Fiber lasers are the best option for laser cutting/engraving aluminum and brass workpieces.
Gulf States Saw & Machine Co. has an EZCAD2.0 control software that works with their FM1212-50S laser engraver.
MCWlaser Pro does not have an upgrade option, however you can customize the product while you are purchasing.
Fiber lasers use much less energy than CO2 lasers. They operate at shorter wavelengths (780 nm to 2200 nm) and have a much higher absorption.
The 20W version of FSL Muse Pandora can deep engrave silver at a speed of ~708 ipm utilizing 100% of the laser power.
When it comes to using the machines, laser cutters and plasma cutters are very similar. The software they use to cut metal is also remarkably similar. So if you have a plasma and want to switch to laser for it’s speed, it will be a very fast learning process.
Laser machining can help your business explore a whole new dimension of faster, more productive operation—even when working with highly complex designs or tough materials. And we would know. We introduced our first commercial laser cutting machine in 1977.
Finally, the laser beam has been shaped at cutting head with focus lenses. It is projected onto work materials.
Galvo heads can also be used to work at extremely high speeds when added to the machine. Galvo head are often used in portable laser-engravers.
MCWlaserPRO laser engraver offers three different versions. There are 20W (30W), and 50W options. These lasers operate at 1064nm wavelength.
FSL Muse Pandora is required to operate with 254mm, 325mm and 420mm lenses in an open setting. Only then can the laser be focused on the work material.
When you need to reproduce or alter the dimensions of a piece that’s already been made, the best place to start is with the piece itself. That, and a high-accuracy 2D or 3D inspection machine.
Plasma working can be complicated. I'll explain the basics as quickly as possible. Plasma cutters heat up gases so that they can melt metal. After the metal melts, it's blown out with gas. The science behind this is complex, but I'll spare you the details. You can either do some research yourself or ask me.
It can engrave on metals at a maximum speed up to 11,760 ipm. It can mark images and fonts on metal surfaces, both smooth and rough.
Laser cutters cost between $13 and $20 per hour to operate. Water jet cutters cost between $15 and $30 per hour. Overall, the operating costs are comparable, and the total cost will be determined by your project.
Applications for the 50 Watt Fiber Laser Deep Engraving Machine:
Thin metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, alloy, brass, silver, gold, and titanium can also be cut by the deep laser engraving machine.
Maximum material cutting thicknesses by 1000W fiber laser cutting machine: Carbon steel has a maximum thickness of 10mm; stainless steel has a maximum thickness of 5mm; aluminum plate has a maximum thickness of 3mm; and copper plate has a maximum thickness of 3mm.