Metal materials are important products in the manufacturing industry. To fully utilize this material, it must be cut and formed using equipment, and laser cutting machines are important mechanical equipment in the metal forming industry. Compared to other types of cutting machines, laser cutting machines have a higher degree of automation, a wider range of applications, higher cutting efficiency and precision, and are therefore widely popular in the manufacturing industry.
As a sharp tool for metal cutting, laser cutting machines need to master their working principles and operating steps in order to fully utilize their work efficiency. Today, let’s learn together how to operate a laser cutting machine.
The working principle of metal laser cutting machine is not difficult to understand. Laser cutting machine uses a focused high power and high energy density laser beam to irradiate the workpiece, causing the irradiated material to quickly melt, vaporize, ablate or reach the ignition point. At the same time, it uses high-pressure and high-speed airflow coaxial with the beam to blow away the molten material, thereby achieving the cutting of the workpiece.
To operate a metal laser cutting machine, the following steps are usually required:
- Turn on the working circuits of each part, including the main power switch, voltage regulator, fiber laser power switch, air compressor, air circuit valve, refrigerated dryer, etc., to ensure that the power supply system of each part is normal;
- Test run the machine and confirm that it runs smoothly, and that all limit positions and emergency buttons are secure;
- Place the material to be cut steadily on the cutting table of the machine tool, operate the control console computer screen, input parameters such as product material thickness, and import the pattern into the machine;
- Control the movement of each axis through the functions in the menu, and adjust the cutting position to the appropriate part of the board;
- Select suitable nozzles and lenses, and inspect them to ensure their appearance and cleanliness are in good condition; Adjust the cutting head to the appropriate cutting focus position through the directional keys on the panel;
- Select suitable cutting gas according to cutting requirements and check if its spraying state is good;
- Start the laser and machine tool, try cutting the metal raw materials, observe whether the cross-section is smooth and the cutting accuracy is accurate. If there is any deviation, 8.adjust the equipment parameters until the sample meets the requirements; Then the device automatically starts cutting according to the input parameters and patterns;
During the cutting process, there must be staff present. If there is an emergency situation that requires quick response, the staff must quickly press the brake button;
- After completing the cutting work, pay attention to checking the cutting accuracy and quality of the product;