Laser Cutting Capabilities: What Materials Can Be Laser Cut?

6 types of materials that can be cut by laser

Laser cutting lends itself to:

• Metals - black steel, alloyed alloys, and non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper.
• Plastic.
• Glass.
• Plexiglass.
• Dry wood and its derivatives - plywood, chipboard and fiberboard.
• Paper and cardboard.

As you can see, there are no restrictions - unless you can cut mirror materials with a laser. Where does this freedom come from?

No mechanical impact during laser cutting

This means that you can safely cut fragile or soft materials with a laser, without fear of breaking or crushing them, ruining the cutting line. The laser beam cannot be “sharp enough” to cut them straight.

And here is an example of a case manufactured by Metal-Case:

At a short distance used when cutting, the beam remains perfectly straight. Regardless of whether the material contains flaws that could knock a hard cutter off course. The same knots in wood, for example.

Power selection for laser cutting of various materials

This is one of the key points when designing a laser cutting program. The laser beam should not move too fast - so that the material has time to cut efficiently - but not too slowly - so that the installation does not work in vain and does not waste extra energy.

The required power varies greatly depending on the material selected.

Metal processing requires a relatively powerful laser. For example, black steel 15 millimeters thick. A laser machine with a power of 2.5 kilowatts will cut it at a speed of 16 to 20 millimeters per second.

But wood, its derivatives, plastic and plexiglass are less dense materials, so cutting them with a laser is easier and faster. For example, plexiglass with the same thickness of 15 millimeters. To cut it, you will need a machine with a power of 5 times less - only 0.5 kilowatts. And at the same time, cutting will also go faster than cutting metal on a more powerful machine.

Advantages and disadvantages

• high quality of the processed surface;
• saving material;
• ability to work with fragile materials and thin workpieces;
• the ability to obtain parts of complex configuration.

Laser cutting of steel and non-ferrous metals is in high market demand. The ability to quickly produce finished parts of non-standard shape attracts customers to specialized enterprises in small batches of various products. Laser technologies are actively used in decorative art in the manufacture of designer jewelry and original souvenirs.

The decision to use laser processing should be made taking into account the calculation of the payback of the equipment and the value of operating costs. At present, such installations can be afforded mainly by large enterprises with a large production cycle. With the development of technology, the cost of machines and the amount of energy consumed will decrease, so in the future, laser machines will oust their competitors from the field of cutting any materials.

Installing a laser for cutting - what is it?

On the modern market of laser systems, a wide variety of models are presented, with different power levels. They can be conditionally divided into the following types:

1. Gas type. They are presented with a longitudinal / transverse flow of a gas mixture, which is used as a working fluid. In such a unit, the gas mixture is supplied through a special tube under the action of a pump. At the same time, an electrical outfit for pumping a gas mixture provides its atoms, which are in an active energy state.The most effective components of a laser system are called carbon dioxide slit systems.
2. Solid fuel system. In such a system, a pumping lamp is required - without it, there is no way to transmit the required level of radiation. In this case, a graphite or neodymium glass rod acts as a working heat source. Such systems operate in a pulsed mode, although, if necessary, they are configured for continuous operation.
3. Gas-dynamic installations. Such systems are similar to gas installations, but in them the gas mixture is heated to a temperature of 2-3 thousand degrees. Then it is passed through the solo at the sound speed level and then cooled. This process is rather complicated and expensive, therefore, due to its many operations, it is rarely used in practice.

The complete set of each machine for laser cutting metal with a laser includes the following components:

1. A complex of special education and subsequent transfer of the gas mixture, radiation - the nozzle itself and the system for supplying a directed gas flow, swivel mirrors and a laser, a system for setting focus and optical shutters.
2. The system also includes an emitter with a mirror resonator system, an active medium, and a pumping and modulation system.
3. Automatic control system, plus a special range of auxiliary systems operating within the parameters of the machine itself.
4. The presence of a coordinating device system, which is necessary for the movement of wave flows in the space of the laser beam.

Application area

In order to know where this or that type of product will be more likely to be in demand, it is necessary to understand how extensive the scope of the CNC laser is. The functionality of the complex makes it possible to choose options for starting a business in various industries:

Laser engraving

One of the most popular types of souvenir decoration. Thanks to the non-contact and high-speed impact on the processed material, the output is a high-definition image that does not erase or change over time. The efficiency and profitability of such a business project has its reasons:

• waste-free equipment;
• fast payback;
• short terms and high-quality results.

