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Fiber Laser Cutting Machine for Metal Sheets and Tubes

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The CK-1530-FTL combines a sheet metal cutting table and a tube cutting system, enabling both sheet and tube processing on a single machine. It provides an effective sheet cutting area of 1530 × 3050 mm and supports tube processing with a maximum length of 6200 mm. The machine is compatible with various tube profiles, including round tubes from Φ15 to 230 mm and square tubes from □12 to 230 mm. The machine is equipped with a 6000W Maxphotonics fiber laser source and a Raytools BM110 intelligent laser cutting head, combined with the BOCHU FSCUT3000DE-M professional sheet and tube cutting CNC system. The control system supports advanced tube processing functions, including front chuck advancement, error measurement, tube surface contour compensation, and single-side centering, effectively improving the machining accuracy and efficiency of complex tube components. The CK-1530-FTL is especially suitable for manufacturers requiring both sheet metal and tube processing capabilities. One machine can cover two different metal fabrication applications, reducing equipment investment while saving valuable floor space and improving workshop utilization. It is an ideal solution for small and medium-sized sheet metal fabrication companies, hardware manufacturers, and metal product manufacturers seeking flexible and diversified processing capabilities.
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  • Brand: CATEKCNC
  • Model: CK-1530-FTL
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Classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine

CK-1530-FTL is one of CATEKCNC’s laser cutter classic seriers. By integrating both sheet metal cutting and tube cutting capabilities into a single machine, it significantly reduces workshop space requirements and effectively solves common problems associated with traditional equipment, such as large footprints, low space utilization, and high idle rates.

The machine is compatible with a wide range of common metal materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and galvanized sheets. It can not only perform cutting of metal sheets but also complete precision cutting of round tubes, square tubes, rectangular tubes, angle steel, channel steel, and other profiles. With its expanded processing capability, the machine is widely used in sheet metal fabrication for electrical enclosures and cabinets, municipal advertising sign production, elevator steel structure manufacturing, hardware profile processing, and mechanical equipment component production. It is a highly versatile and practical integrated laser cutting solution for various metal fabrication industries.

The machine features a high-rigidity machine bed with a plug-in dual keel structure, significantly improving overall load-bearing capacity, structural strength, and resistance to deformation. The machine base is equipped with mineral-based thermal insulation tiles, which effectively protect the bed from damage caused by sparks, molten metal slag, and heat generated during cutting operations. The gantry beam adopts an extended design, allowing it to reach the tube cutting unit for tube processing.

For sheet metal cutting, the machine is equipped with a 1530 × 3050 mm tooth-type slat worktable featuring a modular design. The entire worktable consists of multiple independent modules assembled together. This modular structure greatly simplifies machine transportation, installation, daily cleaning, and replacement of worn components.

For tube cutting, the machine is equipped with a side-mounted tube clamping system. The pneumatic chuck supports one-button opening and closing as well as fully automatic centering, significantly reducing tube loading, clamping, and setup time. The clamping force can be adjusted according to tube material, diameter, and wall thickness, allowing precise holding of small thin-wall tubes without deformation while securely fixing large-diameter thick-wall tubes for stable cutting. The system supports processing of various tube types, including round tubes, square tubes, and elliptical tubes, while also being compatible with structural profiles such as angle steel, channel steel, and I-beams.

The machine is equipped with a zoned dust extraction system. During operation, each extraction zone automatically starts or stops according to the actual cutting position, ensuring effective fume removal while significantly reducing energy consumption.

The machine adopts the BOCHU FSCUT3000DE-M system, optimized specifically for sheet and tube cutting. It supports front chuck forward, allowing the laser cutting head to move between the two chucks for cutting, which significantly reduces material waste and minimizes remnant length.

The system also supports error measurement, which compares commanded trajectories with actual feedback trajectories, helping technicians evaluate differences in servo gain settings and optimize motor motion accuracy and final part precision. With the tube surface contour compensation function, the system can effectively compensate for consistent surface deviations on tube materials, reducing dependence on raw material accuracy and minimizing scrap. The single-side centering function helps solve tube hole positioning accuracy issues and improves the precision of edge-to-hole distances.

