In today's industrial production, CO2 laser cutting machines have become an important processing equipment. It is widely used in various material cutting fields due to its characteristics of high precision, high speed, and high efficiency. Especially in the wood processing industry, CO2 laser cutting machines have become indispensable tools.
1、 The principle of CO2 laser cutting machine
CO2 laser cutting machine is a cutting equipment based on laser technology. It uses high-energy laser beams to irradiate the surface of wooden boards, rapidly heating and melting them, while using high-pressure gas to blow away the molten material, thus achieving high-precision cutting of wooden boards.
2、 Factors limiting the cutting thickness of CO2 laser cutting machines
The limiting factors for the cutting thickness of CO2 laser cutting machines mainly include the following points:
1). Laser power: Laser power is the key factor determining the cutting thickness. Generally speaking, the higher the laser power, the thicker the wood board that can be cut.
2). Wooden board material: Different materials of wooden boards have different laser absorption rates, which can affect the cutting thickness. For example, solid wood has a lower absorption rate of laser, so higher laser power is required to achieve cutting.
3). Air pressure: High pressure gas plays a role in blowing away molten materials during the wood cutting process. If the air pressure is insufficient, the molten material is difficult to blow away, which will affect the cutting effect.
4). Focus position: The laser beam is focused on the surface of the wooden board through a lens, and the focus position also affects the cutting thickness. If the focus position is not accurate, it can lead to deviation of the cutting line or insufficient cutting depth.
3、 How thick wooden boards can CO2 laser cutting machine cut?
Based on practical application experience, the thickness of wooden boards that CO2 laser cutting machines can cut is generally between 0.1-20mm. For most common woods such as pine, oak, and walnut, the maximum cutting thickness is approximately 10-12mm. For harder wood such as cherry and black walnut, the maximum cutting thickness may be slightly smaller.
In addition, the maximum thickness that can be cut by CO2 laser cutting machines with different powers may also vary. Generally speaking, high-power laser cutting machines can cut thicker wooden boards.
4、 Conclusion
In summary, the thickness of wooden boards cut by CO2 laser cutting machines is generally between 0.1-20mm. In practical applications, it is necessary to select appropriate parameters such as laser power, air pressure, and focus position according to specific needs to ensure cutting quality and efficiency. At the same time, for different materials and thicknesses of wooden boards, process experiments and adjustments are also needed to find the optimal cutting parameters.