​Can fiber laser cutting machines cut coated metal?

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Fiber optic laser cutting machines are used to cut metal materials, but in actual production, many coated metal materials need to undergo special treatment to maintain their integrity. Otherwise, scratches can easily occur in multiple transportation projects. For machined parts with high material requirements, this problem is very difficult, which leads to many metal materials having coatings. Can fiber optic laser cutting machines cut coated metal?

Metal coating can ensure that there is as little friction damage to raw materials during transportation as possible, such as aluminum alloy doors and windows, furniture, kitchen utensils, etc. The sales of these products are very important for their own sales. Scratches are not allowed, which puts higher demands on laser cutting machines to cut metal. Can laser cutting machines cut coated metal?

In fact, fiber laser cutting machines can cut coated metal. Next, we can take a detailed look at the operation process of fiber laser cutting machines cutting coated metal.

The laser cutting machine first needs to cut the coated metal sheet, with one side of the film facing upwards. The film is first cut, and then the metal sheet is cut after the film is cut. This two passes of processing can effectively ensure the quality of the material. The size of the laser tube needs to be selected based on the type and thickness of our sheet.

So, why don't we face down one layer of the lamination, which can avoid damage to the material by the work platform and also complete the cutting in one go?

Why is this necessary? Here we would like to explain that if one side of the film is facing downwards, the residue splashed out during laser cutting of metal materials will adhere to the film due to thermal influence, which has a significant impact on the quality of the processed product. Although there is a certain advantage in speed, the yield is low and the product quality is poor. Therefore, it is recommended to cut the film first and then cut the metal plate.

About XT Laser

XT Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2004 and is located in Jinan, Quanzhou City. The company is committed to providing advanced laser cutting machines, marking machines, welding machines, cleaning machines, bending machines, and supporting automation systems in the global laser industry, as well as a full process service system. It is a professional laser industry application solution provider that integrates research and development, production, and sales. As a pioneer in the manufacturing of industrial laser equipment in China, XT Laser products have been highly favored by the market over the past 19 years, selling well in over 160 countries and regions worldwide, and serving over 100000 customers in total.