How to maintain laser cutting machines during summer?

Summer temperatures are extremely high, and we must exercise great caution when using any equipment, as summer is a peak season for accidents. Particular care is required when operating laser cutting machines, and maintenance is not as straightforward as you might imagine. So how should laser cutting machines be maintained during summer? Today, Top Optics Laser, a laser cutting machine manufacturer, shares the following insights:

In May, most cities across China begin to heat up as summer approaches. The rise in residential electricity consumption inevitably impacts industrial power usage. In many regions, the frequency of power outages is also gradually increasing. How can we ensure the normal operation and maintenance of laser cutting machines in industrial and mining enterprises during the high-temperature period of summer power switches? Our technical department provides the following solutions:

First and foremost, the key lies in users understanding the functionality of the CNC system when purchasing a laser cutting machine. Many so-called “independently developed” systems on the market today are functionally inadequate. Our company's CNC systems have undergone decades of market testing and continuous upgrades. Their performance excels in all aspects, with every design element rooted in user needs! Among these, the power protection function is exceptionally practical. Should a factory experience a power failure while operating our laser cutting machine, the cutting pattern remains perfectly preserved. Upon power restoration, cutting can resume precisely at the interrupted point. This effectively conserves sheet metal and energy by eliminating the need for re-cutting, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for enterprise users.

As laser cutting equipment is primarily used for thin-sheet processing, the cutting method predominantly employs plasma cutting. In previous documentation, we described plasma cutting methods based on various pollution hazards. From the operator's perspective regarding laser cutting machine usage, minimizing pollution-related equipment damage and health risks requires attention to the following operational details.

I. Arc Burn Injuries from Laser Cutting Machines

Although the cutting thickness of desktop CNC cutting machines is not particularly large, and the corresponding plasma power supplies primarily involve small to medium-sized power sources, arc burn injuries remain unavoidable during actual processing and production. Improper protection can also lead to photokeratitis. Therefore, corresponding protective measures must be taken based on different operating methods. For operators focusing on tabletop oxygen-plasma cutting, protective eyewear must be worn. Lens tint should be selected based on individual visual sensitivity.

II. Preventing Burns from High-Temperature Metal or Arcs During Normal Operation

Skin should not be directly exposed to arc light to prevent arc flash burns. Additionally, during air plasma cutting, high-temperature slag or molten metal spatter may form within the cutting zone. These hot materials can cause skin burns and other accidents. Therefore, maintain proper distance between operators and equipment during fiber laser cutting machine operation. Non-operators should not enter the equipment's operational area. Furthermore, contact with high-temperature slits, strips, or wires during operation is strictly prohibited.