Milling work

Manufacturing of parts of various shapes and sizes on a universal laser CNC machine is used in many industries: furniture factories, architectural design, and the development of 3d models. The last point is the latest technology that has become possible and accessible thanks to a special CNC program.

It allows you to transform encoded computer signals into mechanical action, and transfer them into a three-dimensional plane. Such a project requires a good investment in high-quality equipment, but if there is a constant clientele, it quickly pays off.

Laser cutting

Today, this type of processing is the most affordable and economical from a financial point of view. A feature of laser cutting is the preservation of material properties:

• optical;
• heat-resistant;
• physicochemical, etc.

The ability to perform delicate work with plexiglass, two-tone plastics and various polymers has made this method of work unique.

Typically, laser cutting on machines is combined with subsequent engraving. Such production is more successful, since it does not require the client to search for two different profiling companies.

Beam cutting feature

Laser cutting of plexiglass today is the most advanced technology for cutting material using a focused beam that can be adjusted in terms of power. All types of cutting are carried out with high precision and little waste. Beam cutting is especially useful for brittle and brittle materials such as plexiglass.The use of this technology makes it possible to solve more and more complex problems, to improve the quality of products and the speed of their manufacture. Laser cutting on plexiglass is a finishing operation, due to the smooth edge and material melting during radiation processing, the artificial glass product has a polished appearance and does not need additional processing of the cut.

The laser action is based on thermal effect on plexiglass. Material properties affect the efficiency of using the light beam.

With the help of radiation processing, small parts can be produced with high quality and at an increased speed. If on milling equipment they work with sheets of a small format, then a laser machine for plexiglass and beam processing opens up completely new prospects for manufacturers. For example, today, on an industrial scale, you can cut beautiful, graceful small things in the form of key rings, souvenirs, and numbers. All parts are obtained with an ideal shape, smooth ends, and most importantly, they do not need further processing.

Plexiglass cutting process

Beam cutting is perfectly combined with the numerical control (CNC) of machine tools, allowing you to quickly and with the highest accuracy get the details of the most intricate shape of it.

You can shorten the time for cutting with your own hands and significantly increase the quality. The machine control system has the ability to:

• Set the cutting program for the required elements, in the required sequence.
• Determine the path of the laser head, its trajectory with high accuracy.
• Determine and set the place of insertion into the workpiece.
• At specific times, set the power parameters in the operation of the laser emitter.

The plexiglass laser also drills through the material using a burn-through. The cutting program can be saved as a file and, for example, duplicated, sent to companies via the Internet. Thus, thanks to modern technologies, the art of the master has become multiplied and broadcast, only auxiliary personnel can be left directly in the production to maintain the machine.

After downloading the program, the equipment works according to the following principle: the computer controls the laser power, sets the program to focus the laser beam on the material to be cut. It will be interesting to watch a video of beam cutting of plastic on a machine.

A plexiglass laser cutting machine is a whole complex focused on performing such tasks as cutting, drilling, engraving.

Judging by the photos on the Internet, one of the modern options for processing polymer glass products today is engraving. With the help of the same equipment and a laser beam, any drawing of increased complexity or an inscription can be applied on the plexiglass. Such patterns are resistant to any influence of the environment, to mechanical abrasion. The laser "cuts" the surface making it matte in the right place, thus creating a pattern.

Using proprietary laser machine software.

An inexpensive laser cutter from China is likely to run its own proprietary software. This is, in most cases, proprietary software written by the hardware manufacturer, and unexpected problems can arise with this software. These are CAD programs that prepare cutter models that are incompatible with the laser system software. Some files may not be imported, and some may not be exported. This greatly slows down the work, and the problem itself in some cases can ruin the entire workflow. If something like this happens, then you might think about changing the CAD program (no matter how convenient it is) or replacing the controller.

Error in the characteristics of the working material... In some cases, the characteristics of the material purchased for work (plastic, metal, etc.) may differ significantly from reality.And then the printer configured for one mode of operation can ruin the whole project due to the discrepancy between the material parameters described by the manufacturer and the actual parameters.

Test skin sample after drawing

Therefore, you should not put into work (for example, start engraving) a working sample - it is better to check it on a test sample, which is not a pity to spoil.

Noise and smell when the laser machine is working.

A working laser cutter, cooling it and drawing it out makes a lot of noise. In addition, there will be a smell, no matter how good the hood is. The system can work for hours, so it is worth choosing the appropriate place - one where the cutter will not interfere. It is best to take care of all this in advance, too. The hood should really remove the air with the vapors of the processed material from the room, and not drive it in a circle.

