Meeting Your Cutting Needs: Sizing up Fiber Laser Machines
The third step is to determine the length (y-dimension), width (x-dimension) and height (z-dimension) of the largest thing/object you want to cut, in millimeters, inches or feet. Knowing the largest object you will be cutting will determine the minimum size of the fiber laser cutting machine body size. The bed size is the platform on which you place the sheet/block of metal to be cut.
You won't be able to change the bed size of the fiber laser cutting machine you're buying, so be sure to triple check the maximum size you need to cut. Always remember the good engineering rule: "measure twice, cut once".
So make sure to do your extensive research to figure out what the biggest parts you need to cut now or in the future. Make sure you choose a machine with enough workspace to cut it.
I know that there are many factors to consider when determining the speed of a fiber laser cutting machine. So what I suggest you do is determine what you need to produce within a certain period of time. How much do you need in a day? Within a week? in a month? If a client/business asks you what they need tomorrow, will you meet the deadline? Knowing your production requirements will help you know if a fiber laser cutting machine is right for you. Make sure to help your laser cutting business actually show you how a certain fiber laser cutting machine can meet your production requirements.
