With the continuous improvement of industrial automation level, laser cutting technology has become an important part of modern manufacturing industry. Especially high power laser cutting machines, with their advantages of high efficiency, precision, and flexibility, have been widely used in many fields. In recent years, laser cutting technology has made significant technological progress, especially in terms of cutting quality, efficiency, equipment stability, and intelligence.
1、 Technological progress
1. Innovation of Laser Light Source
Laser light source is the core of its performance.Medium to high power laser cutting machineThere are mainly two types of laser sources: CO ₂ laser and fiber laser. Compared to traditional CO ₂ lasers, fiber lasers have higher photoelectric conversion efficiency, smaller size, lower maintenance costs, and higher cutting quality. Therefore, applications in the medium to high power range are gradually becoming mainstream. Especially in the cutting of metal materials, it can provide better cutting quality and speed.
2. Technological progress of laser cutting heads
Laser cutting heads, as key components, have also made significant progress in recent years. The cooling technology, focusing lens, galvanometer system, and airflow management of high-power laser cutting heads have all been improved. For example, by using high-precision automatic focusing technology, the focus can be automatically adjusted according to the thickness and type of cutting material, further improving the accuracy and efficiency of cutting.
3. Innovation of Intelligent Control System
More and more intelligent control systems are being integrated. These control systems can not only automatically adjust cutting parameters, but also monitor the operating status of the equipment in real time, providing fault warning and remote maintenance functions. Through data collection and analysis, work modes can be adjusted according to real-time production needs, production efficiency can be optimized, energy consumption can be reduced, and cutting quality can be improved.
2、 Application Fields
1. Metal processing industry
High power laser cutting machines are widely used in the processing of metal materials, such as stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum alloys, etc. They can efficiently and accurately cut metal sheets of various thicknesses, suitable for manufacturing industries such as automobiles, aviation, home appliances, and machinery. Especially in automobile manufacturing, laser cutting can meet the high-precision requirements of complex components, promoting the development of intelligent and automated production lines.
2. Construction and Machinery Manufacturing
In the construction industry, it is mainly used for the production of steel structures, metal doors and windows, curtain walls, etc. In the field of mechanical manufacturing, it can provide high-precision and high-efficiency cutting processing for precision equipment manufacturing. Through the high-temperature melting or evaporation effect of laser, various shapes and sizes of parts can be accurately cut, which is widely used in the production of robots, machine tools, hydraulic equipment, etc.
3. Aerospace and Shipbuilding
In the fields of aerospace and shipbuilding, laser cutting technology has received higher requirements. Due to the high precision requirements for aerospace parts, laser cutting can be performed within extremely fine tolerance ranges, ensuring not only the accuracy of the parts but also improving production efficiency. For some special metal materials, such as titanium alloys and aluminum alloys, it can provide precise cutting effects and reduce material waste.
4. Precision electronics and microfabrication
The application in the electronics industry is gradually increasing. Especially in the field of microfabrication, laser cutting can achieve extremely fine machining and is widely used in fields such as smartphones, tablets, and automotive electronics. Through high-precision laser cutting, the cutting needs of small components can be met, providing efficient and reliable solutions for the assembly of electronic products.
The continuous technological innovation of medium and high power laser cutting machines has led to their increasingly widespread application in multiple fields. With the continuous development of laser cutting technology, greater breakthroughs will be made in cutting accuracy, processing efficiency, intelligence level, etc., providing more innovation opportunities and technical support for the manufacturing industry.