Cutting Blade USA - Photography Terms & Glossary

Glossary Of Laser Engraving and Cut Terms [1]

Cutting Blade While not typically associated with laser engraving, a cutting blade is a tool used in traditional cutting processes to slice through materials such as paper, cardboard, fabric, and thin plastics. Unlike laser cutting, which uses focused laser beams to vaporize or melt materials, cutting blades physically shear or puncture materials along predefined paths to create cut edges. Cutting blades vary in shape, size, and material composition depending on the specific cutting application and material properties.

They may include straight blades, rotary blades, serrated blades, or specialized blades designed for intricate or heavy-duty cutting tasks. While laser cutting has largely replaced traditional cutting methods in many industries, cutting blades remain essential tools for certain applications requiring manual or mechanical cutting techniques.