Laser Cutting Machine USA - Photography Terms & Glossary

Glossary Of Laser Engraving and Cut Terms [1]

Laser Cutting Machine A laser cutting machine is a versatile tool used in manufacturing, fabrication, and design industries to precisely cut and shape a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, wood, textiles, and composites. Laser cutting machines utilize high-energy laser beams to melt, burn, or vaporize material along a predefined path, guided by computer-controlled motion systems. The laser cutting process offers several advantages, including high precision, fast cutting speeds, minimal material waste, and the ability to produce intricate shapes and contours with smooth edges and minimal heat-affected zones.

Laser cutting machines come in various configurations, including CO2 laser cutters, fiber laser cutters, and neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser cutters, each offering specific advantages for different material types, thicknesses, and cutting requirements. Laser cutting machines find applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, signage, architecture, and hobbyist crafts for prototyping, production, and customization of parts, components, and products.