Laser CUtting
Laser Cutting
4kw Fiber Laser Power
At AccuCNC Machine, we utilize a 4K Watt Fiber Laser for cutting a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The laser adds another tool to the AccuCNC line of equipment to accelerate the production process of parts by quickly and economically cutting the part’s profile. The result is highly precise and accurate parts manufactured in the most economical manner possible.
How does a laser work?
The process uses a high-powered laser beam to heat, melt, and vaporize specific sections of the workpiece to produce the design of a part or component. There are different sources for the laser beam, but Fiber is considered the best for cutting metals, including Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel and steel alloys (e.g., carbon, stainless, mild, spring, and tool) and Titanium.
We provide different types of Laser Cutting Metal processes applied based on the material type and requirements, Flame, Fusion, Sublimation and Laser Drilling, each can be assisted with inert gases to boost the energy or ensure the edges are oxide free.
Specifications:
Gas Assist: Oxygen/Nitrogen
Raw Material Working Range: (X) 48 inches (Y) 48 inches by (Z) 3.5 inches
Cutting thicknesses: Tolerance: +/- .002 inches
Mild Steel – .375 inches
Aluminum – .25 inches
Copper and Brass – .25 inches
Titanium – .125 inches
Supported drawing types: .dxf, .ai, .dwg, .hpgl, .jpg, .bmp, .tif, and Gerber
Can a laser replace a CNC for some parts?
In some scenarios, a laser can be used exclusively without additional machining processes. However, the reality is a machine part looks different from a finish perspective than a laser cut part. There are 2 major factors for this: Heat, a laser generates a lot of it and metal absorbs and conducts it. As metal’s temperature increases, so does its shape which can impact the ability to hold tolerances. Depending on what the part looks like and how many features need to be cut, a part may not me a good candidate. Taper, the beam of a laser is not straight, it focuses all of its energy to a point, so the shape is similar to a cone. In most laser cutting applications the taper is insignificant and unnoticeable, however the thicker the material you cut the more pronounced it can become. If the part requires a tight tolerance on the edges and features, the taper could be an issue.