In today’s rapidly developing manufacturing industry, high-precision laser engraving machines have become an indispensable tool. With its excellent precision, speed and versatility, it plays an important role in many fields. This blog will deeply explore the technical parameters, working principles, application fields and market conditions of high-precision laser engraving machines, and provide professional evaluation.
What is a high-precision laser engraving machine?
A high-precision laser engraving machine is a marking technology that uses a focused laser beam to evaporate on the surface of a material to form a permanent pattern. It can achieve very fine engraving with an accuracy of up to micron level. The important component of a laser engraving machine is the laser. The laser beam it generates is focused by an optical system and irradiated onto the surface of the material. The high temperature causes the surface of the material to melt or evaporate rapidly, forming the desired pattern or text.
Differences from Traditional Engraving Technology
Precision and speed
High-precision laser engraving machines can achieve micron-level precision, fast engraving speed, and are suitable for mass production. In contrast, traditional engraving techniques such as manual engraving have low precision, slow speed, and rely on the craftsman’s skills and experience.
Processing method
Laser engraving is a non-contact processing method that does not cause physical contact and pressure on the material, avoiding the problem of material deformation or tool wear. Traditional mechanical engraving machines use mechanical means, such as diamonds and other extremely hard materials to engrave other things. This contact processing may cause damage to the surface of the material.
Material adaptability
Laser engraving machines can handle various materials such as metals and non-metals, and have strong adaptability. Traditional engraving technology may be limited in material adaptability, and some materials are difficult to process using traditional methods.
Environmental protection
Laser engraving does not produce pollutants during the process, which is an environmentally friendly processing method. Traditional engraving may produce environmental pollution such as waste and noise.
Ease of operation
Laser engraving is simple to operate and can be controlled by computer software to achieve automated production. Traditional engraving requires more manual operation and skills, and the operation is complicated.
Design flexibility
Laser engraving technology is very flexible and supports the creation of complex and customized designs on a variety of materials. Traditional engraving may be limited in design by tools and techniques.
Durability
Laser engraved parts can be preserved for years, and the engraved patterns will not fade over time, and they are durable. Traditional engraving may cause the patterns to fade or be damaged due to environmental factors.
In summary, high-precision laser engraving machines have gradually replaced traditional engraving equipment and methods in modern manufacturing with their advantages such as high precision, high speed, wide material adaptability, environmental protection, ease of operation and design flexibility.
Technical Parameters
The main technical features of high-precision laser engraving machines are as follows:
High precision
High-precision laser engraving machines are capable of very fine engraving, with precision up to the micron level. This high-precision engraving capability gives laser engraving machines a clear advantage in industries that require fine and consistent results, such as the electronics industry.
High speed
Laser engraving is fast and efficient, and is suitable for mass production. The engraving speed refers to the speed at which the laser head moves, usually expressed in IPS (inches per second). High speed brings high production efficiency. Some laser engraving machines can have engraving speeds of up to 2 meters per second, which makes them very suitable for large-scale manufacturing processes.
Versatility
In addition to engraving, laser engraving machines can also perform cutting, marking and other operations. This versatility allows laser engraving machines to be applied to a variety of materials and processes.
Wide material adaptability
Able to handle a variety of materials such as metals and non-metals, with strong adaptability. Laser engraving machines can engrave and cut almost any non-metallic material, and are also widely used in metal materials.
Environmental protection
No pollutants are generated during the laser engraving process, which is an environmentally friendly processing method. Laser processing has environmental advantages because it saves materials, is safe and hygienic.
Non-contact processing
Laser engraving is a non-contact processing method that does not cause mechanical extrusion or mechanical stress on the material, has no “knife marks”, does not damage the surface of the workpiece; and does not deform the material. This non-contact marking method avoids contamination or performance distortion of the workpiece.
Design flexibility
Engraving technology is very flexible because it supports the creation of complex and customized designs on a variety of materials. The laser engraving process adjusts the energy per unit area by adjusting the focal length to achieve different engraving effects.
Automation and parameter adjustment
Using machines with advanced features such as automation and parameter adjustment can improve process efficiency and speed. Laser engraving machines can be fully automated and performed at high speeds through computer numerical control (CNC).
Application Fields
The application fields of high-precision laser engraving machines are very wide, including but not limited to:
Crafts manufacturing: engraving patterns or texts on gifts and souvenirs to increase product added value.
Electronics industry: marking and tracing electronic products such as circuit boards and chips.
Manufacturing industry: used for marking, decoration and anti-counterfeiting of parts.
Advertising industry: making various signs, logos and advertising materials.
Personalized customization: providing personalized customization services, such as mobile phone cases, accessories, etc.
Fault & Solution
1. The laser head does not emit light:
- Check whether the laser power is connected, whether the high-voltage wire is loose or detached, and whether the signal wire is loose.
- Check whether the lens is broken and whether the optical path is seriously offset.
- Check whether the water circulation system is normal, including whether the water pump is damaged or not powered, whether the water inlet and outlet are connected in reverse or the water pipe is broken.
- Check whether the computer settings are correct, especially for the situation that it can be shot and self-checked but not illuminated.
2. The engraving depth is uneven or not deep:
- Check whether the water flow in the water circulation system is smooth, and whether the water pipe is bent or broken.
- Recalibrate the focal length and optical path.
- Check whether the paper on the plate is too thick, whether the water volume is too much, and adjust it.
- Adjust the parallelism of the beam, check whether the lens is broken and replace it, and clean the contaminated lens or the laser tube emission end.
- Replace the circulating water with too high water temperature, check whether the laser head or focusing lens is loose and tighten it, and ensure that the laser current intensity reaches 8mA.
- Replace the aging laser tube (free of charge during the warranty period).
3. Abnormal reset:
- Clean the dust on the sensor or replace the sensor, check whether the flexible guide belt data cable is in poor contact or damaged, and re-plug or replace it.
- Check whether the ground wire contact is reliable or the high-voltage wire is damaged, and re-ground or replace the high-voltage wire.
- Check whether the motor wire contact is poor.
4. Leakage:
- Check whether the initialization is correct, whether the operation sequence is reversed, and correct it.
- Check whether the ground wire is detached to eliminate static interference.
5. Clean the misaligned and unclosed hook edge:
- Re-edit the file, check whether the selected target exceeds the page, and re-select it.
- Reset the software parameters, check whether the computer system is wrong, and reinstall the operating system and software.
- Check whether the left and right belts are consistent in tightness, whether the rear belt is too loose, and tighten it.
- Check whether the belt or synchronous wheel is slipping or jumping teeth, and tighten the synchronous wheel or belt.
- Re-adjust the parallelism of the beam.
6. The computer cannot output:
- Check whether the software parameter settings are normal and reset them.
- Make sure the engraving machine starts with positioning and then outputs, and then outputs again.
- Check whether the machine has not been reset in advance and correct it again.
- Check whether the output serial port is consistent with the software setting serial port and reset it.
- Check whether the ground wire is reliable, whether static electricity interferes with the data line, and re-ground it.
- Replace the computer serial port output test, reinstall the software and reset the test.
- Format the computer system disk and reinstall the software for testing.
- Check whether the motherboard serial port is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced.
Summary
In summary, high-precision laser engraving machines play an increasingly important role in modern manufacturing with their high precision, high speed and versatility. With the continuous advancement of technology and the growth of market demand, the development prospects of laser engraving machines are very broad.
