Now the cutting technology is more and more high-power and high-tech. Plasma cutting, known for its cutting quality, speed and efficiency, has become a must-have tool in many factories' cutting workshops in recent years.  Laser cutting is a process that produces fumes and gases which can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not properly extracted and filtered. Here are several methods for laser cutting fume extraction:

• local exhaust ventilation (LEV)

• centralized extraction system

• Laser cutting fume extraction

• Cross-Draft or Down-Draft Table
  

Local Exhaust Ventilation

• Ducted Extraction Systems: These systems use a network of ducts and fans to capture fumes directly at the source and transport them away to a filtration unit.

• Hood Extraction: A hood is placed directly over or around the laser cutting area to capture fumes. The hood is connected to an exhaust system.

Centralized Extraction System

• Overhead Extraction: A series of overhead ducts are installed throughout the workshop to capture fumes from various machines and direct them to a central filtration unit.

• Mobile Extraction Units: These are portable systems that can be moved around the workshop to wherever the laser cutting is taking place.

Laser Cutting Fume Extraction

High-efficiency laser cutting fume extractor can be used in portable air purifiers to clean the air in the immediate vicinity of the laser cutting operation. 

The fiber laser fume extractor shown in the above figure is an example. It is equipped with high-efficiency fan, high-quality nano filter material, automatic pulse jet blowing-back self cleaning system, unique flow channel design, good performance, small size, low noise, and can handle most of the plasma cutting dust pollution problems. If your factory is also using a plasma cutting machine, when considering dust removal equipment, try the fiber laser cutting fume extraction shown in above picture! Especially in factories in cold area, you can try this plasma cutting dust removal method, which is efficient and environmentally friendly. 

Cross-Draft or Down-Draft Table

• Cross-Draft Tables: Air is drawn across the work surface from one side to the other, capturing fumes as it moves.

• Down-Draft Tables: Air is drawn downward through the work surface, directly capturing fumes at the source.

The factors when choosing fume extraction system

When choosing a laser cutting fume extraction system, please consider the following factors:

• The type and volume of materials being cut.

• The size and layout of the workshop.

• Local regulations and health and safety standards.

• The cost and maintenance requirements of the system.

It's important to consult with professionals and possibly the equipment manufacturer to select the most appropriate dust collection system for your specific laser cutting application. The suitable fume extractor manufacturer can give you healthy and effective working enviorment. Power Space, the direct industrial fume extractor supplier, has 15+ years experiences. Quote today to get your industrial fume extractor for laser cutting!