Laser cutting and scanning heads

Laser scanning and cutting heads

First of all, let's distinguish the different types of heads. There are three:

• Marking heads
• CO2 cutting heads
• Fiber cutting heads

Marking heads

Marking heads are used to engrave and mark various materials: paper, wood, leather, plexiglass, glass, textiles and more. They use galvanometric motors and electronic boards designed and produced within the El.En. group. They also use laser-reflection mirrors of three types (quartz, aluminum and beryllium), chosen according to the power and speed requirements of the end customer.

CO2 cutting heads

CO2 cutting heads are used in plexiglass cutting machines and in die-making machines.

Fiber cutting heads

Fiber cutting heads are used for cutting steel, aluminum and iron sheet metal. We design and produce them in house, with electronic components and optical lenses of various types depending on the required focal length. All heads are assembled in a clean room, to ensure maximum cleanliness inside the head and the optics. The fiber heads also include those used in 5-axis machines and for bevel cutting.

The manufacturing stage

The design, development and manufacturing stages are decisive for the final performance of the head.

We work with the machine production departments and with the service department to best coordinate the final production of the machines. We are also in constant contact with Research and Development and with the mechanical designers, both to integrate the new technologies into the heads and for the new prototypes. This constant coordination lets us do our best work and keep our specialized staff continuously up to date: an aspect that makes us confident about the quality of the final product.

Frequently asked questions

Which types of heads does Cutlite Penta build?

Three: marking heads, CO2 cutting heads and fiber cutting heads, assembled in the Heads Department.

What are scanning heads used for?

To engrave and mark materials such as paper, wood, leather, plexiglass, glass and textiles, moving the beam with galvanometer motors.

What is the difference between a marking head and a cutting head?

A marking head moves the beam across a surface to engrave it; a cutting head focuses it on the material to cut through, with assist gas.

Why are the heads designed in-house?

Because direct control over optics and electronics allows them to be matched to the group's systems and keeps the team current on every new technology.