The CK-1530-FTL classic fiber laser sheet and tube cutting machine addresses the limitations of traditional processing equipment, including single-function capability, high investment costs, large space requirements, and low equipment utilization. With its advantages of multi-function capability, reduced production costs, and improved efficiency, it has become a highly recommended solution for users in hardware fabrication, sheet metal processing, profile manufacturing, engineering equipment, advertising, and municipal infrastructure industries.

Details of the Classic Fiber Laser Sheet & Tube Cutting Machine

Front view of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machineFront right view of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine
Plug-in fual keel heavy-duty machine bed

The machine bed is fabricated from thick-wall steel tubes using a plug-in dual keel structure. After welding, it undergoes both vibration stress relief and annealing treatment to eliminate internal stress. The low-center-of-gravity design provides excellent rigidity, structural stability, and resistance to deformation, ensuring reliable support for high-speed and high-precision cutting.

Plug-in fual keel heavy-duty machine bed of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine
Maxphotonics 6000W fiber laser source

The Maxphotonics 6000W fiber laser source is a mature and highly reliable laser solution with a strong market presence. It features an electro-optical conversion efficiency of over 30% and adopts a single-mode beam design with excellent beam quality. The Beam Parameter Product (BPP) is 3.2–3.8 mm·mrad, providing concentrated energy distribution and stable cutting performance.

Maxphotonics 6000W fiber laser source of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine
Raytools BM110 laser cutting head

The Raytools BM110 laser cutting head adopts an optimized optical configuration and smooth, efficient airflow design, significantly improving cutting quality and processing efficiency. It features an automatic focusing function with a focus adjustment range of -12 mm to +10 mm, enabling stable cutting performance for different materials and thicknesses.

Raytools BM110 laser cutting head of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine
Modular tooth-type slat worktable

The tooth-type slat worktable effectively reduces the contact area between the sheet material and the worktable, minimizing heat transfer to the table surface and reducing the risk of material adhesion during cutting.

The modular design allows quick disassembly and installation, making maintenance, inspection, and machine relocation more convenient.

Modular tooth-type slat worktable of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine
Tube clamping system

A tube clamping system is installed on the side of the machine, enabling the processing of various tubes and structural profiles. It supports round tubes, square tubes, triangular tubes, elliptical tubes, I-beams, angle steel, and other profiles.

The supported tube sizes include:

Round tubes: Φ15–230 mm

Square tubes: □12–230 mm

Maximum tube length: up to 6200 mm

The system provides stable clamping and accurate positioning for both standard tubes and partial profiles.

Tube clamping system of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machineTube clamping system of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machineFront chuck of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machineRear chuck of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine
Hanli 6000W chiller

The machine is equipped with a Hanli 6000W fiber laser chiller featuring a dual-circuit cooling system, which separately cools the laser source and laser cutting head. Temperature control accuracy is within 1°C.

The chiller also supports multiple intelligent protection functions, including abnormal temperature, water flow, and system status alarms, ensuring stable operation of critical components.

Hanli 6000W chiller of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine
Automatic lubrication system

The automatic lubrication system provides scheduled lubrication for the machine’s transmission components. It supports customized settings for lubrication area, lubrication duration, lubrication interval, and lubrication speed.

This significantly reduces manual maintenance requirements and ensures smooth, stable operation of the motion system over long-term use.

Automatic lubrication system of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine
BOCHU FSCUT3000DE-M system

The BOCHU FSCUT3000DE-M CNC control system supports both sheet metal cutting and two-chuck tube cutting. Combined with TubePro software and a wireless handheld controller, it provides advanced tube processing functions including:

  • Front chuck forward
  • Error measurement
  • Tube surface contour compensation
  • Single-side centering

These functions improve tube cutting accuracy, reduce material waste, and enhance processing efficiency.

