Generally speaking, CO2 laser cutting machines are recommended for cutting carbon steel plates up to 20mm thick, stainless steel plates up to 10mm thick, and non-metallic materials such as acrylic and wood. Laser cutting machines offer several advantages: no cutting force, no deformation during processing; no tool wear; good material adaptability; both simple and complex parts can be precisely and quickly cut in one pass; narrow kerf, high cutting quality, high degree of automation, easy operation, low labor intensity, and no pollution; automatic nesting and layout can be achieved, improving material utilization, low production costs, and good economic benefits.
Many factors need to be considered when selecting a laser cutting machine. Besides considering the maximum size of the workpiece, its material, the maximum thickness to be cut, and the size of the raw material, it's also crucial to consider future development trends. For example, what is the maximum workpiece size to be processed after technical modifications to the product? Which material size is most economical for your product based on the available steel market? Loading and unloading times, etc. Laser cutting machines represent a technological revolution in sheet metal processing, serving as the "processing center" within the industry. They offer high flexibility, fast cutting speeds, high production efficiency, and short production cycles, winning customers a broad market. The technology boasts a long effective lifespan; overseas, most sheet metal thicker than 2 millimeters utilizes laser cutting machines. Many international experts agree that the next 30-40 years will be the golden age for the development of laser processing technology.
