more choices. This is a profound change in the metal processing industry. I hope that China's laser equipment will be popularized throughout the country and go global!