5 Steps to Choose a Reliable Fiber Laser Cutting Machine ...

Are you struggling with how to choose a reliable fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer? Buying a fiber laser cutter from an unfamiliar manufacturer is like a gamble, especially in the international trading market. If you don’t carefully inspect the fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer, then you may get a poor-quality fiber laser cutter. A professional fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer has rich manufacturing experience and can offer a wide range of machine products. And it can provide thoughtful service for buyers. By working with a reliable fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer, buyers can save much time and effort. All in all, a reliable fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer can become a trustworthy long-term partner.

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So here is a question: There are many laser machine manufacturers in the market, how to choose a reliable fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer and avoid any risks? I suggest you do a comprehensive evaluation from the following five steps.

Step 1: Check the Machine Products of Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Manufacturer

From the buyer’s point of view, the reliability of a fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer is first reflected in its product richness and practicality. The below table lists the common fiber laser cutting machines that a professional fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer can produce. In addition, large laser machine manufacturers also provide other laser machines to meet various industrial needs. Such as CO2 laser engraving machines, fiber laser welding machines, laser marking machines, laser cleaning machines, etc.

Fiber Laser Cutting Machines

Features

Applications

Home use fiber laser cutting machine

Small size, easy operation, high cutting speed, and good precision. Small-scale sheet metal laser cutting, such as metal crafts, metal signs, metal jewelries, small metal parts.

Open-type fiber laser cutting machine

Large size, easy operation, high cutting speed, and high precision. Middle and large-scale sheet metal laser cutting, such as electrical cabinets, kitchen appliances, auto parts, advertising signs. Protective cover fiber laser cutting machine Safe and environmentally friendly, high cutting efficiency and excellent precision. Middle and large-scale sheet metal laser cutting, especially for workplaces with higher environmental protection and safety requirements, such as medical equipment, mechanical parts, etc.

Exchange platform fiber laser cutting machine

Time-saving in loading and unloading, high cutting speed, and excellent precision. Large-scale sheet metal laser cutting, such as electrical cabinets, mechanical parts, auto parts, metal screens, metro line parts, etc.

Metal tube fiber laser cutting machine

Can process metal tubes, high cutting speed, and excellent precision. Middle and large-scale metal tube laser cutting, such as electrical cabinets, mechanical parts, auto parts, etc.

Metal sheet and tube fiber laser cutting machine

Can process both metal plates and metal tubes, high cutting efficiency and precision. Middle and large-scale metal tube laser cutting and sheet metal laser cutting, such as mechanical parts, auto parts, electrical accessories.

Exchange platform metal sheet and tube fiber laser cutter

Can process both metal plates and metal tubes, time-saving in loading and unloading, high cutting speed and accuracy. Large-scale metal tube laser cutting and sheet metal laser cutting, such as auto parts, mechanical parts, metro line parts.

Step 2: Check the Factory of Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Manufacturer

The factory is the foundation of a fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer. As a buyer, you need to inspect the factory scale, the manufacturing standards and the quality of the machine parts to know the professionalism of the manufacturer. If the factory follows strict manufacturing and quality control standards to make machines, then its fiber laser cutting machines are worth buying.

Machine Manufacturing Standard

Generally speaking, a reliable laser machine manufacturer usually has more than 10 years‘ experience in the manufacturing of fiber laser cutting machines. The manufacturer has mature manufacturing technology and professional engineers. And it usually closely works with high-end parts suppliers in the world, such as Japan Yaskawa, Germany Schneider, Japan Shimpo, etc. With the high-end parts adopted, the machine has higher cutting precision, efficiency, and longer service life.

Professional laser machine manufacturers usually follow below strict standards when they produce fiber laser cutting machines:

Generally speaking, a reliable laser machine manufacturer usually has more than 10 years’ experience in the manufacturing of fiber laser cutting machines. The manufacturer has mature manufacturing technology and professional engineers. And it usually closely works with high-end parts suppliers in the world, such as Japan Yaskawa, Germany Schneider, Japan Shimpo, etc. With the high-end parts adopted, the machine has higher cutting precision, efficiency, and longer service life.

