The flexible processing characteristics of laser cutting machines for metal have been recognized by many sheet metal customers, and their cutting speed has significant advantages compared to traditional processing equipment. Speed is the fundamental determinant of efficiency, so how can we improve cutting speed and increase usage efficiency during use? Below, Yiqiang Laser will analyze it for you.
Firstly, we need to understand several factors that affect cutting speed:
1. Different materials
The metal materials cut by laser cutting machines are mainly divided into aluminum plates, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper plates, and alloy materials. Different materials have different characteristics and absorption rates for lasers, so the cutting speed varies for materials of the same thickness.
2. Different thicknesses
The required perforation time varies depending on the thickness of the material. In the cutting process, the thicker the thickness, the greater the laser energy required, and the slower the cutting speed.
3. Different output power
Power is an important factor determining cutting speed. The higher the power, the greater the laser energy, and the faster the cutting speed of thin plates. Taking the following different powers as examples, you can refer to the cutting speed of different materials with different powers;
a. 1000W fiber laser cutting machine for cutting different materials with high speed: carbon steel with high speed of 24m/min; Stainless steel high speed 24m/min; Aluminum plate with a high speed of 10m/min; Copper plate with a high speed of 10m/min;
b. 2000W fiber laser cutting machine for cutting different materials with high speed: carbon steel with high speed of 28m/min; Stainless steel with a high speed of 28m/min; Aluminum plate with a high speed of 25m/min; Copper plate with a high speed of 16m/min;
c. 3000W fiber laser cutting machine for cutting different materials with high speed: carbon steel with high speed of 35m/min; Stainless steel with a high speed of 35m/min; Aluminum plate with a high speed of 43m/min; Copper plate with a high speed of 35m/min;
Solution to improve the cutting speed of laser cutting machine
Debug laser machine parameters and improve machine cutting speed.
Machine parameter settings are one of the main reasons that affect the cutting speed of the machine. In general, if the parameters are not adjusted properly, its cutting speed is also not good. When adjusting this triplet, it is generally important to pay attention to the following aspects:
1. Initial speed: Many customers have the misconception that a higher initial speed is better, but this is actually incorrect. If the initial speed of the laser machine is set too high, the machine will shake greatly.
2. Acceleration: The machine continuously starts and stops when cutting different patterns, and setting the acceleration too low can cause the machine to cut slower.
