If you work in the manufacturing field and are considering using laser cutting machine in your next project, you may want to know what its advantages are. Why should I pay higher than tradinitional cutting machine ? Is laser cutting really better than traditional cutting using dies, punches and other similar tools?

To help you learn more about it and why it is so useful, we have compiled a list of some of the advantages of laser cutting.

8 advantages of using a laser cutter

(1)High Accuracy and Precision Cutting

Laser cutting uses extremely small and powerful lasers, which can cut with focused beam to the material being cut in an extremely precise manner.

In most cases, powerful lasers melt and evaporate materials with unparalleled precision, with typical tolerances of 0.003 mm to 0.006 mm. In contrast, the tolerance of plasma cutting machines is usually around 0.02 mm, and some die-cutting tools have tolerances as high as 1-3 mm or more.

When extreme accuracy and precision are required, laser cutting machines are almost always the best choice. This is one of the reasons why laser cutting is often used in the aerospace industry with extremely tight tolerances.

(2)No need to replace or modify tools, shorten delivery time and reduce costs

One of the biggest benefits of laser cutting machines is that it is economical to use laser cutting even in projects with limited operations. This is because the laser cutting machine does not use any tools that must be customized or modified for your project. It also has no worn physical cutting surfaces.

To use a laser cutter to create a component or part, you only need to cut the material, the laser cutter, and a schematic diagram that can be loaded into the computer. Even for small-volume projects, this reduces overall costs, especially when compared to traditional tooling and manufacturing.

Laser tools also have fewer mechanical moving parts, thereby reducing maintenance and operating costs, and helping to keep the cost of using laser cutting companies at a low level.

(3)Can handle almost any complex work

Nothing is too complicated for a laser cutting machine. High-power lasers can be used to work on very narrow parts of material, and there is almost no warping or deformation of the area being cut.

With the correct system, laser cutting machines can be used to quickly and easily create the most complex geometries and cuts with unparalleled accuracy and excellent tolerance levels.

(4)Improve utilization and reduce waste

Another benefit of precision and accuracy laser cutting  is that it can utilize a very high percentage of plates. By correctly nesting cuts, laser cutting machines can maximize the number of available components and parts for any given piece of material.

Again, this will reduce the overall cost of the project and speed up the completion time. Less time is required to replace new materials, and fewer raw materials are wasted during processing and cutting.

(5)Will not cause damage or warping, even for thin materials

A common misconception about laser cutting is that high heat causes a lot of deformation and warpage. But this is wrong. The heat-affected zone (HAZ) of laser cutting is actually very small and usually does not cause tolerance issues for parts or components.

Therefore, the laser is actually very suitable for cutting extremely thin materials. The speed of laser cutting the material is so fast that it does not become overheated and warped. HAZ is very small and can be easily processed if needed.

(6)Low Power Consumption

Although lasers used to cut materials with considerable energy, laser cutting machines do not have any other moving parts-unlike presses and some other cutting tools, they require a lot of energy to use physical molds to provide cutting force.

For example, when used at full load, a turret punch may consume up to 36 kW of energy. In contrast, laser cutting machines rarely require more than 10 kW of energy-even if they are used to cut extremely thick reflective materials such as aluminum.

This helps reduce overall operating costs and reduces the overall impact of laser cutting machines on the environment.

(7)Extreme cutting versatility-can be used for almost any material

When it comes to the advantages of laser cutting, this is an important benefit. Laser cutting can be used for a variety of different tasks, not just completely cutting the material. Lasers can also be used for scoring, scribing, perforation, marking and engraving, just to name a few functions-no need to change or change any tools.

Not only that, the laser cutting machine can be used for almost any material. From ferrous metals such as stainless steel to copper, aluminum, brass, and even other materials such as composite materials, wood, plastics, and even certain types of textiles. Laser cutting machines can be used to cut almost anything.

Although lasers are generally not suitable for processing extremely thick metals—waterjet or plasma cutters may be recommended—the versatility of laser cutting makes it a key part of modern processing.

(8)Automation and customization benefits

Finally, laser cutting can be easily repeated and easily automated. This process can be simplified by using computer numerical control manipulators and robots.

This is why it provides unlimited customization opportunities.We specialize in laser cutting, and we would be happy to discuss our services in further detail with you.

We accept projects of all sizes-when you choose us for laser cutting, you can enjoy all the above advantages and more. So don't wait.Contact us now!