Laser Cutter Head for CNC Guide

Laser cutter head for CNC is one of the key components used to precisely cut materials and is widely used in metal processing, wood processing, plastic processing and other fields. The following is a concise guide to the components of CNC laser cutting heads and their functions:

1.Components

1.1 Laser Generator

Responsible for generating a high-energy laser beam, usually using a Yb (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) laser or a CO₂ laser.

1.2 Beam Delivery System

Includes a condenser, reflectors and lenses, responsible for transmitting the laser beam from the laser generator to the cutting head.

1.3 Cutting Head

Concentrates the laser beam and focuses it onto the surface of the material. The design of the laser cutter head for CNC allows for rapid movement and usually contains the following components:
Focusing lens: Focuses the laser to a small spot to ensure that the energy density is high enough to cut the material.
Protective lens: Located in front of the focusing lens, it is used to protect the lens from being contaminated by molten metal or other materials.

1.4 Automatic Height Adjustment Module

Automatically adjusts the distance between the laser cutter head for CNC and the material by sensing the height of the material surface to ensure the best cutting quality.

1.5 Gas Supply System

Delivers cutting gas (such as oxygen, nitrogen or compressed air) to the cutting area to assist in cutting and cool the material. Gas can also be used to remove slag produced during the cutting process.

1.6 Cooling System

Ensures that the laser cutter head for CNC and laser generator are not easy to overheat during operation, usually liquid cooling or air cooling.

1.7 Motion System

Includes motors, guide rails and positioning systems, responsible for the precise movement of the cutting head on the X, Y and Z axes.

2.Function

High-precision cutting: Laser cutter head for CNC can achieve high precision and high repeatability, and is suitable for cutting various complex graphics and shapes.
Strong adaptability: Can cut a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, wood, leather, etc., widely used in industrial manufacturing, art design, etc.
Reduce material loss: In addition to high precision, the slit width of laser cutting is usually small, thereby reducing material waste.
Excellent edge quality: Laser cutting can provide very smooth cutting edges, reducing the need for subsequent processing.
Automated control: CNC technology makes operation simple and can be automatically cut through computer programming, reducing manual intervention and improving production efficiency.
Fast cutting speed: Compared with traditional cutting methods, laser cutting can usually achieve faster cutting speeds, thereby improving production efficiency.

Summary

Laser cutter head for CNC is an efficient and precise device suitable for processing a variety of materials. Familiarity with the components and functions of laser cutting head can help improve processing quality and efficiency and promote the automation and intelligence of production process. During specific operation, it is very important to understand and follow the use specifications and safety precautions of the equipment.

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