Laser Cutting

Laser cutting is a fabrication process that uses a thin, focused laser beam to cut and etch materials into custom designs, patterns and shapes. The powerful beam is the source that melts, burns or vaporizes the material. Laser cutting is use in industries such as electronics, medicine, aerospace, automotive and semiconductors. The most common application is for cutting metal because lasers can deliver perfect cuts and smooth finishes. There are three major types of laser cutter available in the market: CO2 laser cutter, Crystal laser cutter and Fiber laser cutter.

Laser cutting can be use in the following materials:

Metal

Plastic

Ceramic

Glass

Wood

Paper

How Laser Cutting Works?

Laser Cutting

Laser cutting process involves focusing a laser beam to a small spot which has sufficient power to produce a laser

Gas

The tube is filled with C02 and other gases like hydrogen, nitrogen, and helium. The mix of these gases is activated by diodes or an electric discharge that emits energy in the form of light.

Focal Length

The critical factors which govern the efficiency of the process are the focused spot diameter and the depth of the focus. At all times, an accurate distance is maintained between plate and nozzle.

Heated Material

To complete the process, the heated material reacts to oxygen and begins to burn and to oxidize. The reaction expels more energy and assists the laser beam.