Carbon steel is the most widely used raw material in general manufacturing. Traditional flame or plasma cutting causes edge oxidation and requires secondary machining. For medium-thick plates, thermal deformation can occur. High-speed blanking for large volumes faces efficiency bottlenecks, and keeping the cutting edge clean for subsequent welding is difficult. High-power fiber laser provides fast and clean cutting for carbon steel plates, achieving high-speed blanking with minimal heat input and delivering clean edges ready for immediate welding or painting.
Suitable for thin to medium carbon steel plates
Recommended Power: 1500W / 3000W / 6000W
Excellent cost-performance for general blanking
For thick carbon steel plates and large-format structural parts
Recommended Power: 12000W ~ 30000W
High stability and fast cutting for thick materials
For ultra-large format carbon steel plate cutting
Recommended Power: 12000W / 20000W
Excellent for multi-plate nesting and mass production
For mixed processing of carbon steel plates and tubular parts
Recommended Power: 1500W ~ 6000W
Free switch between sheet and tube
Sample Display: Carbon steel structural plate sample, machinery base plate, connection plate with hole arrays
Reference Parameter: 12mm carbon steel plate, 12000W laser, Air assist, Cutting speed: 3.5 m/min, oxidation-free, smooth cut edge.
| Item | Traditional Flame / Plasma | Fiber Laser Cutting |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Deformation | Large heat input, high risk of thermal deformation | Narrow HAZ, minimal thermal deformation |
| Edge Quality (Oxidation) | Severe oxidation and dross, requires heavy grinding | Clean edge, oxidation-free, ready for welding |
| Cutting Speed & Efficiency | Slow speed, low efficiency for mass production | High-speed cutting, significantly improves output |
Q1: What is the maximum thickness for carbon steel cutting?
A: Depending on the laser power (up to 30kW+), we can cut carbon steel up to 50mm or thicker with high quality.
Q2: Is the cut edge oxidized?
A: With optimized parameters and air/oxygen assist, the edge is clean and minimal oxidation, often ready for immediate welding.
Q3: How does it compare in speed to plasma cutting?
A: For thin to medium plates (under 20mm), fiber laser cutting is significantly faster and much more precise than plasma cutting.
High-power fiber laser cutting carbon steel plates, high-speed blanking demonstration.
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