Professional laser machine manufacturers usually follow below strict standards when they produce fiber laser cutting machines:

Machine Bed

A fiber laser cutter needs to adopt a high-strength cast iron bed to ensure stable processing. The bed structure needs to be designed through simulation analysis of static and dynamic structural mechanical properties. And the main body of the machine bed needs to be welded with high-quality steel with a tensile strength of 500Mpa. What’s more, the fiber laser cutting machine manufacturers need to eliminate the welding stress through high-temperature annealing and the natural aging process. As a result, this strict process can make the machine bed more durable and not easy to deform.

Beam

Most fiber laser cutting machine manufacturers usually choose aviation aluminum to manufacture the beam part. They extrude the aviation aluminum in a press and make its hardness reach T6. And the processed beam has good toughness, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance. A high-quality beam can increase the processing speed and improve the machine’s stability and durability.

Laser Source & Laser Cutting Head

The laser source and laser cutting head are very important parts of a fiber laser cutting machine. Professional fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer has strict demands in the choosing of laser generator.

The laser generator needs to have a smooth and efficient airflow design, adopt a protection device and be able to prevent dust. Moreover, the lens and nozzle must adopt a cooling device. For the convenience of users, the laser cutting head needs to be able to automatically adjust the focus according to the thickness of the material. The autofocus function can shorten the punching time and improve the cutting quality. For DXTECH laser cutting machines, we usually adopt Raycus or Max laser source which are famous laser source brands in the current world.

Drive and Motor

Professional fiber laser cutting machine manufacturers usually cooperate with the leading international drive and motor manufacturers. The high-end drive and motor can effectively ensure the high precision, high speed, and high stability of the whole machine during the laser cutting. So when you buy a machine, check with the manufacturer what kind of drive and motor that the machine adopts. Different brands of router kits lead to different prices. So I suggest you make multiple comparisons and choose the most suitable drive and motor.

Transmission System

The quality of the transmission system affects the cutting accuracy of fiber laser cutting machines. When assembling the machine, the manufacturer needs to ensure the accuracy of the guide rail and rack, including the screw point of each rack, the splicing point of the two racks, the straightness and horizontal accuracy of the guide rail, and the accuracy of racks.

Control System

Professional fiber laser cutting machine manufacturers prefer visual control system which can support the import of multiple types of files. And the intelligent control system has an auto typesetting function and is very user-friendly. Therefore, when buying a fiber laser cutter, you need to check if the control system supports your file. And the salesperson will also introduce the supporting file types of different control systems so that you can choose the appropriate control system.

Quality Inspection and Delivery

After the manufacturer completes the assembly of the fiber laser cutter, it needs to conduct strict quality inspections and debugging on each part of the machine before the formal delivery. And the machine bed, beam, guide rail, motor, drive, and even screw will undergo multiple inspections. In addition, the engineers will debug the cutting effect and parameter settings and set the most suitable parameters for the user.

After the strict quality inspection stage, the factory will customize the packaging wooden box according to the size of the machine and then ship the machine to the buyer’s place. And the manufacturer will also remind the buyer to prepare the required customs documents and provide the buyer with detailed logistics information and packaging lists during the delivery.

Step 3: Check the Customer Service of Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Manufacturer

Customer service is an important factor to evaluate if a fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer is good or not. If the customer receives warm reception and considerate service in the process of purchasing the machine, the customer thinks that the manufacturer is reliable. Complete customer service of a professional laser machine manufacturer includes three parts: pre-sale service, in-sale service and after-sale service.

Pre-sale Service

Professional fiber laser cutting machine manufacturers provide customers with pre-sale consultation and guidance. When a customer wants to inquire about a fiber laser cutter, the pre-sale staff will introduce the machine details including configuration, price, parameter selection, machine shipping process, etc. If the customer does not know which laser cutter to choose, the pre-sale staff will recommend a suitable machine. In addition, customers can mail their samples to the manufacturer for testing. The manufacturer tests the cutting effect and provides feedback to the customer. Through sample testing, customers can clearly know whether this machine can meet their processing needs.

In-sale Service

After the customer pays the deposit and chooses the machine configuration, the manufacturer starts to produce the machine according to the customer’s requirements.  The production environment must be clean and orderly. Some customers want to check the manufacturing process of the machine. And the manufacturer can invite customers to the factory to visit the progress. After the machine is produced, the manufacturer can perform processing tests. The manufacturer also has the responsibility to provide on-site training or online free training according to the customer’s needs.

