Learn all about laser cutting as a cutting method in manufacturing.

1. Learn all about…Laser Cutting Brought to you by Fedtech.com Your Partner in Manufacturing

2. What is laser cutting? Laser cutting uses a resonator to create a beam of light The light is transmitted through a series of mirrors to a cutting head It then goes through a lens that focuses the laser beam through a diameter of roughly .015” This is what is used to cut through the material of choice

3. What type of material? Generally laser cutting is best for thin material This includes: Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Thin Aluminum We cut up to 1” thick… Aluminum up to 1/8” Carbon Steel up to 1” Stainless Steel up to 5/8”

4. Common Applications Laser cutting is most often seen in industries that demand a lot of thin metal parts This includes: Automotive Architectural Retail Displays Art and Structural Medical

5. Why use laser cutting? Laser cutting generally has: Shorter lead times than waterjet Less consumable costs No tooling overhead expenses Very tight tolerances (±.0012) for cutting intricate details Lights-out capability

6. Some Laser Cut Projects

7. Some Laser Cut Projects

8. Some Laser Cut Projects

9. Thank you! Do you have questions on laser cutting? Email us at Sarahw@fedtech.com Follow us on Twitter! @Fedtechinc View our YouTube laser cutting videos: User: Waterjetter08