Is the higher the power of the laser cutting machine, the better?

Nowadays, laser cutting machines have become quite common. It provides unparalleled cutting quality and cutting speed, which is superior to many traditional cutting methods.

In terms of laser power, laser cutting machines can be divided into low-power laser cutting machines, medium-power laser cutting machines and high-power laser cutting machines. For relatively thin stainless steel plates and carbon steel plates, low-power laser cutting machines should be sufficient for high-quality cutting while maintaining a high cutting speed. Choosing the right one can not only help you improve your work efficiency, but also save considerable operating costs. So what should you consider when choosing a suitable laser cutting machine?

Generally speaking, the thicker the material, the more difficult it is to cut. This means that thicker materials require a higher-power laser cutting machine. And there are two common laser cutting machines. One is the CO2 laser cutting machine, and the other is the fiber laser cutting machine. For cutting non-metallic materials, CO2 laser cutting machines are usually the ideal choice. For metal materials, fiber laser cutting machines work better.

Many people will consider the ratio of investment to output. It is normal that the higher the power of the laser cutting machine, the more expensive it is. And the different configurations inside the laser cutting machine will also lead to price differences.