With the rapid development of industrial technology, laser cutting technology has been widely used in metal processing, advertising production, sheet metal processing and other industries because of its high precision, high efficiency, small heat affected zone and other advantages. However, in the face of a wide range of laser cutting machine brands and models on the market, how to choose a suitable laser cutting machine has become a major problem faced by many enterprises and individuals. This article will introduce in detail how to choose the right laser cutting machine from the aspects of machine tool selection, power selection, core components, etc.
Machine Tool Selection
The Size of the Machine Tool
The size of the machine tool of the laser cutting machine directly determines the workload of a processing. When choosing a machine tool, you must first consider the amount of cutting you plan to do. If you need mass production and processing and the plate is large, you can choose a relatively large format machine tool. Large format machine tools can save part of the loading and unloading time, thereby improving production efficiency.
Stability and Accuracy
The stability and accuracy of the machine tool are important factors to ensure the quality of laser cutting. The machine tool with poor stability is prone to vibration and deviation during processing, resulting in a decrease in cutting accuracy. Therefore, when choosing a machine tool, it is necessary to pay attention to the bed structure, guide rail accuracy, transmission system and other parameters of the machine tool, and choose a machine tool brand with high precision and high stability.
Power Selection
The power of laser cutting machine is a key factor affecting its cutting ability and efficiency. The higher the power, the greater the thickness of the plate that can be cut and the faster the cutting speed. However, when choosing power, it is not the more power the better. High power is suitable for cutting thick plates, but if it is cutting thin plates, pay more attention to accuracy, choose the corresponding medium power, the cutting effect will be better. Therefore, when choosing the power of the laser cutting machine, it is necessary to carry out comprehensive consideration according to their actual needs.
Core Components
Laser, cutting head, chiller and other core components are the key components of laser cutting machine, its quality and performance directly affect the overall performance and service life of laser cutting machine. When choosing a laser cutting machine, we should pay attention to the brand and model of these core components, and choose well-known brands and products certified by authoritative organizations.
Laser
Laser is the core component of laser cutting machine, and its quality and performance directly affect the cutting quality and efficiency of laser cutting machine. When choosing a laser, it is necessary to pay attention to its output power, wavelength, beam quality and other parameters, and choose the laser model that suits your needs.
Cutting Head
Cutting head is an important part of laser cutting machine, and its quality and accuracy directly affect the cutting quality. When selecting the cutting head, it is necessary to pay attention to its structure, accuracy, stability and other parameters, and select a cutting head with high precision and high stability.
Water Cooler
Chiller is an important auxiliary equipment of laser cutting machine, and its quality and performance directly affect the stability and life of the laser. In the choice of chiller, we should pay attention to its cooling capacity, cooling method, cooling effect and other parameters, choose a reliable quality, stable performance of the chiller brand.
Cutting Material and Material Thickness
The choice of laser cutting machine must be closely combined with the actual processing material and the thickness of the material. Different materials and materials of different thicknesses have different requirements for the power and beam quality of the laser cutting machine. For example, for metal materials with larger thickness, a laser cutting machine with higher power needs to be selected, while for materials with higher accuracy requirements, a laser cutting machine with better beam quality needs to be selected.
When considering the material, it is also necessary to consider the physical characteristics of the material, such as reflectivity, thermal conductivity, and melting point. These factors will affect the effect and efficiency of laser cutting. For example, materials with high reflectivity require higher laser power for efficient cutting, while materials with good thermal conductivity may require longer cooling times.
Cutting Accuracy and Cutting Speed
Cutting accuracy and cutting speed are important performance indicators of laser cutting machines, and are also important factors to be considered when choosing laser cutting machines. The cutting accuracy directly affects the quality and pass rate of the product, while the cutting speed affects the production efficiency and cost.
When choosing a laser cutting machine, you need to balance the cutting accuracy and cutting speed according to your actual needs. If the product has high precision requirements, you can choose a laser cutting machine with higher precision; If you are more concerned about production efficiency, you can choose a laser cutting machine with higher cutting speed.
Convenience of Operation and Humanized Design
Operation convenience and user-friendly design are also factors that need to be considered when choosing a laser cutting machine. A laser cutting machine with convenient operation and user-friendly design can greatly improve the efficiency and comfort of the operator.
When choosing a laser cutting machine, you can pay attention to the following aspects:
Whether the control system is intuitive and easy to understand, and whether the operation interface is concise and clear.
Whether the machine has automatic focusing, automatic edge finding and other functions to reduce the difficulty of the operator.
Whether the machine has safety protection devices, such as laser shield, emergency stop button, etc., to ensure the safety of the operator.
Consider Future Development Needs
When choosing a laser cutting machine, you also need to consider your future development needs. With the continuous development of the market and technology, there may be higher production demand and more stringent quality requirements in the future. Therefore, when choosing a laser cutting machine, it is necessary to take into account the upgrade and maintenance costs of the machine, as well as possible future technological updates.
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