Does the rise of laser engraving technology mean the end of the era of mechanical engraving?
The advantages of laser engraving machines in terms of precision and speed, as well as their non-contact processing characteristics, have indeed improved and enhanced the engraving process to a great extent. However, mechanical tool engravers are still irreplaceable in certain specific areas and materials. The following is an analysis of laser engraving versus mechanical tool engraving and a discussion of how to avoid mechanical tool breakage.
Analysis of the advantages of laser engraving:
1. high precision: laser engraving can achieve very high precision, due to the laser light source diameter is very small, so in the processing of fine patterns and text has an unparalleled advantage.
2. non-contact processing: laser engraving for non-contact processing, applicable to a variety of flat and non-planar material processing, without the need to fix the workpiece, which to a certain extent improves the flexibility and speed of processing.
3. Wide adaptability: Laser engraving is capable of processing a wide range of materials, including wood, plastic, leather, fabric, etc., and performs well with digital image files such as JPGs.
Limitations of laser engraving:
1. material depth limitations: laser engraving on metal materials processing is difficult to realize the depth of engraving, at most, can only do the processing of surface coating, which requires a certain depth of engraving application scenarios appear to be unable to. 2. environmental impact: in the processing of plastics and leather, the laser engraving of the material is not a good idea.
2. environmental impact: in the plastic processing process may produce harmful gases, the need for appropriate air purification system to deal with, which has caused some pressure on the environment.
Mechanical tool engraving machine irreplaceable:
Although the laser engraving machine has many advantages, but the mechanical tool engraving machine in some aspects of the application still has its unique characteristics, especially in the need for deep processing, cutting application scenarios, the mechanical tool engraving machine still has a place.
How to avoid mechanical tool broken knife phenomenon:
1. Material and tool matching: Choosing the right tool material and type is critical. Hard materials require higher hardness of the tool, otherwise it is easy to lead to broken knives.
2. control the engraving depth and speed: reasonable setting of the engraving depth and speed, to avoid excessive pressure on the tool due to excessive speed or depth.
3. accurate tool installation: to ensure that the tool is installed accurately and vertically, to avoid improper installation caused by the broken knife.
4. Check the tool jaws: regularly check the tool jaws to ensure that they are clean and undamaged, to ensure that the tool is fixed and stable.
5. Reasonable adjustment of the upper cutter strength: avoid excessive upper cutter strength, ensure that the collet and nut are intact, and control the amount of tool outstretched.
6. Check the machine and working environment: Check the machine and working environment carefully before working to ensure the best working condition.
7. Timely replacement of worn tools: Worn tools not only affect the engraving effect, but also cause damage to the machine, so they need to be replaced in time.
To summarize, laser engraving machines and mechanical tool engraving machines have their own advantages and limitations, and they both play an irreplaceable role in different application scenarios. Understanding and mastering the characteristics of various engraving technologies can enable us to better choose the right equipment and technology to achieve the best engraving results. At the same time, the maintenance of the tool and the operation of the fine management, is also to ensure the quality of engraving, extend the service life of the tool is an important part.