Why Laser Cutting Is the Prefered Option of Metal Processing

Cutting is the most basic and widely used process in metal fabrication. Laser cutting is the go-to technology to perform such jobs in the industry, because it has advantages over other methods.

Flexibility

Laser cutting does not require an exchange of tools. The same setup is suitable for cutting a lot of different shapes within the same material thickness. Also, intricate cuts do not pose any problems.

Precision

An accuracy of +/-0.1 mm gives an opportunity to achieve high precision. In most cases, such a high standard means that there are no added tolerances.

Repeatability

+/- 0.05 mm ensures parts that are pretty much replicas of each other. Laser cutting is a lot quicker than traditional mechanical cutting methods. Especially in the case of more complex cuts.

Automation

The job needs little manpower.  The contemporary laser cutting machinery is highly automatical. An experienced machine operator still plays a big role in the final quality. However, comparing to other cutting methods, the speed of cutting and little need for manual labour result in lower costs.

Quality

Using the right setup, laser cutters only leave a small burr. Often, it is not necessary to even remove it. Of course it depends on the material, its thickness and other factors.

Another perk is having a small heat affected zone. The microstructure along the HAZ changes a lot. So a smaller HAZ area results in more predictable and reliable parts.

Versatility

Laser cutting is suitable for a lot of different materials,like steel, copper, aluminum. One machine can work to perform different jobs. Of course, the ability to cut some of these materials depends on the power of your machine.

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