How To Choose A Single-platform Laser Cutting Machine

The core of selecting a single-table fiber laser cutting machine lies in locking in the right model through five key steps: Material/Thickness → Power/Working Area → Bed/Transmission/Cutting Head → Control System/Accessories → Cost/After-sales Service. 

Priority shall be given to matching the processing requirements of carbon steel/stainless steel/aluminum alloy – the most common materials in industrial equipment foreign trade, while balancing precision, efficiency and return on investment. Below is a directly actionable selection process and key points:

1. First Define Processing Requirements (Avoid Mismatch)

Material & Thickness

Single-table machines are mainly designed for cutting metal thin and medium plates, with carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum as the mainstream materials. For high-reflective materials (copper/brass), a high-power configuration with anti-reflection function is required.

Reference power matching formula:

Carbon steel thickness (mm) ≈ Power (W) ÷ 1000 × 10

Example: 3000W for 12mm carbon steel, 1500W for 6mm carbon steel

For stainless steel and aluminum, the power needs to be increased by 10-20%.

Working Area & Efficiency

Select the worktable according to 80% of the order size:

• The common 3015 model (3m×1.5m) is suitable for small and medium batch production;

• 4020/6025 models are for medium and large working areas.

  Since single-table machines are not equipped with exchange tables, prioritize the dual-drive + rack and pinion transmission system to boost speed, with a synchronized speed ≥100m/min and acceleration ≥1G.

Precision Requirements

• For general parts: Positioning accuracy ±0.05mm/m and repeat positioning accuracy ±0.03mm/m are sufficient;

• For precision parts: A linear motor + grating ruler configuration is required, which can upgrade the precision to ±0.02mm/m.

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XC-Laser . Mr Wang Dong