The Differences Between Digital Cutter And Laser Cutter

Digital cutting machine and laser cutting machine are both flexible material cutting CNC machine tools, each with its own characteristics and advantages, so what are the differences between digital cutter and laser cutter? 

The laser cutting machine uses a laser beam from the laser generator, which is focused into a high power density laser beam through the optical path system to irradiate the conditions. Laser heat is absorbed by the workpiece material, and the temperature of the workpiece rises sharply. After reaching the boiling point, the material begins to vaporise to form holes, accompanied by a high pressure airflow that moves the beam relative to the workpiece and eventually creates a slit in the material. The process parameters (cutting speed, laser power, gas pressure, etc.) and the trajectory of the slit are controlled by the CNC system.

The laser cutting machine replaces the traditional mechanical cutting machine with an invisible light beam. It has the advantages of high precision, fast cutting speed, no restriction of cutting pattern, automatic material saving and material saving, smooth cutting and low processing cost. It will gradually improve or replace the traditional metal cutting equipment. Laser cutting machines cut flexible materials very well, clean and smooth. However, laser machine maintenance is also more, the laser head will be hot over time and needs water cooling.

Because the laser is cutting at high temperatures, it tends to leave a yellow mark after cutting the fabric. There is also a disadvantage that the smell is very strong and not environmentally friendly. Laser cutting machines are mainly used to cut wood, density board, metal, plastic, acrylic and textiles, leather, foam, sponges, paper and other flexible materials.

The digital cutting machine is mainly used for corrugated paper, car foot mats, car interiors, cartons, colour boxes, soft PVC crystal mats, composite sealing ring materials, leather, leather, foam, shoe soles, cardboard, KT board, pearl cotton, sponge, composite materials, plush stationery and other flexible materials.

Digital cutting machines mainly use high frequency vibrations up and down the blade to make the cut. This method changes the traditional method of cutting which relies on the relative motion of the tool to the workpiece. High-frequency vibration cutting is a pulse-type intermittent cutting process, which can greatly reduce cutting forces, reduce frictional heat, improve the durability of the tool, reduce the roughness of the machined surface, improve tool life and machining quality workpiece.

In general, we put together the process parameters, tool path of motion, displacement, cutting parameters (spindle rotation, feed, retreat, etc.) and auxiliary functions (tool change, spindle forward and reverse, cutting fluid , closing, etc.), the digital cutting machine will vibrate up and down when cutting, tens of thousands of times per minute, similar to the principle of a saw blade, but without serrations, no powder will be produced, the vibrating knife can change head freely, depending on the material, you can choose a round knife, a half knife, a drag knife, an oblique knife, a milling knife, etc. The finished product cut by the vibrating knife is also clean and smooth at the edges, the size of the cut pieces is accurate, odourless, more environmentally friendly, universal for soft and hard materials, and the leather seat cushion conversion system is very good. Its cutting speed is twice as fast as a rotary knife and twice as fast as a laser.

The digital cutting machine is mainly used for corrugated paper, car foot mats, car interiors, cartons, colour boxes, soft PVC crystal mats, composite sealing ring materials, leather, leather, foam, shoe soles, cardboard, KT board, pearl cotton, sponge, composite materials, plush stationery and other flexible materials.

Digital cutting machine is a new kinetic cutting machine developed in recent years for cutting out shaped patterns. Digital knife cutting machine tail knife contact cutting, ultra-high frequency vibrating knife cutting technology, eliminates the shortcomings of manual cutting irregularities, limited accuracy, charring and odour. CNC knife cutting machine output is convenient, high-speed cutting, high-speed creasing, rapid forming, no knife open mould, save manpower and material resources, data, improve enterprise production management. 

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