KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine
KASU Laser’s single-head vision laser cutting machine with a top Canon camera can realize position cutting of printed or embroidered materials with super high precision.
- High Accuracy and Precision Cuts
- Powerful Vision Software Meets Multi-Industry Needs
- Vision and Non-Vision Working Modes
- Low Initial Machine Investment
- 🚚 7–15 days lead time
- 🛡 12-month warranty
See the KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine in Action — Vision-Aided Cutting Video
Watch the KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine run a real vision-aided cutting job on our factory floor — camera registration, smart path correction, and continuous output captured at production speed. The clip shows what to expect on day one before you commit to a machine of this class.
See the KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine in Action — Vision-Aided Cutting Video
Laser cutting technology is ideal enough to smoothly and effectively cut many kinds of materials without causing it any harm overall.
The KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine is the laser cutter combined with the advanced large vision software system of the KASU laser. It can automatically recognize the contour of the printed or embroidered fabrics, leather, and other flexible materials and then cut with super high accuracy and efficiency.
KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine — Vision System Specs, Accessories & Manufacturing
Every vision system, optics and motion dimension of the KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine in one place — complete technical data sheet, included accessories, available optional upgrades, and our factory manufacturing process. Key strengths at a glance: High Cutting Precision, Hot Sealed Cutting Edge, and Any Type of Textiles. Switch the tabs below to drill into each.
- Data Sheet
- Includes & Options
| Working Area | 1800MM*1400MM | Software | KASU |
| Laser Type | Glass CO2 Laser Tube | Working Speed | <1000 MM/S |
| Laser Power | 80/100/130/150W | Power Supply Requirements | AC220V±5% 50Hz/60Hz 1Phase |
| Heads of Laser | Single Head | Format Supported | AI\BMP\PLT\DXF\DST |
| Dimensions with Wood Package | 2.28*2.5*1.51M 2.28*0.86*0.55M | Positioning Accuracy | ±0.1MM |
| Gross Weight | 1100KG | Operating Temperature | minus 10℃~45℃ |
| Motion System | Stepping Motor | Operating Humidity | 5-95% |
| Cooling System | 5000 Industrial Water Chiller | Total Power | <1.5KW (Excluding exhauster) |
What's Included with the KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine
- Glass CO2 laser tube — 80W / 100W / 130W
- Single cutting head + side-mount CCD camera (SY1)
- HIWIN-spec linear rails for 1800 × 1400 mm bed
- American II–VI 25mm focusing lens
- Three molybdenum reflective mirrors
- S&A CW-5200 industrial chiller
- Hailey diaphragm air pump
- 1.5kW centrifugal smoke exhaust + ducting kit
- Industrial DC HV power supply
- Triangle-truss steel frame
- Vision software (pre-installed)
- E-stop + tower light
- Multi-language CE laser warning labels
- Factory tool kit
Compatible Upgrades for the KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine
- Upgrade to top-mount CCD (KD1814-SY)
- Upgrade to double-head (KD1814-S2)
- Rotary axis
- Auto-focus Z-axis head
- Extended-warranty pack
Inside the KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine — Vision-Aided Engineering Highlights
The blocks below take you inside the KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutting Machine — each illustrates one specific camera, optics, motion or software component that defines vision-aided cutting accuracy. Topic-by-topic below: Self-Owned Top Vision Software System, Auto Feeding Conveyor Table, and More Stable Triangle Structure Design.
Self-Owned Top Vision Software System
KASU owns the full property of the large vision software system. The vision software of the KD1814-S1 camera laser cutting machine is used in conjunction with an industrial camera to automate the entire graphic inspection and position cutting process.
Auto Feeding Conveyor Table
KD1814-S1 is equipped with a chain conveyor belt, which can auto-feed the roll material right after the laser cutting process. Together with the optional active feeder, the operator only needs to take care of the cut pattern pick-up job.
More Stable Triangle Structure Design
The triangle machine structure design means more cost for us, but more benefits for you. Bigger waste collection space, better smoke exhausting effect, and more stable for the conveyor chain belt’s motion.
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Every single machine passes CE, and FDA certifications before being delivered to the customer. High production capacity, fast lead time, and 7/24 after-sale service. Contact us immediately! KASU Laser is a reputable laser cutter machine supplier in China. We achieve the dependability of our laser machines by using the most advanced manufacturing technologies, the strictest production standards, and consistent quality tests.
Frequently Asked Questions About the KD1814-S1 Single Head Vision Laser Cutter
What's the difference between the KD1814-S1 (single head) and the KD1814-S2 (double head) vision cutters?
Same 1800 × 1400 mm vision bed, same KASU vision software, same camera. The difference is the cutting gantry: S1 has one cutting head, S2 has two. For shops processing < 200 printed sheets per shift, the single head is cost-efficient. Above that volume, the dual-head S2 effectively doubles output for ~25% more capex — payback usually well under 12 months at high volume.
When does the single-head KD1814-S1 outperform the dual-head S2 in real production?
Three scenarios: (1) varied shape mixes — single head wastes less time switching patterns; (2) intricate cuts with many tight curves — single head loses less time on the inner head’s nesting overhead; (3) prototyping / sampling shops where setup-to-cut ratio is high — the dual-head productivity uplift only shows on long batches. For production runs of 50+ identical copies per pattern, the S2 wins clearly.
Which label-converter and on-demand-print buyers in the US and EU prefer the KD1814-S1?
Typical 2025 buyer: a 5-15 employee on-demand printed-merch shop (US, UK, Germany, Australia) doing 50-150 unique short-run printed-shape jobs per week. Each job has 10-100 copies, but the variety of patterns makes the single-head simpler and faster overall. Also popular with small craft label converters (~1-3 people) where the operator is also the print operator — single-head workflow is mentally lower-load.
Can the KD1814-S1 be upgraded to a dual-head configuration later?
Not as a field upgrade — the dual-head models have a different gantry architecture (reinforced beam, dual servo motors, dual laser-tube mounts) that’s installed at factory. If your volume grows past the single-head sweet spot, the practical migration is to sell the S1 (active secondhand market for KASU equipment) and buy a fresh S2. KASU’s sales team can arrange trade-in pricing on existing units.
What's the typical electricity cost per shift on a KD1814-S1 in continuous operation?
At a 130 W tube running constantly under cutting load, the KD1814-S1 plus its 5800 chiller plus auxiliary systems (camera, control PC, vacuum) draws roughly 4-5 kW. At a typical industrial electricity rate of $0.10-0.15 USD per kWh (US, EU averages), that’s $3.20-6.00 in electricity per 8-hour shift — usually a rounding error in the cost stack compared to labor and material. Higher electricity-cost markets like Germany ($0.30+/kWh) see proportionally higher running cost.