There are many parameters of the laser cutting machine, and the speed is one of them. The so-called speed, there are processing speed and empty line speed, the speed said here, that is, the processing speed.

The speed of the laser cutting machine is usually measured in millimeters per second (mm/s). This unit reflects the rate at which the laser cutting head moves. However, in some cases, it is also possible to use meters per minute (m/min) as a unit to express the cutting speed, especially in some practical applications or in the description of the technical parameters of the equipment. Both units can be used to measure the efficiency of the laser cutting machine, but choose to use according to different habits or expression needs.

How much is the speed of laser cutting machine suitable?

The most appropriate cutting speed of the laser cutting machine depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to the power of the laser, the type of material to be cut, the thickness of the material, the physical properties of the material (such as thermal conductivity, melting point), the cutting quality requirements, and the auxiliary gas used. Therefore, there is no fixed "most appropriate" speed, but it needs to be adjusted according to the specific situation.

The following are some reference values to understand the speed range of laser cutting machines under different conditions:

1, for 500W fiber laser cutting machine, the speed of cutting 1mm stainless steel is about 2200mm/min.

2, higher power machines, such as 3000W fiber laser cutting machine, the speed of cutting 1mm stainless steel can reach 35m/min.

3, when cutting thicker materials (such as 10mm stainless steel), the speed will be significantly reduced, but by increasing the laser power (for example, using 6000W or 12000W), it can still maintain a certain cutting rate, such as 1.8m/min to 6m/min.

In order to determine the most appropriate cutting speed, it is often necessary to conduct actual tests and fine-tune the results based on the cut sample. The operator may start with a recommended initial speed based on experience, then observe the quality of the cutting edge (such as smoothness, perpendicularity), slag condition, and the stability of the cutting process, and adjust the speed appropriately to achieve the best cutting results. In addition, using the automatic tuning function of modern laser cutting machines can also help find the best parameter Settings for a specific task.