The cutting machine is a common and very important material processing tool. Common cutting machines include water jet cutting machines, plasma cutting machines, punch machines, CNC milling machines, etc. They have different working principles and processing methods and are used for processing different materials. In recent years, with the development of laser technology, more and more customers have begun to choose to use laser cutting machines for cutting, and laser cutting machines have occupied some of the market share of other cutting machines in the past. So what makes laser cutting machines stand out in the fierce market competition? Today we will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of laser cutting in cutting machines by comparing the characteristics of commonly used cutting machines on the market.

Advantages of laser cutting machines:

• High precision: Laser cutting machines can achieve extremely high precision, usually in the range of microns to tens of microns, and are suitable for applications that require extremely high cutting accuracy, such as micro parts manufacturing, precision engineering, etc.

• Non-contact processing: Laser cutting is a non-contact processing technology that does not require direct contact with the workpiece surface, avoiding the problem of deformation or wear of the workpiece. It is especially suitable for application scenarios with strict requirements on the material surface.

• Cutting of complex geometric shapes: Laser cutting machines can easily cut complex geometric shapes, including curves, sawtooth and other shapes, with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.

• High degree of automation: Laser cutting machines can be integrated with computer control systems to achieve automated production, improve production efficiency, and reduce labor costs. They are especially suitable for mass production.

• Less waste: Laser cutting can achieve precise cutting, minimize waste generation, save material costs, and meet the requirements of sustainable development.

Disadvantages of laser cutting machines:

• High cost: The equipment cost of laser cutting machines is relatively high, including purchase and maintenance costs, making the initial investment relatively expensive and requiring certain funds.

• Material limitations: Laser cutting machines have certain limitations on materials and are not suitable for all types of materials, such as some special composite materials or non-metallic materials.

• Safety risks: Laser cutting machines produce high-energy laser beams. Improper operation may cause safety hazards and require strict safety measures and operating procedures.

• High environmental requirements: Laser cutting requires a relatively clean working environment to avoid dust, smoke, etc. from interfering with the laser beam, so it has high environmental requirements for the workplace.
  
  

Advantages of common cutting tools:

• Low cost: The purchase and maintenance costs of ordinary cutting tools are relatively low, making them suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or individual users with limited budgets.

• Wide scope of application: Ordinary cutting tools can be used on various materials, including metal, plastic, wood, etc., with a wide scope of application and certain versatility.

• Simple and easy to use: Ordinary cutting tools are simple to operate and do not require special training or skills. Average workers can get started quickly and improve work efficiency.

Disadvantages of common cutting tools:

• Accuracy limitations: The accuracy of ordinary cutting tools is usually low and cannot meet the needs of some applications that require high-precision processing.

• Low production efficiency: The production efficiency of ordinary cutting tools is relatively low, requires a long processing cycle, cannot meet the needs of mass production, and may lead to low production efficiency.

• A lot of waste: Ordinary cutting tools usually produce more waste, resulting in material waste and increased costs, which is not conducive to the sustainable use of resources.