Jinan Weihua Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd · Jinan Shandong China
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Advantage of the Laser Cutting Machine Process

Published 2019-07-08 by the Weihua Laser engineering desk.

No Mechanical Contact And No Tool Wear

The laser head does not touch the workpiece, so there is no mechanical stress on the material and no fixture marks. Unlike die cutting or mechanical milling, there is no cutting tool to resharpen or replace, which removes a recurring maintenance cost and keeps the process stable over long runs.

Processing Materials That Resist Mechanical Methods

High power density causes the material to melt or vaporize rapidly after absorbing the beam. This allows processing of materials with high melting points, high hardness or brittleness, such as ceramics and diamonds, which are difficult or impossible to cut with mechanical tools without damage.

Automation And Precision Integration

The laser beam is easy to control and combines well with precision machinery, measurement technology and electronic computers. This integration supports high degrees of automation and processing accuracy, allowing the machine to follow complex paths defined by digital files without manual intervention during the cut.

Operation In Restricted Or Hazardous Environments

Where the work environment is harsh or difficult for workers to access, robots can be paired with the laser cutting process. This setup maintains production continuity in conditions that would otherwise require protective gear or limit human exposure, while keeping the cutting head clear of the operator.

Handling Moving Or Sealed Components

The process can treat materials that are moving or sealed inside a glass housing. Because the energy transfer happens through light rather than physical contact, the integrity of the housing is maintained and the component can remain in motion during the marking or cutting phase.

Buyer Questions

Questions On This Topic

Does laser cutting require tool changes
No. The laser head is not in contact with the workpiece, so there is no problem of wear of the processing tool.
Can it cut hard materials like ceramics
Yes. The laser power density is large, causing rapid temperature rise. Even materials with high melting point, high hardness and brittleness such as ceramics and diamonds can be processed.
Is the workpiece stressed during cutting
No. The workpiece is not stressed because the laser head does not touch the material, eliminating mechanical pressure and fixture marks.
Can lasers work on moving parts
Yes. The process can handle materials which are moving or which are sealed in a glass housing without physical contact.
What types of laser machines do you supply
We supply CO2 laser engraving and cutting machines, fiber laser cutting machines, and fiber laser marking machines.
How is the process automated
The laser beam is easy to control and combines with precision machinery and electronic computers to achieve a high degree of automation and processing accuracy.

Still Not Sure Which Machine Fits

Send the material and the thickness. We answer with a model and the settings that go with it, not a catalogue.