Can laser cutting cut PET and PE materials? Can it be used in industrial production?

The answer is, if you use CO2 laser to laser cut PET, PE, etc., 60W/80W/100W are all fine!

Can laser cutting cut PET and PE materials? Can it be used in industrial production?

PET protective film is a new product in the current film market. It is welcomed by the public due to its better performance. At the same time, it also makes many companies invest in this new product. In industrial production, laser cutting machines are often used in the production and cutting of film products. Film cutting machines are not what films can be cut, but it also depends on the specific situation. So, can PET laser cutting machines be used when cutting materials?

Under normal circumstances, laser cutting machines can be divided into many models. Some laser cutting machines have low power and are suitable for processing some materials with low strength and low temperature requirements, such as PET materials. There is no problem with low-power equipment for material cutting lines; if it is a relatively high-power laser cutting machine, it may cause the high temperature of the surrounding environment to melt the PET material, which will affect the smooth progress of the film cutting process. Therefore, it is not suitable for the processing of PET materials. Technicians need to keep this issue in mind.

Of course, there are still material cutting tools for the current target PET, but the price is generally higher; in order to save costs, many manufacturers will choose manual cutting. Although it saves investment, the biggest disadvantage of manual cutting is low efficiency and slow production cycle, so it cannot be mass-produced. Therefore, in order to make up for the above shortcomings, many manufacturers have begun to use a combination of manual cutting and machine cutting to maximize productivity. In addition, the collection of manual and machine can also minimize production investment, which is undoubtedly the best for manufacturers.

In summary, laser cutting machines can be applied to PET. When cutting materials, attention should be paid to distinguishing the model and power of the equipment, and a suitable production plan should be formulated before putting it into production. In this way, the processing is more targeted and will not waste materials and manpower.

Options for laser cutting PET:

10 Watts

Entry-level power for light surface engraving operations and cutting thin materials.

20-30 Watts

Medium to low power levels for medium speed cutting and engraving, low power for high speed engraving. Not recommended for thicker cutting operations.

40-60 Watts

Moderate power levels for deep, high-speed engraving and medium-speed cutting of thick materials.

60-75 Watts

Ideal for high-power, high-output engraving and cutting operations.

75-150 Watts

High power for deep cuts and deep high-throughput engraving. Systems equipped with dual lasers allow the laser to be turned off for precise engraving of softer materials.