BOCHU FSCUT3000DE-M system of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine
BOCHU WKB-V6 wireless handheld controller

The BOCHU WKB-V6 wireless handheld controller is designed for convenient remote operation of the fiber laser cutting machine. It supports essential functions including axis movement, focus adjustment, edge finding, and program start/stop control.

By allowing operators to control the machine while staying close to the processing area, the handheld controller makes machine setup, monitoring, and process adjustment more efficient and convenient.

BOCHU WKB-V6 wireless handheld controller

Technical Parameters of the Classic Fiber Laser Sheet & Tube Cutting Machine

Model CK-1530-FTL
Frame / Gantry High-strength heavy-duty bed frame, aerospace-grade aluminum alloy gantry
Laser Source Maxphotonics (optional Raycus, IPG)
Laser Center Wavelength 1064nm
Laser Cutting Head Raytools BM110 laser cutting head
Fiber Laser Power Options 1500-12000W
Cooling Method Hanli 6000W chiller for fiber laser
Worktable Shuttle worktable (dual alternating worktable system)
Drive System Inovance bus-based absolute servo system
Transmission HIWIN (Taiwan) high-precision linear guideways
Reducer KOFON planetary gear reducer
Main Electrical Components Schneider / Omron
Pneumatic Components SMC (Japan) proportional valves
Control System BOCHU FSCUT 3000DE-M
Lubrication System Automatic lubrication system
Max. Sheet Processing Size 1530 * 3050mm
Max. Tube Processing Diameter Round Tube: Ø15-230mm, Square Tube: □12*12mm-230*230mm
Max. Tube Processing Length 6200mm
Positioning Accuracy ±0.03mm
Max. Travel Speed (X/Y Linkage) 115m/min
Max. Acceleration (X/Y Linkage) 0.8G
Operating Voltage AC380V
Machine Dimensions 8900*3750*2100mm
Machine Weight 4225kg

Advantages of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine

1. Plug-In Dual Keel Heavy-Duty Machine Bed

The machine bed is fabricated from thick-wall steel tubes and undergoes both vibration stress relief and annealing treatment to effectively eliminate residual welding stress, ensuring excellent structural stability and machining accuracy even after long-term operation.

The bed adopts a plug-in dual keel interlocking structure, which provides higher overall rigidity and load-bearing capacity compared with conventional bolted structures. The low-center-of-gravity design distributes stress more evenly throughout the machine, effectively reducing vibration during high-speed operation and providing a stable foundation for high-speed, high-precision processing of both sheets and tubes.

2. Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Gantry Beam

Compared with traditional steel gantry beams, the aluminum alloy gantry beam features a significantly lower weight, effectively reducing the moving load of the gantry system. The beam is optimized through mechanical structural design, providing excellent rigidity and torsional resistance.

Even during long-term continuous mixed processing of sheets and tubes, it maintains stable motion accuracy, providing reliable support for complex processes such as small-hole cutting, irregular contour cutting, arc cutting, and tube bevel cutting.

3. Maxphotonics 6000W Fiber Laser Source

The fiber laser cutter is equipped with a MAX 6000W single-module fiber laser source, featuring a Beam Parameter Product (BPP) of 3.2–3.8 mm·mrad. The output power can be continuously adjusted from 10% to 100%, with a maximum modulation frequency of 5 kHz.

The excellent beam quality enables highly concentrated laser energy distribution, producing smooth and refined cutting edges while effectively reducing the need for secondary processes such as sanding and edge finishing.

4. Raytools BM110 Laser Cutting Head

The Raytools BM110 laser cutting head supports a wide-range automatic focusing function from -12 mm to +10 mm, with focus adjustment accuracy of up to ±0.05 mm. It can automatically adjust the focal position according to different sheet materials, tube materials, and processing requirements, ensuring optimal focus conditions for cutting and piercing operations.

The cutting head adopts a three-layer protective lens design and features a drawer-type quick-change lens module, allowing fast replacement of protective lenses while reducing maintenance time and operating costs.

