Jan 30 , 2023
When customers ask about the cutting limit of a 2000W fiber laser cutting machine, it is a very reasonable and important question. Before purchasing a machine, customers must clearly understand:
Maximum cutting thickness
Real cutting speed at different thicknesses
Cutting quality and edge condition
Power consumption and electric cost
Floor space and workshop requirements
All of this information helps customers choose the right laser cutting solution for their production needs.
As a professional fiber laser cutting machine factory, Remcor Technology believes it is our responsibility to provide transparent and practical technical data to our customers.
About Remcor Technology
Remcor Technology specializes in advanced laser solutions and currently supplies:
Sheet metal fiber laser cutting machine
Sheet metal processing and metal fabrication laser systems
Today, we will focus specifically on the cutting limit of a 2000W fiber laser cutting machine.
Before discussing numbers, it is important to clearly define two key concepts:
Cutting Limit
The cutting limit means the maximum thickness the laser can cut through, regardless of speed
Even if the cutting speed is extremely slow, as long as the material can be cut, it is considered the cutting limit
Practical Cutting Thickness
Practical cutting thickness focuses on cutting quality and efficiency
It requires:
Clean and smooth cutting edge
Stable cutting process
Reasonable cutting speed (normally not less than 1 m/min)
If the cutting speed is too slow, the process has no real production value, especially for commercial sheet metal processing.
Based on our real production experience and long-term customer feedback:
Maximum cutting limit (carbon steel): up to 20 mm
This thickness can be cut, but with very slow speed
Cutting edge quality is not ideal for mass production
Recommended practical cutting thickness: up to 16 mm
Clean and acceptable cutting edge
Stable cutting process
Reasonable cutting speed suitable for industrial use
Therefore, for customers who value both cutting quality and efficiency, 16 mm carbon steel is the realistic upper limit for a 2000W fiber laser cutting machine.
When selecting a sheet and tube laser cutting machine, customers should not only focus on whether the machine can “cut,” but also on:
Edge smoothness and verticality
Heat-affected zone (HAZ)
Slag control
Production efficiency
Overall operating cost
A thickness that can only be cut at extremely low speed is not economical for most metal fabrication workshops.
Despite power upgrades in recent years, the 2000W fiber laser cutting machine remains very popular because:
Lower initial investment
Lower electric power consumption
Smaller floor space requirement
Ideal for small and medium job shops
Excellent performance for thin to medium-thickness sheet metal
For many customers, 2000W offers the best balance between cost and performance.
To summarize clearly:
Maximum cutting limit (carbon steel): 20 mm
Practical cutting thickness with good edge and speed: 16 mm
Recommended for customers who need stable, efficient, and economical laser cutting
As a trusted fiber laser cutting machine factory, Remcor Technology not only provides high-quality sheet and tube laser cutting machines, but also complete laser solutions including laser welding machines and laser cleaning machines.
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