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Beam shaping helps fiber lasers cut thin and thick metal parts
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Oct 14, 2024The ByStar Fiber from Bystronic Inc. has been enhanced with a 12-kW fiber laser and a newly designed cutting head that enables the BeamShaper option to help ensure consistent cutting quality on various material qualities up to 1.125 in.
With the 12kW laser, the system’s cutting speeds increase up to 20 percent on average (when laser cutting with nitrogen) compared to the previously available 10-kW laser source. This increases productivity throughout the range of sheet thicknesses from 0.125 to 1.125 in., the manufacturer reports.
A slimmer design for the new cutting head decreases the possibility of contact with cut features during the cutting process. In addition, the company has reduced the number of different components and accommodated important technical functions in the interior of the cutting head. The integrated technology is protected from contamination, such as cutting dust, which helps decrease maintenance and operating costs, states the company.
Optimal cooling in the cutting head ensures consistent cutting performance, particularly for long-lasting cutting operations with high laser power.