After-sale Service

The after-sale service includes technical guidance and quality assurance after the delivery of the machine. After you get the machine, the manufacturer engineers can provide you with timely technical support and teach you how to use the machine. In addition, when buying a fiber laser cutter, be sure to buy a machine that has a warranty period. The warranty period of the fiber laser cutter needs to be at least one year so that the buyer can know if the machine is good or not. And within the warranty period, if the buyer meets any technical issues, the fiber laser cutting machine manufacturers can provide quick responses and solutions. Therefore, a reliable fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer is not only a supplier of the machine but also long-term support for the buyer.

Customized Service

In addition to the pre-sale service, in-sale service and after-sale service, customized service is also an important factor to reflect the professionalism of the manufacturer. Different customers have different processing needs and different budget plans. Professional fiber laser cutting machine manufacturers can provide customized services to customers. Customers can choose the most suitable machine according to their processing needs and budget plans. For example, if the customer needs to process 2m x 1m metal plates with 5mm thickness, the manufacture can customize the machine per the processing materials. In this way, customers have more choices and fewer worries when buying a fiber laser cutter. They can get a cost-effective fiber laser cutter without wasting any money.

Step 4: Check the Certificates of Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Manufacturer

Contact us to discuss your requirements of single flatform fiber laser cutting machine. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

In the international trading market, a qualified fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer needs to have some of the following certificates. These certificates are commonly recognized in the international market and indicate that the manufacturer’s machine products are safe and qualified. If you want to import fiber laser cutting machines from foreign manufacturers, you need to check if the manufacturer has these certificates.

CE Certificate

The “CE” stands for “Conformite Europeenne”. For laser cutting machines and other CNC machines, the safety of the machine is the primary standard. The CE certificate is a recognized safety certification mark and it is mandatory in the EU market. It is regarded as a passport for manufacturers to enter the EU market. If you come from Europe, you need to buy a fiber laser cutter that has a CE certificate.

BV Certificate

BV certificate comes from BVQI (French International Inspection Agency), which is recognized as the world’s most international certification organization. This certificate is used to test whether the machine meets industry regulations or export certification standards. The BV certificate has been widely recognized internationally. No matter what country you are from, if you want to import machines from abroad, I suggest you choose a fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer that has a BV certificate.

TUV Certificate

TUV certificate is a safety certification mark and it is widely accepted in Germany and other European countries. This certificate is a certification customized for component products by TÜV Rheinland (the most popular product safety and quality certification agency in Germany). TUV certificate has the same authority as CE and BV certificate.

SGS Certificate

SGS certificate is a certificate of conformity issued by a third-party inspection and testing organization for product testing. This certificate has been widely recognized worldwide. Many international buyers require the fiber laser cutter suppliers to pass SGS verification.

Step 5: Check the Public Evaluation of Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Manufacturer

If you want to know if the manufacturer is reliable or not, one of the good ways is to check its public evaluation. You can search on Google and social media and ask others how do they think about this company. If this manufacturer has many loyal customers, its machines are definitely worth considering.

DXTECH: 10+ Years in Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Manufacturing

DXTECH is a comprehensive enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales and after-sales of laser machines. We have more than 10 years of experience in the production, research and development of fiber laser cutting machines. Till today, DXTECH has provided a variety of metal laser cutting solutions for users from many countries. Based on the customers’ needs, we offer multiple laser machines including but not limited to 1000W-12000W fiber laser cutting machine, exchange platform fiber laser cutting machine, metal sheet and tube fiber laser cutting machine, laser engraving machine, laser marking machine and so on. DXTECH will always strive to provide customers with the most cost-effective machines and best customer service. If you need us to recommend any fiber laser cutting machines for your business, please contact us at any time.

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There are many laser machine companies out there along with many different kind of laser machines. So many that it’s almost impossible to choose.

So how do you choose?

When investing so much money on a laser machine, you must know you’re choosing the right laser machine. Or else, losing all that money is gonna hurt.

But don’t worry, because in this post I wanna I want to make it simple for you to choose the right laser cutter for your business. I promise this will give you at least 2X more confidence in investing in the right laser machine. So let’s do this!

First Step – How To Choose The Right Brand (Hint: NEVER Go By Price)

Doesn’t it seem like almost every laser machine brand out there has the perfect laser machine for you?

If you go online or on phone, every laser company machine will ask you these basic questions: what material you need to cut, how thick, and maybe what bed-size you need. Then once they get this info, they will ask for your email and/or a number and send you a laser machine along with its price.

