X to Y axes industrial laser cutting machine quality investigation

Laser cutting is a non-contact, advanced machining process that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Researchers have conducted significant experimentation to improve the performance and quality of the laser cutting process. This paper investigates the influence of cutting parameters on the cut quality characteristics of laser cutting. The study was conducted using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser beam machine Helius Hybrid 2513 with the rated power of 3000 Watts. A mild steel plate of 3mm thickness was used for the experimentation. The experimental parameters included cutting speed, laser power, and focus position. The results showed that the cutting speed, laser power, and focus position all had a significant influence on the cut quality characteristics. The optimum cutting speed, laser power, and focus position were found to be 10 m/min, 1500 W, and 5 mm, respectively. These results can be used to improve the performance and quality of the laser cutting process. The findings of this study have important implications for the improvement of the laser cutting process. Future research should focus on further optimizing the cutting parameters to achieve even better cut quality. The results of this study can also be used to develop new laser cutting applications.