Compressed Air for the Laser Cutting Industry
Laser cutting places high demands on compressed ai quality, pressure stability and reliability. To get good cut quality and protect sensitive laser parts, the compressed air system needs to deliver clean, dry air. It must also provide the right pressure every time.
Chicago Pneumatic provides compressed air solutions engineered to meet the specific requirements of modern laser cutting applications, helping manufacturers achieve efficient, repeatable results.
Laser Cutting Industry
Laser cutting is a thermal cutting process that uses a high-power, high-density laser beam to melt, vaporise or blow away material from the workpiece.
From practical experience, the key factors that influence laser cutting thickness and cutting efficiency include:
- Laser cutting machine power
- Type of auxiliary gas
- Gas pressure
- Gas flow rate
As the provider of auxiliary gas, the air compressor plays a critical role in laser cutting performance. Selecting the right compressed air system requires careful consideration of pressure stability, flow consistency and air quality.
The Quality of Compressed Air
The quality of compressed air has a direct impact on laser cutting results. Compressed air typically contains moisture and oil. If these contaminants are not properly removed, they can reach the protective mirror of the laser cutting head, causing laser beam dispersion, loss of focus, incomplete cuts and increased scraps.
To prevent this, a laser cutting compressed air system must include:
- A high-performance dryer to remove moisture
- High-precision filteration to eliminate oil and dust particles
Once the compressed air is dried and filtered, its temperature goes back to normal. This helps stop condensation and ensures the laser cutting machine works well for a long time.
Designed for Higher Pressure Laser Cutting
As laser cutting machines have improved, their power has increased. This change has raised the need for compressed air pressure. It has gone from 8 bar to 13 bar, and now it is up to 16 bar. Higher air pressure improves cutting quality, increases cutting speed and supports greater cutting thickness.
Our compressed air solutions are designed to meet these demands, delivering consistent high-pressure air with the quality required for laser cutting applications.
All CPVSH units are fully compliant with Australian mechanical and electrical standards, providing confidence for local installation and operation.
How This Air Compressor Helps You
With high outlet pressure and stable air delivery, our laser cutting compressors support:
- Increased cutting speed and cutting thickness
- Efficient removal of molten metal debris
- High cutting efficiency and consistent performance
Stable free air delivery helps create smooth, high-quality cut surfaces. Lower moisture and oil content also supports a longer service life for laser heads and optical parts.
Key Benefits:
- 16 bar outlet pressure
- Dew Point controlled dry air
- High Efficiency coalescing filtration
- Activated carbon filteration for clean, oil-reduced air
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We are market leaders in the manufacturing and distribution of compressed air products. Our products include rotary screw compressors, piston compressors and air treatment. When you need an industrial or professional air compressor system, we are sure to have the right solution.
We have used our years of experience to design compressors that are efficient and reliable. Our products are tailored to suit your needs. We pride ourselves in providing you with efficient customer service.
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