Laser Cutting

Laser cutting is the process of vaporizing material in a very small, well-defined area. The laser itself is a single point cutting source with a very small point, (0.001" to 0.020" / 0.025mm to 0.5mm) allowing for very small cut widths.

The advantages of cutting with a laser make it a preferred choice over conventional cutting methods.

Laser Cutting Advantages

1. There is almost no limit to the cutting path; the point can move in any direction unlike other processes that use knives or saws.
2. The process is forceless allowing very fragile or flimsy parts to be laser cut with no support.
3. Since the laser beam exerts no force on the part and is a very small spot, the technology is well suited to fabricating high accuracy parts, especially flexible materials. The part keeps its original shape from start to finish.
4. The laser beam is always sharp and can cut very hard or abrasive materials.
5. Sticky materials that would otherwise gum up a blade are not an obstacle for a laser.
6. Lasers cut at high speeds. The speed at which the material can be processed is limited only by the power available from the laser.
7. Cutting with lasers is a very cost effective process with low operating and maintenance costs and maximum flexibility.