Question 1

What is a Fiber Laser and How Does It Differ from CO2 Laser Cutting?

Accepted Answer

A fiber laser is a type of laser technology used in metal cutting. Unlike CO2 laser cutting machines that use gas to create infrared light, fiber lasers utilize rare-earth fibers to produce a shorter, more precise laser beam. This results in higher power and accuracy per square millimeter, making fiber lasers more energy-efficient and faster in cutting various materials, including metal.

Question 2

What Are the Benefits of a High-Power Fiber Laser?

Accepted Answer

Approved Sheet Metal's AMADA 3kW ENSIS 3015 RI Fiber Laser offers several key benefits:

Blazing fast speeds, cutting up to 866 inches per minute for quick delivery and same-day rush services.
Design freedom with the ability to fabricate intricate features without heat distortion.
Automatic features, including an Automatic Nozzle Changer and Part Sorting Robot for increased automation.
Cut processing monitoring system to ensure high-precision parts and reduce rework.
Material flexibility, allowing for the machining of various materials, including thicker ones.
Better edge quality, reducing the need for deburring.
Lower operational costs and energy consumption compared to CO2 laser cutters due to not requiring gas.

Question 3

How Does a Fiber Laser Enhance Design Freedom?

Accepted Answer

Approved Sheet Metal's fiber laser provides enhanced design freedom by allowing the fabrication of intricate features on sheet metal without the heat distortion typically associated with CO2 laser cutters. Intelligent software strategically moves the laser to avoid overheating specific areas of the material, enabling the creation of holes, contours, flanges, threads, and delicate curve and line etchings.

Question 4

What Makes a Fiber Laser More Efficient and Automated?

Accepted Answer

A fiber laser features advanced automation capabilities. It includes an Automatic Nozzle Changer that can clean and select the appropriate tool based on the cut in progress. Additionally, the Part Sorting Robot is a fully automated solution that can sort and deposit parts into specific bins, remove the remaining skeleton of the workpiece, and replace it with a new sheet of metal. These features increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Question 5

How Does A Fiber Laser Improve Material Flexibility and Edge Quality?

Accepted Answer

A fiber laser offers improved material flexibility, allowing the machining of a wide range of materials, including steel, copper, and brass. Furthermore, it can cut thicker materials, such as up to ½" stainless steel and aluminum, which is four times the thickness capacity of a CO2 laser cutter. Additionally, the precise native cut of the fiber laser virtually eliminates the need for deburring, resulting in sharper, crisper edges and meeting tight tolerances for our customers.

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