At present, fiber laser welding machines are becoming more and more the first choice in terms of technical welding, whether it is household or industrial.As an efficient and accurate welding equipment, laser welding machine, although it performs well in many aspects, still has some shortcomings that cannot be ignored.
On the one hand, compared with traditional welding machines, the initial cost of fiber laser welding machines is higher, and the purchase and setup cost of laser welding machines is usually much higher than that of traditional welding machines, which may be a considerable economic burden for small businesses or individuals.This is mainly because of the high manufacturing and technical content of laser welding equipment itself. Fiber laser welding machines use laser beams as heat sources, which have extremely high energy density and focusing ability, can achieve high-precision welding, and the welding speed is fast, which makes up for traditional welding machines, such as arc welding or gas welding. The welding accuracy and speed are often limited by operator skills, equipment performance, and heat source stability, resulting in uneven welding quality and low production efficiency. Deficiencies.
On the other hand, fiber laser welding machines can weld traditional metal materials (stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, copper, nickel and other metals and their alloys), some special materials, such as plastics (PVS, PP, PS) and composite materials (carbon fiber composite materials, ceramic reinforced composite materials, etc.), the welding thickness mainly depends on the laser power. Traditional welding methods, such as arc welding, are usually able to weld thicker materials, and the welding thickness range is generally between 3mm and 20mm.
In short, when choosing fiber laser welding or traditional welding, decisions should be made based on specific material thickness, welding requirements, and cost considerations.For thicker materials, traditional welding may be a more economical and practical choice; for thin sheet materials that require high-precision welding, laser welding machines may have more advantages.
Although the cost of fiber laser welding machines is higher, the advantages they bring are also obvious.Fiber laser welding machine has the advantages of high precision, high efficiency, low thermal impact, wide material adaptability, and environmental protection. It can significantly improve production efficiency and welding quality, and reduce the workload of subsequent processing and correction. In the long run, these advantages may help enterprises achieve cost savings and efficiency improvement; fiber laser welding and traditional welding have their own characteristics and scope of application in terms of welding thickness.
