Laser Technology
The support column (Z-axis) holds the laser arm, and the laser focus can be adjusted by moving the Z-axis using the height adjustment knob.
This basically means that when working on materials such as metals which reflect laser beams, fiber laser radiation will absorb at a higher rate than laser generated by CO2 lasers.
Fiber lasers are very popular in engraving applications. They have wavelengths ranging from 780nm up to 2200nm.
Fiber lasers absorb much more energy than CO2 Lasers.
Some acrylic that is made of PVC emits toxic fumes when it is heated. You should always verify the chemical composition of the materials that you are going to engrave.
“It's mind-blowing. It just works. It’s almost like you have to pinch yourself because it’s just that fast,” he said. “It’s cutting four to 10 times faster than a CO2, and it’s using less electricity.”
Gulf States Saw & Machine Co. uses a Raycus 50W fiber laser solid-state with a lifetime 100,000 hours.
Our machines can easily cut stainless steel, brass as well as aluminum and brass without the fear of back reflections. These fiber lasers machines will greatly reduce maintenance and operational costs.
To increase engraving area from 7.87"x7.87", to 11.81"x 11.87", you'll need a 50W or 30W fiber laser.
But we all know cost does not just stop when you first buy a laser machine. Both laser and plasma have cost associated with them for operating and maintenance. Things you need to consider are stuff like power consumption, maintenance, consumables, and labor (how much time/money it cost to operate the machine).
This fiber laser gives a repeatable precision range of +-0.0001" with beam quality lower than 1.1 M2.
They can also import and use file formats such as PLT, BMP and DXF.
For more advanced design, you can use Photoshop, CorelDRAW or AutoCAD. You can also import files in DXF, DXF, PLT and BMP file formats.
FSL Muse Pandora features a mirror gallvanometer in the laser head that tracks the laser's path before it cuts and gives a rough idea about the cuts it will make.
Thin carbon fiber mat can be cut with some fraying - but not when coated. The laser can cut or etch. The laser can cut materials such as wood, paper, cork, and some plastics.
Power consumption is extremely low.
A 3000W fiber laser requires 10kW of power plus 5kW for a chiller, for a total of 15kW. $2,700 per year at a rate of 15kW per hour for 12 hours.
Compressed air, nitrogen, oxygen, and argon are the four primary types of assist gas for fiber laser machines.