Introduction

Laser cutting machine is a highly efficient mechanical equipment that uses laser technology to perform high-precision, burr-free fine cutting. Cnc laser cutter machine have extremely high precision and efficiency in cutting metal materials, such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, copper, brass, etc. Through the high temperature of the laser beam, the laser cutting machine can accurately cut metal materials into the required shape and size while keeping the cutting edge smooth and burr-free.

Laser cutting can not only achieve complex cutting patterns and delicate detail processing but also has the advantages of fast cutting speed and small heat-affected zone, reducing metal deformation and material waste. Whether thin or thick plate metal, cnc laser cutter machines can provide efficient and precise processing results and are widely used in industries such as automobiles, aerospace, machinery manufacturing, and metal processing.

What Materials Can CNC Laser Cutter Machine Cut?

1. Carbon Steel

Carbon steel is a metal material widely used in the industrial field. When laser cutting carbon steel, the speed advantage is obvious, and a large number of cutting tasks can be completed quickly. The CNC laser cutting machine has extremely high cutting accuracy, smooth incision edges and good verticality, which can save a lot of grinding and trimming time for subsequent processing, greatly improving production efficiency.

Application: Carbon steel cutting can be said to be very useful in the field of steel structure processing in the construction industry. The cutting of large components such as steel beams and steel columns cannot be separated from it. In the vast world of mechanical manufacturing, it is also a powerful assistant in the production of automobile engine brackets, machine tool bases and other parts.

2. Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is widely used in many fields due to its good corrosion resistance. Laser cutting of stainless steel shows unique advantages. The heat-affected zone of laser cutting is extremely small, which can reduce material deformation, ensure the dimensional accuracy of the parts after cutting, and meet the needs of industries with extremely high precision requirements.

For some stainless steel products with strict requirements on appearance and precision, such as decorative parts, laser cutting can ensure the product surface is smooth and the size is accurate, reducing the processing steps such as post-polishing, improving production efficiency and reducing costs.

3. Aluminum

Laser cutting can achieve cutting of complex shapes and meet the diverse design requirements of aluminum alloy parts. At the same time, the incision quality is high and does not require too much subsequent processing. In terms of cutting speed, although aluminum alloy has good thermal conductivity and low efficiency in absorbing laser energy, high-power laser cutting machines can quickly provide enough energy to achieve efficient cutting.

The precision of laser cutting of aluminum alloy is extremely high and can meet the processing requirements of complex shapes and fine structures. Aluminum alloy is relatively soft and traditional cutting methods are prone to deformation. Laser cutting is a non-contact process, which avoids the impact of cutting force on aluminum alloy. At the same time, the heat-affected zone is small, which further reduces the risk of deformation.

After cutting, aluminum alloy parts, such as aircraft wings and automobile engine cylinders, have high dimensional accuracy and small deformation, which reduces the subsequent correction process and improves the overall production efficiency and product quality.

4. Copper, Silver, Gold

Although cnc laser cutter machines face energy absorption and conduction problems when cutting metals with high reflectivity and good thermal conductivity such as copper, silver, and gold, they have successfully overcome these problems with their unique advantages. Their fine processing capabilities enable high-precision cutting, and they can accurately create various components and accessories in the fields of electronics and jewelry.

Non-contact cutting avoids mechanical stress and ensures material dimensional accuracy and surface quality. The heat-affected zone is small, reducing material performance changes. The material loss is low, which improves material utilization. Laser cutting technology provides efficient and high-quality solutions for the processing of copper, silver, and gold. As technology develops, it will play a key role in more fields and promote industry innovation and upgrading.

What Materials Can’t Be Laser Cutter Cut?

While laser cutting machines are versatile, some materials are difficult or impossible to cut with a laser:

1. Tempered Glass
Laser cutting can be used for engraving on glass, but cutting tempered glass is not effective. The laser may cause the glass to crack due to stress, and the material’s properties make it difficult to process.

2. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Laser cutting PVC can produce harmful chlorine gas (HCl) due to the material’s chemical composition. This is not only dangerous but can also damage the laser machine.

3. Polycarbonate
Like PVC, polycarbonate can produce toxic fumes when cut with a laser, which makes it unsuitable for laser cutting in some cases.

4. Stone and Ceramic
While you can engrave stone and ceramics with a laser, you generally can’t cut them due to their hardness and brittleness. People usually use specialized equipment to cut these materials.

While lasers can process most common materials, these limitations highlight the importance of choosing the right material for laser cutting and ensuring proper ventilation and safety precautions.

Conclusion

Cnc laser cutter machine can cut a wide variety of metal materials due to their excellent performance. As the manufacturing industry continues to increase its requirements for metal processing quality and efficiency, the advantages of laser cutting technology in the processing of different metal materials will be further highlighted, providing strong support for the development of various industries.

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