Illustrated guide to co2 laser cutting prime products, inc. Co 2 laser cutting and ablative etching for the fabrication of paperbased devices view the table of contents for this issue, or go to the journal homepage for more 20 j. Experimental a schematic diagram of the lasercutting process is shown in figure 1. The trotec safety concept ensures optimum protection of the operator during the operation of. Sealed co2 laser tube, 2 inch focus lens laser power. Perfect laser 80w 100w w 150w co2 laser cutter provide you with fast speed, high precision engraving and cutting of acrylic,wood,pvc,plexiglass. Originally posted in veterinary practice news, november 2012 download as a pdf the cutting and ablation of soft tissue by co 2 and diode lasers have been extensively studied and reported figures 1 3. The materials that the laser can cut materials like wood, paper, cork, and some kinds of plastics. An active laser deflector shield on the laser head completes the safety concept. Laser cutting machine after the analysis it was decided that the next optimization steps will involve the laser cutting machines, namely machines platino 1530 4. Etching can be done on almost anything, wood, cardboard, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, marble, stone, tile, and glass. This process is covered during orientation and a detailed diagram is posted on the wall above the laser cutter.
Laser cutting of steel plates up to 100 mm in thickness with. Laser cutting is the process of precisely cutting or engraving a material using focused highpowered laser beam, directed by cnc computer numerically controlled machine from a cad vector file. This guide to laser cutting was written by alice jacobs who runs flux laser studio in glasgow. With a bed size of 900 x 600mm, most internal wayfinding sign, nameplates and label substrates can be engraved and cut in one process. The laser has given manufacturing industry a new tool. The new lc90 uses brand new y axis centre transmission system which offers better ray path stability over its predecessor, thus increasing reliability. A special feature is the optional shuttle table system, which almost doubles your productivity, enabling you to hold all the aces even with a smaller laser cutter. Our co2 and fiber laser engraving systems are capable of cutting fine organic materials such as woods, acrylic, plastics and metallic foils. The energy intensity rapidly decreases as waves moves away from the source. Conventional light produces waves, which radiate out in all directions to fill up and illuminate a wide area.
Diode laser tissue interaction figures 47 illustrate the use of diode laser at 810 nm with the same tissue sample, the same average laser power 7 watts continuous wave and similar spot size 0. A laser cutter is a tool made of an xy plotter with a bed about 12x24 in size. Instead of a plotting pen, a laser beam is fired so that any shape can be cut out of a flat piece of plastic, wood, fabric, leather, etc. The general principles of cutting are similar for both types of laser although co 2 lasers dominate the market for reasons, which will be discussed later in the paper. Foros surface and subsurface high power laser cutting tools enable a better, more efficient solution for plug and abandonment as well as decommissioning for rig, rigless, and subsea offshore applications.
The sketch highlights the working principles of the laser cutting process. The co 2 laser tissue interaction is always predictable and is based on laser beam spot size, and laser beam power. Increase your productivity and bottomline profits with bystronic highperformance fiber laser cutters. Laser cutting is a popular manufacturing process utilized to cut various types of materials economically. Rapid and precise cutting, milling, perforating, and scale removal to enhance production and extend the. When the laser beam is focused it can generate one of the worlds most intense energy sources, more intense than flames and arcs, though similar to an electron beam. The laser beam is created by the laser source resonator, conducted by mirrors or a transport fiber in the machine cutting head where a lens focuses it at very high power on a very small diameter. The lc 6090 laser cutting machine is the development from laser engraving machine lg 900. A laser offers precision parts manufacturing for a variety of end markets including medical, industrial and electronics. The laser process is excellent for cutting plastics due to the high quality of the cut edge. Evalaution and optimization of laser cutting parameters for. The laser cutter can accept vector line art andor bitmap 1bit raster images, but knowing which to use is a combination of artistic vision and technical knowledge. Compliance statement thefull spectrum laser muse laser system is a class 3r laser product, as defined in international standard iec 608251.
The laser was used to cut three thicknesses 3, 6 and 9 mm of plywood panels. Illustrated guide to co2 laser cutting material type material description notes plastic acrylic light block. Never cut these materials cleveland public library. The basic mechanism of laser cutting is extremely simple and can be summarised as follows. If oxygen is used as an assist gas, thicker materials can be cut. The science condensed electricity is passed through a tube filled with gas, usually carbon dioxide co2, nitrogen n2, hydrogen h and helium he. Laser has been used to cut most nonmetallic materials very efficiently and successfully because these materials are highly absorptive by the co 2 laser wavelength of 10. Yamagishi reported laser cutting results for 120mm stainless steel sus304 and 160mm carbon steel sm490a plates with a cutting speed of 20 mmmin. Sheet metal cutting requires a power density of 10 6 wattsin 2 source. In laser metal cutting a gas assisting is normally applied. We have 1 laser cutting machines manuals for free pdf download. The disk and fiber laser cutting speeds were lower at 4.
