Are you struggling to determine the optimal cutting speed when using a laser cutting machine to cut various metal materials? Do you find it challenging to adjust the cutting speed parameters to achieve the desired results?
If so, you’re not alone. Many users face this challenge when using laser cutting machines.
Fortunately, we have compiled a cutting speed chart for 750W-6000W Raycus laser sources to aid in determining the optimal cutting speed for different metal materials.
Our cutting speed tables are color-coded to indicate the ease or difficulty of cutting different materials. We promise to provide you with accurate and reliable information that will help you achieve the desired results.
With our cutting speed chart, you can save time and increase efficiency in your metalworking projects. Let our experts help you choose the right metalworking machine for your needs. We are here to help you overcome your pain points and achieve your goals.
Keep reading to learn more about our cutting speed chart and how it can benefit you.
Laser Cutting Speed Chart
Many users seek information on how to adjust the cutting speed parameters when using a laser cutting machine to cut various metal materials and desire a laser cutting speed chart to aid in determining the optimal cutting speed.
To accommodate users with these needs, we have compiled the following cutting speed tables for 750W-6000W Raycus laser sources for your reference and convenience.
Remarks:
1. Blue color means simple sharp or low requirement can be cut in a short scale, it’s a little bit difficult
2. Red color means the sample cutting is ok, but can not be used for batch cutting
| Material | Thickness (mm) | Raycus 750 | Raycus 1000 | Raycus 1500 | Raycus 2200 | Raycus 3300 | Raycus 6000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (m/min) | |||||||
| Carbon Steel (O2) | 1 | 10-16 | 10-16 | 10-16 | 10-16 | 10-16 | 10-16 |
| 2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 5.0-8.0 | 5.0-8.0 | 5.0-8.0 | 5.0-8.0 | |
| 3 | 2-2.5 | 2.5-3.5 | 3.5-4.5 | 3.5-4 | 4-4.5 | 3-5 | |
| 5 | 1-1.5 | 1.2-1.8 | 1.5-1.8 | 2-3 | 3-3.5 | 3-4 | |
| 6 | 0.5-1 | 1-1.5 | 1.3-1.5 | 1.8-2.2 | 1.8-2.2 | 2.5-3.5 | |
| 8 | 0.5-0.8 | 0.8-1 | 1-1.2 | 1.2-1.8 | 1.8-2.2 | 2.0-2.8 | |
| 10 | 0.5-0.7 | 0.7-1 | 1.2-1.5 | 1.1-1.3 | 1.0-2.1 | ||
| 12 | 0.4-0.6 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.7-1 | 0.8-1 | 1.0-2.0 | ||
| 14 | 0.5-0.7 | 0.6-0.9 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.8-1 | |||
| 16 | 0.5-0.7 | 0.5-0.8 | 0.5-0.8 | 0.7-0.9 | |||
| 18 | 0.4-0.6 | 0.5-0.7 | 0.7-0.8 | ||||
| 20 | 0.4-0.6 | 0.6-0.8 | |||||
| 22 | 0.3-0.5 | 0.5-0.7 | |||||
| 25 | 0.4-0.6 | ||||||
| Stainless Steel (N2) | 1 | 16-20 | 20-24 | 25–30 | 25-35 | 35-45 | 50-70 |
| 2 | 3.5-4.5 | 6-7 | 9-10 | 10-11 | 12-14 | 30-40 | |
| 3 | 1.5-2 | 2-3 | 4-5 | 5-6 | 8-9 | 14-20 | |
| 4 | 0.8-1.2 | 1-1.5 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 4-5 | 6.0-12.0 | |
| 5 | 0.5-0.8 | 1-1.5 | 1.5-2 | 2.5-3.3 | 5.0-10.0 | ||
| 6 | 0.7-1 | 1.2-1.5 | 1.6-2.1 | 4.0-7.0 | |||
| 8 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.9-1.2 | 3.0-5.0 | ||||
| 10 | 0.6-0.8 | 1.5-2.5 | |||||
| 12 | 1.0-2.0 | ||||||
| 14 | 0.8-1 | ||||||
| 16 | 0.5-0.8 | ||||||
| Aluminum Alloy (N2) | 1 | 8-10 | 10–12 | 14-16 | 18-24 | 25-33 | 50-70 |
| 2 | 0.8-1.5 | 2-3.5 | 4.5-5.5 | 7-12 | 10-14 | 25-35 | |
| 3 | 0.5-1 | 2-3 | 3-5 | 5-7 | 15-25 | ||
| 4 | 1.2-1.8 | 2-3 | 3-4.5 | 13-18 | |||
| 5 | 0.5-1.0 | 1–2 | 2-3.5 | 6-10 | |||
| 6 | 0.6-0.8 | 1.5-2.5 | 4-6 | ||||
| 8 | 0.5-1 | 2-3 | |||||
| 10 | 1-2 | ||||||
| 12 | 0.8-1.5 | ||||||
| 16 | 0.5-0.8 | ||||||
| Copper (N2) | 1 | 8-10 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-24 | 25-33 | 40-50 |
| 2 | 0.8-1.5 | 2-3.5 | 4.5-5.5 | 7-12 | 10-14 | 25-30 | |
| 3 | 0.5-1 | 2-3 | 3-5 | 5-7 | 12.0-18 | ||
| 4 | 1.2-1.8 | 2-3 | 3-4.5 | 8-10 | |||
| 5 | 0.5-1.0 | 1–2 | 2-3.5 | 6-8 | |||
| 6 | 0.6-0.8 | 1.5-2.5 | 3.5-4.5 | ||||
| 8 | 0.5-1 | 1.5-3 | |||||
| 10 | 0.6-1.2 | ||||||
This your explanation is fhe first good explanation which I find on internet. I just think that the air must be clean from dust oil and water before cutting.
Hello Shane!! I wish thank you so much for split your knowledge with us!! I have learning so much with your post regarding Fiber Laser technology and all stuff!!
Regarding the cutting charts in this article, there are some “pink” data on carbon steel / O2. What’s the note for that color?
Thanks!!