Plasma can cut any metal that has conductive properties. Laser machines have difficulty with reflective metals like copper, aluminum, and brass.
The laser arm is held on the Z-axis by the support column. Adjusting the Z-axis height adjust knob can change the laser focus.
MCWlaser PRO is designed to be used on metal materials like steel, stainless steel, silver, copper, alloy, aluminum, Etc.
MCWlaser PRO's Z-axis can be adjusted manually by using a control wheels. Unfortunately, XY-axes aren't adjustable.
However, fiber lasers can be very expensive and you may need a laser engraver that is affordable.
Laser cutting fibers can significantly improve the productivity of metal fabrication shops or companies manufacturing custom-made metal parts.
Plasma can also be used to cut ceramic and glass. Plasma cannot cut plastic or wood because they are electrically conductive.
It can engrave at a maximum speed of 11,760 ipm and is designed for engraving on metals. It can mark detailed fonts and images on smooth or uneven metal parts.
Fiber laser machines can cut thin metals more efficiently than others when it comes to cutting. A fiber laser machine can efficiently cut thin metals up 25mm or 1 in. Then, fiber lasers begin to cut metal less efficiently. For cutting ticker metals greater than 25mm, or even 1 inch, you will need a lot of power. This is why it costs a lot more.
LaserWorks or RDWorks software are used to control the machine. You can get them free from their websites.
The laser beam is then amplified by a flexible optical fiber, which is fed to the cutting machine.
MOPA fiber is a type of special fiber laser. It allows for more control over pulse widths and frequency parameters, enabling color laser engravings to be made on metals.
Raycus 50W fibre laser can engrave on stainless steel at a angle of 90 degrees. This laser uses 100% of its power.
Finally, the laser beam is shaped at the cutting head using focus lenses and is projected on the work materials.
Maximum material cutting thicknesses by 1000W fiber laser cutting machine: Carbon steel has a maximum thickness of 10mm; stainless steel has a maximum thickness of 5mm; aluminum plate has a maximum thickness of 3mm; and copper plate has a maximum thickness of 3mm.