So if you think about it, almost every laser machine company can give you a laser machine powerful enough to fulfill your cutting needs. That’s unless you have something specific that only a high-end quality brand can do for you. In general, though, most people are not cutting something specific that requires a high-end machine.

So when it comes to choosing a laser machine brand, it really all comes down to price, right?

Well… not really.

Yes, price is a huge factor when it comes to buying a laser machine, but you shouldn’t base your entire purchasing decision on it.

So many people have complained and have became frustrated over getting poor customer service and technical support. So much so, that people will even pay more just to get good customer service. Laser cutting machines, like all other mechanical things, will eventually have technical issues and breakdown. If that happens to you (which highly likely will happen), you will want the business that sold you the laser cutter to back you up with great customer service and technical support. Without great customer service and technical support, you’ll end up with a lot of frustration and wasted time.

So, how do you see which brand is best for you? You do it by testing their customer service when you are buying your laser cutting machine. First, you’re gonna want to check out their website, call/message them to ask questions, view their sales/education material, read their online reviews, and do anything that lets you see how their customer service is.

When asking questions you want to see how they answer. Are they taking their time to explain everything and make sure you fully understand? Are they letting you know why a certain machine is right for what you’re going to be doing in your business? Or are they constantly trying to upsell you or push an expensive machine because it will be good for their sales/commission? In the next section, I will show you how to figure out the requirements of your business when buying a laser cutter. You will then want to ask questions based on what these requirements are.  

You will also want to see how the laser cutting machine brand will respond in future situations/scenarios. You’ll want to ask questions like: What will happen if one of my machine parts break down before warranty? How fast will you guys be able to fix that? Or: If I were to call for technical assistance, how fast will I be able to get someone to help me?

And don’t be afraid to ask hard questions like What makes you different from other laser machine businesses? Or, why does this particular machine cost this much money?

Go ahead and actually call their customer service number to see if people really do answer quick. And make sure you asks them question to see how they respond.

Asking these questions to the businesses you are considering buying from will let you see how their customer service is like. It gives you a little taste of how they will treat you once you buy a laser cutting machine. If they treat you right from the start, they are likely to treat you right in the long run.

Second Step – The 5 Major Things You Need To Know

In the beginning, when buying a laser cutting machine, you don’t want to worry too much about all the different kinds of laser cutting machines out there. You will go through so many laser cutting machines with all kinds of features that make it impossible for you to choose from. Instead, what you first want to do first is figure out what are the requirements of your business. That way, you’re choosing a laser cutting machine that is specific to your needs. In the following section, I will show you how to do just that. There are 5 major keys you must get to unlock the perfect cutting machine for your business. So let’s dig right in and see what they are!

Key 1 – What Materials Will You Be Working With?

The first thing you’re gonna want to figure out are all the kinds of materials you are gonna be cutting now and in the future. The kinds of materials you cut will determine the kind of laser cutting machine you need.

There are two major kinds of laser cutters in the market: CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser cutting machines and fiber laser cutting machines. Both of these machines cut different kinds of materials.

If you’re thinking of cutting organic material such as wood, paper, leather, or anything similar, then you need to go for CO2 because fiber laser cutting machines can’t cut that kind of material. (A lot of these materials will melt, cut poorly, or cause a hazard if used with fiber lasers. For example, fiber laser machines on wood can cause a huge fire!) CO2 machines can also cut stuff like glass, stone, rubber, felt, cotton, denim, plywood, walnut, oak, and maple. These are things that fiber laser cutting machines can’t cut.

On the other hand, fiber machines can cut out all kinds of metals, including metals CO2 machines can’t cut called reflective metals. These metals are called reflective metals because they can reflect light (laser) back to the machine because of the nature of their structure. So machines like CO2 which has a certain way of shooting laser will have a high risk of damaging themselves if it tries to cut these reflective metals. Examples of reflective metals are copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, gold, and silver.

Make a list of all the materials you will work with to show the laser cutting machine brand you’re considering buying from.

Key 2 – What Material Is The Hardest You’ll Need To Cut?

After determining what materials you’ll be working with, you’ll want to figure out which material will be the hardest to cut. Materials that are harder are going to require more power from your machine to cut. For example, you need about 30+ watts of laser to cut through materials such as wood, cardboard, foam, and thin plastic. And you need up to 300watts of power to cut through thin steel or thick plastic. Also note that the thicker the material, the more power you will need to cut through it. If you want to cut up to 2mm of steel or thicker, then you need at least 500 watts of power.

