A 30-Watt Fiber Laser: A Factory Study

Based on data from actual factory use, the 30W fiber laser was analyzed in terms of daily production capacity, processing efficiency with different materials, equipment stability, and energy consumption.The company has combined customer needs with practical techniques to increase production efficiency, helping enterprises optimize their production processes and reduce overall costs.

Why did they choose to test a 30-watt fiber laser?

Many factory owners are asking themselves whether it is worthwhile to buy a 30-watt fiber laser. Some say that it is fast, but others complain that the cost of consumables is high.This time we went to the workshop and spent three days taking measurements of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and carbon steel in turn.In short, they want to see how much work the machine can really do, and whether it is worth the investment.

Real data will tell you the truth.

How does the thickness of the material affect the speed of the machine?

Using a 1-mm-thick stainless steel plate as the "patient," a 30-W laser can cut about 8 meters per minute.But if you change to 3 mm carbon steel, the speed drops to 3 meters per minute.Tests have shown that for every millimeter of thickness, the cutting time increases by over 30 %.The trick here is to classify the material by thickness before processing, which can reduce the time spent waiting to change tools by 15 %.

Continuous operation stability test.

After running for 10 hours straight, we specially checked the cutting accuracy.The results showed that the error was always within ± 0.05 mm, and that the heat dissipation system was indeed reliable.However, it is important to note that when the temperature exceeds 35 ° C, it is recommended that the machine be stopped for 15 minutes every four hours, so as to extend the life of the lens.

It is cheaper to use machines.

The hidden cost of gas consumption.

During the test, it was discovered that many people ignored the amount of nitrogen used.Using the conventional method, it takes 12 cubic meters of nitrogen per hour to cut stainless steel.Switching to the intelligent flow mode can save one-third of the water.The savings on gas alone would cover half a month's worth of materials.

is the golden period for maintenance and care.

Don't wait until the machine sounds an alarm to carry out maintenance! Real data shows that cleaning the guide rails every 40 hours can extend the life of the lenses by 20 %.It's better to spend 20 minutes every Friday afternoon checking the microscope than to wait until something goes wrong.The old hands in the factory say that "prevention is better than cure," and they are right.

Pitfalls for beginners.

I came across a brother who had just entered the business. He started out using the maximum power to cut thin sheets of metal, and the result was serious overheating.Later, the power was adjusted to 70 % and the high speed mode was used, and the cuts were even smoother.It should be noted that a full power setting is not always best; it all depends on the material.Also, remember to back up the cutting parameters regularly. Last time, there was a power outage at the factory and we lost the data, wasting half a day of machine time.

Practical techniques for raising production capacity.

After optimizing the cut path for common graphics, the same work can be completed 8 % faster.For example, when cutting round pieces, a spiral method is used, which reduces the amount of wasted material and also protects the lenses.When used in conjunction with an automatic feeder, the machine can complete an eight-hour workload in just 6.5 hours.These may seem like small details, but they add up to real money.