There are several cost-effective technologies for cutting metal blanks. Laser cutting differs significantly from the usual mechanical impact. Laser Metall provides not only speed, but also cutting accuracy, without the need for additional processing the edge of the result.
The main advantages of the technology
The laser beam concentrates powerful thermal energy on a relatively small area. Therefore, the width of the cut will be minimal. In addition, in the process of cutting metal, a large amount of metal filings, dust and other debris is not formed. The following factors should be added to other important advantages:
1. Incredible cutting accuracy compared to other technologies.
2. A clean cut point does not need to be improved.
3. The cutting speed depends on the thickness of the workpiece and the type of metal, alloy.
4. Heating occurs on a small area of the workpiece.
5. There is no thermal deformation of the metal dangerous for parts.
The almost complete absence of waste and contact with the workpiece, the result does not need additional polishing to remove traces of cutting. On the contrary, finished parts can be used almost immediately in subsequent assembly.
What types of metal the laser works with
A laser beam, no matter how good a tool it is, can only work with certain metals and their alloys, showing excellent results. If you do not follow these recommendations from manufacturers of technological equipment, cutting will not give a corresponding advantage over simpler, traditional approaches:
- steel with a low carbon content in its structure;
- an excellent result with cutting titanium blanks;
- aluminum can only be cut with a beam with an increased radiation temperature;
- to cut brass, preheating of the workpiece is necessary.
Better cutting results showed steel alloys with low carbon content. In this case, the laser beam can penetrate deep into the metal structure without leaving an oxide layer on its surface.