Despite the advice in the style of KO, quite a few beginners forget about something, something they neglect. And then, after installation, it can be excruciatingly painful due to an unresolved problem in advance.

The essence and technology of laser cutting

The laser beam is focused on a small area of ​​the product and generates energy on the high-density surface, sufficient for metal processing. For example, for the rapid melting of a metal, a density of 108 watts per 1 cm2 is required, and with this indicator it is possible to achieve the following properties of a laser installation:

1. Monochromaticity. In this case, the laser beam has a frequency of a constant and constant wavelength, which makes it possible to achieve accurate focusing on a specific area using a simple lens system.
2. Directionality. The laser beam can be concentrated on a significantly small area of ​​the surface. The directivity of the laser will be hundreds and thousands of times more accurate than the beam of light.
3. Coherence - due to the existing resonance, a high level of power is achieved. Such fluctuations give wave processes that, regardless of the time frame, will proceed consistently.

Regardless of the area and properties of the surface to be treated, the properties of the laser beam and the processing process will proceed in the same way. This is achieved through a network of heat distribution on the surface of the processed object. In the area to which the laser beam is directed, the product is heated to the level of the required melting temperature - over a certain period of time, the metal heats up even more and the melting process itself goes into its depths. If necessary, it is possible to achieve the boiling point of the metal and fix its evaporation.

All this makes it possible to cut metal according to 2 special schemes:

1. Evaporation process.
2. Melting process.

According to the method of evaporation - it is used with increased energy consumption. But this is not always economically beneficial from the standpoint of economy, and the method is suitable only for processing a thin sheet of steel.

Therefore, most often the processing is carried out by the melting method, and in order to reduce energy costs, the very speed of the metal cutting process increases, a thicker metal layer can be processed. Often, experts inject an additional gas composition into the laser cutting process itself - inert or nitrogen, oxygen.

In particular, the auxiliary gas composition itself can perform the following functions and tasks:

1. Accelerates the oxidation process of steel and reduces its reflective properties.
2. Provides an additional heat process due to the fact that the laser jet burns more actively due to the additional supply of gas.
3. Thanks to a more powerful jet, it carries away processed and melted products, small particles from the combustion zone.

Emission of hazardous substances during laser cutting.

PVC is an example. When cutting PVC with a laser, chlorine is released into the air. As you know, this is a heavy gas, and it will sink into the bowels of the car. Chlorine is corrosive. The gas interacts with a wide variety of materials, including insulation, rubber gaskets, etc.

If everything goes well, this does not mean that the result will be optimal.

Everything is great here thanks to a previous skin test.

Let's say everything went well, there were no failures. But before you rejoice at a job well done, try to check if everything is really close to ideal.

The fact is that some materials exhibit unusual properties (deformation, color change, etc.) during laser heating. Due to these properties, the material can change its appearance in the most unexpected ways. Problems can be of a different nature:

Deformation of plastic... For example, very thin plastic deforms when exposed to high temperatures. In this case, a relatively flat surface heated to a certain temperature can help, where you can straighten the plastic.Sharp edges and burrs... Some types of plastic can leave both sharp corners and burrs. In this case, it is worth using mineral solvents to solve the problem.Contamination of the current working sample with particles left on the desktop from the previous project... Make sure that the working area of ​​the machine is clean.Hidden costs... Yes, it often happens that a laser cutter entails additional costs, and considerable ones. All this the user begins to take into account already with experience, at the beginning, the majority have unnecessary expenses. Excessive material consumption, significant increase in energy consumption, etc. You should try to calculate all this even before purchasing the system.

Unwillingness to change anything

This is the most common problem. “And so it will do” - this saying becomes a call to action for many of us. It can lead to excessive costs, unsuccessful cutting results, and customer dissatisfaction. If you decide to use laser cutting like a professional, then you should act like a real master. The car needs to be monitored and looked after. It is necessary to follow many of the rules for operating a laser cutter and try not to break these rules. And then everything will be fine.

Well, now it remains to wish you successful work!

Industrial use of laser

The laser is called the most colorful and one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. For many years no one understood its practical application, the device was called a device that itself looks for problems to solve. Now laser devices treat people, explore the stars, and are used for recreational activities.

Machine-building industries have long begun to use laser cutting of metal. The pioneers were shipyards, aircraft factories and automotive giants looking for best practices to increase productivity. The growing competition has stimulated the emergence of innovative machining centers with fundamentally new systems of influence on the workflow.

