Do the two hybrid heads cut two copies at the same time?

No. This arrangement separates the processes: one head serves approved nonmetals and the other handles qualified thin steel with height following. For simultaneous cutting of repeated nonmetal patterns, consider our fixed-bed dual-head 1610 and compare the actual layout and complete job time.

Which hybrid head should I use for acrylic and thin steel?

Use the conventional CO2 head for approved acrylic or wood jobs, and the dedicated height-following head for qualified steel. We specify the optics, nozzle, gas and controller settings for each process in your configuration. Approve separate samples so both heads meet your material and finish requirements.

How do I switch between the two hybrid heads?

We confirm the switching procedure for your configuration, including head selection, focus, gas and saved settings. Tell us if you need automatic changeover so we can check support in the proposed setup. For alternating steel and nonmetal jobs, evaluate operator steps and changeover time in the workflow demonstration.

How much working area can each hybrid head reach?

Each head’s usable reach depends on the selected layout, so we confirm it with your configuration. The available formats are 1490, 1610 and 1325. Send us your nesting file and fixtures, especially for parts near the edges, to check the working area for both processes.

What software supports both hybrid cutting processes?

We confirm the supplied software package with the Ruida RDC6332M configuration. It needs to support each process, including the metal head’s height and gas functions. Use one nonmetal drawing and one steel drawing to check job preparation, transfer and machine operation before adopting the workflow.

Can the dual-head hybrid handle my regular metal production?

It is a candidate for occasional qualified thin-steel work alongside nonmetal jobs. If metal parts dominate your workload, send us the drawings, materials and output requirements to compare a fiber cutter. Assess both proposals against the same edge quality, dimensions and complete job time.

Dual-Head Hybrid CO2 Laser Cutter for Metal and Nonmetals

CO2 Laser Cutting & Engraving Machines

The dual-head hybrid platform combines a conventional CO2 head for approved nonmetals with a dedicated height-following head for thin sheet steel. It suits workshops that combine acrylic, wood or MDF work with occasional qualified metal cutting.

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Application and model selection

The two heads serve different processes and do not imply parallel double-output cutting. Confirm which head uses which optics, gas and controller settings. The brochures identify 1490, 1610 and 1325 mixed-cutting formats; select the actual usable bed rather than treating all sizes as one machine.

Configuration and specifications

Parameter	Product configuration
Model / format	1490 / 1610 / 1325 hybrid
Nominal working area	1400 × 900 / 1600 × 1000 / 1300 × 2500 mm
Laser power options	150 / 180 / 200 / 300 / 500 W
Cutting heads	Nonmetal head plus height-following metal head
Laser source	Water-cooled sealed CO2 glass tube
Nominal wavelength	10.6 µm
Controller / software	Ruida RDC6332M
Worktable	Knife-blade bed
Cooling	Industrial water chiller matched to source power

The values below identify this product and its listed options. The selected source, optics, controller, accessories and site utilities must be named in the quotation. Motion speed and positioning figures do not establish finished-part tolerance or production throughput.

Materials and process limits

A dedicated height-following head and assist-gas system add qualified thin carbon-steel and stainless-steel cutting to CO2 processing of acrylic, wood, MDF and other approved nonmetals. Metal and nonmetal jobs require different setups. This is a mixed-material workshop option; regular thick or high-volume metal production should be compared with a fiber laser.

Identify the exact material, coating and adhesive before testing. Do not laser-process PVC, vinyl, PTFE, other halogen-containing materials or unidentified composites. Use material-specific extraction and continuous supervision during cutting.

Production workflow

Use the supplied Ruida mixed-cutting workflow, including the configured height and gas functions. Confirm whether MetalCut or another named software package is supplied. Standard LightBurn support for a controller does not prove support for the complete metal-cutting workflow. Gas choice, nozzle, focus, cooling and extraction must be validated with the actual material.

Options to specify

Choose honeycomb support for thin flexible material or knife blades for rigid sheets. A motorized Z table and rotary fixture must provide enough clearance for the actual part. Tube power, focal length, cooling, air assist and extraction should be selected together. Current LightBurn releases support Windows and macOS; Linux requires an older supported release.

Plan suitable guarding, interlocks, emergency stops, extraction and operator training for the supplied laser system. The finished machine classification must be verified; an enclosure alone is not proof of Class 1 compliance. Follow the supplied operating and maintenance instructions.

Sample test and acceptance

Approve a representative sample and the written configuration before ordering. Record the material, source, settings, lens or nozzle, fixture, appearance, dimensions and complete cycle time. Keep those results as the production acceptance reference.

Cutting thickness and speed

Use your actual material and drawing to agree the thickness, edge finish, kerf and cycle time. Tube rating alone is insufficient: density, resin, moisture, focus, air assist and acceptable charring all affect the result. A maximum separation cut is different from repeatable production cutting.

Installation, service and documentation

Ask Vank Laser to include the machine layout, electrical requirements, supplied software, operating instructions, maintenance schedule and recommended spare parts in the technical proposal. Agree commissioning, operator training, support language, warranty coverage and service responsibilities before shipment. Request conformity documents for the actual machine and destination.

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Provide material composition, sheet size, thickness range, artwork, required edge or engraving finish and parts per shift.

Send the destination country, installation voltage and required delivery scope with your inquiry. Ask for sample photos or video, measured results and a configuration-specific quotation.

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