Big Blue Saw - How does laser cutting work?

How does laser cutting work?

Frequently Asked Questions - Parts from Big Blue Saw

In laser machining, a computer directs a high power laser to cut out the desired shape from stock material. The laser burns away or vaporizes the material, leaving the desired shape behind.

Here are some parts made using laser machining from clear acrylic plastic:

You may also want to read our FAQ on laser cutting quality.

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ahmad omar

|2008-12-12 14:36:14

when laser beam concentrated on specified area of workpiece the material will be
heated and going to melting state then will be if burn or vapor state

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Dr. John Sauter

|2009-05-28 18:02:34

not necessarily, when a material undergoes an intense enough temperature change
(such as direct contact with the beam of an industrial class laser) it can
change from a solid directly to a gas (vaporization)

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ahmad omar - thanks

|2010-01-15 14:08:12

thanks for helping me ,,,,,with my best regards

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Steve T - laser engraving?

|2010-03-31 17:02:39

Can you also do laser engraving? I'd like to place some locating marks on the
surface of the part. I'm OK with the default kerf width, and the depth isn't
critical (as long as it's much less than the thickness of the part).

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