CO2 laser cutting is a versatile manufacturing process that utilizes a carbon dioxide laser to cut through various materials, including acrylic, wood, paper, fabrics, and metals. The efficiency and precision of laser cutting depend on the laser’s power, cutting speed, and material thickness. In this article, we explore the cutting capacity of CO2 lasers at different power levels.
Material-Specific Cutting Parameters
Below, we present a summary of cutting speeds for specific materials at varying thicknesses using different CO2 laser powers:
Acrylic
- 3mm thickness:
- 25W: 8mm/s
- 40W: 5mm/s
- 60W: 15mm/s
- …
- 5mm thickness:
- 25W: 4mm/s
- 40W: 2mm/s
- 60W: 8mm/s
- …
MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard)
- 3mm thickness:
- 25W: 5mm/s
- 40W: 3.5mm/s
- 60W: 9mm/s
- …
- 5mm thickness:
- 25W: 2mm/s
- 40W: 5mm/s
- 60W: 3.5mm/s
- …
Leather (Single Layer)
- 6mm/s:
- 25W: 6mm/s
- 40W: 5mm/s
- 60W: 15mm/s
- …
Fabric (Single Layer)
- 25mm/s:
- 25W: 25mm/s
- 40W: 20mm/s
- 60W: 40mm/s
- …
Double Color Board
- 2mm thickness:
- 25W: 10mm/s
- 40W: 7mm/s
- 60W: 15mm/s
- …
Conclusion
Understanding the relationship between laser power, cutting speed, and material thickness is crucial for achieving optimal results in CO2 laser cutting. Manufacturers can refer to thickness and speed charts as starting points to minimize errors and maximize efficiency. Experimentation and fine-tuning may be necessary for specific projects and desired finish quality.
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