What are the differences between fiber laser cutting machines and CO2 laser cutting machines?
1. Equipment maintenance costs: The maintenance costs of CO2 laser cutting machines are enormous. Not only are the front and rear mirrors expensive, but the turbine bearings also have a lifespan of only 8,000 hours, and the replacement cost reaches 80,000 yuan per pair. In contrast, fiber laser cutting machines are maintenance-free, require virtually no consumables, and can withstand harsh working environments, exhibiting high tolerance to dust, vibration, impact, humidity, and temperature.
2. In terms of processing costs, CO2 laser cutting machines not only consume gas during processing, but also have a photoelectric conversion rate of only 8%-10%. Fiber laser cutting machines, on the other hand, require no other consumption during processing, and their photoelectric conversion rate can reach 30%, making them more energy-efficient.
3. From a technical perspective, CO2 laser cutting machines have complex laser structures, high maintenance costs, and significant beam divergence during processing, making them unsuitable for large-format processing. While the kerf is relatively fine, the speed is very slow when processing thick plates. In contrast, fiber laser cutting machines are characterized by miniaturization, compact design, high brightness, and high conversion efficiency. For thin plates, fiber laser cutting machines of the same power can cut 2-3 times faster than CO2 lasers, producing a smoother cut surface.
It is said that the reason why fiber laser cutting machines have been able to quickly gain a foothold in the market and gradually replace traditional cutting processes is precisely because of their various technological advantages, which provide the necessary process technology for achieving the precision processing of products.
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