3D 5-axis laser cutting: what it is, benefits and applications
3D laser cutting, or 5-axis cutting, lets you cut three-dimensional parts by moving the cutting head on five axes. With the fiber laser it has become simpler, more precise and more versatile.
The fiber optic laser changed 5-axis cutting: the fiber connects directly to the cutting head, without the mirrors the old CO2 systems needed. The result is a process that's easier to install and maintain. Discover our metal laser cutting systems.
Why the fiber laser changed 3D 5-axis cutting
In the old CO2 5-axis laser systems, the beam was directed to the cutting point by a series of mirrors. With the fiber optic laser this is no longer needed: the fiber connects directly to the cutting head.
- Easier machine installation
- No power loss caused by mirrors
- Simpler maintenance
How fiber laser cutting works on metals
Fiber laser cutting uses a laser beam to melt or vaporize the metal. The beam is generated by an efficient, reliable fiber optic source with a long service life.
It's a highly versatile technology, applicable to a wide range of metals (stainless steel, aluminum, copper and brass) on simple or complex geometries and different thicknesses, for custom work.
5-axis laser cutting: versatility and precision
5-axis cutting is a step forward in fiber laser technology. The machines have a cutting head that moves on five axes and can cut three-dimensional parts with millimeter precision.
- Millimeter precision: essential for complex components
- Speed: it cuts production times and costs
- Flexibility: it adapts to simple and complex geometries
That's why 5-axis laser cutting is increasingly used in sectors such as automotive, aerospace and the production of medical components.
What are the uses of 5-axis laser cutting?
- Components for automotive, aerospace and marine
- Components for medical instrumentation, where high precision is required
- Components for manufacturing: tools and machine parts
- Elements for the advertising industry: unusual shapes and packaging
- Custom, design furniture and furnishing elements
The benefits of 3D 5-axis cutting over traditional systems
Compared with 2- or 3-axis systems, 3D 5-axis fiber laser cutting improves machining precision and optimizes production speed. That makes it increasingly useful for companies' productivity and efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
What is 3D 5-axis laser cutting?
It's the process that cuts three-dimensional parts by moving the cutting head on five axes. With the fiber laser it's simpler, more precise and more versatile than with old CO2 systems.
Which metals can 5-axis fiber laser cutting handle?
A wide range, including stainless steel, aluminum, copper and brass, on simple or complex geometries and different thicknesses.
In which sectors is 5-axis laser cutting used?
Automotive, aerospace and marine, medical instrumentation, manufacturing, advertising and custom furniture.
What advantage does the fiber laser have over CO2 in 5-axis cutting?
The fiber connects directly to the cutting head, without the mirrors CO2 systems need: easier installation, no power loss from mirrors and simpler maintenance.
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3D 5-axis fiber laser cutting for three-dimensional metal parts, on stainless steel, aluminum, copper and brass. Tell us what you need to cut.
