Fiber Laser Sizing FAQ: What Size Compressor Do You Actually Need?
HOW TO SIZE AN AIR COMPRESSOR FOR YOUR FIBER LASER MACHINE To size an air compressor for your fiber laser machine effectively, you must align the compressor output with the kilowatt power of your laser and the thickness of the material you are cutting. For a standard 1kW to 3kW fiber laser, the ideal air […]
TROUBLESHOOTING PRESSURE DROPS IN 16-BAR FIBER LASER AIR SYSTEMS Pressure drops from 16 bar at the compressor to 12 to 13 bar at the cutting head are usually caused by one restriction in the air path, most often clogged filter elements, undersized piping, a malfunctioning pressure regulator, or a refrigerated dryer being bypassed or not […]
How can I conduct a simple compressed air leak audit in my factory this week? A simple compressed air leak audit is something you can run this week by walking your lines, checking the most common leak points with soapy water, tagging every leak you find, and (if you want faster coverage) renting an ultrasonic […]
