Introduction to the technology of cutting musical instruments and handicrafts with 3D fiber laser cutting machine

We've discovered that musical instruments and handicrafts vary in quality, with some being exceptionally finely crafted and others being utterly crude. Today, Anhui Stark will explore the legendary craftsmanship of metal instruments and handicrafts, showcasing the remarkable achievements of laser cutting machines and taking you on a magical journey through the exquisite craftsmanship of laser hollowing.

The steel tongue drum (also known as the "Sekkongu," "Wuyougu," or "Konggu") is considered the world's youngest musical instrument. Made of high-quality steel, it is round and shaped like a curling bowl. The top of the drum is typically divided into eight tongue-like blades of varying sizes, also called "tongues." Through rhythmic tapping, the player can create melodies not found in ordinary percussion instruments, or simultaneously play chords of two or three notes. It's said that fewer than ten people in China can play it.

The "steel tongue drum" was invented in 2000. Swiss steel drum makers combined the characteristics of steel drums and Indian ghatams to create the hang, the prototype of the handpan and the steel tongue drum. The steel tongue drum is similar to the handpan, but with distinct differences. On the surface, the steel tongue drum has distinctly cut-out tongues, while the handpan is a single piece.

Fiber laser cutting machine hollowing processing, in simple terms, utilizes the high energy density of a laser beam to project onto a material's surface, hollowing it out and creating a specific geometric shape or internal structure.

So, what are the advantages of hollowing out with a fiber laser cutting machine? To put it simply, the handicraft laser cutting machine has four major characteristics: high brightness, high directionality, high monochromaticity, and high coherence. Therefore, laser hollowing has advantages that other processing methods cannot match. Since it is a non-contact processing, there is no direct impact on the workpiece, so there is no mechanical deformation. Since the laser beam is easy to guide, focus, and change direction, it is very easy to cooperate with the CNC system to process complex workpieces. Therefore, it is an extremely flexible processing method. It has high production efficiency, stable and reliable processing quality, and good economic and social benefits.