{"id":1373,"date":"2026-01-07T09:11:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T09:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasercutting-world.com\/blog\/?p=1373"},"modified":"2026-05-11T08:20:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:20:59","slug":"fiber-function-for-fiber-laser-cutting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasercutting-world.com\/blog\/fiber-function-for-fiber-laser-cutting\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiber function for Fiber laser cutting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When referring to the &#8220;function&#8221; of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasercutting-world.com\/products\/fiberlasercuttingmachine\/\">fiber laser in cutting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasercutting-world.com\/products\/fiberlasercuttingmachine\/\">fiber laser cutting<\/a> can mean two things:\u00a0<strong>how the technology works<\/strong>\u00a0(the core mechanism) or the\u00a0<strong>specialized software features<\/strong>\u00a0(functions) that make these machines efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is an explanation of both, with a focus on the practical functions you use during operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Core &#8220;Fiber&#8221; Mechanism (How it Works)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;function&#8221; of the fiber itself is to generate and deliver the beam without the complex mirrors used in CO2 lasers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Generation:<\/strong>&nbsp;The laser is created inside an active optical fiber doped with rare-earth elements (like Ytterbium).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hg-star.com\/principle-fiber-laser-cutting-machine-components\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This acts as the &#8220;engine.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong>&nbsp;The beam travels through a flexible fiber optic cable directly to the cutting head.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/phillipscorp.com\/india\/fiber-laser-cutting-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;This &#8220;delivery function&#8221; eliminates the need for beam alignment maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wavelength Function:<\/strong>&nbsp;It outputs a wavelength of&nbsp;<strong>1.064 micrometers<\/strong>. This specific wavelength is absorbed extremely well by metals (steel, aluminum, copper), which is why fiber lasers cut metal faster than CO2 lasers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Six Practical Operational Functions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the context of operating a fiber laser (using software like CypCut), &#8220;Fiber Functions&#8221; often refers to these specific smart features designed to speed up production:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;Leapfrog (Frog Jump)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtech-laser.com\/news\/six-practical-functions-of-laser-cutting-46540592.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong>&nbsp;Instead of lifting the head up, moving it over, and dropping it down (a square path) between cuts, the head moves in a&nbsp;<strong>parabolic arc<\/strong>&nbsp;(like a frog jumping).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtech-laser.com\/news\/six-practical-functions-of-laser-cutting-46540592.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefit:<\/strong>&nbsp;This eliminates the pause time for lifting and lowering the Z-axis.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sptlaser.net\/newsdetail\/62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.raytulaser.com\/six-most-useful-fiber-laser-cutting-machine-functions-you-need-know-a.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;It is the single most effective function for reducing idle time, often doubling the efficiency on sheets with many holes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Fly Cutting (Scanning Cutting)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong>&nbsp;For sheets with grid patterns or many holes, the laser head moves at a constant high speed in a straight line. The laser turns on and off rapidly to cut the holes without stopping or slowing down for each one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefit:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dramatically increases speed for perforated sheets or grill patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;Automatic Edge Seeking&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.morntech.com\/blog\/fiber-laser-cutting-machine\/6-practical-processes-to-improve-cutting-efficiency-of-fiber-laser-cutting-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong>&nbsp;You do not need to align the heavy metal sheet perfectly straight on the bed. The machine&#8217;s capacitive sensor measures three points on the sheet&#8217;s edge to calculate its angle of inclination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefit:<\/strong>&nbsp;The software automatically rotates the drawing to match the skewed sheet, saving you the physical effort of aligning heavy materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Common Line Cutting (Co-edging)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you are cutting multiple square or rectangular parts, the software arranges them so they share a cut line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefit:<\/strong>&nbsp;You cut one line instead of two. This saves roughly 30-40% of cutting time and gas, and significantly reduces material waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;Micro-Joint (Bridge)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.morntech.com\/blog\/fiber-laser-cutting-machine\/6-practical-processes-to-improve-cutting-efficiency-of-fiber-laser-cutting-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong>&nbsp;The laser automatically skips a tiny section (e.g., 0.2mm) of the cut path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefit:<\/strong>&nbsp;This keeps small parts attached to the main &#8220;skeleton&#8221; of the sheet so they don&#8217;t tip up and hit the laser head, or fall through the slats of the bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Auto-Focus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong>&nbsp;The cutting head automatically adjusts the internal lens position to change the focal point based on the material thickness entered in the software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefit:<\/strong>&nbsp;You do not need to manually adjust the focus wheel when switching from 1mm stainless to 10mm carbon steel. It also allows for &#8220;zoom piercing,&#8221; where the focus changes during the piercing process to prevent slag explosion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1373_4138cb-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1373_4138cb-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1373_4138cb-04\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1373_4138cb-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1373_4138cb-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1373_4138cb-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1373_4138cb-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1373_4138cb-04\">Ever Tech Laser provides products(Fiber Laser Cutting)<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1373_7a9d9c-36 > 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