How Does Laser Cutting Work?

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How Does Laser Cutting Work?
Laser cutting technology is purposely used to cut
metal sheets into desirable shapes and sizes. It
not only provides superlative flexibility but is
competent of moulding metals into most complex
designs. It is normally done by CNC machines
using laser parts. Amada, Mazak, Bystronic laser
parts, etc are some of the leading brands of
laser cutting machine parts.
But what makes laser cutting possible? In this
blog, we will discuss how Laser cutting
works. The process of laser cutting is initiated
by high-powered and concentrated beams which
facilitate the cutting of the design that is
already programmed into the computer that is
synchronized with it. A focusing lens helps in
concentrating the beams into a pin-point and as
the super powerful laser comes in contact to the
metal it melts or burns the parts of the metal to
get the desired blueprint. A CAD file guides it
along. Commonly, there are three types of lasers
which are employed to do the task, namely CO2,
Nd, and Nd-Yag. The position of these
concentrated laser beams is controlled by a
computer program which is called the CNC code.
The cutting speed is controlled by the CNC
computer or
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• controller. A number of mirrors are used to
  divert the beams to different directions and are
  known as beam benders.
• All these initiators then result in the cutting
  of the metal by swift heating or melting, or
  vaporizing of the metal. It depends on the power
  of the laser and the setup being used for it.
• There are two types of laser technology which is
  generally used in the present industrial
  scenario
• Gantry System This process is relatively slow
  and is engaged for the manufacturing of prototype
  of products. In this process, the machine moves
  to move the laser across the targeted medium.
• Galvanometer System This system is more trusted
  for the accuracy and precision it has to offer.
  For the very reason, manufactures use this system
  for producing the final products to be sent out
  to the market. The process used by the system
  uses the method of utilizing mirrors to position
  and redirect the laser to increase the speed. The
  process can assist speed as fast as 100 feet per
  minute.
• The accuracy of the distance between the machine
  and the object being cut is considered to be
  crucial as it determines where the focal point is
  relative to the surface of the plate. The
  quality of the cut is affected by position of the
  focal point.
• If followed all proper norms and controls, laser
  cutting is a very consistent, steady, and precise
  process.
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