Cutouts
Time is based on Laser cutting, which is normally the fastest method to cut sheet stock not more than .250 thick and not containing more than 10 holes. Otherwise, CNC turret punching might be a better option.
Laser cutting is a cutting process that severs material with the heat obtained by directing a laser beam against a metal surface. The process can be used with or without an externally supplied shielding gas.
Data supplied here is based on sources including Trumpf, Mazak, and others that manufacture the Laser Equipment. As the material gets thicker, in most cases the laser cutting will take more time.
The time here is based on the part size and standard times. The data came from a MTI Engineer experienced in FAB processes and has performed many time studies in this area of work.
User Input
1. Select "Gage Number"
The thickness of the sheet metal is called its gage. The gage of sheet metal ranges from 36 gage to 3 gage. The higher the gage, the thinner the metal is. If you don't know the gage number, select 16 (.0598) from the list for now. The actual decimal size will appear on the next line. You can then go back and reselect until the decimal size you want appears on the screen.
2. Enter the Cut Length.
"Cut Length" is the distance that the laser will travel to cut sections of the part.
3. The final "Time per Piece".
Is the total time per piece to produce the cut length for the material thickness selected.
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