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.).