While laser cutting is very common, many are still not aware of how it really works. Basically, it is utilized to cut the workpiece using a high power density laser beam. This powerful light makes the material melt, vaporize, or reach its ignition point. The molten material is then blown out by high-speed airflow that is coaxial with the beam to the material.
Another question that remains to worry a lot of people is whether laser cutters are dangerous machines. Though a laser cutter is very capable, it is eco-friendly and causes no harm to the operator compared to other methods that produce plenty of dust. However, the operator must still be aware of the proper ways to use and operate the machine to prevent it from causing problems. For one, high caution should be exercised when cutting near flammable materials to avoid fire hazards.
Moreover, users of the laser cutting machine must also be aware of the factors that impact the precision of the cutter. These include the machine itself, its precision level, laser beam quality, table vibration level, and auxiliary gas used. Other factors include material reflectivity, chemical properties, and output power. Another important thing to consider is finding the focal position of the machine. This is very important because the laser power density greatly impacts the machine’s cutting speed.
Lastly, it’s critical to know the different types of laser machines available to use. The most common ones include the CO2 laser, fiber laser, and YAG laser. Choosing which is ideal depends on your specific application and other requirements of the cutting project. For example, CO2 and YAG lasers are perfect for applications involving confidentiality processing. On the other hand, fiber lasers are ideal in situations where oscillation and tuning of the laser’s wavelength are crucial.
Whatever your cutting application is, our laser cutter machines are always up and ready to process all sorts of projects, big and small. Talk to us today to help you with your laser cutting project.
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