Need a solution for precise and efficient steel pipe cutting? Learn how the Steel Pipe Laser Cutting Machine can enhance your production process. We’ll cover its key features, benefits, and practical applications.
Tube laser cutting machine is a high-precision industrial equipment specialized in cutting steel tubes and other pipes, which is usually used in manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace and other fields. This equipment utilizes a high-energy laser beam to precisely cut metal tubes with high efficiency, flexibility, and precision.
How a steel tube laser cutting machine works?
The laser cutting machine uses a high energy density beam emitted by the laser to irradiate the surface of the steel pipe, causing the pipe to be locally and rapidly heated to the melting or vaporization point. At the same time, a high velocity gas stream (e.g., oxygen, nitrogen or compressed air) blows away the molten metal to form the kerf.
• The laser beam is transmitted to the cutting head by a fiber optic or reflector system.
• A numerical control (CNC) precisely controls the cutting path, laser power and cutting speed.
Specific workflow
Material clamping
Automatic clamping: The machine fixes and rotates the steel pipe by rotating clamps to ensure the stability of the pipe during processing.
Pipe Inspection: The machine uses sensors or vision systems to inspect the diameter, length and position of the steel pipe to ensure cutting accuracy.
Program Setting
The operator creates a cutting pattern using design software (e.g. CAD/CAM) and imports it into the control system.