Laser cutting is a processing technology that uses a high-energy laser beam to cut materials along a designed path. Today, laser cutting has become a very common processing method.
Laser cutting can be applied in many processing fields, and different fields choose different types of lasers. For example, when cutting non-metal materials such as wood, acrylic, and leather, CO₂ lasers are usually selected; these are commonly used in industries such as advertising and clothing. When cutting PCBs, films, or medical devices—industries that require higher precision—UV or picosecond lasers are preferred, as these types of lasers can achieve higher processing accuracy.
In addition to having different requirements for the laser, laser cutting also has requirements for the laser cutting controller. In actual processing, the cutting paths of laser cutting are usually very complex, so it is crucial for the laser cutting controller to control the laser head for precise cutting, ensuring that the cutting position does not deviate during processing and that corners do not burn. At the same time, the laser cutting controller needs to have good laser power control capability; only by smoothly controlling the laser power can it ensure that problems such as scorching and black edges do not occur during processing. In addition, the laser cutting controller also needs to have strong data processing capability, preventing stuttering, step loss, or discontinuity when the machine is running at high speed.
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