Laser cutting is a technology that uses a high-energy-density laser beam to cut materials precisely.
Here are its key points:
1. Working principle
Laser generation: A laser (such as CO2, optical fiber, Nd: YAG) generates a high-energy laser beam.
Beam focusing: A lens or reflector focuses the laser beam onto the surface of the material to form a high-energy-density spot.
Material heating: The laser quickly heats the material to the melting or vaporization point.
Cutting completion: The cutting seam is formed by moving the laser head or the material.
2. Advantages
High precision: The cutting accuracy can reach 0.1mm.
Fast speed: Especially suitable for thin plate materials.
Non-contact: Reduce mechanical deformation and tool wear.
Versatile: Can cut a variety of materials, such as metals, plastics, ceramics, etc.
Automation: Easy to integrate into automated production lines.
3. Application areas
Industrial manufacturing: Used for parts processing in the automotive, aerospace, electronics and other industries.
Medical devices: Manufacture high-precision medical devices.
Architectural decoration: used for metal decoration and artwork production.
Advertising logo: cutting advertising materials such as acrylic and wood.
4. Common materials
Metals: stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper, etc.
Non-metals: acrylic, wood, glass, ceramics, plastics, etc.
5. Equipment type
CO2 laser cutting machine: suitable for non-metals and some metals.
Fiber laser cutting machine: mainly used for metal cutting, high efficiency.
Nd: YAG laser cutting machine: suitable for high reflectivity metals.
6. Precautions
Safety protection: protective glasses need to be worn to prevent laser damage.
Equipment maintenance: regular cleaning and calibration of optical components.
Material selection: laser parameters need to be adjusted for different materials.
7. Development trend
High-power laser: improve cutting speed and thickness.
Intelligence: combine AI and the Internet of Things to achieve intelligent monitoring.
Green and environmental protection: reduce energy consumption and pollution.
Advantages of laser cutting
Flexibility: |
Suitable for small batch and multi-variety production. |
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Precision: |
Laser cutting has high precision and is suitable for high precision requirements. |
No mold cost: |
No mold is required, suitable for small batch or prototype production. |
Complex pattern: |
Suitable for complex patterns and fine cutting. |
A wide range of processable materials |
Low carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, pure copper, brass, etc. |
Wide range of applications |
Automotive industry, electronics and electrical industry, mechanical equipment industry, construction industry, etc. |
