Laser cutting machine is suitable for sheet metal processing. Unlike CNC machining centers, high-energy laser beam cut by laser cutting machines, so there is no need to consume a lot of tools. How many watts does a general laser cut metal? Is that true “The higher the power, the faster the cutting speed”?

Generally, the power of laser cutting metal can be adjusted according to the thickness of the metal. The metal can be cut by the power of a few hundred watts, but effect of the cutting cannot be sure. Hence, it is definitely the higher the power, the quicker and well of the cutting effect of fiber laser cutting machines.

Nowadays, there is the range from thousands to ten thousands of watts can be chosen of laser cutting metal machine on the market. If it is a thin metal plate within a few millimeters, then a few kilowatts is enough. If it is a metal plates over ten millimeters, 10000W fiber laser cutting machine should be recommended.

There are two main reasons. First, the cutting speed of the 10000-watt is higher when cutting the same thickness; secondly, the quality and gloss should be better of thick plates by using the machine with the 10000-watt or higher. The processing efficiency of 10000 watt laser cutting has greatly exceeded people's imagination, which is the main reason why 10000W laser cutting machines are popular in the sheet metal market.

To sum up, the wattage of laser cutting metal depends on the metal materials and thickness. The higher the power, the faster the cutting speed. However, it must be decided according to actual demand.

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