Laser cutting is one of the most expensive options to choose from the options available. Still, precise cutting and other clear advantages of the system make it a worthy choice. This method of cutting metal uses gas and a nozzle to follow through and get a perfect cut, no matter how complicated the pattern is.
This technique is usually chosen for bulk projects where the cost will be divided over the quantity. It is a fact the more extended the machine runs, the cost of the task increases. Also, the time the engine takes to warm up is included in the project's cost. But apart from this, some other factors must be chosen right for optimizing the laser project cost with precise results.
The factors contributing to the cost are:
- Material cost:
Most of the things in the laser cutting techniques depend on the type of metal that needs to be cut and its thickness. The cost of the laser project mainly depends on the machine's running time, and the metal's thickness directly affects it. As cutting a thicker plate takes longer, the project costs increase.
- Choice of gas to cut:
Commonly used gases are nitrogen and oxygen for laser cutting, but the choice might differ depending on the metal. Also, the thickness of the metal sheet plays a crucial role in the decision. Otherwise, nitrogen provides a better speed of cutting, but when the metal sheet is thicker, oxygen gets the work done faster. Also, the purity of gas is necessary to maintain the precise cut.
- Nozzle diameter:
When one needs a precise cut, the nozzle's diameter, the distance between the nozzle outlet and sheet, nozzle height, and nozzle shape also play an essential role. The right decisions in this sector help you get a precise and cleaner cut.
- Complicated design:
In the case of some personalized orders, the design of the cuts can go out of the standard patterns, which takes a longer time. Also, if the customer demands any specific cuts and edges, the machine's running time increases, resulting in higher costs.
These 4 factors are crucial to consider during the laser cutting of the metal. The experts at Rockett Inc make it a point to accommodate all these factors in such a combination of quantity that the project's expense is divided appropriately over the quantity.
