What are the main components of laser cutting machines

Laser cutting machine is a processing equipment that uses high-energy laser beams to cut materials, mainly composed of the following parts:

1、 Laser

Laser is the core component of laser cutting machine, which determines the cutting speed, accuracy, and stability of the equipment. Common lasers include carbon dioxide lasers, fiber lasers, and solid-state lasers. These lasers have the characteristics of high energy, high precision, and high efficiency, which can meet the cutting needs of different materials and shapes.

2、 Optical system

The optical system is a key component of a laser cutting machine, which includes mirrors, beam splitters, focusing lenses, etc. After passing through the reflector and beam splitter, the laser beam is focused by the focusing lens to concentrate the laser energy in a very small area, thus achieving high-precision and high-efficiency cutting.

3、 Cutting head

The cutting head is the main actuator of a laser cutting machine, which includes nozzles, cutting nozzles, etc. Spray protective gas from the nozzle to prevent material oxidation during cutting; The cutting nozzle focuses the laser beam on the surface of the material, forming a high-temperature and high-pressure area to achieve material cutting.

4、 Sports system

The motion system is the motion mechanism of a laser cutting machine, which includes X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, etc. Through the movement of these axes, the cutting head can move along a predetermined path, thereby achieving continuous cutting of materials.

5、 Control system

The control system is the control center of the laser cutting machine, which includes computers, motion control cards, sensors, etc. The computer is responsible for controlling the entire cutting process, while the motion control card converts the computer's control signals into electrical signals, driving the motor to move; Sensors monitor the displacement and velocity of materials and provide feedback to computers for closed-loop control.

6、 Cooling system

The cooling system is an auxiliary component of a laser cutting machine, used to cool lasers and optical systems. During laser cutting, the laser and optical system generate a large amount of heat, which can affect the performance and service life of the equipment. Therefore, a cooling system is needed for cooling.

In summary, laser cutting machines are mainly composed of lasers, optical systems, cutting heads, motion systems, control systems, and cooling systems. These components work together to achieve high-precision, high-speed, and high-efficiency material cutting. With the continuous development and progress of technology, the composition and performance of laser cutting machines will also be continuously optimized and improved.