Advantages and disadvantages of CO2 laser cutting machine and its application

CO2 laser cutting machine is a CNC laser machine that uses laser technology to cut and engrave materials. Since CO2 laser cutting machine can also engrave, CO2 laser cutting machine is also called CO2 laser engraving machine. In addition, some people also call it wood laser cutting machine or acrylic laser cutting machine, etc.

The CO2 laser cutting machine uses a focusing lens to focus the CO2 laser beam onto the surface of the material to melt it. At the same time, the coaxial compressed gas blows away the molten material. The laser beam moves along a certain path to form a slit of a certain shape. Then the cutting process is completed.

Advantages of CO2 laser cutting machine

1. Fast cutting speed

2. High cutting efficiency

3. Small heat-affected zone

4. Narrow incision

5. Suitable for cutting non-metallic materials

6. Not affected by the shape of the workpiece

7. Save materials and labor

Disadvantages of CO2 laser cutting machine

1. Low photoelectric conversion rate

2. High energy consumption

3. High operating cost

4. Includes a variety of consumables that require frequent maintenance.

Cutting materials and applications of CO2 laser cutting machine

40WCO2 wood laser cutting machine can mark on steel, and 90WCO2 laser engraving machine can directly engrave on the surface of steel. With oxygen as auxiliary gas, CO2 CNC laser cutting machine of 150W and above can cut 1mm thick steel plate.

Generally speaking, although CO2 laser cutting machines can process low-carbon steel, aluminum, titanium and other alloys, their cutting efficiency is low. However, it is very good at cutting and engraving non-metallic materials. CO2 laser engraving machines can cut and engrave materials including:

 Non-metallic: wood, acrylic, paper, cloth, epoxy resin, plastic, rubber, crystal, etc. CO2 laser cutting machines are widely used in clothing, leather, cloth toys, computer embroidery cutting, electronic appliances, models, handicrafts, advertising and other industries as well as decoration, packaging printing, paper products and other industries.

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