shaping-manufacturing-processes > 2D Laser Cutting

This process uses a concentrated Laser Beam that is CNC controlled to cut complex 2D contours in a wide range of materials. The 2D limitation of the process means all edges are "straight".

The main features of this process are; it is fast, highly accurate and is non-contact, therefore meaning material properties do not change and distortion does not occur either, as only a very small amount of heat is generated by the Laser.

Do to the running costs of the machine, Laser cutting is not cost effective for small batch production.

For the complex cutting of 3D Contours, see "3D Laser Cutting".