What are the main functions of the dual head laser control system

A dual head laser cutting machine is a laser processing equipment used for processing large and complex patterns. It mainly consists of two motion axes that control two different laser heads. The two laser heads work synchronously on the same platform without interfering with each other. Compared to single axis laser equipment, double headed laser cutting machines can efficiently complete some difficult processing tasks.

The laser control system is the control core of laser cutting, and the current mainstream control system solution is the motion control card. A motion control card is a computer based upper control unit that usually includes a set of electronic boards and matching laser software. Operators can control the laser cutting machine through the computer or independently issue processing quality without the computer.

There are many brands of laser control systems, but their main functions will not differ significantly. The specific functions are as follows:
Motion control: The laser control system is responsible for controlling the motion trajectory of various moving parts in the laser cutting machine, including the movement of the laser head, the lifting of the workbench, and the adjustment of the lens. By precise control, it ensures that the laser beam is accurately irradiated onto the material to be processed, achieving precise cutting and carving. Motion control needs to consider parameters such as speed, acceleration, and positioning accuracy.

Laser control: The laser control system is responsible for adjusting the power output of the laser and controlling the strength of the laser beam. Adjusting the laser power according to different processing requirements can optimize the cutting and carving effects of materials.

Data processing and storage: The laser control system can process and plan the processing patterns, convert the designed graphics into processing paths that can be recognized by the laser cutting machine, ensure that the laser head moves accurately along the specified path, and complete fine processing tasks.
Safety monitoring: The laser control system can monitor the working status of laser equipment in real time, identify potential faults, and issue alarms when necessary. Timely identify and resolve issues to ensure reliable operation of equipment.

The biggest challenge of a dual head laser control system is to ensure that the laser heads on the two moving axes are consistent in all aspects, because any slight differences will become very prominent when compared to each other. The price of a dual head laser control system will also be more expensive compared to ordinary control systems, depending on factors such as accuracy, power, and format. When choosing, we can compare multiple options and determine according to our own needs.