How to choose a fiber laser cutting machine


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2024-04-16

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Due to the complexity of the market environment, it is important to understand some strategies not only when purchasing laser cutting machines but also when buying other equipment. First and foremost, it is essential to clarify that with the mature application of domestic laser cutting machines, the prices of these machines have become very transparent. Therefore, when buying fiber laser cutting machines, it is best not to focus solely on the price; one should compare several options. For many customers, it is common to compare prices from multiple suppliers, which inevitably leads to competition among peers.

Due to the complex market environment, we need to understand some strategies not only when buying laser cutting machines but also when purchasing other equipment. First, it is important to clarify that with the mature application of domestic laser cutting machines, the prices of laser cutting machines have become very transparent. Therefore, when buying fiber laser cutting machines, it is best not to focus solely on the price; you should compare several suppliers. For many customers, it is common to compare prices from multiple vendors. Thus, competition among peers is inevitable. Buyers are mainly concerned with configuration, price, and after-sales service, which are also the competitive points among major manufacturers. Price competition is the most common form of competition among peers.

How to choose a fiber laser cutting machine? When you inquire about equipment with the same power, there may be price differences of tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands. Those who do not understand may think that manufacturers with higher quotes are unreliable. If the price is so high, are they trying to cheat me? I suggest that friends who want to buy equipment ask several suppliers and clarify the configurations of each company's laser cutting machines before comparing prices based on those configurations. It's like buying an iPhone; if someone quotes you 4000 for a phone worth 5000, that quote deviates significantly from the normal market price and must have some hidden issues.

When it comes to the configuration and technology of laser cutting machines, many people might say that the laser is someone else's. For manufacturers like you, they are merely assembling them together and do not require much technology. On the surface, this is indeed the case. Therefore, many people believe that the threshold for entering the laser cutting machine industry is low and the profits are high, so just a few people can do it well.

As mentioned above, there are many manufacturers whose equipment is sold at very low prices. Due to cost constraints, the spare parts and machine tools used are naturally of poor quality. Such manufacturers generally do not have long-term sustainable development strategies or core technologies. They produce low-end products that can be assembled simply. If they were to research some high-tech items, without professional talent, they would not be able to produce good equipment even with the same configured components.

In addition to lasers, the machine tool is equally important for a piece of equipment. For the same laser, equipment produced by different manufacturers may work for many years without major issues, while others may have problems every day. I don't need to say much; everyone should understand the reasoning behind this. Worse still, when a fault occurs, even the manufacturer cannot solve the problem. In the end, it is the buyer who suffers. Not only is the investment in equipment lost, but it also delays their production. Processed parts cannot be delivered on time, leading to even greater losses.

In addition to the above considerations, be vigilant regarding the accessories of fiber laser cutting machines to avoid unnecessary losses.
1. Fiber Laser: It is the core component of the fiber laser cutting machine and serves as the "power source" for cutting operations. Therefore, customers must pay attention to the selection of fiber lasers when purchasing fiber laser cutting machines.
2. Cutting Head: The cutting head of the laser cutting machine is a laser output device composed of a nozzle, focusing lens, and focusing tracking system. The cutting head of the laser cutting machine will move according to the set cutting trajectory, but adjustments and controls of the height of the laser cutting head are necessary under different materials, thicknesses, and cutting methods.
3. Servo Motor: A servo motor is an engine that controls the operation of mechanical components in a servo system and is an auxiliary motor for indirect speed regulation. Servo motors can very precisely control speed and positional accuracy and can convert voltage signals into torque and speed to drive the controlled object. High-quality servo motors can effectively ensure the cutting accuracy, positioning speed, and repeat positioning accuracy of laser cutting machines.
4. Software System: This refers to the so-called CNC system. Generally, fiber laser cutting machines produced by manufacturers use imported CNC systems, but some manufacturers develop their own CUT software. Some models from Han's Super Energy use Han's self-developed CNC system.
5. Chiller: The chiller is the cooling device for the laser cutting machine, capable of quickly and efficiently cooling the laser, spindle, and other equipment. Current chiller units have advanced features such as input/output control for device switches, cooling water flow, and high/low temperature alarms, making their performance more stable.
6. Air Supply System: The air supply system of the fiber laser cutting machine mainly includes the gas source, filtering device, and pipelines. The gas source can be either bottled air or compressed air, and users can choose according to their needs.