In today's metal processing industry, laser equipment is used more and more widely. The laser cutting technology is now quite mature, and has a very large market share in the cutting industry.

However, many users still do not know how to choose a suitable metal laser cutting machine. In fact, the following aspects can be considered:

1.Scope Of Demand Analysis For Materials And Businesses Processed By The Enterprise

1.1About power

First of all, we should consider our business scope, the thickness of cutting materials, which materials to cut, and other factors, and then determine the power of the equipment to be purchased. The thicker the plate is, the more difficult the cutting is, and the more power is required.

Now China's laser cutting machines are divided into the following three different types: small power, medium power and high power. Generally speaking, low-power manufacturers are the most concentrated in the market.

Due to mature technology and low threshold, manufacturers continue to simplify laser cutting machines and material cutting to maximize profits. Therefore, it is the safest to choose a brand with quality assurance when choosing a low-power laser cutting machine. In addition to the high quality of these equipment enterprises, medium power and high-power laser cutting machines are also used as information technology, so we can do much less medium and high-power manufacturers than low-power manufacturers. After all, it is an important technical management work.

Generally speaking, it is best to use laser to cut 12 mm carbon steel and 6 mm stainless steel. There is a mistake that needs to be corrected. The maximum cutting thickness of laser cutting is not a high-quality cutting thickness.

What does that mean? For example, the maximum cutting thickness in China is 16 mm, which means that a machine learning maximum can improve the cutting of 16 mm, but it is not suitable for enterprises to cut 16 mm for a long time. For example, the maximum speed of automobile development in China is 200 yards, and it can not run 200 yards all the time, That will affect the service life of the machine.

1.2​​​​​​​About format

As for size, the mainstream is 3015, that is, 3 meters by 1.5 meters. However, size is not an issue. Generally speaking, the company will have many types of sizes for customers to choose. Generally, manufacturers can customize the size of the workbench according to customer requirements.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​1.3About Burr

With regard to these burrs, this process is actually the most concerned by a customer. Generally speaking, solid yag has some burrs, which is mainly determined by the thickness of cutting materials and the use of different gases. Generally, there is no burr when it is less than 4mm. The gas has the best effect on nitrogen and oxygen, followed by the worst effect on air.

The advantage of laser cutting of metal materials lies in thin plates. If you want to cut thick plates, you are suggested to choose CO2 cutting machine control or water cutting technology. In addition, if less burr is required, optical fiber laser cutting machine can be selected, and the cutting surface is very smooth and fast.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​1.4Configuration of laser cutting machine

Then, the configuration management of metal laser cutting machines in China. With the development of the laser industry, there are more and more brands of laser cutting machines, and the prices are more and more confused.

It is conceivable that the configuration of machines is also uneven, and many manufacturers even cheat customers under the guise of brands. Here, we hope to focus on the core role of laser cutting in China through customers: whether the laser and laser head are imported or domestic, and whether they are famous brand or brand name.

 At the same time, it should also be noted that other accessories for laser cutting, such as the motor is not an imported motor, guide rail, bed, etc., which to some extent affect the cutting accuracy of the machine. In particular, we need to pay attention to the cooling control system of the laser cutting machine -- the cooling cabinet. Many companies can directly use household air conditioners for cooling. In fact, that effect is very bad. The best way is to use special air conditioners for the electronic industry, which can really achieve the best effect.

2.Select The Appropriate Price According To The Budget

When purchasing equipment, many customers take into account the capital input-output ratio. Compared with low-power laser cutting machines, high-power cutting efficiency must have great advantages. However, the higher the power, the higher the price. Many customers want to choose high-power, but considering the affordability of funds, customers will hesitate.

Of course, in addition to studying the main price through the power factor of laser cutting machine, other resource allocation will also have an important impact, such as air compressor, dust collector and water cooler. The configuration of laser cutting machine varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and the price may vary greatly. Therefore, when choosing the brand of laser through cutting machine, considering the price, the best solution is to choose the manufacturer of laser automatic cutting machine with high cost performance ratio.

3.Preliminary Selection Of Manufacturers

After determining the requirements, we can go to the counterparts who understand the market or purchase laser cutting machines to see the performance and basic parameters of the machines. Select several manufacturers with strength and favorable price to study the communication ability and sample in the early stage. In the later stage, our teachers can carry out field investigation and discuss the price, training, payment management method and after-sales service of a machine in more detail.

4.Laser Power

When we choose the performance of laser cutting machine, we should fully consider our own environment. The size of laser power is very critical. For example, we often cut metal plates less than 6mm, so we choose a 500W-700W laser cutting machine to meet the production needs. If the materials cut exceed 6mm, we need to consider a little mechanical power. Therefore, it is of great help to the cost control of enterprises.

5. Core Part Of Laser Cutting Machine

Some of the laser cutting machines have important components, and we also need to pay attention to them when purchasing. In particular, the laser transmitter, laser cutting head, motor, guide rail, water tank, etc. shall be distinguished between domestic and imported ones.

These working parts directly affect the cutting speed and accuracy of China's laser cutting machine. Many domestic research enterprises and manufacturers will choose to use domestic fake imported parts to deceive customers.

6.Equipment Quality And Stability Are Also Important Indicators

At present, our products have a short R&D cycle, are being upgraded more and more quickly, and there are many products of diversity, sample trial production, and mass production. How to complete the target customer management orders with quality and quantity guaranteed, maintain the reputation of Chinese enterprises, and enhance the development of the core competitiveness of Chinese enterprises is also an arduous task for each operator.

Therefore, the purchase of processing technology and equipment with relatively stable performance is the premise and foundation, Try to choose different brands with high market share, established and sound after-sales service economic system, many after-sales service outlets and long-term capital market analysis and inspection. You can't just buy products with poor quality of life and no after-sales service because of low prices. This will have a huge impact on the production of small and medium-sized enterprises.

7.After Sales Service

The after-sales service of each manufacturer is different, and the warranty time varies. In terms of after-sales service, we can not only provide customers with an effective technical plan for daily maintenance, but also have our own professional training and education system for machines and laser software to help enterprise customers get started as soon as possible.

In addition, no matter how good a laser cutting machine is, users will encounter various problems in the use process. In the face of customers being unable to solve their own problems, it is particularly important for manufacturers to provide solutions in a timely manner, which is also an important factor that we need to consider when purchasing laser cutting machines.

About HGTECH: HGTECH is the pioneer and leader of laser industrial application in China, and the authoritative provider of global laser processing solutions. We have comprehensively arranged laser intelligent machine, measurement and automation production lines, and smart factory construction to provide overall solutions for intelligent manufacturing.