In the field of metal processing, equipment decisions directly determine the competitiveness of enterprises in the next ten years. When faced with the technical route competition between fiber laser and CO₂ laser, the choice is not only about the equipment itself, but also involves core operating indicators such as energy consumption cost, material adaptability, and maintenance efficiency. As a technological pioneer in the field of industrial lasers, YiHai Laser will use data-driven power to break myths and reveal the true performance boundaries of the two technologies.

1. Technical roots: revolutionary differences in the way photons are generated

CO₂ laser (gas laser)
Working principle: high voltage current is used to excite the CO₂/N₂/He mixed gas to produce 10.6μm wavelength infrared light
Beam transmission: relies on a precision lens reflection system, with a transmission distance of ≥3 meters
Historical status: the main force in sheet metal processing in the past 40 years, with significant advantages in non-metallic cutting
Fiber laser (solid-state laser)
Working principle: diode-pumped ytterbium-doped fiber produces 1.07μm near-infrared light (YiHai uses IPG/Raycus light source)
Beam transmission: conducted through flexible optical fiber, zero mirror calibration required
Disruptive innovation: gradually replaced CO₂ as the standard for metal cutting after 2010
Key discovery: wavelength differences lead to huge changes in metal absorption rate - fiber laser absorption rate for steel (80%) is more than 5 times that of CO₂ laser (15%), laying the foundation for an energy efficiency revolution
YiHai's Technology Moat: Industrial-Grade Innovation Beyond Specs

Choosing YiHai means more than a laser source—it's a fully integrated smart production unit:

Photon Engine Optimization
BrightCore™ High-Brightness Source: Beam parameter product (BPP) <0.8mrad (industry avg: 2.5mrad), enabling 0.15mm ultra-narrow kerfs.
Dynamic Dual-Focus Technology: Auto-adjusts focus position; 20mm carbon steel taper <0.8°.
Smart Control Systems
AI-SmartCut 3.0: Real-time material surface analysis with automatic parameter compensation.
Digital Twin Simulation: Predicts processing conflicts and reduces trial-and-error losses.
Industry 4.0 Architecture
OPC UA Protocol Integration: Connects directly to MES systems; achieves 89% OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Remote Diagnostics: Reduces maintenance response time by 4x.

Decision Tree: Three Steps to Lock Your Technology Path

Material Type Check
Non-metal processing? → Retain CO₂ Option
Metal ≥90%? → Firmly Choose Fiber Laser
Thickness Requirement
≤25mm metal? → Fiber Dominates
≥30mm thick plates? → Verify Edge Quality (YiHai offers sample testing)
Production Mode
High-volume standardization → Fiber Automation Integration
Multi-variety small batches → Fiber's Rapid Switching Advantage
Why Global Manufacturers Choose YiHai Fiber Systems?

Case 1: U.S. Aerospace Supplier AeroFlow

Challenge: Burrs on titanium alloy fuel pipe cuts caused seal failures.
Solution: YiHai 6kW fiber laser + argon shielding gas.
Result: Surface roughness Ra<1.6μm; scrap rate dropped from 11% to 0.4%.
Case 2: Chinese EV Battery Shell Manufacturer CATL

Challenge: Heat deformation exceeded tolerance on 0.5mm aluminum shells.
Solution: YiHai 3kW high-frequency pulse fiber cutting.
Result: Flatness ≤0.1mm; daily output soared to 12,000 units.
Action Guide: Unlock Your Technology Migration Plan

Claim Three: Immediate Tools:

Free Material Testing: Send your typical workpieces and receive YiHai's real-sample cutting results.
TCO Calculator: Input production data for a 5-year cost comparison report.
Production Line Audit: Expert team evaluates ROI for equipment upgrades.
Act Now—YiHai Laser Empowers Precision, Efficiency, and Future-Proof Manufacturing.
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