Proven outcome of CALCut simulations: Instructive laser cutting front representations and unique correspondence with practice.

CALCut is a model and simulation tool for optimizing laser cutting efficiency and quality.

The unprecedented scope of the physical sub-processes included in CALCut enables the three-dimensional stationary cutting front geometry and the resulting cut kerf geometry to be calculated theoretically.

CALCut identifies the spatial distributions of the absorbed laser beam power density, of the temperature, of thickness and flow velocity of the melt film along with the evaporation rates and pressure gradients.

The analysis of the cutting front geometry and the above mentioned distribution functions allows conclusions to be drawn about the practically achievable cut quality.

An automatic iteration feature of CALCut can determine the highest possible cutting speed achievable with the selected input parameters in practice.