Even though laser cutters can only cut out of flat materials they are surprisingly versatile. Consequently, the laser cutting results at jaea and werc showed a cutting capability of 10 mm or less by kw. Perfect laser 80w 100w w 150w co2 laser cutters for pvc. Apr 11, 2014 in 20 i built one of the first blacktooth diy laser cutters from buildyourcnc. A comparison of co2 and yag laser cutting user manual. In cutting textile parts, the edges are sealed which prevents fraying. Sp series laser cutting machines are classified as laser safety class 2, so no additional safety measures are necessary. The cutting speeds were enormous for the disk and fiber laser cutting experiments with the 1. The laser beam is directed to a certain focal length 150 mm by adjusting the nozzle diameter 1. Start with laser 101 and learn the basics of using a laser cutter. Lc series machine have all the goodness of all lg series machines, but it is added with a stronger cutting capability with stronger laser beam. Theco2 laser integrated to the robot arm creates a reliable, universally applicable system.
Slightly engraved marks nno acrylic cast pmma plexiglas thermoplastic 10. In fact the intensity is such that it can vaporise most known materials. Figures 47 illustrate the use of diode laser at 810 nm with the same tissue sample, the same average laser power 7 watts continuous wave and similar spot size 0. The laser material processing industry has been growing swiftly as the quality.
As with the other acrylic parts in the table, clear acrylic is very compatible with laser cutting. The gas cools the cut area, thus lowering the heat affected zone, and also removes molten dross from the cut. The laser cutter m800 with a processing area of 30 x 830 mm 52. In 20 i built one of the first blacktooth diy laser cutters from buildyourcnc. Then explore our library of free projects as you become confident in your cutting and engraving abilities. It burns and discolors on the edges when laser cut. Diode laser use in noncontact mode is represented in figure 4a laser beam on and. They all operate according to the flying optics principle, where the laser beam is moved over the working area. Yag lasers are sold as cutting machines compared with co2 laser s. Alaser offers precision parts manufacturing for a variety of end markets including medical, industrial and electronics.
The sketch highlights the working principles of the lasercutting process. Reimagined and redesigned, the new model year 2016 lc90 laser cutting machine sports modern space saving design. Our applications team would be happy to assist you. In gas assisted laser cutting, the gas is usually introduced coaxially with the focused laser beam into the cutting area. Co 2lasers wellproven technology for industrial applications. Laser cutting of steel plates up to 100 mm in thickness with a 6kw fiber laser for application to dismantling of nuclear facilities. Laser cutting in mooresville, nc the real yellow pages. For more information, visit our laser metal marking page. The width of laser cut or kerf, quality of the cut edges and the operating cost are affected by laser power, cutting speed, assist gas pressure, nozzle diameter and focus point position as well as the workpiece material. Excellent source of information on a varaiety of different materials. However, to achieve these high speeds with high quality con siderable know how and experience is required.
Laser cutting is a thermal cutting process for procesing sheet metal. Information is given on the cutting of metals and non metals on a wide range of levels from practical advice and processing parameters to explanations of the physical and chemical reactions which take place in the cut zone. Precision laser cutters bystronic laser cutting machines. Experimental a schematic diagram of the laser cutting process is shown in figure 1.
Preparing files for the laser cutter the udart laser cutter see a brief description here is a tool that can be used to cut, mark andor engrave into various materials. Selected malaysian wood co2laser cutting parameters and. Laser sheet metal cutting, engraving and laser tube cutting laser cutting is a thermal cutting process for procesing sheet metal. Co2 laser cutting explains and describes how engineering materials are cut using a co2 laser. Processing plastics with co2 lasers synrad applications lab. This cutter worked well for hobby purposes, however i soon had problems with the main controller board not working, and a replacement usb board seemed to hang. Reviewed in the united states on november 15, 2001. Laser cutting theory in order to understand what makes a laser suitable for cutting, one must distinguish its unique features in comparison to ordinary light. It give the layman an understanding of the operations of a laser, what occurs when cutting, and knowledge to make suitable changes in conditions.
Pdf co2 laser cutting and ablative etching for the. Laser cutting with fiber versus co 2 which is better. Laser cutting machines manuals user guides cnc manual. The laser cutting installations from the trumatic l 3030 l 4030 l 6030 series are all based on a uniform machine design.
If you are fabricating ferrous or nonferrous sheet metal with thicknesses to 1. Laser cutting of steel plates up to 100 mm in thickness. This allows high processing speeds to be achieved inde. In the fore of these new technologies is the process of laser cutting. Illustrated guide to co2 laser cutting material type material description notes plastic laminate sheet ipc410121. Whether for laser cutting, welding, structuring, perforating, drilling or laser marking our established co 2 lasers are always a good choice. Get started with any of our readytouse laser cutting design templates and customize it to fit your needs, whether its electronics enclosures, faceplates, or anything in between. It will save time, money and improve quality of results. This article illustrates the easily observed practical differences between co 2 and diode lasers with respect to their soft tissue. We have developed a cleaning process to remove the burnt crust, or in some cases we cnc mill this. Co2 laser cutter for paper laser cutting and engraving.
Thin carbon fiber mat can be cut, with some fraying but not when coated. Set up of file to be cut the laser cutters will support cutting files created in autocad, corel draw and adobe. In this excited state, when they come into contact with he they release their energy as photons, or light. This focused laser beam meets the sheet metal and melts it. Laser cutting leads because it is a direct process substitu tion and the laser can usually do the job with greater flexibility, speed and quality than its competitors.
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