Robot Laser Cutting Head
A robot laser cutting head is a specialized tool used in robotic laser cutting systems to perform automated cutting operations on a wide range of materials. The compact, low-mass cutting head minimizes inertia transferred to the robot support arm and provides automatic focus position adjustment for precise cutting of materials of varying thicknesses.
How Does a Robotic Laser Cutting Head Perform 3D Processing?
The process begins with a digital design or a 3D model fed into the system. The robotic arm, equipped with a laser cutting tool, then follows the precise instructions from the design software, maneuvering in three dimensions to accurately cut, engrave, or etch the desired object from the chosen material. This precise method allows for intricate detailing and complex geometries that traditional cutting methods often struggle to achieve.
What is the Cutting Accuracy of the Robot Laser Cutting Head?
Robot laser cutting head is very precise and can achieve cutting accuracy on the order of microns (μm) or even smaller. Accuracy mainly depends on the type of laser generator used, the quality of the optical system, and the accuracy of the motion control system. In many cases, robot laser cutting heads can consistently cut with an accuracy within the range of ±0.05 to ±0.2 mm (0.002 to 0.008 inches).
How To Choose Suitable Robot Laser Cutting Head Parameters
Laser power
When selecting laser power, it should be weighed based on actual cutting needs and should not be too high or too low. In addition, the selection of laser power must match parameters such as cutting speed, auxiliary gas, and focus position to achieve the best cutting effect.
Cutting speed
Cutting speed refers to the moving speed of the laser head along the cutting trajectory, which directly affects the cutting quality and cutting efficiency. When choosing the cutting speed, it should be weighed according to the actual cutting needs and should not be too fast or too slow.
Auxiliary gas
Auxiliary gas refers to the gas ejected from the nozzle during the cutting process. Its function is to blow away the slag in the cutting seam, cool the cutting area, reduce thermal impact, and improve cutting quality. If the pressure is too high, it will cause the cutting slit to become wider, the cutting surface will be rough, and the heat-affected zone will increase.
Focus position
The focus position refers to the position of the laser focus relative to the workpiece surface, which directly affects the cutting quality and cutting efficiency. The selection of the focus position should be adjusted according to the type and thickness of the material.
Nozzle distance
The nozzle distance refers to the distance between the nozzle and the workpiece surface, which affects the injection effect and cutting stability of the auxiliary gas. When selecting the nozzle distance, it should be weighed according to the cutting needs and should not be too small or too large.
Application of Robot Laser Cutting Head
Automotive industry
Many corners in the automotive industry, such as car doors and exhaust pipes, need to be processed to form excess corners or burrs. If manual precision is difficult to achieve, the efficiency is very low. robot laser cutting heads can be used for rapid batch processing.
Decoration industry
Because robot laser cutting heads are fast and flexible and can quickly form many complex graphics, they have won the favor of decoration companies. As long as it is what the customer wants, it can be cut directly with relevant materials after the CAD drawing is produced.
Fitness equipment industry
In the application of fitness equipment industry, the diversity of fitness equipment also puts forward requirements for processing. Various sizes and shapes make traditional processing complex and inefficient. The laser cutting process is highly flexible and can be customized for different pipes and plates.
Construction machinery industry
Most of the plates used in the construction machinery industry are medium plates. Robot laser cutting heads and beveling can solve the blanking and beveling problems at one time. It has the advantages of high precision, fast speed, low material utilization, low cost, and low labor cost.
Advertising industry
The advertising industry has many customization requirements, high precision, and low efficiency of traditional methods. Robot laser cutting heads is very suitable for this industry.