On the list of materials you need to cut, you should circle the hardest one to let the lase cutting machine know when you’re buying.

Key 3 – What Is The Thickest Measurement You Will Need To Cut?

After figuring out the hardest material you need to cut, you also need to determine the maximum thickness you will need to cut for all materials. You don’t want to end up having to cut .50mm of something and not being able to cut it because your laser cutting machine does not have enough power to do so.

Also, note that it takes more power to cut harder materials as I explained earlier. So make sure you figure out what is the maximum thickness of the hardest material you will cut as well. It requires more power to cut .50 mm of aluminum than it does for .50 mm of stainless steel. For example, let’s say you have a fiber laser cutting machine that has a power of 1.5KW -12KW. This fiber laser cutting machine can probably cut up to 50mm of stainless steel. But can only cut up to 20 mm of brass or copper, or 35 mm of aluminum.

So here you want to make sure you write down the maximum thickness you will cut from all your materials. You also want to make sure you have enough power to cut the hardest material in the thickest measurement you will need it in.

Key 4 – Biggest Object You Might Need To Cut

The third step is figuring out what is the biggest thing/object you’re gonna cut out in length (y-dimension), width (x-dimension), and height (z-dimension) measured in millimeters, inches, or feet. Knowing what the biggest thing you will cut will determine the minimum dimensions for the bed-size of your laser cutting machine. The bed-size is the platform where you will be placing your metal sheets/blocks that will be cut out.

You won’t be able to change the bed-size of the laser cutting machine you will buy, so make sure to triple check what the biggest thing you will need to cut out. Always remember the good ol engineering rule: “measure twice, cut once”.

So make sure you figure out through extensive research what will be the biggest thing you will need to cut now or in the future. Make sure you pick a machine with enough working space to be able to cut that out.

Key 5 – How Fast And How Many?

The last key measurement you need to figure out is how much and how fast you need to cut things out. You know what they say, time is money. How fast you need a laser cutting machine to be will depend on your production needs.

You need to take a good hard look at your business operations and see what you need and want to do. Not just in the now, but also in the future. Will this machine you’re buying keep up with production requirements in the future?

There are a lot of factors that play into cutting machine speed that makes it tricky to figure out.

Usually, the cutting speed of a laser machine is measured in meters/minute. The higher the meters per minute, the faster it will be able to cut. This of course depends on the type of material you’ll be using and how hard it is, the thickness of the cut, how complicated the design you’re cutting is, what kind of laser cutting machine you’re using, and what it’s maximum power, and many more factors.

As you can see, this can get complicated pretty quick.

The best thing to do is a test run of an object you’ll need to cut out the most to see how long it takes. Then you can multiply this by the number of objects you need in a certain amount of time to see how long it will take.

Also, there are other things you need to be aware of that can affect a laser cutter speed. Things like maintenance time. CO2 laser cutters usually need more maintenance than a fiber laser cutter. Also, features like automatic bed feeder, rotation beds, special cutting software, and so on affect the laser cutting speed of your machine.

Also note that having a bigger bed-size also means you can cut out a multiple things at the same time. As long as they fit within the dimensions of the bed-size, you’ll be good to go. This can boost production big time. Just imagine you can cut out 10 or 20 or more things at once in one go. If you’re really concerned about huge production with Small objects, this idea is something big to consider.

I know, there are so many things to consider in determining the speed of a laser cutter. So what I suggest you do is determine what you will need to produce in a certain amount of time. How much of something will you need is a day? In a week? In a month? If a customer/business ask you they need something by tomorrow, will you be able to cut it out on time? Knowing your production requirements will help you see if a laser cutter is the right one. Make sure the laser cutting business that helps you actually shows you how a certain laser cutting machine can fulfill your production requirements.

Conclusion

Hopefully I was able to give you a bit of insight on how to choose a laser cutting machine for your business. Remember, customer service and technical support are the main thing you should look for in a laser cutting machine brand. Then, knowing your 5 keys :

1. All the materials you’ll be using.
2. What is the hardest material you will need to cut?
3. What is the maximum thickness you’ll need to cut?
4. What is the length, width, and height of the biggest object you will need to cut?
5. How fast do you need to cut to fulfill your production requirements?

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