Plasma cutting is a thermal metal-cutting technology in which the material is locally melted by a concentrated plasma jet and then removed from the cut by a dynamic gas flow. It is a fast, efficient, and well-established industrial method for...
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When selecting a laser cutter for steel plates, the most common factors considered are the laser source power, the working area, cutting accuracy, and the potential for automation. However, the type of cutting table is equally important—it determines how steel...
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Fiber or CO₂ lasers —which technology is better suited for metal cutting? For decades, CO₂ lasers were the industry standard, but the development of fiber laser sources has meant that today, the vast majority of new investments in laser cutting...
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The production of components made from tubes, profiles, and structural sections is rarely uniform. A single facility may produce thin-walled hollow sections, round tubes, rectangular profiles, larger structural sections, and short assembly parts. This means that a machine for cutting...
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In the production of steel structures, frames, beams, and welded components, the condition of the workpiece as it exits the machine is becoming increasingly important—not just whether it has been cut, but whether it is ready for the next stage...
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Large-format sheet metal cutting is not just about processing a single large sheet. Above all, a large-format machine offers greater flexibility in production planning: it allows you to cut large components in a single process, arrange multiple sheets side by...
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Laser cutting of steel plates with protective film is a recurring technical problem in the sheet metal fabrication industry. The plates—often made of stainless steel or acid-resistant steel—arrive at the facility with factory-applied film that protects the surface from scratches....
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In industrial production, a safe fiber laser is not only a matter of cutting efficiency, but above all, operator safety and the manufacturer’s responsibility for a complete solution. The work area is protected by a safety enclosure, certified glass panels,...
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Choosing a CNC machine for metal cutting shouldn’t start with the question “Which machine is the best?”, but rather “Which solution will be best for my production?”. At STIGAL, we help you choose the technology that best fits your facility’s...
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Compressed-air laser cutting —AirCut technology—is one of the simplest ways to reduce the cost per part in laser manufacturing. In many facilities, nitrogen—used as the assist gas—is one of the largest operating costs associated with fiber laser cutters. AirCut allows...
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