BS12K-CAT Smart Laser Cutting Head

The RayTools BS12K-CAT is a smart laser cutting head developed for high-power fiber laser cutting systems up to 12 kW. It is suitable for industrial cutting machines that require stable optical performance, reliable focusing control and continuous monitoring of key cutting head conditions.

The cutting head supports QBH, QD, Q+ and LOE fiber interfaces, making it compatible with a wide range of mainstream fiber laser sources. Its optical configuration includes F100 collimation and F220 focusing according to the RayTools Germany specification, while RayTools catalogue data for the BS12K Series also lists a 1080 nm wavelength, NA 0.13 and F200 focusing configuration. Where machine configuration matters, the exact optical setup should therefore be confirmed against the supplied machine or RayTools documentation.

For focus control, the BS12K-CAT supports analog / pulse focus adjustment as well as EtherCAT bus communication with bus-controlled focus adjustment. This allows the cutting head to be integrated into modern CNC laser cutting systems where automatic focus positioning, process control and repeatable cutting parameters are required.

The BS12K-CAT also includes built-in intelligent sensors, allowing real-time cutting head data to be accessed through CNC systems or mobile terminals via wireless network. RayTools catalogue information for the BS12K Series refers to monitoring of cutting head status, temperature of the cover glasses, focus lens and cavity, cutting gas pressure, cavity pressure, focus position and bottom cover glass status.

In production use, these features help operators maintain more stable cutting conditions, detect abnormal conditions earlier and reduce downtime caused by incorrect setup or unmanaged head condition. With its high-power rating, intelligent monitoring and flexible communication options, the BS12K-CAT is suitable for manufacturers and machine builders working with high-power fiber laser cutting systems in industrial metal processing environments.