Fume extraction and filtration are an integral part of the thermal cutting process—in fiber laser cutting machines, CNC plasma cutting machines, and oxy-fuel cutting machines. During machining, fumes, fine metal particles, oxides, and dust are generated, which must be captured...
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Materials and optical components have a direct impact on the stability of laser cutting, edge quality, and machine availability. Even a properly selected fiber laser cutter will not operate consistently if the nozzle is damaged, the protective glass is dirty,...
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A burr, a rough edge, an uneven edge, melt-through, jagged edges, or excessive bevel after cutting are indicators that help assess whether the metal-cutting process is proceeding correctly. They do not always indicate a serious problem, but it is always...
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For years, cutting heavy plate was mainly associated with plasma and gas, while fiber lasers were considered a technology for thin and medium-thickness sheets. Today, this distinction is no longer so clear-cut—modern high-power fiber laser cutters, with configurations of up...
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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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Laser or plasma? This is one of the most common questions when choosing a CNC machine for metal cutting—but the answer isn’t simply which technology is “better.” Both fiber laser cutting machines and plasma cutting machines provide a stable, repeatable...
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