5. Modular Tooth-Type Slat Worktable

The tooth-type slat worktable effectively reduces the contact area between the workpiece and the table surface, minimizing heat transfer and reducing issues such as molten slag adhesion and sheet metal overheating.

The worktable adopts a modular structure consisting of multiple independent slat groups. When localized wear or damage occurs, only the affected module needs to be replaced, significantly reducing maintenance costs. The modular design also simplifies equipment inspection, transportation, and long-term maintenance.

6. Tube Clamping System

Installed on the side of the machine, the tube clamping system is designed for tube holding, positioning, and rotary cutting operations. It adopts a dual-chuck structure with automatic centering capability. The clamping force can be automatically adjusted according to tube specifications, ensuring secure holding while minimizing deformation risks for thin-wall tubes.

In addition to common tube types such as round tubes, square tubes, rectangular tubes, and elliptical tubes, the system also supports processing of structural profiles including angle steel and channel steel.

7. Inovance EtherCAT Absolute Servo Motors

The machine’s linear motion axes are driven by an Inovance EtherCAT servo system combined with KOFON high-precision planetary gear reducers.

The Inovance servo system adopts EtherCAT bus communication and a 23-bit absolute encoder, providing stronger anti-interference capability and higher motion control accuracy compared with traditional pulse-based servo systems. The motors deliver smooth output and excellent acceleration/deceleration performance, enabling stable execution of advanced processing technologies such as flying cutting, small-hole cutting, and micro-joint cutting.

8. KOFON Planetary Gear Reducers

The KOFON planetary gear reducer effectively amplifies servo motor torque output while reducing the load on the transmission system. Its housing is manufactured from high-strength alloy material, while the planetary carrier output shaft adopts an integrated cage structure. The output end is equipped with customized high-load tapered roller bearings, providing excellent torsional rigidity and load capacity.

With an IP65 protection rating and lifetime lubrication design, the reducer ensures reliable long-term operation with minimal maintenance requirements.

9. Zoned Fume Extraction System

The system adopts a multi-zone independent control design, automatically activating or deactivating the corresponding extraction ducts according to the real-time position of the laser cutting head, enabling precise fume extraction. It efficiently collects smoke, dust, and residual heat generated during cutting while reducing unnecessary energy consumption, significantly improving the workshop working environment.

10. Hanli 6000W Chiller

The machine is equipped with a Hanli 6000W dedicated fiber laser chiller featuring a dual-circuit system. One cooling circuit provides stable heat dissipation for the laser source, while the other independently cools the Raytools BM110 laser cutting head. With temperature control accuracy of up to ±1°C, the chiller is equipped with a 70L large-capacity water tank and a 1.1kW high-head circulation pump, providing continuous and efficient cooling performance.

The chiller integrates both constant-temperature mode and intelligent temperature control mode, automatically adjusting cooling output according to ambient temperature conditions. It also features multiple intelligent protection functions, including compressor delayed start, abnormal water flow detection, and high/low temperature alarms. When an abnormal condition is detected, the system automatically triggers an alarm and activates protective measures to ensure safe operation of critical components.

The unit uses environmentally friendly R410A refrigerant, offering high cooling efficiency and low operating noise. The side-opening sheet metal structure allows convenient filter cleaning and routine maintenance.

11. BOCHU FSCUT3000DE-M System

The BOCHU FSCUT3000DE-M EtherCAT CNC control system not only provides efficient sheet metal cutting capabilities but is also deeply optimized for dual-chuck tube cutting applications. It supports various intelligent processing functions, including flying cutting, bevel cutting, remnant cutting, and automatic centering.

The system is equipped with TubePro professional tube cutting software, supporting processing of various profiles such as round tubes, square tubes, rectangular tubes, angle steel, and channel steel. It features functions including fast drawing, intelligent nesting, common-edge cutting, and bevel process editing, effectively improving programming efficiency and material utilization.

