An emerging technology that metal fabricators should be watching is fiber laser cutting. This high speed cutting process can help you become more productive and flexible. Whether you decide to buy a laser cutter for your own in-house work, or you outsource to a shop like Serra Laser, here are some reasons workshops and manufacturers should consider utilizing fiber lasers for their ongoing projects.
Our recent buy, a Han’s HF 8,000 Watt Fiber Laser, is a high-speed cutting machine designed to handle a series of cutting projects seamlessly. The high power is enormous compared with the output of traditional CO2 laser cutters.
One of the key features of this machine is its large table size of 6.5 ft by 13 ft, which is rare in California. The cutter is designed for crafting high quality industrial equipment. It can drill 64 quarter inch holes in eight seconds.
Drilling multiple holes, laser etching and stitch cutting can do done in a matter of seconds. It’s an excellent tool for a high volume fabricating business that needs to meet quick deadlines. It’s convenient if you work with a manufacturer that wants to rush hundreds or thousands of units to market for a new product release.
This machine has the potential to take the place of multiple assembly line workers for companies, helping manufactures cut costs. Cutting production costs has a ripple effect throughout the entire supply chain, helping you to improve efficiency and deliver on a deadline.
The automated arm of the laser cutter is able to drill a series of holes on metal using ping pong movement, based on a design programmed by the operator. The arrangement of these holes can vary from being inches apart to a grid pattern of many holes close together. The cutter can also cut a customized variety of shapes such as arrows, making it useful if you work with a broad range of clients.
The machine can complete complex multi-task assignments, making it a powerful resource for increasing productivity while lowering costs. Industrial manufacturers – particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries – along with the military will find the fiber laser useful. It’s also an effective tool for developing auto parts such as engines and metal casings.
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Fiber laser cutting opens the door to fabricators who specialize in high volume and high quality metal cutting to improve their operations. Another economic advantage to a fiber laser is that it has no moving parts, reducing maintenance costs. Its high electrical efficiency also saves money, since it requires less energy than a conventional CO2 laser cutter.
Using fiber laser cutting equipment can help you meet deadlines quicker without sacrificing accuracy. Contact us at Serra Laser to learn more about the cutting technology most appropriate for your needs.
The two most commonly used lasers in metal fabrication are fiber lasers and CO2 lasers. Here at Serra Laser, we have a wide range of lasers to accommodate any project, large or small, and we always utilize state-of-the-art technology to ensure that your job is done right. That’s why we have both fiber and CO2 lasers in our shop. Here’s a brief guide to understanding the difference between the two.
CO2 lasers have been on the market longer, but that doesn’t meant that they’re an outdated piece of technology. In fact, CO2 lasers are constantly developing in order to increase precision, efficiency, and quality of finish. For fabricators utilizing thick sheets of metal, CO2 lasers are still the most effective and efficient approach to cutting. CO2 lasers create cuts significantly faster when cutting sheets over 2mm thick in a straight line. In our facility, we deal with materials as thick as 1 inch, which often call for a CO2 laser’s superior cutting time and power. CO2 lasers also provide a better finish and cleaner edge when working with thicker materials.
Fiber lasers channel and amplify light using fiber optic cables. Light is then focused using a lens, which focuses this powerful beam onto the material that needs to be cut.
Fiber lasers are a newer technology, and as such have some impressive improvements over former options. For example, using the amplification method specified above, fiber lasers are usually more energy efficient, using as little as a third of the energy needed for CO2 lasers. Fiber lasers are also easier to maintain, eliminating the need for mirror cleanings, beam alignments, bellows checks, and other precautions that are necessitated with each use of CO2 lasers. Fiber lasers are also great for use on reflective materials like aluminum, brass, and copper as the beam is more easily absorbed and less likely to reflect.
Whether your project is better executed utilizing a CO2 or fiber laser, here at Serra Laser, we have the capabilities to adapt. We utilize the most cutting-edge technology to ensure that you get the results you need. At our facility, we’re able to work on bulk batches with a quick turnaround time and perfectly consistent end results. Our laser cutting services work with any material, from steel, brass, and titanium, to acrylic and wood.
Contact us to learn more about our facility and capabilities, or request an instant quote today.
An emerging technology that metal fabricators should be watching is fiber laser cutting. This high speed cutting process can help you become more productive and flexible. Whether you decide to buy a laser cutter for your own in-house work, or you outsource to a shop like Serra Laser, here are some reasons workshops and manufacturers should […]
The two most commonly used lasers in metal fabrication are fiber lasers and CO2 lasers. Here at Serra Laser, we have a wide range of lasers to accommodate any project, large or small, and we always utilize state-of-the-art technology to ensure that your job is done right. That’s why we have both fiber and CO2 lasers […]