With the popularization of laser cutting technology in the field of metal manufacturing, more and more industrial manufacturers are starting to purchase fiber laser cutting machines for metal processing projects. When choosing a metal laser cutting machine, one of the most concerned issues for users is how thick metal plates my CNC laser cutting machine can cut.
The thickness of laser cutting metal plates is related to various factors, the most important of which is the power of the fiber laser cutting machine, which directly affects the cutting performance of the machine. This article introduces the ability of laser cutting machines with different powers to process the thickness of metal plates, hoping to provide a reference for purchasing fiber optic metal laser cutting machines.
Industry trends indicate that more and more metal manufacturers are choosing higher power fiber laser cutting machines for workshop production. But this does not mean that medium and low power laser cutting opportunities will be eliminated, as in many industries, medium and low power laser cutting machines can meet the production requirements of metal workpieces and have lower costs. So let’s first introduce the performance of this type of metal laser cutting machine.
How thick can the 1000W fiber laser cutting machine cut
The 1000W fiber laser cutting machine is a low-power laser metal cutting equipment that can cut 6-10mm carbon steel plates and 3-5mm stainless steel plates. It is a CNC laser equipment used in the field of cutting thin metals. This 1000W fiber laser cutting machine is typically priced between $13000 and $24000 and is commonly used in the advertising or handicraft processing industries to make metal advertising signs or indoor metal decorations.
There are also 1500W-3000W options for low-power fiber laser cutting machines, among which the 3000W fiber laser cutting machine can cut up to 20mm carbon steel plate and 10mm stainless steel plate. The price of the machine also increases with the increase of power.
6000W fiber laser cutting machine can cut multiple thicknesses
The 4000W and 6000W fiber laser cutting machines are representative of medium power laser metal cutting equipment, among which the 4000W fiber laser cutting machine can cut 14mm-22mm carbon steel plates and 8mm 12mm stainless steel plates; The 6000W fiber laser cutting machine can cut 16-25mm carbon steel plates and 12-16mm stainless steel plates. Laser metal cutting machines with this power range are often used for the production of large equipment components such as the automotive industry and engineering machinery. These are also the two most commonly used CNC laser metal cutting equipment in the industrial field. If these two power machines cannot meet your needs for cutting metal thickness, you can also choose an 8000W fiber laser cutting machine.
High power fiber laser cutting machine with a capacity of over 10000W
High power fiber laser cutting machines with a power of over 10000W have only been applied in the market in recent years, and metal manufacturers have expanded their business scope to thicker material ranges through ultra-high power fiber laser cutting machines. Some users who use 30KW laser metal cutting machines can stand out from their competitors due to their processing efficiency and product quality, which is an advantage that ultra-high power fiber laser cutting machines bring to enterprises.
The 12KW fiber laser cutting machine can cut up to 40mm carbon steel and 30mm stainless steel; The 30KW fiber laser cutting machine can batch process 50mm carbon steel plates and stainless steel plates. If cutting steel plates below 25mm, it can be completed in air. So, high-power fiber laser cutting machines can not only cut thicker steel plates, but also use air cutting within a certain thickness, which greatly reduces the cost of using auxiliary gases.
High power fiber laser cutting machine with a capacity of over 10000W
At present, the power selection range of fiber laser cutting machines is very wide, which also provides more possibilities for metal processing in different industries. The higher the power of the laser cutting machine, the thicker the sheet metal that can be cut, and the corresponding machine price will be more expensive. However, for large enterprises pursuing cutting efficiency and quality, the emergence of high-power laser metal cutting machines has played an important role in promoting enterprise development. As for which power of metal laser cutting machine to purchase, the most important thing is to start from the actual processing needs and purchase machines that meet the needs within the best budget.