To date, at industrial enterprises, laser cutting of metal is represented by the following types of installations:

• solid-state - based on crystalline gemstones or rare-earth compounds, flash lamps or laser diodes are used to pump photons;
• gas - mixtures of inert gases with an excitation source in the form of electrical discharges or a directed chemical reaction are used as activators;
• fiber - the active medium and the resonator are made entirely of optical fiber or combined with other structural elements.

The following video introduces the fiber laser machine.

To work with non-ferrous metals and anti-corrosion steels with high reflectivity, applied research institutes have developed special models of traditional lasers with a fiber optic tube resonator.The light beam in such installations is more focused and concentrated and is not scattered on the mirror surface of aluminum, titanium or stainless steel blanks.

The widespread gas CO₂ lasers operate on a working mixture of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and helium; the cavity mirrors are coated with silver or gold sputtering to increase the reflectivity.

Cutting equipment

The technology includes the use of a complex of mechanisms to control the cutting. All processes are combined in one device - a laser machine. Modern units have a high degree of automation and make it possible to do previously mass piece work.

Laser machine

The basic design of programmable laser motion cutting devices includes the following components:

• the bed on which the main units are located;
• a fixing substrate for fixing the material to be trimmed;
• a control rod (an element of a mechanical subsystem), at one end of which a laser is installed (an optical subsystem). Moving to cut planar shapes requires two degrees of freedom while working (moving in one plane). The processing of volumetric objects adds movement along the beam to the capabilities of the laser;
• a system of electromechanical drives and a computer with control software.

Specifications

The variety of existing manufacturers and the emergence of new ones have led to the emergence of a wide range of devices for cutting polymers. The range of basic parameters of laser machines intended for large-scale use is as follows:

• laser lens diameter - 12-25 mm;
• emitter type - working on carbon dioxide;
• lens material - zinc selenide or gallium arsenide;
• power consumption - up to 2 kW;
• beam power - 80-120 W. With an increase in the radiation power, the maximum possible thickness of the processed material increases;
• MTBF - from 2000 to 10000 hours;

How to cut plexiglass with a laser

The general cutting technology consists of programmable task transmission and laser cutting of the required shapes. Not all machine tools used in industry are modern and therefore require careful tuning.

The process of cutting plexiglass with a laser on a machine

The quality of the cut obtained depends on the following factors:

Cutting speed. With an increase in the thickness of the plexiglass, the speed should decrease

The higher mass of material that evaporates during cutting is directly related to the time of exposure to the laser.

Processing speed is an important variable to obtain the most even and aesthetically pleasing edge. High speed results in striped cuts and grooves, while slow processing can result in an overly dull cut and melted edges;

Focusing the laser

For an optimal, highest quality cut, maintain focus at mid-thickness of the material. This is achieved not only by correctly adjusting the optical system, but also by maintaining the distance from the emitter to the surface;
In older models, the laser is stationary, and only a fragment of Plexiglas moves. In such devices, it is necessary to maintain the speed of movement of the material and the supply of gas to remove the evaporated products.

Advantage

Among the indisputable advantages of using a laser machine are:

• high productivity, which is significantly higher than with mechanical cutting;
• increase in waste-free production. An increase in the ratio of the mass of the obtained parts to the amount of waste reduces the cost of production;
• the ability to cut complex shapes that are inaccessible to a circular saw or cutter, as well as getting a more accurate cut;
• low costs of human labor, which are possessed by more modern units. Once obtained, a detail can be reproduced at any time;
• excellent precision of parameters of the cut out figures.Their dimensions are exactly the same as the specified settings, which makes it possible to use the resulting forms as standards in other areas of activity.

Drawing on plexiglass

Another advantage of laser devices is the engraving performance. The essence of the method lies in the surface focusing of the beam, as a result of which there is not cutting of the material, but its surface melting. An important role is played by the ability to dynamically reduce the laser power, which reduces the degree of temperature effect on the material. Also, drawing on plexiglass can be done by engraving on a special machine.

The specific properties of plexiglas are the melting and foaming of polymethyl methacrylate at the micro level under the influence of laser radiation. The bubbles formed at the cut site are perceived by the eye as a matte surface.

The resulting texture allows you to engrave visible patterns and create relief images by burning new planes onto the polymer with specified slope angles and depths.

