Benefits of Laser Cutting?

Our sheet metal laser cutting machinery provides a range of benefits to our customers:

• In comparison with punching it gives a superior edge finish that requires no de-burring or finishing.
• Intricate detail & marking are all possible.
• Lasers can cut complex shapes without the need for tooling.
• Speed is comparable or faster than other profile cutting methods.
• Localised heat distortion is reduced.
• A polished edge finish can be achieved on stainless steel using a nitrogen assist gas.

Laser cutting is a technology that has been used in industry since the 1970's. The first common application was for sign-making, mainly cutting acrylic. Since then the process has been adopted and adapted by virtually every industry group, and is now a significant process in every manufacturing economy.

The reasons for laser cutting sheet metal popularity include:

• The accuracy of the cut part achievable
• The repeatability and consistency of the process
• The level of detail achievable
• The range of materials which can be processed
• The speed of the process
• The cost of parts
• The ease of changing parts (particularly when compared to hard tooling etc)
• The lack of physical contact during the process
• The small heat affected zone