A Compact Laser Cutting System turns flat sheet into accurate blanks without any tooling, which is why it suits both one-off parts and repeat batches equally well. The Compact Laser Cutting System described here is built with automatic nozzle changing and height sensing and specified for agricultural machinery. CNC fibre laser cutting with automatic nesting and height sensing sits behind the numbers below, which are stated as delivered rather than as a best case.
The parts that matter most are the interfaces: bores, sealing faces, threads and mounting patterns. Those are held to ±0.1 mm, verified against the drawing, and recorded before anything is packed.
Specification
| Process | Cnc fibre laser cutting with automatic nesting and height sensing |
|---|---|
| Material / configuration | automatic nozzle changing and height sensing |
| Size / capacity | positioning accuracy of ±0.05 mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.1 mm |
| Surface finish | clean cut edge, dross-free on thin gauge |
| Application | compact laser cutting system for agricultural machinery |
| Inspection | Dimensional report, material certificate, first article report on request |
| Lead time | 7–15 working days for samples, 3–4 weeks for production |
| Minimum order | 1 piece for prototypes, from 50 pieces for production pricing |
Manufacturing process
The operation sequence is decided before the first chip is cut: roughing to leave even stock, semi-finishing, then CNC fibre laser cutting with automatic nesting and height sensing as the final operation. That order is what keeps ±0.1 mm stable as the batch runs and the machine warms up.
Material is purchased against a certificate and checked on receipt, so the composition is known before any cutting starts. Work in progress is identified by part number and operation, and the finished parts are deburred, cleaned and protected before they leave the machine area.
Typical applications
Most of the work supplied in this category falls into the following examples.
- Machine guards and access panels.
- Enclosure panels and brackets.
- Chassis and frame plates.
- Architectural and decorative screens.
- Equipment racks and shelves.
Quality control and documentation
Every batch is measured against the drawing with calibrated equipment, and results are recorded against the part number rather than kept on a scrap of paper.
Material certificates to EN 10204 3.1, dimensional reports and first article inspection reports are issued with the shipment where the application requires them. Calibration dates and measurement uncertainty are recorded alongside every result.
Ordering, lead time and packaging
Quotations are returned within one working day of a complete drawing package. Lead time is quoted from drawing approval, not from the date of enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
What thickness can a fibre laser cut?
A 3 kW source cuts up to 12 mm carbon steel and 6 mm stainless steel cleanly; 6 kW reaches 20 mm carbon steel, and 12 kW sources handle 25 mm plate in production.
Is there a heat affected zone?
Yes, but it is small: typically 0.1 to 0.3 mm on the cut edge, and it is removed by a light grind where the part is welded or fatigue loaded afterwards.
What is the minimum order quantity?
One piece for prototypes and first article work. Production pricing usually starts at 50 pieces, and repeat orders run on fixtures retained from the first batch at no extra charge.
To discuss compact laser cutting system requirements, send the model and the drawing with the quantities required. Feedback on manufacturability is given free of charge before any order is placed.
