Laser cutters use a high power laser source to burn or cut through material, allowing the creation of patterns, text, or images on parts, and the rapid cutout of flat patterned parts
Process Name
CO2 Laser Cutter/Engraver
Applications
Modifying existing parts with designs, cutting thin materials into final shape, scoring material to create bend lines. Rotary attachment allows for the engraving of round objects
Advantages
High-speed marking of parts over engraving with other techniques, cost effective for cutting out many thin parts
Limitations
Thicker materials take many passes to cut, limited selection of materials that can be fully cut, cannot mark metal
