Calculating Nitrogen Comsumption
Calculating Nitrogen Comsumption
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Having a difficult time calculating the nitrogen consumption and cost while laser cutting aluminum on a fiber laser. The formula I have just isn't matching the expense we are incurring to fill up our nitrogen bulk tank. Please help!





RE: Calculating Nitrogen Comsumption
Next, I think foostrap made a post with a pretty good formula. A bit more searching and you might be able to find it.
Last. It's complicated. Not like man on the moon complicated, but none the less. Obviously, nozzle size, pressure are the primary variables. Nozzle gap, focus, and temperature contribute to the equation as well.
Best bet would be to get a nitrogen six pack in there and see how long that lasts. You can then extrapolate your consumption from hard data.
RE: Calculating Nitrogen Comsumption
RE: Calculating Nitrogen Comsumption