Types and advantages of metal laser cutting

Laser cutting technology is used to process and separate layered materials such as composites, wood, metal, rocks, paper, polymer films, ceramics and many others. This solution is always relevant when there is a need for high-precision processing with minimal mechanical impact.

During the processing process, the working area is heated by the laser beam, the material melts and dissolves. In this case, mechanical contact with the workpiece is completely excluded. And since the energy is highly concentrated, it is sufficient to work with materials of any hardness. Drilling holes is also laser cutting for metal; its price depends on the complexity of the work.

Types of laser cutting

Laser cutting using a beam is divided into several techniques:

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• separation. The material is cut right through. In this way, it is possible to produce parts of a given configuration;
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• thermal cracking. The laser creates high thermal voltage in the affected area. The method is suitable for processing brittle materials;
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• scribing. The technique is used for processing semiconductors, ceramics, and glass-ceramic substrates. The listed materials are separated very quickly.
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The separation method and thermal cracking are continuous processes. And scribing requires the use of pulsed or pulse-periodic lasers.

The choice of processing method is based on the characteristics of the material to be processed. The thickness and required heating level are taken into account.

Benefits of laser cutting

This metal processing technology is chosen due to its unique advantages:

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• Suitable for working with various materials. The laser is capable of cutting thick, stylish sheets, the exact indicator depends on the characteristics of the equipment;
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• the work process is automated. In this way, it is possible to obtain the contours of complex spatial forms;
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• the impact location is minimal, the rest of the sheet area does not heat up;
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• the likelihood of mechanical impact and the shortcomings that it may entail is eliminated. This allows you to work with thin, fragile materials, as well as materials that can be easily deformed;
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• the productivity level is very high, the average cutting speed is 25 m/min;
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• the operator carries out precise control of the exposure temperature, this has a beneficial effect on the level of quality of work;
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• possibility of cutting in 2D and 3D formats.
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