Three Key Steps to Reducing Laser Noise in Your Factory

The noise generated by laser equipment in operation has always been a problem in the management of factories.The company has developed three key steps to help factories reduce noise pollution and improve the working environment. They are: equipment adjustment, sound insulation material selection, and daily maintenance.

Step 1: Find the noise source and deal with it directly.

Many factories, when they mention noise reduction, immediately rush to buy soundproofing materials, but the result is that money is spent and the effect is mediocre.In fact, most laser noise comes from three sources: vibrations from the equipment, air flow noise, and friction from moving parts.

Check vibration problems.

If you touch the exterior of the equipment and feel a noticeable vibration, it's 80 % likely that the screws are loose or the foundation is unstable.This is not the time to be lazy. Tighten the bolts and if necessary add shock absorbers. The cost is low but the results are fast.

Dealing with airflow noise.

The whining of the laser cutter's exhaust system is particularly annoying.Try installing a silencer on the exhaust vent or replacing the straight tube with a corrugated flexible tube. These changes will reduce the noise by about 10 decibels.

Step 2: Choose the right soundproofing material.

There are all sorts of soundproofing materials on the market, but the factory environment calls for practicality.He recommends using soundproofing material with an aluminum foil layer, which is both fireproof and oil resistant. It can be attached around equipment or to the walls of the workshop.Key areas such as the control console can be lined with a second layer of acoustic panels, doubling the effect.

Pay attention to details.

Don't think that you can just buy some materials and slap them on the wall.Seams must be sealed with special tape, and corners must be reinforced with extra layers of insulation. Otherwise, sound will seep out through the cracks.

Step 3: Cultivate the habit of daily maintenance.

I've seen many factories that have just finished noise reduction work, only to have the noise levels return to their original levels within six months.The key is to regularly oil the tracks and to replace the seals when needed.Each week he spends 10 minutes checking the air pipes, and the sound of a leak is more grating than the noise of the equipment itself.

Develop a checklist.

He drew up a simple chart to post by the equipment, listing five things that need to be checked every day: the tightness of the bolts, the condition of the exhaust pipes, the integrity of the soundproofing material, the lubrication situation, and the air hose seals.The workers just had to hook the hooks onto the fish, and it was very easy to manage.

In conclusion, I must say that noise reduction cannot be achieved overnight.First, make sure you get these three steps right, and only then consider whether to install more specialized noise-reducing equipment.After all, for most factories, controlling costs is the bottom line.