Hybrid laser cutting machines, a marvel of modern technology, offer the unique capability to cut both metallic and non-metallic materials. This versatility is not only realistic but also easily achievable with a hybrid laser cutting machine from Hymson Laser. However, the potential of this all-encompassing machine remains largely untapped due to a lack of familiarity among users regarding its selection and procurement.
Pre-Purchase Considerations
Before embarking on the journey to acquire a mixed laser cutter from a reputable seller, it is prudent to consider a few factors that can streamline the process. These include establishing a budget, identifying essential features, and determining the appropriate laser power for your cutter.
Armed with this preliminary information, you can begin exploring the mixed laser cutting machines available in the market. It is advisable to research each laser’s value, schedule a sample cut, inspect the cutting tool, and verify its functionality. Comparing the value of each machine to its market price will help you secure the best deal from Hymson Laser.
Understanding Hybrid Laser Cutting Machines
A hybrid laser cutting machine is an automated system capable of cutting a wide range of materials. These include metallic substances such as stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, manganese steel, alloy steel, brass, aluminum, spring steel, titanium alloy, galvanized sheet, aluminized sheet, and other alloy sheets. The machine is equally adept at processing non-metallic materials like acrylic, fabric, textile, leather, MDF, plywood, bamboo, wood, paper, epoxy resin, and plastic. If you’re seeking a versatile system that can cut and engrave both metal and non-metal equally well, this multi-functional laser system with multi-cutting capability is the perfect solution.
Working Principle
The hybrid laser cutting machine employs a follow-up cutting head for most cuts of metals and non-metals. This cutting head, unlike ordinary ones, can process both metallic and non-metallic materials. During the cutting process, the cutting head adjusts automatically in response to the undulations of the sheet being cut. This ensures a constant distance between the focusing lens and the sheet metal, maintaining a steady focal length. The machine includes a high-efficiency CW-5200 or CW-6000 industrial water chiller for 10,000 hours of laser tube life time. A motorized up-and-down table facilitates the handling of materials of various thicknesses. The machine also features high-quality square linear guide-ways and a steel framework for ultimate accuracy and stability. An optional motorized height-adjustable working area and highly visible red laser cross alignment marks simplify the positioning of your items.
Hybrid laser cutting operates by setting the relative movement between the cutting gun and the material along a specific track. The focusing mirror in the cutting gun concentrates the laser beam on the material’s surface, melting it. Concurrently, a compressed gas coaxial with the beam blows away the melted material, completing the cutting of the specified shape on the material’s surface. This method offers excellent incision quality, narrow incision width, high precision, fast cutting, and safe and clean operation. It is currently an advanced processing method for plate cutting.
Applications
Hybrid laser cutting machines are automatic cutting tools that employ carbon dioxide lasers or radio frequency lasers to cut metals and non-metals. They are used for non-contact rapid cutting, hollowing, and punching of various materials. These machines find applications in diverse fields such as sheet metal fabrication, kitchenware and bathroom, advertising signs, lighting hardware, electrical cabinets, auto parts, machinery and equipment, electrical equipment, precision parts, woodworking, clothing, gifts, arts & crafts.
Specifications
The specifications of the hybrid laser cutting machines from Hymson Laser include various models like MP6018D with laser power ranging from 130W to 300W. The laser type used is a CO2 Sealed Laser Tube with a wavelength of 10.6 μm, 1064 nm. The maximum cutting thickness is 40mm, and the maximum cutting speed is 0-200mm/s. The positioning accuracy is ±0.05mm/m with a positioning speed of 20m/min. The cooling system is a water chiller, and the drive system consists of Servo Motor & Drivers. The machine can process a variety of graphic formats including BMP, HPGL(PLT), JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PCS, TGA.
Features
The hybrid laser cutter is an automatic cutting tool designed for high precision cuts. It combines high speed and high precision, utilizing an X-axis and Y-axis subdivision stepping system, imported three-phase stepping motor, stainless iron honeycomb bottom plate or aluminum knife slat platform, top brand optical system, and DSP control technology in the circuit control system. This efficient and stable system, coupled with advanced switching power supply and USB data transmission, ensures the machine operates stably, quickly, and precisely.
- The machine can cut both metal and non-metal materials, reducing production cost and improving efficiency.
- The adjustable movable cutting head has a simple and practical structure design, enabling quick nozzle replacement, focal length adjustment, and focusing.
- Modeling is based on material properties, specifications, thickness, and cutting speed. The modeling data is read and used through the controller, facilitating the cutting process, improving cutting quality, and ensuring consistency.
- Cutting parameters can be set automatically or manually, accommodating special cutting and processing circumstances.
- The setting parameters can be saved for future use, improving processing efficiency and promoting the update and improvement of the modeling parameters.
- The laser hybrid cutting machine retains the use value of the original cutting machine, with only minor structural improvements to the cutting gun. This results in a small improvement cost and quick results.
