Overcoming The Common Obstacles Of Laser Cutting With The Laser Machines From Advanced MachineryLaser machines have found extensive use in industrial use. It is a versatile technique that can be employed to process expensive alloys as well a traditional materials like stainless steel. However, one need to understand that laser processing has its own pros and cons that can be of key importance in determining if laser is the right choice for cutting a certain material. One of the most commonly asked question is regarding the laser cutting thickness. Well, to tell you the truth there is no single simple answer to that question. Laser is basically light and when it propagates and reflects, it tends to lose power. Despite these limitations laser can mark, engrave, drill and cut a number of materials. However, in order to use it effectively, one must have an idea of where it will work and where not. It is known that laser becomes less effective when the thickness of the material it cuts increases. For an example, when it comes to cutting carbon steel which is thicker than .4 inches, laser cutting is not recommended. The laser cutting thickness are determined by a couple of factors such as heat conductivity, the vaporization point of alloys, part geometry, surface reflection at 10.6 microns, surface tension of molten material, etc. If the spot size is reduced and the laser beam is highly focused, then the efficiency of laser increases and it becomes a sharper cutting tool. In many instances, it is seen that the laser’s ability to cut improved significantly by focusing the assist gas. The assist gas has two roles to play: to help in combustion and to blow the debris generated as a result of cutting away from the kerf. Another that contributes to processing problems includes high thermal conductivity of the metal. Certain metals tend to become vapor during the cutting process thus making the task easier. The CNC laser machines available at Advanced Machinery are perhaps among the best in the industry. From lower power CO2 laser machines suitable for the signage industry to high power YAG laser CNC machine for processing metals; they have everything under one roof. Some of their best-selling laser machines include TruCUT 90W CO2 Laser suitable for laser marking, laser cutting and laser engraving, TruCUT 100W CO2 Laser suitable for leather carving and hollowing-out or embossing, cloth cutting, lampshade making, and artwork processing. Among more high powered machines are 130W CO2 Laser Tube and 150W CO2 High-Power Laser Tube. For more information on the laser machines sold by Advanced Machinery, do visit http://am.co.za/