How does laser cutting work? What are its characteristics and features?
Question
Basically when cutting with the laser the beam is focused on the material through the hole in the nozzle. This heats the material and melts it. A cutting gas, which flows co-axially through the nozzle, removes the molten material.
Answer ( 1 )
Basically when cutting with the laser the beam is focused on the material through the hole in the nozzle. This heats the material and melts it. A cutting gas, which flows co-axially through the nozzle, removes the molten material.
CHARACTERISTICS:
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1. Plate thickness: 1 mm up to 25 mm
2. Typical: 0.5 mm up to 20 mm
KEY FEATURES:
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1. Laser light can be well focused ca. 0.2 mm
2. Very high power density (some MW/cm2)
3. High to medium cut quality (roughness)
4. Low heat input
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