Laser Cutting technology
What is laser cutting?
Laser cutting is a fast, cost-effective technology used extensively at LaserNett to cut various materials. Lasers are used to melt, burn and/or vaporize material while an assist gas is used to “clear” the cutting area of a burnt and molten material.
Laser cutting is a proven technology and has been used industrially since the late 60’s. CO2 lasers are suited primarily for cutting, boring and engraving on a multitude of materials. Lasers are able to cut through mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, paper, plastics, wood and fabrics. LaserNett’s lasers are used to bore, scribe, cut and engrave.
The laser cutting process is complex but basically, involves initially pre-piercing your cutting material outside the desired cut. The heat of the laser quickly increases as it is moved into the desired cutting area. An assist gas is then used to remove heated material and a cut is produced. Depending on the type of material being cut, varying types of assist gases are used. Oxygen is used with carbon steel, Nitrogen for non-ferrous steels/non-metals and Argon for titanium.
Reasons why to use LaserNett’s laser cutting service:
- Very high levels of cutting accuracy
- Laser cut a high level of detail
- Repeatability and consistency
- Can cut through a wide variety of materials
Utilize our laser cutting services today and see why we are your professional one-stop metal fabrication shop.
