All laser cutting processes have their inherent advantages and disadvantages, but the advantages of fiber laser cutting machines seem to far exceed any other process. This is one of the newest forms of laser cutting, as it has only gained traction in the past few decades or so. In addition, the development of fiber optic technology has brought about several technological advances, the most notable of which is the ability to transmit information faster and in greater quantities than ever before. Fiber optic technology allows users to use light beams to send data through diodes, rather than relying on telephones or copper wires.
This technology has also revolutionized laser cutting, as fiber optic wiring can produce a 200% brighter beam than CO2 lasers. Compared with traditional cutting methods, fiber laser cutting has many advantages besides increased power. In this article, we will introduce complete information about laser cutting machines.
What is a laser cutter?
A laser cutter is a prototyping and fabrication tool primarily used by engineers, designers, and artists to cut and etch flat materials. Laser cutters use a thin, focused laser beam to penetrate the cutting material, cutting out patterns and geometries specified by the designer.
Wonderful software to control laser cutting machine
Laser cutting is tricky business. While cutting material with a focused beam sounds simple, directing the laser in a controlled manner requires rigorous software guidance. The right laser cutting software can make a huge difference between taking ideas from a machine and using it to create something harmonious.
DraftSight is a CAD software best at helping you improve the images you upload to your laser cutter. A notable feature is the Image Trace function, which converts JPEG, BMP or PNG images into vector lines, curves and angles, making it easier to cut existing patterns without going back to the drawing board.
TurboCAD’s Overkill tool cleans up laser-cut vector graphics by eliminating overlapping arcs and lines from designs. It also eliminates redundancy and tracks changes in its Event Viewer. You can also take advantage of TurboCAD’s PDF basemap tools. If you have a design you want to replicate, save it as a vector PDF file and track it in a new TurboCAD project.
Maintenance of laser cutting machine in cold environment
With the arrival of winter, the working environment of laser cutting machines becomes very harsh. Once used improperly, it will slightly affect the normal operation of the equipment, and then affect the customer’s production progress. In severe cases, it will cause serious damage to the core components of the laser cutting machine (such as water coolers and lasers). Therefore, we need to pay attention to the following methods in daily use.
Ensure that the indoor temperature is above 0 degrees Celsius, and improve the heating equipment in the workshop. Since the working temperature of the laser can only be started at about 17 degrees Celsius.
In a slightly colder environment, after the laser cutter or laser engraving and cutting machine is not working, do not turn off the cooler to keep the refrigerant circulating. You can adjust the normal temperature to about 10 degrees.
In the case of ensuring a constant indoor temperature, it is necessary to keep the water cooler of the laser cutting machine normally open, and adjust the water temperature at about 5-10 degrees Celsius. This can not only ensure the cooling water circulation but also save electricity.