Laser cutting machines can be divided into different types based on laser generators, and different types of equipment have their own strengths for different cutting materials. Aluminum plate, as a high resistance and difficult to cut metal material, was mainly used by fiber laser cutting machines and YAG laser cutting machines from the perspective of cost and investment.

Today, we will compare and analyze the two types of equipment for aluminum cutting.

The comparison of aluminum laser cutting machines is considered from three aspects: cutting quality, cutting speed, and production cost (referring to service life cost).

1. Cutting quality: Aluminum profiles are highly reflective materials, so neither fiber laser cutting machine nor YAG laser cutting machine can process thicker aluminum materials. In addition, aluminum materials are not resistant to high temperatures and are prone to burrs during the cutting process. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on controlling the process to achieve the desired cutting quality.

2. The cutting speed also needs to be controlled. If the cutting speed is too fast, it is easy to produce burrs. If the cutting speed is too slow, it can cause cracks in the aluminum material, which affects the cutting quality. Therefore, process control is necessary. Overall, the cutting speed of fiber laser cutting machines with the same power should be higher than that of YAG laser cutting machines.

3. The production cost of laser cutting machines is very low, far lower than other cutting processes. Compared with YAG laser cutting machines, the cost of fiber laser cutting is lower than that of YAG laser cutting machines, which require frequent replacement of laser lights and other accessories. However, in the long run, aluminum materials cause serious damage to the laser of fiber laser cutting machines, greatly reducing the lifespan of lasers, From this perspective, the cost of YAG is lower than that of fiber laser cutting machines.

From the above three points of analysis, it can be seen that both types of laser cutting machines have their own advantages and disadvantages in the cutting of aluminum. In addition, it should be noted that aluminum has high reflectivity and low absorption of laser. Therefore, it is necessary to wear laser protective glasses during the processing to protect oneself.