{"id":8548160,"date":"2024-08-14T18:55:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T13:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sltl.com\/unleashing-the-power-of-mixed-gas-in-fiber-laser-cutting-a-comparative-study\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:42:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T07:12:07","slug":"unleashing-the-power-of-mixed-gas-in-fiber-laser-cutting-a-comparative-study-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sltl.com\/en\/unleashing-the-power-of-mixed-gas-in-fiber-laser-cutting-a-comparative-study-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Unleashing the Power of Mixed Gas in Fiber Laser Cutting: A Comparative Study"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever wondered about the role of assist gases in fiber laser cutting<\/a> and which one can give you the best results? In the world of precision cutting, the choice of assist gas can make a significant difference in both productivity and quality. To explore this, a study was conducted comparing air, oxygen and nitrogen assist gases with mixed gas for cutting mild steel of 6mm thickness over a year. The results are compelling, showing how mixed gas outperforms the others, delivering better results in less time. But first let us know what assist gases and mixed gas are!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Assist Gas<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

In laser cutting, assist gas plays a crucial role in enhancing the cutting process. When a laser beam cuts through a material, an assist gas is directed onto the cutting zone through a nozzle. The assist gas helps to blow away molten mat<\/span>erial and debris from the cutting area, ensuring a clean cut and preventing the material from re-solidifying on the edges.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The choice of assist gas can influence the speed and quality of the cut.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mixed Gas<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

In the last two to three years, mixed gas has made it possible to cut almost any material. <\/span>Mixed Gas is a type of assist gas that significantly increases the quality and speed of cutting for various metal thicknesses. The main benefit of cutting with mixed gas is to minimize burrs or dross on the material. As<\/span>\u00a0a result, we can easily jump into the next production process step.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By combining the advantages of each cutting gas\u2014nitrogen for fast cutting and oxygen for cutting without burrs or dross\u2014we have produced a single cutting stream that cuts rapidly and nearly completely without any burrs or dross.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to achieve an oxide-free and smooth surface by laser cutting one should use\u00a0mixed gas. While it can be challenging to obtain high-quality parts from low-quality material, our use of mixed gas enables you to achieve the excellent process results you need.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n