3D Five-Axis Laser Cutting System Solution

Application Overview

In laser cutting applications involving three-dimensional workpieces, conventional laser cutting machines are unable to process complex spatial geometries. Such applications require coordinated multi-axis motion, high dynamic performance, and stable positioning accuracy.

This project focuses on implementing an INCT servo-based drive and transmission solution to support 3D five-axis laser cutting requirements.

Engineering Challenges

• Inability of conventional laser cutting systems to process 3D workpieces

Standard planar laser cutting systems lack the multi-axis coordination required for three-dimensional cutting tasks.

• Simultaneous requirements for high speed and high precision

3D five-axis cutting demands both fast motion response and stable positioning accuracy across linear and rotary axes.

• Complex drive and transmission matching

Achieving stable five-axis motion requires careful selection and matching of drive and transmission components.

INCT Solution

To address these challenges, INCT provided a servo-based drive and transmission solution for a 3D five-axis laser cutting system.

Key aspects of the solution include:

• Scientific selection of INCT servo motors based on calculated performance requirements

• Matching of drive and transmission components to meet both high-speed and high-precision demands

• Completion of system and drive/transmission scheme selection within 2 days, supporting efficient project implementation

The solution focuses on achieving reliable five-axis motion performance while maintaining system-level efficiency.

Key Results and Performance

The implemented INCT solution achieved the following core performance indicators:

• Linear axis speed up to 120 m/min with acceleration of 1.2 g, significantly improving cutting efficiency

• Linear axis positioning accuracy of ±0.05 mm / 1000 mm with repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.03 mm

• A/C rotary axis positioning accuracy of ±0.015° with repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.005°, resulting in improved 3D cutting quality

These results demonstrate stable high-speed and high-precision performance across five coordinated axes.

Keys to Success

• Engineering-based component selection

Drive and transmission components were selected based on calculated requirements rather than generic specifications.

• System-level matching of five-axis motion

Servo motors and transmission elements were matched to ensure coordinated linear and rotary axis performance.

• Efficient implementation process

Rapid solution definition supported fast project progress without compromising technical requirements.

Typical Applications

• 3D five-axis laser cutting machines

• Laser cutting systems for complex spatial workpieces

• Multi-axis laser cutting equipment

 

Engineering Consultation

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Customer Background:

1. Industry: Laser

2. Core Pain Points: Ordinary laser cutting cannot process three-dimensional workpieces

 

Solution:

1. Technical Highlights: Through scientific selection calculations, the efficient and fully functional  system was chosen. While ensuring high-speed and high-precision requirements, drive and transmission components of appropriate specifications were selected to perfectly adapt to the system, solving 3D cutting problems and achieving optimal performance.

2. Implementation Process: Completion of system and drive/transmission scheme selection within 2 days

 

Core Indicators:

1. Speed: 120m/min, acceleration: 1.2g, significantly improving efficiency.

2. Positioning accuracy: ±0.05/1000mm; Repeat positioning accuracy: ±0.03mm; A/C axis positioning accuracy: ±0.015°; Repeat positioning accuracy of A/C axis: ±0.005°, which significantly improved the cutting effect.

 

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