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Laser Cutting
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What is laser cutting?
 Laser cutting uses a resonator to create a
beam of light
 The light is transmitted through a series
of mirrors to a cutting head
 It then goes through a lens that focuses
the laser beam through a diameter of
roughly .015”
 This is what is used to cut through the
material of choice
What type of material?
 Generally laser cutting is best for thin
material
◦ This includes:
◦ Carbon Steel
◦ Stainless Steel
◦ Thin Aluminum
 We cut up to 1” thick…
◦ Aluminum up to 1/8”
◦ Carbon Steel up to 1”
◦ Stainless Steel up to 5/8”
Common Applications
 Laser cutting is most often seen in
industries that demand a lot of thin metal
parts
 This includes:
◦ Automotive
◦ Architectural
◦ Retail Displays
◦ Art and Structural
◦ Medical
Why use laser cutting?
 Laser cutting generally has:
◦ Shorter lead times than waterjet
◦ Less consumable costs
◦ No tooling overhead expenses
◦ Very tight tolerances (±.0012) for cutting
intricate details
◦ Lights-out capability
Some Laser Cut Projects
Some Laser Cut Projects
Some Laser Cut Projects
Thank you!
 Do you have questions on laser cutting?
◦ Email us at Sarahw@fedtech.com

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