In metal processing with laser cutting machines, more and more people are aware of the importance of keeping the laser cutting machine slats clean. If the slag produced by laser cutting is not cleaned up in time, you might face several issues:
- Decreased Cutting Efficiency: The accumulation of slag, dross, and debris on the slats can interfere with the laser's ability to cut materials cleanly and accurately. This can result in lower-quality cuts and increased rejection rates for finished products.
- Shortened Slat Lifespan: Without regular cleaning, the slats can wear out faster due to the buildup of material. This can lead to increased maintenance costs and the need for more frequent replacement of the slats.
- Increased Downtime: A dirty machine may require more frequent maintenance and cleaning, leading to increased downtime. This can affect productivity and overall output.
- Potential for Damage: Accumulated debris can cause damage to the machine's components, such as the laser head or other moving parts, leading to costly repairs.
- Safety Hazards: Debris buildup can create safety hazards, such as the risk of fire or accidental damage to the machine or operators.
- Higher Operational Costs: Inefficiencies, increased maintenance, and potential damage can all contribute to higher operational costs over time.
An effective way to keep the laser cutting machine slats clean is to use a slat cleaner. Therefore, it is particularly important to choose a high-qualityand high-performance slat cleaner. If you choose a slat cleaner with poor quality, it can not only result in a financial loss but also affect the process of production and manufacturing.
Since the slat cleaner is a niche product in a specific field, the overall market size is relatively small and there are not many manufacturers that produce and manufacture slat cleaners. This article will introduce you the top 3 world-famousmanufacturers of laser slat cleaner.
1. Trumpf
Country: Germany
Slat cleaner products: TSC 1 slat cleaner, TSC 100 slat cleaner
About the company:
TRUMPF is a leading manufacturer of laser cutting machines and associated equipment, including slat cleaners. Their TSC series of slat cleaners are widely used in the industry for efficient slag removal.
TRUMPF was almost the first manufacturer in theindustry to launch a machine for removing slag from laser cutting. It launched the TSC 1 first
and then TSC 100 in 2011. At that time, designed mainly for CO2 laser cutting machines.
2. LISEN
Country: China
Slat cleaner products: LISEN LSC 200 slat cleaner
About the company:
LISEN is another prominent manufacturer of laser slat cleaners, known for their innovative designs and advanced cleaning mechanisms. LISEN’s flagship products are their slat cleaners, LSC Series SlatCleaner, which are designed to clean the slats of laser cutting tables efficiently. These tools help prolong the life of the slats, maintain cutting precision, and reduce downtime associated with cleaning. LISEN particularly focus on slat cleaning technology and their products are designed to help manufacturers maintain optimal performance and efficiency in laser cutting operations by keeping the laser cutting tables clean and free from slag and dross buildup.
LISEN realizesthat high-power fiber laser cutters are becoming anindustry trend due to several key advantages that make them highly efficient, cost-effective, and versatile for a wide range of cutting applications. LISEN defines its slogan as: LISEN slat cleaner, born for high-power fiber laser
cutters!
3. Slatpro
Country: USA
Slat cleaner products: Slaghog slat cleaner
About the company:
Slatpro manufactures copper slats and grates for all laser cuttingmachines. They also have the slat cleaner product known as Slaghog.
Review
Compared with them in some ways as below:
1. Rated power
Trumpf TSC100: Single phase, 220V, 1400w
Slaghog: Single Phase, 120V, 840WMax
LISEN LSC 200: Single phase, 220V, 2300W
TrumpfTSC 100 was introduced in 2011 and mainly for CO2 laser cutting machines at that time. Slaghog is similar with the old Trumpf TSC 1 which was eliminated by Trumpf. Trumpf TSC100 and Slaghog are both have great performance in not too high fiber laser cutters due to its power. LISEN was born for high-power fiber laser cutters and achieved NO. 1 market share in China local slat cleaner market. Normally, for fiber laser cutters less than 6KW, all of them demonstrate great performance. For fiber laser cutting machines over 6KW, suggest choose the much more powerful LISEN Slat cleaner.
2. Slag removing principle
Both Trumpf TSC 100 and LISEN LSC 200 are using the similar type of cleaning tool. Cutting the slag by circle movements of opening, going down, closing, going up. In this way, the cleaning tool can remove laser slag thoroughly.
As for Slaghogslat cleaner, two cutters keep rotating around the tool axis. This makes Slaghog good for cleaning the tops of the slats but can’t really clean down the sides further.
3. Cost effective & Maintenance cost
Compared withthe price of Trumpf TSC 100 & Slaghog slat cleaner, LISEN’s price is very competitive. In the meanwhile, due to modular design and low cost spare parts, maintenance of LISEN slat cleaner is much lower.
These are just a few examples of the top laser slat cleaner manufacturers in the world. Each company offers unique features and capabilities, so it's essential to evaluate your specific requirements when choosing a slat cleaner for your laser cutting system.
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