Several core components of laser cutting machine

In certain metal processing processes, laser cutting machines have gradually replaced traditional cutting methods due to their unique advantages and have become more commonly used in the cutting process. So, what are the core components of a laser cutting machine?

1. Fiber laser

Laser is the core "power source" in laser equipment. Like car engine, it is also a relatively expensive part of fiber laser cutting machine. Imported fiber laser brands on the market currently include German IPG, Rofin and British SPI. With the development of science and technology, Chinese laser brands such as Raycus and Max continue to emerge, and are gradually recognized by the market for their high cost performance.

2. Cutting head

The cutting head is the laser output device of the fiber laser cutting machine, which consists of a nozzle, a focus lens and a focus tracking system. The cutting head of the laser cutting machine travels according to the set cutting track, but the height of the laser cutting head needs to be adjusted and controlled according to different materials, thicknesses and cutting methods.

3. CNC system

The control system is the main operating system of the fiber laser cutting machine. It mainly controls the machine tool to realize the movement of X, Y, Z axis, and at the same time controls the output power of the laser. Its quality determines the stability of the working performance of the fiber laser cutting machine. Through the accurate control of the software, the cutting accuracy and cutting effect can be effectively improved.

4. Motor

The motor of the laser cutting machine is the core part of the motion system. The performance of the motor directly affects the processing effect and production efficiency of the product. At present, the commonly used motors include stepper motors and servo motors. According to the type of industry and product type to be processed, a suitable motor is configured.

● Stepper motor: 

Fast start-up speed and sensitive response, suitable for engraving and cutting processing with low requirements. There are many brands of stepper motors with different performances.

● Servo motor:

Fast speed, smooth movement, high load, stable performance; smooth cutting edge of processed products, fast cutting speed; high price, suitable for industries and products with high processing requirements.

5. Machine tool

Fiber laser cutting machines have high requirements for the stability of the machine tool. High-precision, high-stability machine tools help improve the accuracy of laser cutting. At present, the mainstream machine tools on the market include gantry type, cantilever type, beam type, etc. Different machine tools have different functions. For example, beam machine tools are mainly used for material cutting in large manufacturing companies, and can also be used for model cutting in specific fields, such as 3D fiber laser cutting, which is mainly used in the automotive industry.

6. Laser lens

Many optical devices have laser lenses. Different lenses have different functions, including full mirror, half mirror, focusing lens, etc. The quality of the lens directly affects the output power of the laser and the performance of the whole machine.

The above is a detailed explanation of the key components of the laser cutting machine, which are indispensable in the process of the laser cutting machine.

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