Laser cutting of metal: main features and principles of the process

As is known, laser cutting of metal is currently considered one of the most progressive and precise cutting technologies.

The principle of laser cutting of materials (not just metal)

The operating principle is based on the impact of a powerful laser beam on the cutting lines under the influence of a special gas environment. Laser cutting of sheet metal The principle behind this method is that the laser beam's energy is converted into heat upon interaction with the metal surface. This heat energy is highly concentrated within a minimal cutting area, literally "evaporating" the material at the cutting points. At the same time, the shielding gas prevents oxidation, reliably protecting the cutting surfaces.

Important detail! Precise and smooth cut edges are achieved by creating a large temperature difference. This is achieved by a highly focused beam spot and a precisely directed laser beam. This precise focusing is complemented by the precise time the laser spends on a specific area, ensuring that cuts never overheat or that you won't find any "uncut" areas anywhere on the workpiece.

Advantages of laser cutting of metal over other types of cutting

The undeniable advantage of laser cutting over other technologies is its high speed and the complete freedom to create complex pieces. Maximum cutting precision, and consequently, the smallest possible cutting spot, is achieved. Therefore, GRAVIS guarantees cutting accuracy of up to 0.03 mm with its equipment, a level unattainable by any other cutting method.

Another key advantage of laser cutting is its lower cost compared to mechanical, plasma, or gas technologies. This reduction in cost is achieved through minimal material and time consumption, resulting in lower operating costs.

Features of the laser cutting offer from GRAVIS

A distinct advantage of GRAVIS's laser metal cutting service is its flexible pricing policy. The cost is calculated individually for each client and order, and depends on a number of factors:

• The type of metal being cut (the softer and easier to cut, the cheaper);
• Dimensions of sheets to be cut and required blanks;
• Sheet material thickness;
• Cutting complexity;
• Order volume (larger the print run, the cheaper the price per unit).

The company is always open to dialogue with each client and is happy to assist with even the most complex metalworking tasks.