In general, when purchasing laser cutting machines you should first consider your own business scope, whether to produce small quantities or receive orders in large quantities, and consider the materials that are often cut, the thickness of the materials, and the materials that need to be cut. Secondly, in order to better complete the cutting effect, determine the power size of the laser equipment and the size of the workbench.

First of all, how thick is the laser cutting machine. Generally, it is better to cut carbon steel below 12mm and stainless steel below 6mm by laser cutting. However, the limit cutting thickness of the laser cutting machine must be reserved! For example, the maximum cutting thickness of a laser cutting machine is 16mm, which means that the laser cutting machine can cut 16mm at most. However, if the laser cutting machine cuts 16mm for a long time, the service life of the laser cutting machine will be damaged. There is a difference between the maximum cutting thickness and the regular cutting thickness of the laser cutting machine.

Secondly, the laser cutting machine cuts the web. At present, the mainstream cutting format in the market is 3015, that is, 3 meters multiplied by 1.5 meters. The cutting format of the laser cutting machine is generally customized by the manufacturer according to the needs of customers, so it is basically a good solution.

Third, the burr degree of laser cutting machine. The burr degree is the most concern of customers. Generally, the materials cut by the laser cutting machine are somewhat burr, which is mainly determined by the cutting thickness of the laser cutting machine and the gas used by the laser cutting machine. Generally, there is no burr below 4mm. When cutting with laser cutting machine, nitrogen is the best, oxygen is the second, and air is the worst. The advantage of metal laser cutting is on the thin plate. Of course, with the popularization of high-power laser cutting machines and the continuous development and improvement of equipment, the current cutting of thick plates is also very advantageous.

Fourth, laser cutting machine configuration. At present, the laser industry is developing rapidly, and the brands of laser cutting machines are emerging. The price war of laser cutting machines is becoming more and more fierce, and the configuration of laser cutting machines is also uneven. Therefore, when buying laser cutting machine equipment, you must identify 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.

From the perspective of the configuration of each part of the laser cutting machine, what aspects should be considered?

1. Laser

Laser cutting machine is the most important laser. The longer the service life of a good brand, the higher the stability. Choosing a good laser can make the life of the equipment longer.

2. Engraving head

The cutting head is generally composed of a nozzle, a focus lens and a focus tracking system. Good cutting head can improve cutting quality and obtain better cutting products.

3. Operating system

The main function of the operating system is to process the graphics and image files designed by the user through a series of processes, and finally become the control instructions for driving the motor and laser, so as to complete complex processing. At present, Pacho and Wei Hong are common operating systems in the market. A good operating system has simpler interactive pages and better nesting software, thus simplifying operation and saving materials.

4. Refrigerator

A refrigerator is a device that achieves refrigeration effect through steam compression or absorption cycle. There are many brands of water chillers. Good brands can achieve stable cooling effect for a long time, so that high load laser cutting machines can also operate within a stable temperature range.

These are some noteworthy aspects of choosing a laser cutting machine. After screening and comprehensive consideration of various factors, you can choose your own laser cutting machine.

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 equipment, measurement and automation production lines, and smart factory construction to provide overall solutions for intelligent manufacturing.