Comparison of 500W-3000W Laser cutters in Terms of Cutting Speed and Thickness
Laser cutting machines can cut stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum plate, silver, copper, titanium, and other metal materials. Taking stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum plate, and copper plate as examples, we will analyze the difference in cutting thickness of 500W-3000W fiber laser cutting machines.
1000 watts, 2000 watts... How thick can laser-cutting machines of various powers cut? Does the power of the machine have a great influence on the cutting speed?
The maximum thickness and speed of different materials when cutting by 500-3000W laser cutters
| |
Carbon steel |
Stainless steel |
Aluminum plate |
Copper plate |
| 500W |
6mm |
3mm |
2mm |
2mm |
| 1000W |
10mm |
5mm |
3mm |
3mm |
| 2000W |
16mm |
8mm |
5mm |
5mm |
| 3000W |
20mm |
10mm |
8mm |
8mm |
Table 1:Maximum thickness of different materials for 500W-3000W fiber laser cutting machine
| |
Carbon steel |
Stainless steel |
Aluminum plate |
Copper plate |
| 500W |
13m/min |
13m/min |
5.5m/min |
5.5m/min |
| 1000W |
24m/min |
24m/min |
10m/min |
10m/min |
| 2000W |
28m/min |
28m/min |
25m/min |
16m/min |
| 3000W |
35m/min |
35m/min |
35m/min |
35m/min |
Table 2: Maximum cutting speed of different materials for 500W-3000W fiber laser cutting machines
The above data is for reference only. Buyers can find the most suitable power according to their machining needs.
ConclusionIn the process of practical application, the cutting ability of the fiber laser cutting machine is also related to the quality of the cutting machine, laser type, cutting environment, cutting speed and other factors. The cutting of carbon steel mainly relies on oxygen combustion, and the cutting of stainless steel mainly depends on power. So operators often use assist gas to increase cutting capacity. Therefore, the cutting effect can be adjusted in a small range. The cutting of carbon steel mainly relies on oxygen combustion, and the cutting of stainless steel mainly depends on power. Generally, a 1000w fiber laser cutting machine can cut carbon steel plates with a thickness of about 10mm, but it is slightly more difficult to cut stainless steel plates. If the operator wants to increase the cutting thickness and speed in this situation, it is at the expense of the effect of the cutting edge.
