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How Does A Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Work? Laser cutting is a process that uses heat from a laser to cut materials and does not require blades or knives. A fiber laser cutting machine uses infrared light to cut materials, which makes it possible for the device to operate with extreme precision and accuracy. Laser cutting is an alternative to traditional industrial cutting processes such as water jet cutting, blade cutting, or sawing. It is also more cost-effective than other digital fabrication processes such as 3D printing or CNC routing. The main benefits of laser cutting are its speed, accuracy, clean cuts, and minimal need for post-processing of the final product. This article covers everything you need to know about how a fiber laser cutting machine works:
What Is A Fiber Laser? First, let’s understand what fiber lasers are. Fiber lasers are the most powerful, high-precision cutting tools designed for industrial use. They create high-intensity focused beams of light by pumping a laser diode through an optical fiber. Fiber lasers are an extremely versatile type of laser that can be used for many different industrial applications. These include laser cutting, welding, and pumping. Fiber lasers are energy-efficient, high-power devices that generate a high-intensity beam. Fiber lasers operate at high temperatures, so they usually require water cooling. The high power of fiber lasers is generated by a process called “pumping” which uses electricity to pump electrons through a rod of rare-earth elements such as ytterbium or neodymium. This process creates high-density, high-wavelength radiation. The radiation is then guided through a fiber that acts as a superconducting wire, channeling the laser’s power.
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