In the process of selecting laser marking equipment, many customers will be concerned about a question: "How many years can a fiber laser marking machine last?" Today, as a professional manufacturer of laser equipment, we will analyze the service life of the fiber laser marking machine in detail from a technical perspective, and provide you with some maintenance suggestions to extend the life of the equipment.
Theoretical life of fiber laser:
First of all, we need to understand the theoretical life of the fiber laser. In a laboratory environment, the design life of a fiber laser can reach 100,000 hours. Assuming that the equipment runs 8 hours a day and 365 days a year, the theoretical working time of the fiber laser is:
100,000 hours ÷ 8 hours/day = 12,500 days
12,500 days ÷ 365 days/year = 34 years
This calculation result seems amazing-the service life of a laser marking machine can be as long as 34 years. However, the reality is not so simple. The laser will be attenuated to a certain extent during use.
As the laser is used for a longer time, the output power will gradually decay. According to industry experience, the power attenuation rate of the laser is usually around 50%. According to this attenuation rate, assuming that we use a 20W fiber laser marking machine, its effective working time is approximately:
100,000 hours × 50% = 50,000 hours
This means that after the laser attenuates to 50% power, the marking effect may be significantly reduced, and the work efficiency will be greatly reduced. If we calculate it based on 8 hours per day, the use time of 50,000 hours is approximately:
50,000 hours ÷ 8 hours/day = 6,250 days
6,250 days ÷ 365 days/year = 17 years
Therefore, for a 20W fiber laser marking machine, under normal use and maintenance, the effective service life of the laser is about 17 years.
The theoretical service life of a fiber laser marking machine may be as long as 34 years, but due to the power attenuation of the laser and other factors, the actual service life is usually 5-6 years. If your equipment has performance problems, reasonable maintenance and laser replacement can still extend the service life of the equipment.
If you are considering buying a fiber laser marking machine, or already own one, it is very important to understand the lifespan and maintenance tips of the machine. If you have any questions or want to learn more about how to extend the lifespan of a fiber laser marking machine, please feel free to contact us. We will provide you with professional technical support and advice based on your needs.
I hope this article can help you better understand the lifespan of a fiber laser marking machine. If you have more questions, please feel free to communicate with us!