What are the classifications of non-metallic cutting control systems?

The following are the classification and technical characteristics of mainstream non-metallic cutting control systems:

1. Classified by laser type

● CO ₂ laser control system

Application scenario: Designed specifically for CO ₂ lasers with a wavelength of 10.6 μ m, suitable for cutting and carving non-metallic materials such as acrylic, wood, fabric, leather, etc.

Technical advantages:

High absorption efficiency for non-metallic materials, fast cutting speed, and smooth edges;

Supports efficient processing of thin plates (≤ 10mm), and some systems are compatible with metal sheet cutting.

● UV laser control system

Application scenario: Used for "cold processing" of hard and brittle non-metallic materials such as ceramics, glass, and precision plastics.

Technical advantages:

Breaking molecular bonds through short wavelengths (193-400nm) to avoid material deformation or cracking caused by thermal effects;

Precision can reach micrometer level, suitable for precision machining of electronic components, medical devices, etc.

2. Classified by the number of control axes

● Single axis/dual axis control system

Applicable equipment: flat carving machine, basic cutting equipment.

Functional features:

Only controls X/Y axis movement, suitable for simple graphic processing;

Low cost, easy maintenance, commonly used in advertising signage and handicraft production.

● Multi axis linkage control system (3-axis and above)

Applicable equipment: 3D surface machining equipment, automatic feeding system.

Functional features:

Support Z-axis lifting or rotation axis control to achieve complex three-dimensional structure cutting;

Equipped with anti-collision algorithms to enhance processing safety.

3. Classified by intelligent functions

● Visual recognition control system

Core functions:

Automatically recognize material surface patterns and intelligently plan cutting paths;

Support QR code/barcode positioning to improve batch processing accuracy.

Typical applications: Personalized customized furniture, processing of irregular packaging materials.

● Intelligent Sampling and Energy Control System

Core functions:

Automatically optimize graphic layout to improve material utilization (such as nested layout);

Dynamically adjust the laser power to avoid burning caused by energy accumulation at the cutting intersection.