Whats the difference?

Well i was just searching on various answer tools/portals on the internet and was going through various blogs,forums and other user generated media . On Laser Technology people are trying to find out the comparison between mechanical cutting and laser cutting , to be honest you will surely find many articles on this but things differ from situation to situation the kind of material which you wish to cut, its quality and the volume as in the size of overall lot which you wish to cut.


Advantages of laser cutting over mechanical cutting vary according to the situation ,but two important factors are the lack of physical contact (since there is no cutting edge which can become contaminated by the material or contaminate the material), and to some extent precision (since there is no wear on the laser). There is also a reduced chance of warping the material that is being cut as laser systems have a small heat affected zone. Some materials are also very difficult or impossible to cut by more traditional means. One of the disadvantages of laser cutting may include the high energy required.


Laser cutters usually work much like a milling machine would for working a sheet in that the laser (equivalent to the mill) enters through the side of the sheet and cuts it through the axis of the beam. In order to be able to start cutting from somewhere else than the edge, a pierce is done before every cut. Piercing usually involves a high power pulsed laser beam which slowly (taking around 5-15 seconds for half-inch thick stainless steel , for example) makes a hole in the material.

Laser Engraving.

Well i guess the as a Laser Technology Consultant, i have given a brief idea about the Laser cutting technology, as in what all the technology is all about, the advantages of using the technology,how it actually takes place as in the cutting process and the material which can be moulded and cut across in different shapes with the help of the Laser rays..as in the through this technology.The idea behind this new blog post is to introduce the term Laser Engraving.

This is commonly termed as etching.The engraving on various materials is generally used to mark an object, with the help of acids and chemicals.

The Engraving through Laser is not only restricted to very materials.Materials like Woods,Metals,Coated Metals,Stone and Glass and plastics can e engraved or marked upon easily with the help of Laser technology.

Engraving is majorily used for Branding purposes, printing etc.The major benefit of Engraving through this technology over the traditional ways of Engraving is that the surface does not come into contact ultimately leading to perfect finish with no wear outs at a good rate too.I guess in a very short and simple way you must have got an idea of Laser Engraving through this Blog Post.

Wood and Plastic Cutting with Laser

The benefits of Laser Cutting Technology is not just restricted to cut hard headed materials , but it is something more than that - Plastics,Wood, Metal.Laser is being widely used for Welding,Die-boards.

Plastic Cutting with Laser

Laser has found a wide range of uses in the arena of plastic materials, above all thanks to its ability to cut complex and amazing shapes at high pace with the absence of stress and deformation of the items. It also allows for clean cutting of thermoplastic materials with shiny edges. Good performances are also obtained with polyesters and polycarbonates even though at times for certain polymers there is a slight layer of carbon elements along the cutting edge. With the Cutlite Penta devices, special features exalt the quality of the finish of the items, even when cutting considerable thicknesses. By paying particular attention to the reduction of vapours it is also possible to cut various types of compound materials with excellent results thanks to the precision and extremely small focussing area of the laser beam.

Wood Cutting with Laser

Woodcutting is an excellent application for the high precision of the cut of Cutlite Penta machines. In particular, for dye cutting, the Cutlite Penta cutting systems produce exact and uniform grooves along the entire length of the worked surface. In addition to marking and cutting of inlay pieces, there are many applications in handicrafts, gift items and interior furnishings. Paper materials can also be easily cut with a low-power laser.

Applications for Laser Cutting

Initially with this post I would just like to highlight few points which states the benefits of the laser cutting technology.An economic advantage: Laser cutting is an advantageous technology choice. A careful evaluation of the features of the most suitable cutting system guarantees optimum results in the following aspects:

• Reduction of total work times;
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  Increase in production quality.
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  The technological advantage
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  Laser cutting is, above all, precise, clean and silent.
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  The beam can be focalized on an extremely small area (from 0.1 to 1mm in diameter).
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  The area in proximity to the cut edge has a very low heat alteration. Moreover, the laser cut has the capacity of operating on complex profiles and with very small rays of curvature.
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  Unlike water and traditional cutting systems, light exerts no mechanical pressure on the piece.
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  The laser is a non-contact instrument that guarantees:
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  Total absence of mechanical pressure on the piece;
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  Absence of wear in the instrument;
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  Cutting capability independent of hardness of the material; capability of cutting coated or surface treated materials.
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  Laser cutting also has a high degree of automation and flexibility able to offer:
  ease of integration with other automated systems;
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  Very high trimming capability;
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  Capability of adapting immediately to changes in production requirements.
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  In many cases, laser cutting can produce finished pieces that do not require further processing (polishing, de-burring, finishing etc.).

What the technology is about?

Laser cutting is a modern technology that uses a laser to cut materials It is usually used in industrial manufacturing. Laser cutting works by directing the output of a high power laser, by computer, at the material to be cut it into various shapes, structures and forms. The material most of the times burns melts, vaporizes away, or is blown away by a jet of gas ultimately leaving a high-quality surface finish. Since there is no direct contact between the laser and the surface in use, the level of accuracy in the laser cutting process is much more as compared to other conventional methods.

Due to laser cutting’s accuracy and efficiency, it is used to cut a wide variety of materials. Metal is one of the common materials. Since ancient times, metals have been used widely for a number of purposes. For making weapons, ornaments, construction and packing material, Metals have an important role in our day to day life. Today, with the development of information technology, metals have gained a highly specific role. Since conventional processing methods cannot fulfill all these modern requirements, laser cutting is being extensively used in metal processing these days. The laser process is not only faster than the other methods, but also offers unparalleled levels of accuracy and quality

Since metals are good conductors and reflectors of heat, the intensity of the laser has to be altered, depending upon the nature of the metal. The laser beam is guided and directed around the metal surface to get the desired shape.

Laser Cutting Crunches...

In my 7 years of engagement as a CNC Laser Cutting consultant, I have come across many who are being exploited and even duped by shady organizations. In the last couple of years, I have noticed a steady rise in their numbers, especially among the Big Corporations who has little or no idea of the ground realities back home.

What amazes me most is the fact that most of these corporates are highly qualified professionals. I agree that Laser Cutting is no child’s play. But when there is so much of money riding on it, what one least can do is to do a thorough research on the market before deciding on the best possible option.

With the Internet coming up in a big way, there is always a click-fix way out – be it research, analysis or just a casual overview of whatever is happening in and around. The idea behind this blog is to seek and share information on Laser Cutting, Laser Engraving technology What they are basically, for what all things they can be used effectively. The main aim is also to educate and share information on How to use the technology safely, the precautions to be taken which generally are being ignored or are not known to people using it and the most important part is to share information on How to use it in the best effective manner and make money for your business.

We hope to keep everyone abreast of the Laser Cutting Technology by tracking relevant news on the industry and by furnishing reliable & real-time information on it.