The growing demand for intricate parts also increases the requirement for laser cutting services in Toronto with great capabilities. Trimming and laser cutting of sheet metal parts will become more popular due to speed and repeatability. As the automotive industry in Canada continues to grow with the increasing vehicle sales, a five-axis or 3D laser cutting becomes more necessary. Compared to 2D system, a five-axis laser cutting is more complex as there are additional movement and springback during the process. These affect the entire process of cutting through the materials including programming, fixturing, piercing and maintenance of the system. This is how it can influence such aspects of laser cutting services in Toronto and the rest of the regions.
Programming & Fixturing
Multi-axes programming software has the ability to perform a simulation to verify and prove the process. While offline, it can create code for workholding fixture and the 3D part to cut. Operators can even reteach the program of some machines when needed. Apart from this interesting programming, fixturing is also crucial in 3D laser cutting services in Toronto. When it is programmed and attached properly, it would be very easy for the operator to load the part. Otherwise, it will take longer to prove out the program.
Piercing
Piercing can be done at any angle but it is best to perform while the cutter head is perpendicular to the workpiece. During any axis movement or tilting, there is no problem with the cut using a five-axis laser cutting system. This is because the beam length stays the same no matter how the head is tilted. In some instances, though, it is advised to cut toward the material and not away such as in the case of beveling. It requires acute angle cutting to ensure enough amount of gas flow so there is a need of pushing into the cut and pulling away from it.
Maintenance
Unlike 2D machines, 3D laser cutters are not suitable for production-style operations. They are more suited for laser cutting services in Toronto that require low-volume part runs and prototype works. Thus, the maintenance cycles needed to maintain them are extended.
While Metal Tronics still use traditional cutting equipment, our laser machines enable us to provide efficient and more precise laser cutting services in Toronto. Our laser cutting capabilities allowed us to take on even the most complex projects you need.