As a new technology gains wider acceptance and widespread application, its iteration and upgrades also accelerate. This is a true example of laser applications in the industrial sector. As laser technology matures, the power of laser cutting machines has continuously increased, from the initial 1000W and 1500W to the now-common 2000W and 30,000W models, and now many manufacturers are even offering 150kW models. So, what are the advantages of ultra-high-power laser cutting machines compared to standard power ranges?

Advantage 1: Significantly Improved Laser Cutting Capacity

Compared to lower-power lasers, ultra-high-power lasers offer a significant improvement in cutting capacity, especially when cutting thicker plates. For example, a 12kW laser cutting machine has a maximum cutting capacity of 40mm, while 60kW and 150kW models can reach thicknesses of 220mm and over 400mm, respectively, further replacing plasma cutting.

Advantage 2: A Leap in Laser Cutting Speed

For manufacturers, increased production efficiency is a key consideration. Ultra-high-power laser cutting machines offer significant advantages in processing medium- and low-thickness plates. Increasing laser power can exponentially increase cutting speeds. For example, when cutting 50mm carbon steel, a 20kW laser has a cutting speed of 0.3m/min, a 60kW laser has a speed of 2m/min, and a 150kW laser can reach nearly 6m/min, nearly 20 times the efficiency of a 20kW laser.

Carbon Steel Plate Cutting

Non-stop equipment is like a money-printing machine. For manufacturing and processing companies, maximizing production capacity means maximizing profits. This is why so many companies are now eager to introduce ultra-high-power laser cutting machines.