The machine is also equipped with the BOCHU WKB-V6 wireless handheld controller, allowing operators to remotely perform commonly used operations such as machine start, pause, stop, jog movement, frame selection, and edge finding. This reduces the need for frequent trips between the machine and control station, improving efficiency during machine setup, loading/unloading, and on-site operation.

12. Auxiliary Systems

Automatic Lubrication System: The automatic lubrication system provides scheduled and quantitative lubrication for the machine’s transmission components. It supports customized settings for lubrication areas, lubrication duration, lubrication intervals, and lubrication speed. The system effectively reduces manual maintenance workload, prevents component wear caused by insufficient lubrication, and extends the service life of the transmission system.

Fully Enclosed Bellows Protective Covers: Both the X-axis and Y-axis are equipped with fully enclosed bellows protective covers, effectively preventing metal dust, high-temperature slag, and other contaminants generated during cutting from entering precision motion areas such as guide rails, rack gears, and servo transmission components. The protective covers are manufactured from high-strength wear-resistant nylon composite materials, offering excellent folding resistance and high-temperature durability. They are designed to withstand long-term high-speed reciprocating movement without affecting cutting speed or dynamic response performance.

Fully Enclosed Drag Chain System: The drag chain system organizes and protects the machine’s electrical cables, pneumatic lines, and lubrication pipes, effectively preventing damage caused by molten metal slag, sparks, and high-temperature radiation. The drag chain moves synchronously with each motion axis, reducing wear caused by repeated bending, stretching, and friction of cables and pipelines. This improves overall equipment reliability and extends the service life of wiring and piping components.

Applications of the Classic Fiber Laser Sheet & Tube Cutting Machine

Hardware Fabrication Industry

Suitable for processing various metal materials including cold-rolled steel, hot-rolled steel, stainless steel, galvanized sheets, and aluminum sheets. The machine can manufacture electrical cabinets, equipment enclosures, protective covers, hardware brackets, and precision sheet metal parts. With high-speed cutting, high-precision hole cutting, and complex contour processing capabilities, it meets the requirements of the sheet metal industry for high-volume, standardized, and precision manufacturing.

Applications of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine in the sheet metal fabrication industry: electrical cabinet enclosures, control cabinet enclosures, computer case enclosures, etc.

Steel Structure and Infrastructure Industry

Suitable for processing carbon steel plates, structural steel plates, I-beams, channel steel, and other structural materials. It can produce steel structure connectors, curtain wall components, bridge structural parts, embedded construction components, and load-bearing brackets. The high-power fiber laser efficiently cuts medium and thick plates while also supporting profile processing, improving material utilization and meeting the requirements of large-scale steel structure production.

Applications of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine in the steel structure industry: various building frames, metal curtain walls, etc.

Furniture and Lighting Industry

Suitable for processing stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and cold-rolled steel, enabling the production of lighting frames, metal furniture, table and chair supports, display racks, shelving structures, and decorative hardware components. The integrated sheet and tube processing capability allows both sheet metal and tube components to be manufactured on one machine, meeting the complex designs and diversified customization requirements of the furniture and lighting industries.

Applications of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine in the furniture and lighting industries: lighting frames, metal decorative parts, metal tables and chairs, etc.

Advertising and Signage Industry

Suitable for processing stainless steel sheets, galvanized sheets, aluminum sheets, and thin-wall metal profiles. It is widely used for manufacturing advertising signs, metal letters, road signs, light box frames, display stands, and customized advertising structures. The laser cutting machine can precisely cut text, patterns, and complex contours with smooth edges and excellent appearance quality, significantly improving production efficiency and finished product quality.

Applications of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine in the advertising industry: metal signs, metal advertising letters, billboard frames, etc.

Kitchen, and Bathroom Industry

Suitable for processing stainless steel, aluminum alloy, cold-rolled steel, and thin-wall tubes. It can produce kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage racks, decorative frames, and hardware connectors. The integrated sheet and tube design enables one-stop processing of various components, reducing intermediate processes and improving the production efficiency of customized furniture and kitchen/bathroom products.

