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Laser or water jet? Two different, but complimentary, cutting machines

They emerged at practically the same time, during the second half of the 1960s, and although they use antagonistic technologies and processes, in a metal or sheet metal factory both complement each other because they are unbeatable in their respective niches, as we’re about to find out.
August 12, 2021 by

Characteristics of the laser cutting machine

Originally, the laser cutting machine was designed by Western Electric Research Center for punching holes into diamond dies. It´s a thermal cutting technique that uses radiation from the laser beam to heat the part and cut it.

This technology is unrivaled in terms of speed and precision. It´ll come as no surprise that, metaphorically, it´s known as the Swiss Army Knife. This degree of precision makes the laser very useful for parts with complex contours, while also creating little waste. It´s used on thin materials, with thicknesses of up to 25 mm, be it plastic, ceramic cloth or metal. It can cut quickly and in any direction.