What is Fibre Laser Cutting?
Fibre lasers are the most efficient way for laser cutting. The laser beam is created by an active fibre and transmitted over a transport fibre to the machine cutting head. Fibre lasers are significantly smaller than CO₂ lasers and generate several times the power for the same current. A fibre cutting system is primarily suited for processing thin to thick sheet metal from steel, stainless steel, aluminium and also other non-ferrous metals (copper and brass). See our 3Kw fibre laser in action:
What are the benefits to Fiber Laser Cutting?
- Cost. Fiber laser is delivered through a laser optic cable instead of mirrors and channel used by CO2 laser cutting machine. Reducing power loss and increasing energy efficiency, lowering production costs.
- Cutting Edge. Falcon Precision are well known as a specialist in manufacturing electronics cases for many industries, including medical, industrial computers & military. This requires a high volume of thin sheet metal to be cut quickly. Our laser can cut a variety of materials with clean edges, requiring no additional deburring.
- Interchangeable beds. Our fiber laser machine has a dual interchangeable platform where materials and finished cutting sheets can be loaded/unloaded whilst the machine is still cutting. Reducing downtime.
- Maintenance. Our fibre laser requires less maintenance and downtime than a CO2 laser, saving worry and money. A CO2 laser machine requires regular and annual maintenance, including component replacements, which can cost thousands of dollars per year.
- Reflective Material. One of the major problems when using a traditional laser is in regards to reflective material. There is the chance a laser may bounce off the reflective material, which in turn will damage the equipment. Due to this, traditional lasers are not often used when cutting brass, aluminum and copper. With fiber optic lasers though, this reflective material problem is no longer an issue, which in turn allows for the cutting of these materials.
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How to take advantage
One goal in designing for manufacturing is to achieve a simple solution rather than a complex one. After all, complex designs are more challenging to manage, increase the risk of errors, and generate waste in the form of materials, energy, labour, and time. Laser cutting is a suitable tool for creating components of all shapes and sizes and is one of the most efficient and cost-effective fabrication methods. Complex cuts with superior edge quality can be accomplished accurately with fibre laser cutting. Precision laser beams can create close-tolerance components quickly, cleanly, and efficiently, with minimal operator intervention.
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