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Retrofit Scope

Increase laser power only after validating the machine frame, motion, cutting head, chiller, extraction, gas, electrical supply and control architecture.

Target power, material and machine capability review
Laser source, head, chiller, electrical, gas and extraction upgrade
Control platform selection and high-power process commissioning

High-power fiber laser source, cutting head and chiller integration on a cutting machine — Low-to-high-power fiber upgrade: matched source, head, cooling and utilities.

High-power readiness diagnosis

A higher-power source is evaluated as a machine system, not a source swap. The survey checks frame stiffness, motion condition, cutting-head rating, chiller duty, extraction, gas delivery, electrical supply and control capacity against the target materials.

Inspect the frame, gantry, racks and bearings for load and acceleration condition.
Verify cutting head, fiber cable, chiller and process gas ratings for target power.
Measure electrical supply, extraction performance and safety enclosure condition.

High-power system architecture

The upgrade architecture combines a suitably rated fiber source with compatible head, chiller, gas, extraction and electrical components. Control and process parameters are selected after the machine's motion and safety limits are defined, rather than by copying another power level.

Specify source, head, cooling and fiber delivery as a matched rated set.
Upgrade electrical protection, gas regulation and extraction where the survey shows a limit.
Configure the control platform and process library for the approved power range.

Commissioning and production acceptance

Commissioning increases power in controlled steps while monitoring cut stability, thermal behavior and safety response. Acceptance is based on specified materials and thicknesses, repeatable edge quality and safe operating routines at the agreed production power.

Confirm coolant flow, source alarms, enclosure safety and extraction before cutting.
Develop pierce and cutting recipes progressively from low to target power.
Run repeated production samples and record quality, throughput and operator procedures.

Typical Customer Challenges

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Higher laser power can overload the existing frame, head, chiller, extraction, gas and electrical systems.

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Rising maintenance cost and unpredictable downtime

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Need for higher power, easier operation or current process functions

Retrofit Engineering

Compatibility comes before configuration

Every project requires a machine-specific assessment. Final hardware, software and achievable performance depend on the existing mechanical accuracy, drive system, I/O, electrical cabinet, safety circuit and selected laser power.

A thorough engineering review confirms the retrofit solution is compatible, integrated correctly and sized around the real machine condition and production target.

Mechanical & electrical condition: Machine base, cabinet condition and safety readiness
Control, drives & fieldbus: Existing controller, drives, I/O and motion network
Target materials & laser power: Material, thickness, process target and proposed power

Assessment outcome

The review turns machine evidence into a clear engineering decision.

Feasibility confirmedIdentify the constraints that affect a retrofit path.
Scope definedSet the required controls, interfaces and safety work.
Commissioning plannedPrepare installation, parameter setup and handover.

Engineering review at a glance

Assessment Checklist

Target power, material and machine capability reviewMachine base, cabinet condition and safety readiness
Laser source, head, chiller, electrical, gas and extraction upgradeExisting controller, drives, I/O and motion network
Laser source, cutting head and chillerMaterial, thickness, process target and proposed power
Electrical drawings and safety circuitMachine base, cabinet condition and safety readiness
Target materials, thickness and laser powerMaterial, thickness, process target and proposed power

Project Deliverables

Machine compatibility reportFindings and retrofit recommendations
Retrofit architecture and bill of materialsScope and component list
Electrical and I/O integration planWiring, signals and interfaces
Control platform selection and high-power process commissioningSetup and optimization
Operator training and handover recordsManuals and documentation
Remote support after commissioningOngoing technical assistance

Retrofit Engineering

From machine survey to production handover

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Machine survey

Collect model, year, controller, source, drives, drawings and fault history.
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Compatibility review

Verify mechanics, motion, I/O, safety, utilities and target laser power.
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Retrofit engineering

Define control, optics, electrical, cooling, gas and safety integration.
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Installation & commissioning

Install hardware, map I/O, tune motion and complete process parameter setup.
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Training & support

Validate cutting samples, train operators, document the final configuration and provide post-commissioning support.

Retrofit Engineering

Selecting the right Bochu control platform

CypCut is a leading Chinese sheet-metal laser cutting software platform. Depending on power, motion architecture and process requirements, a project may use CypCut, CypCutPro or an EtherCAT-based FSCUT8000/HypCut solution.

Match the control platform to the installed laser power, motion architecture, I/O scope and the process control your production requires.

Installed power: Laser source and planned duty cycle
Motion & fieldbus: Existing drives, pulse control or EtherCAT readiness
Required process control: Everyday production, advanced functions or high-power coordination

Engineering fit check

Share your machine model, installed controller and production target. We review the practical control path before any retrofit scope is confirmed.

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Platform fit at a glance

CypCut

Standard sheet cutting

For stable, day-to-day sheet-metal production on conventional motion systems, with practical programming and reliable operation for common cutting work.