Laser cutting is faster and moreenergy-efficient than plasma cutting for thin or medium-thickness sheet metal,most commonly steel or aluminum. In the past, laser cutting has not beenpossible for thicker stock, but today’s higher-wattage machines (7kw plus) areapproaching the capabilities of plasma cutting.
Fiberlaser technology effectively eliminates bend mirrors and the need for beamadjustment and alignment, improving consistency. Thisis important for production jobs including laser cutting, welding and foldforming.
Water Jet Cutting: Versatile and Powerful
Waterjet cutting is ideal for stone, ceramics, and thicker metals which are moredifficult to process by laser cutting or other methods. Unlike other material removal processes, waterjet systems canalso cut extremely hard, reflective and nonconductive materials, making it anefficient and productive fabrication method.
Water Jet Cutting: Versatile and Powerful
Waterjet cutting is ideal for stone, ceramics, and thicker metals which are moredifficult to process by laser cutting or other methods. Unlike other material removal processes, waterjet systems canalso cut extremely hard, reflective and nonconductive materials, making it anefficient and productive fabrication method.
Read more: Cutting Process Options: Fiber Laser vs. Water Jet