First is eye protection. The light wavelength emitted by the optical fiber laser cutting machine system is harmful to the eyes, so eye protection measures must be taken. Since this technology has only been available for less than 5 years, it is strongly recommended that comprehensive training be conducted on appropriate system operation and safety. Many operators have no cutting experience in using optical fiber laser cutting, so they should make up for the lack of experience through good initial training in operating optical fiber cutting system.
The second is the cut material. Although fiber laser cutting is good at cutting most materials, it cannot be used to cut acrylic or polycarbonate materials, and it can only cut wood or fiber materials in limited application fields. At the same time, for determining when to use fiber laser cutting, the thickness of the material to be cut is a very important factor. Thicker materials require more power to cut, and in these cases, laser cutting may not be a good choice. At this time, the function of installing the fiber laser next to the plasma cutting head can be used. Before switching to plasma cutting quickly and conveniently, operators can use fiber laser to cut thinner materials with small tolerance requirements. You can even use 2 different cutting methods to cut the same part. For example, the operator can choose to use plasma to cut the outside of the part, and then use fiber laser to cut the internal shape.
Finally, it is better to take into account the parts needed to evaluate the comprehensive laser cutting settings and how to purchase each part. The system equipped with laser power supply, gas console, laser cutting head, height controller, numerical control (CNC) and cutting control program will realize the valuable benefits of integrated solutions. With comprehensive solutions, the process of purchasing and integrating fiber laser systems becomes less complex. Consider screening the cutting parameters that have been determined in advance, and optimize the system dedicated to cutting, so as to start cutting immediately after the power is turned on.
