Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Why Lasers are Used For Cutting Metal

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At one point in history, there were only a few options if you wanted to cut metal. For example, metalworkers would either have to do it by hand with a saw or snips, or use a sawing or shearing machine.

While those methods (and newer ones such as plasma cutting) are still widely being used, there's another technology that has changed the industry – namely, laser cutting metal.

Here are some reasons why lasers are now widely being used for this application (and the benefits)...

A Cleaner and More Consistent Cut

The problem with some of the earlier methods of metal cutting is that they didn't always produce the cleanest looking results or the smoothest edges. Not only will a laser be able to cut with a high level of precision (including creating intricate patterns), you don't have to worry about replacing components because lasers will not degrade during operation. There's also no warping because there's no actual physical contact with a cutting blade.

Through Thick and Thin

Laser cutting techniques are continuously being improved. Some companies that do laser cutting in Toronto have upgraded to a fibre laser (delivered through a fibre optic cable) to get through thicker materials more easily.

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Phone: 866-848-3641
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