improving laser cutting finish
improving laser cutting finish
(OP)
I am looking into improving the surface finish of a cut when we use the laser on 3/8" to 1/2" thick material.
Mainly I find that the piece that is being worked on becomes to hot and that when he finish goes ugly on it.
My general idea is to prevent the part from becoming to hot. Or would this cause a to big temperature difference and increase my problem.
I don't know much on this subject, it would be appreciated if someone could helps me or refer me to website, book,etc.
Mainly I find that the piece that is being worked on becomes to hot and that when he finish goes ugly on it.
My general idea is to prevent the part from becoming to hot. Or would this cause a to big temperature difference and increase my problem.
I don't know much on this subject, it would be appreciated if someone could helps me or refer me to website, book,etc.





RE: improving laser cutting finish
RE: improving laser cutting finish
But I now realize that I was not precise enought in my question.Sorry about that!!
We are able to get good finish when we do a contour. But when is time to do holes ( round or squared) in the middle of the part we cannot get the desired result.
It seem like the part becomes to hot localy and the metal just blow out.
The machine is an Amada lasemac 1212(2000 watts)
The piece we are presently working on, is about 3.5" by 2.5", the contour as a nice finish but the two 0.5" square hole we do in the middle have an ugly finish.
Does anyone have an idea on how to solve this?
thank you in advanced
RE: improving laser cutting finish
RE: improving laser cutting finish
I am not positive but I believe we peck and contour at different settings (are programming is all automated so I don't pay much attention but I believe we use different sub programs for pecking and contouring).
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