Advantages & Disadvantages of Laser Cutting Process

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Advantages Disadvantages of Laser Cutting
Process

• Cutting of metals is one of the crucial stages in
  the process of metal fabrication. Its only after
  the cutting of the metals that they can be molded
  into desired shapes and sizes. One of the very
  popular methods of getting it done is the laser
  cutting process. With proper use of good quality
  laser parts (for example LVD Strippit laser
  parts, or Trumpf laser parts) laser cutting
  process can be very effective. But like the two
  sides of every coin, it has some advantages and
  disadvantages that come along with it. Lets have
  a quick look at them.
• Advantages of Laser Cutting Process
• Laser cutting is quick in comparison to other
  traditional cutting techniques as most of the
  work is automated.
• Holding the piece of metal is easier in laser
  cutting than in mechanical cutting.
• The cuts obtained by laser are more precise than
  can be done by any other method of cutting
  metals. Its for the very reason laser cutting is
  preferred in industries that require absolute
  exact size of metals as an outcome.
• In the laser process, the metal doesnt come in
  direct contact with other metals to facilitate
  the cut. Hence the metal is more finely cut
  without any contaminations.

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• In traditional processes where heat becomes the
  weapon to cut metals, the edge of the metal
  usually deforms to some extent but laser cutting
  gives you a fine edge metal cutting.
• The versatility of the process lets you engrave
  delicate designs on different metals.
• Laser cutting process requires less energy for
  cutting the metals than other traditional
  methods.
• Disadvantages of Laser Cutting Process
• Laser cutting demands high power consumption as
  compared to other techniques.
• The laser beam is very delicate to handle. A
  slight mistake while adjusting the distance and
  temperature can lead to burning or discoloring of
  the metal.
• The laser beam is harmful if it comes in contact
  with human workers. It can cause severe burns if
  it happens accidentally.
• Laser cutting is still not capable of cutting
  thick metals.
• The production is not consistent in laser cutting
  as the time for cutting various metals may vary.
• It does not compliment all types of metals.
• While you can find other cutting methods which
  are inexpensive and being preferred since a long
  time, you cannot ignore the plus points that
  laser cutting has to offer. The quality of cut
  that laser cutting provides can hardly be
  achieved by other methods available for carrying
  the process.

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