Fiber Lasers Archives

30 Mar

3 Tips for a Better Laser Tube Cutting Experience

Your metal fabrication shop is full of tools and equipment with specific uses, and many can degrade over time. Even with an experienced machine operator, the quality of the product may not always reflect that. Here are three tips for a better laser tube cutting experience so that your machines can produce quality cuts and increase productivity in your shop. Manage the Tube Better Laser cutting flat sheet metal is similar to most jobs and produces debris, sparks, and slugs that [...]

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25 Oct

The Advantages of Electric Press Brakes

The press brake makes quick work of metal fabrication. If your industrial process relies heavily on this fabricating work, then you should consider involving electric press brakes in your production. Here are the advantages of electric press brakes over other types of industrial brake machines. Rapid Machining Movements The electric press brake is all about efficiency. Compared to other types, it operates with faster acceleration and deceleration, reducing the wait time between fabricating workpieces. In fact, this metric can cut the [...]

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14 Oct

The Different Applications of Fiber Laser Cutting Machines

When the laser cutter came onto the scene, fabricators suddenly had a computer-guided tool to maximize efficiency and precision. CNC fabricating made simple, quick, and plannable cuts and bends a reality. Unlike other devices before it, laser cutting melded the best of the engineering and scientific worlds. However, it took time for this new tech to permeate the market. Nowadays, you can find laser cutters in thousands of factories worldwide. If you’re curious about the industries that use this technology, [...]

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28 Dec

Key Advantages of Fiber Laser Cutting in Metal Fabrication

In a previous blog post, we discussed the different types of machines found in a metal fabrication shop. Now, it’s time to put the spotlight on one of these tools, fiber laser cutting machines. As it turns out, there are key advantages of fiber laser cutting in metal fabrication that every metalworker should know. Increased Efficiency Every shop owner wants their workers to complete as many tasks as possible throughout the day. The only way to do this is by getting [...]

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16 Jun

How to Maintain a Fiber Laser Cutting Machine

Metal fabrication shop owners have a lot on their plates. These managers must train their employees, ensure safety measures are up-to-date, and keep revenues high. One way shop owners can achieve these goals is by performing preventative maintenance on their equipment. Taking care of a device will prevent more significant issues from popping up in the future. Moreover, production is often brought to a halt while repairmen address the problem. If shop owners don’t want to waste time and [...]

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04 Jun

Fiber Laser Cutting Problems and Solutions

Automotive manufacturers and construction workers would be lost without laser cutting machines. These devices use a high-powered laser beam to melt through a piece of metal so that workers can manipulate it into any shape they want. This article will explain fiber laser cutting problems and solutions so that workers can quickly resolve them and get companies the products they need. Burrs Burrs are raised and jagged edges left behind on the finished part after the cut process. Unfortunately, burrs are [...]

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