Laser Cutting Speed Chart for 750-6000W Raycus Fiber Laser Source

How fast can a fiber laser cut different metals? If you’ve ever wondered about optimizing cutting speeds for materials like carbon steel or aluminum, this article offers detailed speed charts for Raycus laser sources ranging from 750W to 6000W. By understanding these parameters, you’ll achieve more efficient and precise cuts, enhancing your productivity and cutting quality. Dive in to explore how varying power levels influence cutting speeds across different metal thicknesses.

Shane

August 16th, 2024

Laser Cutting

Laser Cutting Speed Chart

Many operators seek guidance on optimizing cutting speed parameters when using laser cutting machines for various metal materials. To address this need, we have compiled comprehensive laser cutting speed charts to assist in determining the most efficient cutting speeds for different scenarios.

The following tables present cutting speed data for Raycus fiber laser sources ranging from 750W to 6000W. These charts serve as a valuable reference point for operators looking to maximize productivity and quality in their laser cutting operations.

It’s important to note that while these charts provide a solid baseline, optimal cutting speeds can vary based on factors such as:

Material composition and quality

Surface condition (e.g., oxidation, coatings)

Desired cut quality and edge finish

Assist gas type and pressure

Focal length and position

Nozzle design and condition

We recommend using these charts as a starting point and fine-tuning parameters based on your specific equipment, material, and quality requirements. Regular maintenance of your laser cutting system, including optics cleaning and alignment, is crucial for consistently achieving optimal cutting speeds.

Fiber Laser Cutting Speed 750-6000W Raycus Laser Source

Remarks:
1. Blue color means simple sharp or low requirement can be cut in a short scale, it’s a little bit difficult
2. Red color means the sample cutting is ok, but can not be used for batch cutting

Material	Thickness (mm)	Raycus 750	Raycus 1000	Raycus 1500	Raycus 2200	Raycus 3300	Raycus 6000
Material	Thickness (mm)	(m/min)
Carbon Steel (O2)	1	10-16	10-16	10-16	10-16	10-16	10-16
	2	3-4	5-6	5.0-8.0	5.0-8.0	5.0-8.0	5.0-8.0
	3	2-2.5	2.5-3.5	3.5-4.5	3.5-4	4-4.5	3-5
	5	1-1.5	1.2-1.8	1.5-1.8	2-3	3-3.5	3-4
	6	0.5-1	1-1.5	1.3-1.5	1.8-2.2	1.8-2.2	2.5-3.5
	8	0.5-0.8	0.8-1	1-1.2	1.2-1.8	1.8-2.2	2.0-2.8
	10		0.5-0.7	0.7-1	1.2-1.5	1.1-1.3	1.0-2.1
	12		0.4-0.6	0.6-0.8	0.7-1	0.8-1	1.0-2.0
	14			0.5-0.7	0.6-0.9	0.6-0.8	0.8-1
	16			0.5-0.7	0.5-0.8	0.5-0.8	0.7-0.9
	18				0.4-0.6	0.5-0.7	0.7-0.8
	20					0.4-0.6	0.6-0.8
	22					0.3-0.5	0.5-0.7
	25						0.4-0.6
Stainless Steel (N2)	1	16-20	20-24	25–30	25-35	35-45	50-70
	2	3.5-4.5	6-7	9-10	10-11	12-14	30-40
	3	1.5-2	2-3	4-5	5-6	8-9	14-20
	4	0.8-1.2	1-1.5	2-3	3-4	4-5	6.0-12.0
	5		0.5-0.8	1-1.5	1.5-2	2.5-3.3	5.0-10.0
	6			0.7-1	1.2-1.5	1.6-2.1	4.0-7.0
	8				0.6-0.8	0.9-1.2	3.0-5.0
	10					0.6-0.8	1.5-2.5
	12						1.0-2.0
	14						0.8-1
	16						0.5-0.8
Aluminum Alloy (N2)	1	8-10	10–12	14-16	18-24	25-33	50-70
	2	0.8-1.5	2-3.5	4.5-5.5	7-12	10-14	25-35
	3		0.5-1	2-3	3-5	5-7	15-25
	4			1.2-1.8	2-3	3-4.5	13-18
	5			0.5-1.0	1–2	2-3.5	6-10
	6				0.6-0.8	1.5-2.5	4-6
	8					0.5-1	2-3
	10						1-2
	12						0.8-1.5
	16						0.5-0.8
Copper (N2)	1	8-10	10-12	14-16	18-24	25-33	40-50
	2	0.8-1.5	2-3.5	4.5-5.5	7-12	10-14	25-30
	3		0.5-1	2-3	3-5	5-7	12.0-18
	4			1.2-1.8	2-3	3-4.5	8-10
	5			0.5-1.0	1–2	2-3.5	6-8
	6				0.6-0.8	1.5-2.5	3.5-4.5
	8					0.5-1	1.5-3
	10						0.6-1.2

Remember to always prioritize safety and follow manufacturer guidelines when operating laser cutting equipment. Proper training and adherence to safety protocols are essential for both operator safety and optimal machine performance.