Episode 42: Smart Manufacturing: A Deep Dive into 3D Robotic Laser Cutting

Welcome to Episode 42 of Laser Insights China!

3D robotic laser cutting, integrating multi-axis robots with advanced lasers featuring real-time Z-axis tracking, is designed for processing thin-walled parts, complex 3D surfaces, and cutting dissimilar metals, forming the core of advanced automated production.

This integrated technology offers superior performance advantages, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications. Its key highlights include:

• The robotic system can achieve a repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.02 mm, ensuring parts fit together perfectly in fields like aerospace or electronics.
• Cutting speeds are 5 to 10 times faster than conventional methods, with a system uptime of 99.8%, allowing for nearly continuous production.
• Precise energy control ensures that the properties of the material surrounding the cut are not affected, which is crucial for processing heat-sensitive alloys.

The system consists of three core components: a robot platform, a fiber laser, and auxiliary systems. It is widely used for high-standard tasks such as welding turbine blades in aerospace and precision sealing in electronics manufacturing, fully demonstrating its powerful flexibility and reliability.