The wavelength of fiber lasers is 1.06 microns. This is 10% less than the wavelength of a CO2 laser beam. The fiber laser emits a beam with a shorter wavelength that is more easily absorbed and reflected by reflective materials than a CO2 laser. Fiber laser cutting machines are able to cut brass, copper and other reflective materials. Be aware that the CO2 laser beam can damage not only the machine's lens but also the entire beam path. This risk is eliminated by using a fiber-optic cables for the beam path.
Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc. offers tube laser manufacturing capabilities that allow our customers to replace manual processes, and optimize the cutting process.
Fiber lasers are nearly maintenance-free and demonstrate superior wall plug efficiency compared to traditional CO2 Laser cutting machines. They can also be used for precise cutting of reflective materials. They are faster than CO2 when cutting certain thicknesses of steel. The speed of cutting tube is relative. Real time savings can be achieved by speeding up processing times for the tube and creating finished parts.
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Parts are held using automatic tabbing in FabCreator, as well as a set on jaws on the idler chuck and drive chuck.
The option to choose between 2D/3D laser cutting technology allows for the possibility of customizing and precise cutting parts in a wide range of shapes. These include tubes with square, rectangular, and round shapes, as well as profiles with varied open cross-sections (e.g. H, L. T, Ucross-sections). 3D technology is capable of cutting straight edges up to 45degrees. This flexibility makes it unnecessary to perform costly milling and drilling, punching, punching, or other sawing operations.
Traditional tube features are time-consuming. FabLight makes it quick and easy to create exactly the look you desire.
You can manufacture medical devices with precision and maximum availability using Coherent lasers for cutting and drilling, texturizing, texturizing, and marking.
Laser cutting machines can cut sheets of metal in seconds. It's possible to do the exact same thing with a laser tube-cutting machine, but that's another story.
We offer a tube extender for loading tube stock of up to 80" (6'8") You can still use the tube extension to load stock up to 80" or 6'8".
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Built for maximum productivity, even for XXL tubes. With its robust solid-state laser, this machine can be used in numerous ways for the processing of tubes and profiles with a wide range of types of material and wall thicknesses.
Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co., Inc. is a team made up of specialists who will work with clients to create a program to meet their needs. We'll assess the production process of your part and determine its potential application. Then we will work with you on identifying and delivering your exact requirements.
StarFeed, an automated loader/unloader of the StarCut Tube Laser Cutting Machine, is available in sizes S & L. This allows for fully automated dry or moist cutting tubes with diameters between 1 and 20 millimeters. StarFeed L holds up to 48 tubes. It also allows for the processing and storage of oval tubes. Its sensor-controlled gripping unit avoids damage. It results in a huge increase in productivity.
The laser beam is the most important component of the laser cutter; it determines wavelength and power, and thus the material that it can cut or engrave. Solid-state lasers, fiber lasers, and CO2 lasers are the three main types of lasers used in laser cutting.
Modern CO2 machines typically generate the laser beam in a sealed glass tube filled with gas, typically carbon dioxide. A high voltage flows through the tube, interacting with the gas particles and increasing their energy, resulting in the production of light.
from 3 months to 3 years
Glass CO2 laser tubes all degrade over time, with lifespans ranging from 3 months to 3 years. With use, the CO2 inside the tube degrades into carbon monoxide and oxygen. Overdriving the tube only accelerates this process and shortens its working life.