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Nowadays, precise laser cutting of sheet metal, is indispensable in the production process of various types of structural elements or finished products. Modern laser cutting technology is an excellent alternative to the traditional method of material processing. Laser-cut components are of great interest especially to those customers for whom the highest quality of workmanship is important, as well as the complete conformity of the final products with the design assumptions.
Szczecin is one of the largest cities located in northwestern Poland. Due to its border location and close proximity to the Baltic Sea, over the years Szczecin has become a major economic center of the region. It is also worth noting that the city is now considered one of the largest and most rapidly developing maritime centers in central Europe. The city's assets include, above all, attractive industrial areas, as well as a rapidly growing market for warehouse space. Among the main industries in the area are:
Szczecin is also described as an enterprising border city, which is also a stopover before Europe. Such a location causes it to intermingle relations with Germany or Scandinavian countries. These are primarily economic ties that attract innovative projects to Poland.
The process that makes up laser cutting is one of the phenomena belonging to thermal separation. Sheet metal cutting performed with a laser can be defined as a process by which the energy of the laser beam causes either simultaneous melting and vaporization, or melting of the cut material in the cutting gap, or melting and burning of the cut part. The laser allows a very large amount of energy to be focused on a small, precisely defined area. In machines designed for laser cutting, the accumulated energy contributes to the instantaneous heating and melting of the component on which the beam of radiation will be directed. This relationship guarantees the making of extremely precise cuts, which translates into the provision of high-quality processing.
Laser radiation energy acting on hard and often specific surfaces provides perfectly smooth and perfectly cut shapes, characterized by perfect edges, which do not need to undergo any additional finishing treatments. It is worth noting that the cutting beam is narrow and characterized by a high degree of precision directed at the cutting line. For this reason, the laser affects only a given section of the surface and does not cause thermal transformations in the structure of the entire material. The high precision also has a bearing on the use of raw material, since with proper planning of the cutting line, the area required to cut each piece can be significantly reduced. In addition, it is important to note the fact of extremely low operating costs. This issue is due to the negligible wear of the cutting head, which has practically no physical contact with the material being cut.
It should also not be forgotten that laser cutting allows optimal use of the working material. This is possible both through the setting of narrow cutting slots, as well as the proper distribution of elements on the space of the sheet metal. In addition, innovative computer software ensures optimization of the entire cutting process in order to maximize material consumption and obtain a high-quality final product. Laser cutting is also distinguished by its extremely high speed. This means, firstly, that the cutting process itself takes little time and is characterized by a lack of damage to the material, compared to traditional methods, while secondly, the speed of laser cutting refers to the fact that the cut component does not require further processing, such as smoothing the edges. It can therefore be used immediately after laser processing.
As already mentioned, laser cutting is a modern technique that offers the possibility of significant savings on production costs, which is extremely important nowadays. This is because the lead time is incomparably shorter than when using conventional material processing methods. It should also be mentioned the minimization of waste, due to the possibility of optimal planning of the cutting path, as well as the arrangement of cut elements to maximize the use of sheet metal. Laser cutting is also characterized by low power consumption. Also important in the aspect in question is the ability to quickly implement not only small batch production, but also large-scale production. This is guaranteed by the ease of data entry, as well as changing settings on the laser device.
When ordering laser cutting services, it is worth considering the type of laser cutter. Currently, a good choice is a company that has a Fiber laser. Devices with Fiber technology are characterized by significantly higher productivity and efficiency than traditional machines used in material processing. It is worth noting that the Fiber laser is considered a more efficient alternative to traditional CO2 lasers. This is because the Fiber laser allows, firstly, to make a slit with a smaller diameter, and secondly, its work is much more efficient and faster. It should also not be forgotten that the energy of the laser beam from a device equipped with Fiber technology is more absorbed by the metal atoms. In practice, this means that more useful energy is absorbed and less is reflected. It is also important to note that with a higher level of performance, operating costs are lower with the described technology.
Laser cutting in Szczecin is a service offered by Factory 4x4. It additionally provides services such as sheet metal bending, milling, robot welding, shot blasting and powder coating. We also cooperate with a number of service and production companies operating in the broadly defined metal industry, which enables the production of both semi-finished and finished products. Factory 4x4 has its headquarters and production facility near Krosno, in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship, and carries out all orders there. However, thanks to trusted carriers, it guarantees timely and safe transportation throughout the country, and for larger orders it offers free delivery of the order. The 4x4 Factory company guarantees its customers professional help and expert advice in choosing the most advantageous solution. It also offers fast turnaround time and careful execution of orders. Laser cutting is an innovative method, thanks to which a new perspective on the processing is possible. The resulting parts are characterized by precision cutting, careful profiling and complete repeatability.
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