The birth of the plasma cutting machine can be said to have brought a leap-forward development to the industrial cutting process. This processing method of using the heat of the high-temperature plasma arc to partially melt the metal at the incision of the workpiece, and using the momentum of the high-speed plasma to remove the molten metal to form the incision, has won the welcome of many industrial machinery processing enterprises once it is on the market.

Dust removal solution: Fiber laser dust collector

A fiber laser fume extractor, an essential component in modern industrial settings, plays a pivotal role in ensuring a safe and clean working environment. As fiber laser technology becomes increasingly popular in various industries, such as metal fabrication, automotive, and electronics, the need for an effective fume extraction system becomes paramount. Let's delve deeper into the functionalities and importance of a fiber laser fume extractor. 

The extractor typically consists of several key components: a powerful fan to draw in the contaminated air, a filtration system to trap and remove the harmful particles, and a ducting system to direct the clean air back into the workspace. The filtration system often includes multiple stages, such as pre-filters, main filters, and activated carbon filters, to ensure maximum efficiency in capturing particles of various sizes and types.

In the current era of plasma cutting machines, many companies have equipped them with corresponding dust removal solutions:

• Wet processing method, as the name implies, is to set a water bed under the cutting platform to keep the workpiece in water and complete the cutting operation under water. In this process, the smoke and dust generated by the cutting machine will be captured by the water, and finally achieve the purpose of purification. However, with the promotion of green production policies, this kind of wet treatment method will cause secondary pollution (water pollution), and the steel plate is easy to rust in contact with water during cutting, which is abandoned by many factories.

• Dry processing method. This so-called dry treatment method is to add a set of smoke and dust trapping devices to the cutting work platform, which is purified by professional dust removal equipment, and the smoke and dust are captured and collected after reaching the standard before being discharged. In this way, it is necessary to combine factors such as the size of the plasma cutting machine and the point of dust generation to carry out a more refined design of the dust removal program. Therefore, the quality of the dust removal equipment and the supplier's own after-sales ability are also very tested. And we, Qingdao Power Space Environmental Protection, will conduct multiple on-site surveys at the customer's site, and combine the customer's requirements and the actual working conditions on the site to design suitable solutions for them.

Functions of laser fume extraction

One of the primary functions of a fiber laser fume extractor is to maintain air quality in the workplace. Exposure to laser cutting fumes, which may contain toxic metals and chemicals, can lead to respiratory problems, skin irritation, and other health issues. By removing these contaminants, the extractor helps protect the health and well-being of workers, reducing the risk of occupational diseases.

Moreover, a fiber laser fume extractor is vital for preventing equipment damage. The fine particles generated during the cutting process can settle on the laser optics and other sensitive components, leading to reduced performance and potential equipment failure. Regular operation of the fume extractor helps keep the laser system clean, ensuring optimal cutting quality and extending the lifespan of the equipment.

In short, a plasma dust collector has big value. If you don’t want to make the EIA sad because of the smoke and dust during plasma cutting, and then bring loss of production suspension for rectification & large fines, then quickly choose a more suitable dust collector for your plasma cutting machine. Contact with Expert now!