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Industrial Laser Cutter Equipment 

It was in the mid 60s that the use of the metal laser cutter in industry was developed, when the Western Electric Engineering Research Centre created a laser cutter equipment capable of drilling holes in diamond dies. In the 70s metal laser cutters began to be used extensively in the aerospace industry for cutting titanium. CO2 lasers for cutting non-metals were being developed around the same time. Today the use of CNC laser cutters is widespread. Laser beams are generated by the stimulation of lasing material within a closed area by electrical discharges or lamps. The resultant beam is reflected until a certain energy level is reached, at which point it escapes as coherent light. This is focussed and directed by a lens onto the workpiece to a point of about 0.025 mm. A CNC laser cutting machine offers distinct advantages over mechanical cutting as it is more precise, reduces the contamination of the workpiece, and reduces the possibility of warping of the workpiece.

Industrial Laser Cutting Machines Features 

If you are looking for a industrial laser equipment for sale, it is worth bearing in mind that CNC laser cutting machines use three main types of laser. Boring, cutting and engraving of a variety of materials, including aluminium, mild steel, titanium, wood, paper, plastics and fabrics can be performed by a CO2 laser. An Nd (neodymium) laser is used for boring where high energy coupled with low repetition is required. Nd-YAG (neodymium-yttrium-aluminium-garnet) lasers are used for boring and engraving requiring very high power. Laser cut machine types are generally available in three different configurations; moving material, hybrid and flying optics, referring to the way that the laser beam is moved in relation to the workpiece. Moving material lasers move the material under a stationary cutting head. Hybrid lasers move the workpiece along one axis while the cutting head moves along another axis. Flying optics lasers move over the workpiece while it remains stationary.

Buying Used Laser Cutting Machines For Sale

Laser cutting machines tend to be very costly items of metalworking equipment. It's possible to save up to 50% of the cost by looking for a used laser cutting machine for sale. Such high grade equipment tends to be well looked after, so you can buy with confidence. An excellent way of obtaining an overview of used laser cutters for sale is by seeing what is on offer on online auctions and second hand sellers; an excellent means of finding a cost effective solution to your used metal cutting laser or general materials cutting laser requirements.

Manufacturers of Laser Cutting Machines

If you are looking for a used CNC laser cutter for sale for example, then brands such as MAZAK, SCHULER, FARLEY LASERLAB, JENOPTIK, AMADA, LASERSTAR, TRUMPF and DANOBAT all have excellent reputations for manufacturing quality laser cutters. The CTR range of laser cutting equipment are extremely versatile and are highly sought after on the used laser cutting machines market.