Carbon Dioxide Laser Cutting Machine and Fiber Laser Cutting Machine: Comparative Advantages in Cutting Different Materi

Introduction

Unique Advantages of Carbon Dioxide Laser Cutting Machine in Cutting Materials

Cutting of Organic Materials

• Acrylic: The carbon dioxide laser cutting machine has significant advantages when cutting acrylic. It can generate a laser with a wavelength of 10.6μm, which matches the absorption characteristics of acrylic material for this wavelength of laser. During the cutting process, energy can be efficiently absorbed by acrylic and converted into heat energy, achieving rapid vaporization cutting. The cutting edge is smooth, the heat - affected zone is small, and problems such as yellowing and deformation are less likely to occur. The cutting accuracy can reach ±0.1mm, meeting the requirements of high - precision and high - quality cutting in industries such as advertising signs and handicraft production.
  
  
• Wood: For wood cutting, the carbon dioxide laser cutting machine also performs well. Its laser energy is evenly distributed, and it can effectively control heat conduction during wood cutting, reducing charring and carbonization. It can cut various wood boards, from ordinary wood to precious wood, maintaining a good cutting effect. When cutting some wood with textures or pattern requirements, it can accurately cut along the preset path, preserving the natural beauty of the wood, and is suitable for furniture manufacturing, wood handicraft processing, etc.
  
  
• Fabric: In fabric cutting, the carbon dioxide laser cutting machine shows unique advantages. Since fabrics have good absorption of 10.6μm wavelength laser, during cutting, the laser can quickly melt the fabric fibers without causing excessive damage to the surrounding fabric. The cutting speed is fast, the cut is neat, and there is no fraying phenomenon. It is especially suitable for industries such as clothing cutting and home textile fabric cutting, meeting the needs of high - volume and high - precision fabric cutting.

Unique Advantages of Fiber Laser Cutting Machine in Cutting Materials

Cutting of Metal Materials

• Carbon Steel: The fiber laser cutting machine is highly efficient when cutting carbon steel. The laser it emits has a short wavelength and concentrated energy, which can quickly melt the carbon steel material. The cutting speed is 2 - 3 times faster than that of the carbon dioxide laser cutting machine, and the advantage is particularly obvious for cutting medium - thick carbon steel. For example, when cutting carbon steel with a thickness of 10mm - 20mm, the fiber laser cutting machine can achieve high - speed and high - quality cutting with high - power output. The cutting surface has good perpendicularity and low roughness, and little subsequent processing is required. It is widely used in industries such as machinery manufacturing and steel structure processing.
  
  
• Stainless Steel: Cutting stainless steel is one of the strengths of the fiber laser cutting machine. Its laser energy can be effectively absorbed by stainless steel. During the cutting process, oxidation is less likely to occur. The cutting surface is smooth, the heat - affected zone is small, and the corrosion resistance of stainless steel can be well maintained. Even when cutting complex shapes and fine patterns, the cutting accuracy can be ensured, reaching ±0.05mm. It is suitable for industries such as kitchenware manufacturing and stainless - steel decoration projects.
  
  
• Aluminum Alloy: Aluminum alloy materials have a relatively high reflectivity to lasers, but the fiber laser cutting machine can overcome this problem with its high - energy density and good beam quality. When cutting aluminum alloy, it can quickly melt the material and blow away the slag, achieving high - quality cutting. The cutting process is stable, and burrs and deformation are less likely to occur. It is suitable for industries with extremely high requirements for aluminum alloy processing accuracy, such as aerospace and automotive manufacturing.

Cutting of High - Reflectivity Metal Materials

• Copper: Copper is a high - reflectivity metal, and traditional cutting methods are difficult to handle. Due to its unique laser characteristics, the fiber laser cutting machine can inject sufficient energy onto the surface of the copper material in a short time, overcoming its high reflectivity and achieving stable cutting. The cutting speed is fast, and the cutting surface quality is good, meeting the cutting needs of copper material parts in the electronics and electrical industries.
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• Aluminum: Similar to cutting aluminum alloy, the fiber laser cutting machine also has advantages when cutting pure aluminum. It can quickly break through the reflective layer on the aluminum surface, allowing the laser energy to act on the interior of the material, achieving efficient cutting. The cut aluminum products have a smooth surface with no obvious defects, and are suitable for industries such as aluminum product processing and packaging.

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