Lasers were invented in the 1960s and were called “A solution looking for a problem”. Today lasers are used in thousands of applications across the world.The word laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers can be found in most industries, including medical, construction, production, militaristic and scientific applications, with their uses increasing continuously. The use of lasers has grown to such an extent that we now rely on them. The first use of lasers in the daily lives of the general population was the supermarket barcode scanner which was introduced in 1974. The laser disc player, introduced in 1978, was the first successful consumer...
There are three main types of laser cutters within the manufacturing industry: moving material machines, flying optic machines, and hybrid configuration, but what is the difference? The laser remains static in a moving material machine whilst the material moves on a mobile surface located under the laser. The advantage of this is that the laser and material are kept at a consistent distance apart. The fastest laser is the flying optic laser, where the laser moves whilst the material stays static. The laser can move on an x and y-axis; however, this causes differences in the length of the beam during the cutting process. A hybrid machine combines features of...
Many people still debate on which plasma cutting method is the best (manual or robotic) and whether or not robotic plasma cutting will eventually take over all together. Plasma cutting is an incredibly useful process of cutting that is mainly used for cutting various thicknesses of metal. However, this method can be quite dangerous as plasma jets can reach temperatures of around 20,000 degrees Celsius. When it comes to power, there is no denying that the robotic cutters have the greatest ability, which means they are typically used for big jobs, such as construction and can reach the highest levels of heat generation. The main advantage of a manual plasma...
Laser cutting machine developments and advancements have been incredibly rapid in the last few years due to modern science and technology. Laser cutting is one of the most efficient and high-quality cutting methods in the industry. Several new manufactures of large-scale laser cutting machines materialised in 2020, bringing with it a strong competition and flooding the market with a plethora of new brands. Top Laser Cutting Machine Manufacturers 1. Han’s Laser- continues to be the most globally competitive brand in laser cutting machine equipment, since its inception in 1996. 2. Hglaser- is another strong brand that offers five distinct product lines that cover laser marking, laser welding, laser cutting, plasma...
The most handy and versatile saw you can own, is definitely the circular saw. Even though they may not be as precise as the table saw, the circular saw is easier to transport and use on the go. The circular saw is great for commercial use and DIY jobs. You can use it to cut large pieces of wood, plastic, metal, concrete and most any other material such as brick and tile. They can make curvilinear cuts or straight cuts. When choosing a circular saw, you need to consider the purposes of its usage so you can choose the right power level and the correct accessories for the job. You...