Laser cutting workflow

We leave the device unattended. As stated above, the operator must keep a close eye on the system at all times. If this is not done, then the device, due to some failures (the most unexpected), may completely fail:

No matter how high-quality and safe the cutter is, no matter what protection technologies are used in it, there is always the possibility of ignition of individual elements of the machine or work material. This is true even for those materials with which the owner of the machine previously worked without problems. The software or electrical system of the system could fail. The servo may fail, or the belt may break. If something like this happens, the operator can de-energize the machine, and the problem will not have any consequences.

Plexiglas laser cutting - process description

The principle of laser processing of polymers is to apply a beam of coherent radiation focused by an optical system to the material. The depth of penetration of the beam into the plexiglass is regulated by the laser power and the degree of its focusing. Computer control allows you to create complex patterns in a short time with minimal operator involvement

The high temperature transferred to the material causes it to evaporate almost instantly, and the thin laser beam minimizes vapor loss. Evaporation products are removed from the cutting area with compressed air or inert gas.

The quickly formed cut edges of the plexiglass are aesthetically pleasing and do not require additional processing.

Technology

The initial procedure for processing the material consisted in manual control of the laser unit, which moved in a plane parallel to the processed surface. Modern technologies make it possible to program the movement of the laser and reproduce it on any similar equipment.

The control computer system can change the power of the beam and the depth of its focusing. This is necessary for working with materials of various thicknesses and physical and chemical properties. In addition to trimming, external surface treatment is also possible, in order to create a decorative matt layer.

Before cutting, a sheet or a piece of plexiglass is positioned motionless in a fixing device. A task for work is entered into the program, containing the shape, dimensions and number of necessary parts. The optimal position of the cut out figures is determined automatically, after which the laser is put into operation.

Pros and cons of laser cutting metal

Cutting metal with a laser has a lot of positive characteristics:

1. It is possible to cut a sheet of steel with a small thickness - from 0.2 to 1 mm, and even more massive sheets, up to 20 mm., Or even a thickness of up to 50 mm.
2. During the laser cutting procedure, the beam does not come into contact mechanically with the material and this will allow high-quality processing of fragile and easily deformable surfaces.
3. To cut the product, it is enough to make a file with a drawing, and the rest will be done by the program, the computer, allowing a minimum of errors of no more than 0.1 mm.
4. Cutting a thin sheet is carried out at high speed, the same applies to cutting products from a hard metal alloy.
5. There is no need to prepare a mold for casting or purchase expensive molds.
6. The cutting speed is high, as is the productivity itself, the material consumption is optimal with minimal waste, which ultimately leads to a decrease in the cost of the production process.

In addition, the laser cutting machine can be called universal - it can produce almost any part, regardless of their complexity.

If we talk about the disadvantages of laser cutting, then here we can highlight the following points:

1. First of all, such processing is more expensive in comparison with other processing methods.
2. And the thickness of the metal sheet processing itself is limited.

How to do it?

Cutting plexiglass at home is done in several ways. Craftsmen use a jigsaw, a hacksaw for metal, a grinder with a three-tooth disc, nichrome thread. In addition, manufacturers offer special knives for cutting plexiglass. Despite the many options available, laser cutting is the most advanced method. Such equipment allows you to create complex and original contours.

The feed rate depends on the thickness of the material - the thicker it is, the slower the feed, and vice versa. The quality of the edge is influenced by the correctness of the feed rate. If the speed is too slow, the cut will be dull; if it is too high, the edge will have grooves and a streaky effect. Precise focusing of the laser is of great importance - it must strictly correspond to the center line of the sheet thickness. After processing, organic glass has transparent edges with sharp corners.

The entire process of cutting plexiglass is controlled by a computer program that guides the movement of the laser unit. If desired, you can program the decorative surface finish of organic glass, engraving, giving it a matte finish. A sheet of material is laid on the work surface, if necessary, fixed, although there is no special need for this, since it is not subjected to mechanical stress.

The necessary changes and tasks are introduced into the computer program: the number of elements, their shape and size.

After completing the required algorithm, the laser is activated. Many craftsmen make their own laser machines for working at home.

To assemble a laser machine with your own hands, you need a set of components that allow you to get a high-quality tool:

• laser gun - to convert the beam;
• a carriage whose smooth movement will provide the desired results;
• many make guides from improvised means, but in any case, they must cover the working surface;
• motors, relays, timing belts, bearings;
• software with which it is possible to enter the required data, drawings or patterns;
• an electronic power supply unit responsible for executing commands;
• during operation, the appearance of harmful combustion products is inevitable, whose outflow must be ensured; for this, a ventilation system must be established.

