How Can You Prevent Laser Cutting Machine Head Collisions?

[Bluces]

Hi there,

I recently purchased a 3000W YiHai Laser Tube Cutting Machine for processing H-beam steel, but I feel uneasy as a first-time user. My biggest concern is accidentally crashing the laser head during operation—it’s a costly component, and I’m still learning the machine’s nuances. H-beams’ uneven surfaces and alignment challenges heighten this anxiety. Are there specific collision-avoidance protocols, sensor calibrations, or software safeguards I should prioritize? I’d hate to risk damage due to rookie mistakes. Any guidance on setup best practices or real-time monitoring tips would ease my mind!

Thanks,
Bluces

 

[IRstuff]

I would think there's software for this sort of thing. Milling machines would have the same sort of need and there's no way that an milling machine operator is going to do that sort of thing manually.

 

[ghostdigital]

I elevate my laser head high and run the program with laser power off and observe the travel.

This is a good idea on the first setup and cut for anything you CNC program.