How to Calculate Magnification of Cutting Head?
The laser cutting head magnification M can be calculated from:
M = f(focal unit) / f(collimaton unit) = d(focal diameter) / d(core diameter of fiber)
Focal diameter can be estimated based on above formula:
d(focal diameter) = M * d(core diameter of fiber)
For example, cutting head magnification M=1.5, fiber diameter = 100µm;
d(focal diameter) = 1.5 * 100 = 150µm
Source of pictures:
Laser Technik Journal
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