Applications of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine in the kitchen and bathroom industry: metal worktables, metal sinks, towel racks, floor drains, etc.

Fitness Equipment Industry

Suitable for processing round tubes, square tubes, rectangular tubes, elliptical tubes, and various metal sheets. It can manufacture treadmills, strength training equipment, fitness equipment frames, protective panels, and connecting components. The machine can complete tube cutting, hole cutting, bevel cutting, and sheet blanking in a single process, improving welding and assembly accuracy while meeting the requirements of mass production in the fitness equipment industry.

Applications of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine in the fitness equipment industry: treadmill frames, multifunctional training equipment frames, outdoor fitness equipment, etc.

Storage Equipment Industry

Suitable for processing carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized sheets, and metal tubes. It can produce warehouse shelving systems, logistics racks, conveyor equipment components, pallets, safety barriers, and various load-bearing structural parts. By processing both sheets and tubes on the same machine, it reduces equipment investment and process transfer requirements while improving the production efficiency of storage and logistics equipment.

Applications of the classic fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine in the warehousing industry: various storage racks, logistics carts, etc.
Last Updated:
2026-07-24 15:34:44
Model CK-1530-FTL
Frame / Gantry High-strength heavy-duty bed frame, aerospace-grade aluminum alloy gantry
Laser Source Maxphotonics (optional Raycus, IPG)
Laser Center Wavelength 1064nm
Laser Cutting Head Raytools BM110 laser cutting head
Fiber Laser Power Options 1500-12000W
Cooling Method Hanli 6000W chiller for fiber laser
Worktable Shuttle worktable (dual alternating worktable system)
Drive System Inovance bus-based absolute servo system
Transmission HIWIN (Taiwan) high-precision linear guideways
Reducer KOFON planetary gear reducer
Main Electrical Components Schneider / Omron
Pneumatic Components SMC (Japan) proportional valves
Control System BOCHU FSCUT 3000DE-M
Lubrication System Automatic lubrication system
Max. Sheet Processing Size 1530 * 3050mm
Max. Tube Processing Diameter Round Tube: Ø15-230mm, Square Tube: □12*12mm-230*230mm
Max. Tube Processing Length 6200mm
Positioning Accuracy ±0.03mm
Max. Travel Speed (X/Y Linkage) 115m/min
Max. Acceleration (X/Y Linkage) 0.8G
Operating Voltage AC380V
Machine Dimensions 8900*3750*2100mm
Machine Weight 4225kg

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    • 1. How can a sheet and tube integrated fiber laser cutting machine process both sheets and tubes?

      The core advantage of a sheet and tube integrated cutting machine lies in its single system with two processing stations. It integrates a sheet cutting table and a tube clamping system into one machine while sharing the same movable laser cutting head.

      During operation, the CNC system automatically moves the cutting head to the corresponding processing area. When cutting sheet metal, the machine operates like a conventional flatbed laser cutter, with the laser head moving along the X/Y axes to complete the cutting process. When cutting tubes, the chuck system securely clamps and rotates the tube, while the cutting head moves synchronously to perform precise cutting.

      The switching process between sheet and tube processing is fully controlled by the CNC software without manual intervention. This allows one machine to handle two different processing applications, making it especially suitable for workshops that require flexible production between sheet metal and tube fabrication.

    • 2. What are the suitable applications for a sheet and tube integrated laser cutting machine?

      When a manufacturer requires both sheet metal and tube processing capabilities, a sheet and tube integrated fiber laser cutting machine provides a highly cost-effective solution. It is especially suitable for companies with diverse orders that need to produce both sheet metal parts and tubular components such as round tubes, square tubes, angle steel, channel steel, and profiles, while frequently switching between different processing requirements.

      By combining two processing functions into a single machine, this type of equipment eliminates the need to purchase two separate machines, reducing investment costs and saving valuable workshop space.

