CO2 Laser Cutter VS Fiber Laser Cutter
Comparative Analysis
Why Retrofitting?
Reasons for Retrofitting a CO2 Laser Cutting Machine into a Fiber Laser Cutting Machine
Solution Details
What We Keep Unchanged
- Machine structure
- Drive system
- Operation mode
- CNC system
What We Change
- Retrofit to Fiber Laser Generator
- Replace the Water Chiller
- Install a Fiber Laser Head
- Install a Special Control System
Retrofit Parts
- Fiber Laser Source
- Water Chiller
- Laser Cutting Head
- Consumable Parts
- Controller
- Structure Parts
Value Proposition for Customers
High Economic Value
- Boosted electro-optical efficiency
- Maintenance-free operation
- Elimination of gas source
- No replacement of operating or control systems
- On-site, fast transformation
- Extended equipment operational lifespan
- Retained mechanical performance and precision
Low Maintenance Cost
- Fiber Laser Generator VS CO2 Laser Generator
Fiber Laser Cutting Ability (for reference)
- Cutting capabilities by material and laser wattage
Operating Costs Overview
CO2 Laser Cutting Machine |
Energy Consumption per Hour |
3KW |
45KW |
4KW |
60KW |
6KW |
75KW |
Fiber Laser Cutting Machine |
Energy Consumption per Hour |
3KW |
20KW |
4KW |
24KW |
6KW |
30KW |
➢ Under the same power, fiber lasers consume at least half the energy, saving more with higher usage.
➢ No need for laser gas generation with fiber lasers, saving nearly 2000 USD annually.
➢ Fiber lasers can use air cutting, saving nearly 2000 USD on nitrogen costs per year.
➢ After upgrading, lasers come with a new 5-year warranty for 6KW machines, for worry-free operation.
➢ Equipped with a German Precitec cutting head for stable performance.
On-site Modification Plan
Configuration List
Configuration |
Brand |
Origin |
Fiber laser generator(4000W) |
Wuhan |
|
Fiber laser cutting head |
German |
|
Water chiller |
Hebei |
|
Drag chains |
Igus |
German |
Controller |
Sky Fire |
Wuhan |
Upgrade Toolkit |
Wuhan |
Collaboration Process
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