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Definition

Laser Cutting

What is Laser Cutting?

Laser cutting uses a focused high-power laser (fiber or CO2) to melt/vaporize a precise kerf through sheet and plate at high speed with excellent edge quality and tight tolerances. Fiber lasers dominate metal cutting today for their speed and efficiency.

It's fast and accurate on thinner material; very thick plate favors plasma or waterjet.

Also known as

laser cutterfiber laserCO2 laser

Related terms

Plasma Cutting
Processes
Waterjet Cutting
Processes
Press Brake
Machine Types

Compared with

Waterjet vs Laser vs Plasma
Comparison
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