A laser cutting system is an essential tool for sheet metal shops that specialise in detailed cuts on a variety of different metals and thicknesses. If properly utilised, a laser cutting system can increase the accuracy, speed and quality of the results. In addition to these benefits, using this level of technology can increase the variety and specialisation of the products, templates or prototypes you create. Versatility: From stainless steel to aluminum, titanium to wood, different materials require different techniques for cutting and forming. A desktop laser cutter posses the ability to handle a wide range of materials at varying degrees of thickness will allow you to take on many...
No matter how many members of staff you have at your place of work, those who are using the laser machine should be trained as often as possible. These devices are very easy to handle when you know what you’re doing, but with software constantly being updated, maintenance work required and so many potential health and safety issues, it’s better to be safe than sorry. We recommend you hold training sessions every month so your team know how to use the machines, look after them, maintain them and of course keep themselves safe at the same time. These machines are incredibly dangerous and there have been some horror stores about...
While laser cutting machines can be a great investment for many businesses, helping with production timings and saving money, you must always take into consideration the maintenance a laser cutting machine requires. Laser cutting machines will, like all machines require a general maintenance check every year and serviced every 6 months to one year. Cleaning your laser cutting machine is quite a simple process if done correctly. The daily cleaning shouldn’t take any longer than 15 minutes, and general cleaning once a week. The general cleaning includes clearing any debris, so depending on the materials used and the production amount will determine how often you will need to do a...
The best modern and popular cutting method nowadays is laser cutting. This method of cutting has grown due to its cost-effectiveness and high precision. No matter the design complexness, laser cutting can achieve very accurate cutting compared to other conventional methods of cutting even to the smallest detail. Some complex designs, for instance, smooth curves, lace patterns or very sharp angles usually appears to be a challenge to other conventional cutting tools but with laser cutting, you are assured of obtaining to match the highest standards that will be required by many individuals.
Lasers are widely used in manufacturing and fabrication. They are an extremely effective way of cutting, marking and measuring. But how are these laser beams created? To create a laser, the energy level of atoms need to be raised to an excited state. This allows them to release light as they fall back to their original ground state. Once a beam of light is generated, it is then amplified to produce a focal point. It’s at this focal point that the laser cuts or marks the surface of a material. As the atoms move, they create a weak light. As more energy is added this light becomes more and more...