Laser cutting machines serve a variety of industries, for the accurate cutting of materials. Commonly laser cut materials are metals, woods, acrylics, and fabrics. There are 4 major steps to operate a laser cutting machine; preparation, setup, cutting, and post process. Each phase is important for good cutting and good operation;
1. Design and Parameter Settings
The final steps for achieving best results with laser cutting involves importing the cutting design, and setting the laser cutting parameters.
1.1 Importing the Cutting FileIf you design your cutting file or load a pre-existing design file you used in CAD/CAM software compatible with the machine you are using. The imported file can take various formats, such as .
2 Test Cutting and Calibration
When test cutting we do not want to waste material or have miscalibrated cut parameters.
2.1 Performing a Test cutWe want to test cut on small, non-prominent area. Perform cut using the parameters we have set. After the test cut inspect the result. The result should have clean edges, full penetration through the substrate and no burns on non-metals and burrs from metals.
2.2 Adjusting Parameters if NeededIf the test cut does not meet our expectations we want to re-adjust our parameters. The first adjustment should be power, which we will increase to get a cut that was incomplete or edges that were rough. When we are happy with the results we want to re-test the cut until we are happy with the results. All in all you want test cut until you have achieved the cutting results you desire.Watch for unusual noises, sparks, or smoke as these may indicate issues like misalignment or parameter errors. Use the emergency stop button immediately if a problem occurs, such as material movement or fire.
3. Post-Cutting Steps
After the cutting process is complete, several steps finalize the work.
3.1 Machine ShutdownOnce cutting finishes wait for the laser head to return to its home position. Turn off the laser generator first then auxiliary systems like cooling and exhaust and finally the main power supply.
3.2 Removing the WorkpieceCarefully remove the cut workpiece using gloves as it may be hot. Clean the worktable of debris, leftover material, or fumes.
3.3 Quality InspectionCheck the finished workpiece for dimensional accuracy, edge quality, and any defects such as warping or burns. Document parameter settings for future reference which helps achieve consistent results with the same material.
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