Five major trends in laser cutting

1、 High power can improve performance and throughput
High power laser cutting technology is increasing year by year. In 2015, 4kW laser cutting machines were frequently seen in the North American market. Entering mid-2019, the trend is towards high-power lasers of 6kW and higher. These high-power laser machines not only improve performance and yield, but also provide a larger cutting range, faster cutting speed, and improved edge quality of parts.

High power can usually cut thicker materials, but a larger cutting range is only one advantage of high-power laser cutting, and faster cutting speed also increases production.

Since the introduction of fiber lasers, improving edge quality has always been a focus. CO2 laser cutting machines can provide excellent edge quality, and solid-state laser technology has been striving to achieve this goal. With the development of fiber lasers towards higher power levels, the edge quality is significantly smoother and smoother, now more similar to CO2 laser.

High power lasers can also perform more nitrogen and air cutting in thicker low-carbon steel. Nitrogen and air cutting can provide faster cutting speed, and can be directly cleaned before painting, requiring secondary processing of parts.

2、 New nozzle technology reduces gas consumption and improves cutting speed
There are various nozzle designs available in the market. Some can improve cutting speed and reduce gas consumption, while others can provide reliable cutting performance throughout the entire cutting range. Each nozzle design is most suitable for a specific cutting application, and each of these nozzles will provide different advantages based on the thickness of the material you are processing.

3、 High pressure gas cutting reduces part costs
Traditionally, the air system provides a pressure of about 150psi, and under this limited pressure, the cutting capacity is relatively low. Due to insufficient air power, there are now high-pressure systems ranging from 400 to 500 psi, which are usually equal to the pressure of nitrogen bulk tanks.

High pressure compressed air is particularly suitable for aluminum cutting. It is also possible to cut other materials, such as stainless steel, but the cutting edges of the parts may lose luster or turn gray. The edge quality of air cutting low-carbon steel is also slightly poor.

4、 Laser automation increases flexibility and productivity
For workers, the work of loading and unloading materials can be very laborious, and the use of automatic loading and unloading devices and automatic control systems can greatly reduce the physical nature of the work of laser operators. Without a doubt, automation can improve efficiency. Now is the time to embrace the future and transition to a more automated workforce and work environment.

Many other components can be added to the automation system, such as conveyors, labeling machines, etc. Different automation systems can be customized according to needs.
Automation enables manufacturers to increase production capacity without the need for additional machines or personnel.

5、 Cutting pipes can meet the growing demand for structural steel utilization
With the widespread application of residential and non residential buildings, structural steel has also become increasingly popular. Due to the use of advanced technology, buildings can move vertically faster by using pipes. Due to being more environmentally friendly, pipes are also the preferred choice. Compared with other structural materials, the metal recovery rate reaches 90%, making it more "green".

Why is it necessary to use laser cutting to cut pipes? Due to faster cutting speed, high-precision cutting, and improved downstream manufacturing efficiency, laser is an ideal solution for cutting pipes and structural materials.