Types of Laser Cutting and Its Advantages
Laser cutting has revolutionized the cutting industry and with Laser precise cutting can be achieved quite easily and in hassle free way. The material to be cut is set at a place and laser beam is focused by setting the computer to the point where it is to be cut. The material is thus melted from the place of cutting and as a result a high quality surface finish is achieved. There are basically three types of laser cutting namely CO2 laser with Radio frequency, Neodymium (ND) laser, and the ND-YAG laser.
The first technique is used for cutting, engraving and boring and it is by far the most popular choice for precision laser cutting. The other two are generally used for boring as well as trimming. Compared to the conventional method of cutting, laser cutting is quick, safe, and precise. It can cut almost any material which can be an uphill task using the traditional methods. This is because of the extremely high temperature which forces the metal to melt at the point of application. The cutting is precise because laser is very thin beam that perfectly strikes at the desired point and you only need to set the computer for this rest of the job will be done by the laser. There must be an expert technician to oversee all these and regulate the application of laser as and when necessitated.
Cutting the same material can be achieved within minutes whereas manual cutting will possibly take several man hours. This is why precision plasma cutting and laser cutting is considered to by highly cost-effective. As a mater of fact, ever since its inception, industries have taken no time to switch to laser cutting. Though the initial set up is a bit costly but the long term advantages is enormous and if you spread the cost in two or three years then you can easily find that it is still very economical decision.
Laser cutting is relatively tough as there are many steps involved which include vaporization, melting and blowing, scribing and thermal stress cracking and only an expert person can handle this. Laser cutting are offered by several firms hence if you require the cutting for fewer jobs as in construction etc then you can contact them. They will be economical as compared to installing a laser cutting unit of your own.
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Aldridge Brothers are the best precision laser cutting of precision plasma cutting and sheet metal work in Altrincham, Cheshire.
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