The first step is the preparation and collection of the necessary components, including the necessary drawings at hand. You can make them yourself or use the Internet services, where there is a lot of useful information and ready-made drawings. For home use, the Arduino is often chosen.

Carriages, like many other assemblies, can be 3D printed. Aluminum profiles are used, as they are light and will not weigh down the structure. When assembling the frame, it is better not to tighten the fasteners tightly, it will be most correct to do this after all the stages of work are completed.

After assembling all the units of the carriage, the smoothness of its movement is checked. Then the corners on the frame are loosened to relieve the stress that has appeared from possible distortions, and tightened again. The smoothness of the movement and the absence of backlash are checked again.

The next stage of work is the electronic part. A blue laser with a wavelength of 445nM and a power of 2W, complete with a driver, has proven itself well. All wire connections are soldered and shrink wrapped. Installation of limit switches ensures comfortable operation.

The body for a laser machine can be made of chipboard, plywood, and so on. If it is not possible to make it yourself, you can order it at a furniture factory.

How to avoid mistakes when working with a laser

To apply a drawing on acrylic, use the Corel Draw program

The operation of a laser is fundamentally different from the operation of mechanical installations. The main feature of acrylic laser cutting technology is that the laser does not cut plastic in the literal sense of the word. Where the beam touches the surface of the material, some of the plastic simply evaporates. That is why parts should not be placed too close to each other when cutting and grinding plexiglass - you can damage the adjacent one.

Cutting acrylic glass with a laser is more accurate and economical compared to cutting with a router or circular saw. All laser cutting machines (called plotters) are computer controlled.

To create even the most complex product, it is enough to add a vector layout to the program (created in the Corel Draw program) and set the necessary parameters - the temperature or the thickness of the light beam (and some machine models themselves choose the necessary settings). Then the automation will cope by itself, optimally distributing the elements on one or several sheets of plexiglass with a total thickness of up to 25 mm.

Some irregularities are also possible when using the machine in the usual mode, which is used when processing some types of plexiglass, including mirror and colored. Its feature is the supply of compressed air to the treatment area. In this mode, the ends of the product do not look polished, but matte. To obtain a perfectly smooth, mirror-like cut, a polishing mode is used. Air is no longer used here, cutting takes twice as long and the cost increases.

How can transparent materials be laser cut?

There is a widespread myth that glass and plexiglass cannot be cut with a laser. Ostensibly due to the fact that the beam passes through the material and begins to cut what is behind it - and the glass remains uncut and, as it were, mocking the pathetic people who decided to test its transparency in this way.

This would be true if absolutely transparent glass existed in the world. But absolutely transparent glass does not exist. Even the air is not completely transparent, let alone a solid. And the laser beam passing through the material still heats it up.

The only question is to choose the right power. Take into account the transparency coefficient of a particular material and choose a laser installation, the beam power of which will be sufficient to melt the glass in the cutting zone. And it will be cut.

Clientele base

When developing a business, it is important to understand that each new client can become a permanent client only if all his requests are satisfied, namely, high quality products, quick deadlines, and a friendly attitude. When thinking about business ideas for a CNC laser, you need to focus on the most interesting and stable client.

1. Furniture design firm. In addition to the basic building blocks, furniture makers add exquisite cutouts that can only be made with a CNC machine.
2. Mechanical engineering enterprises.Using templates for the computer program of the laser complex, it is possible to create a series of identical parts required for mass production.
3. Advertising production. Popular orders - engraving on business cards, plates, mugs, medals and cups.
4. Construction companies. The order of 3-d design of layouts of houses became available thanks to the new possibilities of the laser installation.
5. Game and training centers. Creation of layouts as a teaching and visual aid.

Advantages

The high profitability of a laser machine is one of the main advantages of using it in serial production. In addition, the device is unpretentious in operation, withstands a high load rate, and also has a minimum cost of consumables. Quality software is an exception.

Fast lead times, for example, laser engraving, allow you to take a sufficient number of orders to recoup the equipment and be in profit. An experienced craftsman collaborates with professionals in creating original schemes for CNC: he places an order for the desired drawing, and the specialist transfers this image to the coding program.

Perspective

The laser machine has been popular since Soviet times. Today, thanks to an automated process, this type of activity opens up wide opportunities in the market for goods and services. The production of souvenirs, greeting items, engraving of quality marks or distinctions are just a few of the things you can focus on when starting a business. Having figured out the basics and honing skills in the home workshop, the project idea can be considered as a further promising business.