What Is Laser Cutting?

Unlike traditional cutting and sawing methods laser cutting introduces a high-temperature laser beam-cutting tool that offers the most precise and efficient manufacturing outcome. The laser is usually focused and controlled through CNC router machines.

There are two common types of lasers used for the job.

1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) lasers and

2. Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers.

The CO2 laser is suitable for non-metals like wood, acrylic, and fabric. On the other hand, Nd: YAG lasers are used for cutting metals and are capable of higher power outputs.

Laser cutting is used on a wide range of materials (metals and non-metals). Currently, laser cutting is available for cutting, engraving, or shaping steel, aluminum, copper, wood, acrylic, plastic, leather, fabric, rubber, etc.