      It is widely used in industries that require mixed sheet and tube production, including hardware fabrication, sheet metal processing, steel structure manufacturing, elevator production, furniture and kitchen/bathroom equipment, and fitness equipment manufacturing. The machine effectively solves common problems associated with traditional single-function equipment, such as limited processing capability, low equipment utilization, and high investment costs, helping manufacturers improve overall production efficiency and operational benefits.

    • 3. Is it difficult to switch between sheet and tube processing modes on a sheet and tube integrated fiber laser cutting machine?

      Switching between sheet and tube processing modes is simple and efficient. It does not require disassembling machine structures, replacing processing accessories, or recalibrating the optical path. Equipped with the BOCHU integrated sheet and tube cutting control system, the machine allows operators to switch processing modes with a single click through the software interface.

      After the mode switch is completed, the system automatically loads the corresponding workstation parameters according to the current processing requirements and moves the laser cutting head to the target processing area, either the flatbed cutting table or the tube clamping system. It also completes the necessary preparation procedures automatically, allowing the machine to quickly start either sheet or tube processing.

      This design significantly reduces mode switching time, improves production flexibility, and enables manufacturers to efficiently handle diversified processing requirements.

    • 4. Will oil stains or rust on the surface of sheets or tubes affect the cutting process?

      If the workpiece surface only has light surface rust, an oxidation layer, or a thin layer of oil contamination, the machine can generally perform sheet and tube cutting with stable results. However, when the material has heavy oil stains, large areas of rust, or thick corrosion layers, cutting performance may be affected.

      Oil contamination and rust can interfere with the stable absorption of laser energy (especially oil stains), resulting in unstable cutting, rough cut edges, increased dross formation, incomplete penetration, or even burn-through defects. Materials with uneven surface rust or corrosion usually produce poorer cutting results compared with materials with more uniform surface conditions.

      During the cutting process, contaminants on the material surface may generate excessive spatter, which can contaminate or damage expensive protective lenses and focusing lenses inside the laser cutting head. This may cause the thermal lens effect, leading to focus deviation and unstable cutting quality. In severe cases, it may even result in equipment malfunction.

      To maintain cutting quality, heavily contaminated materials often require a reduction in cutting speed, which decreases processing efficiency and increases production costs. Therefore, for applications requiring high precision and consistent cutting quality, proper surface preparation is highly recommended before processing.

      Light rust can be removed using sandpaper or a wire brush, while oil stains should be thoroughly cleaned with a suitable industrial cleaning agent. Proper surface preparation helps ensure stable cutting performance, improve processing quality, and extend the service life of key consumable components.

    • 5. Will a fiber laser sheet & tube cutting machine operate unstably in cold winter environments?

      The machine can operate reliably and stably in low-temperature winter environments. It is equipped with low-temperature-resistant electrical components and anti-freezing pipeline components, allowing it to adapt to cold workshop conditions.

      When operating in winter, adding dedicated antifreeze coolant to the chiller and keeping the cooling system running properly can effectively prevent issues such as water circuit freezing and pipeline blockage caused by ice formation. This helps avoid equipment alarms, shutdowns, and other problems caused by low temperatures.

      With proper routine winter maintenance and freeze protection measures, the machine can maintain stable operation, precise transmission performance, and consistent cutting quality throughout the year, ensuring reliable production in all seasons.

    • 6. Do operators need to manually adjust parameters when cutting different materials and thicknesses with a fiber laser cutting machine?

      The CNC control system comes with pre-configured standard cutting parameters for various materials and thicknesses, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, galvanized sheets, and other commonly used metal materials. For routine processing, operators do not need to manually adjust parameters. They can simply select the corresponding material and thickness settings and start cutting with one click, allowing even new operators to quickly set up and run the machine.

      For special materials, non-standard thicknesses, precision bevel cutting, or high-accuracy workpieces, operators can manually fine-tune key parameters such as cutting speed, laser power, gas pressure, and focus position. After optimization, the customized process settings can be saved as dedicated process templates, allowing the same parameters to be recalled instantly for future production of similar workpieces.

      This provides both easy operation for standard processing and flexible parameter adjustment for specialized applications, meeting the needs of different production scenarios.

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