Pros & Cons
Hybrid laser cutting machines offer faster, more efficient, and more capable cutting. They can cut both metal and non-metal, and use different configurations to cut different material thicknesses. The machine has obvious advantages, such as imported high-precision screw rods and linear guide rails, stable transmission, high precision, lightweight beam structure, high rigidity, superior dynamic performance, and modular design for convenient customization. The cutting head servo system can automatically adjust the focus to realize fine cutting of metal and non-metal materials. Fully automatic constant focal length cutting can effectively guarantee the cutting quality.
- Economical and cost-effective.
- Reliable product quality and comprehensive processing capabilities (mixed cutting, can process stainless steel, carbon steel, acrylic, MDF, die cutting)
- Low investment cost, low operating cost, and low maintenance cost.
- The metal non-contact follow-up configuration allows you to cover the largest range of material processing at a low cost.
- The blade table-top adopts a fully open blade working platform, which is specially treated, easy to operate, and never wears out. It is suitable for processing various hard materials.
- A stable and solid working chassis at the machine tool level is adopted to ensure stability and accuracy during fast movement.
- The motion system adopts linear guide rail and precision gear, and cooperates with the high-precision three-phase stepper motor driver controlled by advanced DSP to ensure the processing accuracy.
- The new high-speed laser tube with more stable beam has a service life of more than 10,000 hours.
- The machine for industrial manufacturing can be equipped with a fully automatic transmission system, which can save you working hours, save costs, and improve work efficiency.
Buyer’s Guide
The process of acquiring a hybrid laser cutting machine involves several steps:
- Consultation: We will recommend the most suitable mixed laser cutter to you after understanding your requirements.
- Quotation: We will provide a detailed quotation based on the consulted mixed laser cutting machine, including the most suitable specifications, the best accessories, and the affordable price.
- Process Evaluation: Both parties carefully evaluate and discuss all the details (technical parameters, specifications, and business terms) of the order to eliminate any misunderstanding.
- Placing Order: Once all doubts are cleared, we will send you the Proforma Invoice (PI), and then we will sign a contract with you.
- Production: We will arrange the mixed laser cutter production as soon as we receive your signed sales contract and deposit. The latest news about production will be updated and informed to the mixed laser cutter buyer during the production.
- Quality Control: The entire production procedure will be under regular inspection and strict quality control. The complete mixed laser machine will be tested to ensure they can work very well before leaving the factory.
- Delivery: We will arrange the delivery as per the terms in the contract after the confirmation by the mixed laser machine buyer.
- Custom Clearance: We will supply and deliver all the necessary shipping documents to the mixed laser cutting machine buyer and ensure a smooth customs clearance.
- Support and Service: We will offer professional technical support and free service by Phone, Email, Skype, WhatsApp, Online Live Chat, Remote Service around the clock. We also have door-to-door service in some areas.
How To Use?
The operation of a hybrid laser cutting machine involves several steps:
- Step 1: Select the corresponding metal cutting nozzle or non-metallic cutting nozzle, screw it to the lower end of the T-shaped connector, and then clamp the T-shaped end of the T-shaped connector on the tubular support through the bolt and the cap on the lower end face.
- Step 2: Turn on the power, connect to the controller, enter the cutting parameter setting, select the corresponding metal or non-metal cutting state, the controller will automatically collect the metal or non-metal cutting data, and form a man-machine dialogue interface.
- Step 3: Enter the type, specification, and thickness of the plate to be cut according to the prompt, and the controller will automatically select the appropriate cutting speed according to the metal or non-metal cutting database.
- Step 4: If non-metallic cutting is selected, the Z-axis follow-up system is turned off, and the controller prompts to adjust the distance from the nozzle to the plate to be cut, including; loosen the lock nut used to fix the cutting gun, adjust the height of the cutting gun, Make the distance from the nozzle to the surface of the plate to be cut meet the requirements of the system prompt, and then tighten the lock nut.
- Step 5: According to the data prompted by the controller, adjust the focal length of the cutting gun, which includes: first, rotate the four positioning screws to make the nozzle move in the horizontal direction to ensure that the laser beam is exported from the center of the nozzle hole; then, manually rotate the tubular support, adjust the focal length until a focused light spot appears on the surface of the plate to be cut under the nozzle, then tighten the fastening nut, and the focal length adjustment is completed.
- Step 6: Exit the setting interface, input the cutting graphics, and the machine will start cutting automatically until the cutting is completed.
- Step 7: The system automatically maintains the setting parameters of this cutting foruse in subsequent cutting operations.
In conclusion, the hybrid laser cutting machine from Hymson Laser is a versatile, efficient, and cost-effective solution for cutting a wide range of materials. Its ease of use, coupled with the comprehensive support and service provided by the manufacturer, makes it an ideal choice for various cutting and engraving applications.