Fiber laser cutting of metal has become widespread due to its high precision, processing speed and the ability to work with various types of materials. One of the main components of such equipment is the RayTools cutting head, which is responsible for focusing the laser beam, supplying auxiliary gas and maintaining an optimal distance to the metal surface.
Modern cutting heads are used in machine tools for processing carbon and stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper and other metals. The manufacturer RayTools produces equipment lines for various power levels, from compact systems to solutions for high—performance industrial cutting.
Purpose of the cutting head
The laser head performs several important functions at once. It forms and precisely focuses the laser beam, ensures the supply of process gas to the cutting area, protects the optical elements from contamination and interacts with the automatic height control system.
The accuracy of cutting, the purity of the edge, the processing speed and the stability of the entire technological process directly depend on the quality of the work of this node.
The main features of modern models
Most modern cutting heads are equipped with an automatic focusing system. This allows you to quickly change the focus position when switching between different metal thicknesses without manually adjusting the equipment.
- automatic focus adjustment;
- efficient water cooling;
- replaceable safety glasses;
- control system for the distance to the workpiece;
- Compatible with various fiber laser sources;
- high positioning accuracy.
Where laser heads are used
Such equipment is used in almost all areas where high-precision metalworking is required. These are mechanical engineering, production of metal structures, manufacture of equipment housings, ventilation systems, furniture elements and parts for various industries.
Depending on the model, cutting heads can be used both on sheet metal cutting machines and on equipment for processing pipes, profiles and complex spatial details.
Why is the right choice important?
When selecting the cutting head, it is necessary to take into account the power of the laser source, the type of materials to be processed, the thickness range, the requirements for production speed and compatibility with the machine control system.
Using equipment that meets the parameters of the production line allows you to achieve stable cutting quality and reduce the likelihood of downtime associated with reconfiguration.
