GSS Machinery's desktop laser systems are a good choice for your initial laser system. The Zing 16 features top-quality components, high-quality engraving and a low-cost desktop package.
You should choose suitable lenses and nozzles, and then inspect them to verify their cleanliness.
Laser cutting machines are basically any type of machine that employs a laser to create designs and patterns by physically removing or cutting the material. The laser beam that is used in such machines is capable of melting, burning, or vaporizing the material.
The CNC system controls technological parameters such as cutting speed and laser power, as well as movement trajectory during slitting. A specialized gas is used to blow off slag at the slit.
The core parts should be paid special attention when purchasing, especially laser generator, cutting head, servo motor, guide rail, water chiller, and some accessories. These parts will affect the cutting speed and accuracy of the machine.
You can adjust the system's cutting parameters based on the thickness and material of the raw material.
2022 best mixed hybrid laser cutting machine STJ1610M adopts CO2 sealed laser tube, which can cut thicker nonmetals, and metal materials from 0.5mm up to 2mm.
An affordable laser sheet metal cutter cost starts from $6,800 with 300W laser power, while some precision laser metal cutters are priced from $19,800 to $568,000 with laser fiber laser powers of 1000W, 1500W, 2000W, 3000W, 4000W, 6000W, 8000W, 10000W, 12000W, 15000W, 20000W, 30000W, 40000W.
A CNC controller is used to control the movement of X, Y and Z axes, and set cutting parameters such as power and speed.
After you have purchased the parts and accessories, it is time to assemble the kit. The cutting material, gas pressure, and parameters that you select directly affect the machine's operation and quality. You should set the parameters according to your specific cutting process. Incorrect parameter settings and operation can result in reduced cutting effectiveness, damage to the cutting heads or other machine parts, as well as personal injury.
Next, press and hold the main switch. This will turn on main power. Turn on the key switch to the control panel. This is machine specific and not applicable to all lasers. After startup, the system can start to quote if all covers that have safety circuit breakers are closed. After turning on the machine the table will move all-the-way down while the pro laser head (located in upper left corner) moves to zero. When the LED light flashes slowly and steadily, it is safe to say that the machine has completed its reference process.
With laser cutting, a laser beam is focused on the material through a nozzle’s hole, heating and melting the material. A cutting gas that flows coaxially through the nozzle removes the molten material.
After researching and buying the parts and accessories, the rest job is to assemble the kit and debug the software and hardware. The operation and cutting quality of the machine are directly related to the cutting material, laser generator, gas, air pressure and the parameters you set. Please set the parameters carefully according to your cutting process requirements. Improper parameter setting and operation may result in reduced cutting effect, damage to the cutting head or other machine parts, or even personal injury.
The costs of various types vary, from entry-level to eco-friendly or high-end models.
Polycarbonate is an unsuitable material for laser cutting. ABS It emits cyanide gas and melts. ABS is difficult to cut with a laser cutter. It melts rather than vaporizes, and it is more likely to catch fire and leave melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid.
The laser beam is the most important component of the laser cutter; it determines wavelength and power, and thus the material that it can cut or engrave. Solid-state lasers, fiber lasers, and CO2 lasers are the three main types of lasers used in laser cutting.
High-wattage laser cutting machines, on the other hand, are typically much more expensive than entry-level models. Some laser cutter models range in price from $4,000 to $15,000.