CNC laser cutting is a type of computer-controlled precision cutting, where the laser beam interacts with a material to remove sections of it. The laser beam travels through lenses or mirrors that focus the beam into an engraving tool or cutter head. The engraving tool or cutter head moves back and forth over the material being cut, creating small lines on all sides of the object while removing material at each pass.
What is a CNC Laser Cutting Machine?
CNC stands for computer numerical control. A CNC laser cutter uses digital information to create a physical object. It's similar to how your printer or copier works: the device can take an image and turn it into an object (like when you print a picture on paper). Instead of printing on paper, however, these machines use lasers to cut through metal or various other materials. CNC laser cutting can also cut through other materials like leather, glass, rubber and ceramic tile.
A typical laser-cutting machine has a couple main parts:
- The work area where you put whatever material you want to cut; this could be wood or metal sheets as large as 6 ft wide by 12 ft long (1 m x 3 m)
- A light source—the CO2 blue-violet laser tube that generates intense beams at high speeds through mirrors mounted around its perimeter that direct them towards their destination point within the work area; these mirrors move back & forth so quickly they appear stationary while performing their task which allows them both freedom from being fixed into place along with allowing maximum flexibility when working with various sized pieces utilizing X-Y positioning systems controlled by either manual input devices such as joysticks (similar those found in video games), joysticks connected via USB ports directly linked up with computers running software applications designed specifically for controlling lasers during specific tasks such as engraving text onto surfaces using different fonts/styles etc., having built-in software packages which will automatically stop/start operations based upon user input commands issued either directly through keyboard shortcuts/hot keys combinations being pressed simultaneously during operation time periods being controlled by timers set beforehand prior start times before starting any work sessions taking place so there's no need worry about losing track of time while working; these timers also allow users avoid burning themselves out unnecessarily if they've been working too long without taking breaks throughout each day
What are some benefits of laser cutting?
Metal laser cutting provides precision cut laser parts fast, with a high degree of accuracy with very tight tolerances.Laser cut parts are often used in complex assemblies, as pre-cut parts for welding, and when high quality finishes and edges are required.
When you need precision cut parts, laser cutting is the solution. Often laser cut parts are within 0.005" tolerance on most materials. Parts are cut with very minimal/no apparent rake angles and we compensate for all kerf and line offsets in your design so you don't have to worry about your parts and production.Laser cut parts are great for complex assemblies, nested parts, and where weldment angles are critical for the end product.
Our laser produces your parts fast. Our Cincinatti Laser features a high-speed linear drive system, 5' x 10' shuttle table, PRC resonator and CNC control. This allows us to cut up to 12,020 inches per minute.Have a part that you need cut fast? Let us know and we can help you make it happen.
If you have a product that needs a large number of holes or notches cut in it, laser cutting is an extremely efficient and cost effective way to create holes, notches, and slots in metal manufactured goods. This allows us to avoid secondary drilling and machining operations, creates more accurate parts, reduces costs, and improves quality.
Conclusion
CNC laser cutting is a great way to save time and money on your projects! The technology has advanced greatly over the past decade and is becoming more common in small businesses, but it's still not something that everyone has access to. It's important to know what kind of machine will work best for your needs before starting any project because different machines have different capabilities and limitations.
Let us know how we can help with your laser cutting needs.
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