All laser cutting processes have their inherent advantages and disadvantages, but the advantages of fiber laser cutting machines seem to far outweigh any other process. This is one of the newest forms of laser cutting, as it has only gained traction in the past few decades or so. In addition, the development of fiber optic technology has brought about several technological advances, the most notable of which is the ability to transmit information faster and more rapidly than before. Fiber optic technology allows users to use light beams to send data through diodes, rather than relying on telephones or copper wires.

What is a laser cutter?

A laser cutter is a prototyping and fabrication tool primarily used by engineers, designers, and artists to cut and etch flat materials. Laser cutting machines use a finely focused laser beam to penetrate the cutting material, cutting out the pattern and geometry specified by the designer.

Wonderful software to control laser cutting machine

Laser cutting is tough work. While cutting material with a focused beam sounds simple, directing the laser in a controlled manner requires rigorous software guidance. The right laser cutting software can make a huge difference between taking ideas from a machine and using it to create something harmonious.

First: DraftSight

DraftSight is a CAD software best at helping you improve the images you upload to your laser cutter. A standout feature is the Image Trace function, which converts JPEG, BMP or PNG images into vector lines, curves and angles, making it easier to cut existing patterns without going back to the drawing board.

Number of trailers: TurboCAD

TurboCAD’s Overkill tool cleans up laser-cut vector graphics by eliminating overlapping arcs and lines from designs. It also eliminates redundancy and tracks changes in its Event Viewer. You can also use TurboCAD’s PDF basemap tool. If you have a design you want to replicate, save it as a vector PDF file and track it in a new TurboCAD project.

Maintenance of laser cutting machine in cold environment

With the arrival of winter, the working environment of laser cutting machines becomes very harsh. Once used improperly, it will slightly affect the normal operation of the equipment, and then affect the customer’s production progress. In severe cases, it will cause serious damage to the core components of the laser cutting machine (such as water coolers and lasers). Therefore, we need to pay attention to the following methods in daily use.

method one
Ensure that the indoor temperature is above 0°C, and improve the heating equipment in the workshop. Because the working temperature of the laser can only be started at about 17°C.
Method Two
In a slightly cold environment, after the laser cutting machine or laser engraving and cutting machine is not working, do not turn off the cooler to keep the refrigerant circulating. You can adjust the normal temperature to about 10 degrees.
Method three
In the case of ensuring a constant indoor temperature, it is necessary to keep the water cooler of the laser cutting machine normally open, and adjust the water temperature to about 5~10°C. This can not only ensure the circulation of cooling water, but also save electricity.