5 Ways Our Laser Cutting Technology Boosts Efficiency & Delivers Cost Benefits to Our Clients.

ELC Group is a leader in contract manufacturing, laser cutting, product design, and fabrication and remains at the forefront of industry advancements, allowing us to provide more precise, cost-effective solutions for our clients.

What is a fibre laser?

Fibre lasers are a unique form of a solid-state laser. These lasers often have characteristics, such as immense output power and high beam quality. Fibre lasers have various wavelengths and can be used in many industrial settings such as engineering, manufacturing and product design. They utilise a process of stimulating emissions. The laser head releases a tremendously powerful laser that transits through a mirror or lens.  This reflects the beam repeatedly until it is condensed, and it can then cut the most durable materials.

Precision & Quality

Fibre lasers adopt an optical fibre cable of silica glass to direct light. The result is dimensional accuracy. Fibre lasers are so precise that they frequently achieve tolerances as close as ±0.003 inches. As this high-tech does not touch the material parts, a minuscule area of the material is affected by heat. Thus, the laser cut is clean with no uneven edges, burrs or thermal distortions. Fibre laser machines are perfect for precision cutting and fabrication. This ensures that our clients get a high-quality product every time.

Enhanced Productivity and Speed

A key characteristic of the fibre laser is its increased speed. This machine can be up to three times faster than the standard C02 laser-cutting machine.  The machine’s strong beam effortlessly cuts materials more rapidly. This result is a higher output, allowing us to complete our projects on time, and our clients can meet their deadlines.

Fibre Laser Machine in Action

More sustainable

The C02 laser uses a much higher volume of gases to run than the fibre laser machine. These gases consist of helium, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Helium is the only entirely non-renewable resource on Earth. It is found in only a small number of countries worldwide, and it is being depleted. The fibre laser, however, only uses nitrogen and does not require the other gas mixture.

This high-tech also utilizes a larger input power to produce cutting energy. This results in less electricity consumption during the laser cutting and fabrication process, making it more sustainable. This supports our clients in reaching their sustainable goals and promotes energy efficiency.

More versatility

Fibre lasers can cut a wide range of materials and thicknesses. It has no mirrors or breakable lenses and can cut through more metals, including copper, brass and bronze.

This advanced technology also offers adaptability in terms of incomparable beam calibre and production capacity. Its versatility supports a wide range of customized solutions for industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, materials handling, aerospace, agriculture and more.

Conclusion

Fibre lasers have a vast array of qualities that enhance ELC Group’s capacities. They give the company a competitive advantage in terms of more precise cutting, productivity, and versatility, whilst also being more eco-friendly and lower maintenance. Our clients have reaped the rewards of ELC Group investing in the latest technology in manufacturing and engineering.