Laser cutting has established itself as one of the most viable contenders for many applications and has become the most widely used application in micro machining. It competes with the traditional methods of cutting like punch pressing and more recent plasma arc cutting and EDM, but stands out for its ease of fixturing, cutting complex shapes, high rate and low cost for voluminous applications, small kerf, speedy set up and ease of automation. All in all, Laser cutting of materials is a preferred choice on economic and technical aspects. Lasers are used for cutting highly accurate, excellent quality, small kerf width, low or no burr on mild steel, stainless steel, graphite, titanium and aluminum plates for cutting intricate shapes and small holes. The most used application of laser cutting is filigree - for jewelery making.

During cutting of metals by lasers, the large laser beam is focused down to a single pin point, where the heat density is extreme, which results in rapid heating, melting, partial or complete vaporization of the material yielding very precise cuts, holes/ drills on the metal.

Laser cutting of metals is a stable, precise, reliable and a very accurate cutting process depending on the control of the parameters that affect cut quality. Read More