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Are you looking for proven information on thermal cutting, CAM software, or manufacturing automation? In this section you will find articles created by specialists – with an eye to everyday work in industrial plants. Concrete knowledge, real applications, proven solutions.
Fume Extraction and Filtration in Metal-Cutting Machines — Process Safety
Fume extraction and filtration are an integral part of the thermal cutting process—in fiber laser...
Power Consumption of Fiber Laser Cutters and the Energy Efficiency of Raycus Laser Sources
The power of the laser source is not the same as the amount of electricity...
Materials and Optics for Fiber Laser Cutters — Nozzles, Lenses, and Protective Glasses
Materials and optical components have a direct impact on the stability of laser cutting, edge...
BOCHU laser cutting head for a fiber laser cutting machine — autofocus, height sensor, and collision protection
The laser cutting head is one of the most important components of a fiber laser...
Choosing an auxiliary gas for laser cutting: oxygen, nitrogen, or compressed air?
The assist gas is one of the most important—and at the same time most underappreciated—elements...
Operating Costs of a Laser Cutter — What Really Affects the Cost of Cutting
The operating costs of a laser cutter are a topic that cannot be reduced solely...
Burrs and Edge Quality After Cutting — How to Diagnose Problems in Metal Cutting
A burr, a rough edge, an uneven edge, melt-through, jagged edges, or excessive bevel after...
Cutting Heavy Plate: Laser, Plasma, and Gas — Capabilities, Limitations, and Applications
For years, cutting heavy plate was mainly associated with plasma and gas, while fiber lasers...
How does plasma cutting work?
Plasma cutting is a thermal metal-cutting technology in which the material is locally melted by...
Types of Cutting Tables in Laser Cutters for Steel Plates
When selecting a laser cutter for steel plates, the most common factors considered are the...
Fiber vs. CO₂ — A Comparison of Laser Technologies
Fiber or CO₂ lasers —which technology is better suited for metal cutting? For decades, CO₂...
Cutting tubes, profiles, and structural sections on a single CNC machine
The production of components made from tubes, profiles, and structural sections is rarely uniform. A...
3D cutting head in a laser cutter – 2D, 3D, and bevel cuts in a single machine
In the production of steel structures, frames, beams, and welded components, the condition of the...
Large-Format Sheet Metal Cutting — When Should You Choose a Large-Format Machine?
Large-format sheet metal cutting is not just about processing a single large sheet. Above all,...
Laser Cutting of Steel Plates with Protective Film in the Boiler-Making Industry
Laser cutting of steel plates with protective film is a recurring technical problem in the...
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