The Right Fiber Laser Cutting Machine for Steel, Aluminum, Brass

What Can 1000W Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Cut?

Carbon Steel: A 1000W fiber laser cutter can easily cut through carbon steel, which is commonly used in construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries.

Stainless Steel: The high-power output of a 1000watt metal fiber laser cutting machine makes it possible to cut through stainless steel, which is a common material used in food and chemical processing equipment.

Aluminum: A 1000W fiber optic laser cutter can cut through aluminum, which has the characteristics of easy forging and corrosion resistance. And it is commonly used in aerospace and automotive industries.

Copper: Copper is a material capable of conducting high electrical conductivity. It has a wide use in electronics industry and electrical applications.

Brass: Brass: Brass is an alloy (copper mixed with zinc) that can be cut to make decorative projects.

Titanium: Titanium is a hard and lightweight metal that can be cut with a 1000W fiber laser cutting machine. It is commonly used in aerospace and medical industries.

Moreover, the ability of a 1000W fiber laser CNC machine to cut through a particular material also depends on the thickness of the material. Consultation with the manufacturer or supplier of the laser system can help determine the maximum thickness of the material that can be cut with a 1000W fiber laser cutting machine.

What Gases are Needed for Laser Cutting Different Metals?

Oxygen

Oxygen is typically used when cutting carbon steel. It enhances the cutting speed and allows for a clean cut. However, excessive oxygen usage can lead to oxide formation, which can result in a rougher edge.

Nitrogen

Nitrogen is commonly used when cutting stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. It provides a clean cut and prevents oxidation of the metal surface.

Compressed Air

Compressed air is used when machining thicker metals like carbon steel. It is typically used when a higher cutting speed is required and when the material does not need to be clean cut.

Argon

Argon is used when cutting reactive metals such as titanium, as it helps to prevent the metal from reacting with the surrounding air and forming oxides.

How Thick of Metal Can a Fiber Laser Cut?

Fiber laser cut stainless steel

PowerThicknessSpeed1kw fiber laser5mm0.6m/min2kw fiber laser8mm0.6m/min3kw fiber laser10mm0.8m/min4kw fiber laser12mm0.8m/min6kw fiber laser20mm0.3m/min8kw fiber laser30mm0.2m/min10kw fiber laser40mm0.15m/min

Fiber laser cut carbon steel

PowerThicknessSpeed1000w fiber laser10mm0.8m/min1500w fiber laser16mm0.5m/min2000w fiber laser20mm0.4m/min2400w fiber laser22mm0.55m/min3000w fiber laser25mm0.5m/min8000w fiber laser40mm0.15m/min

Fiber laser cut aluminum

PowerThicknessSpeed1000watt fiber laser3mm1.5m/min1500watt fiber laser4mm0.8m/min2000watt fiber laser6mm0.6m/min3000watt fiber laser8mm0.9m/min4000watt fiber laser10mm0.8m/min6000watt fiber laser16mm0.4m/min8000w fiber laser30mm0.2m/min

Fiber laser cut brass

PowerThicknessSpeed1000watt fiber laser3mm0.8m/min2000watt fiber laser5mm0.8m/min3000watt fiber laser6mm1.3m/min4000watt fiber laser8mm1m/min6000watt fiber laser12mm0.7m/min8000w fiber laser16mm0.6m/min

What Size Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Can be Customized?

Blue Elephant provide customers with customized services of CNC fiber laser machines. So you can require any size you want according to your processing needs. Here are some traditional and common size for reference: 1300*2500mm, 1500*3000mm, 1500*6000mm, 1500*4000mm, 2000*4000mm, 2500*6000mm, etc.

How Much Does Blue Elephant Fiber Laser Cutting Machines Cost?

The price of Blue Elephant fiber laser cutting machines will have a great difference according to some influencing factors- machine configurations, machine size, laser power, machine features, etc.

Cutoff date of September 2021, Blue Elephant offered fiber laser cutters starting from around $20,000 for a basic model with a 1000W fiber laser power. However, the fiber laser cutting machine price can go up to $100,000 or more with more upgraded characteristics.

Considering to your shipment methods, machine weight, local taxes and tariffs, and other variable factors, the fiber laser cutter price will vary. So it’s best to contact Blue Elephant or their authorized distributors for up-to-date pricing information.