Fiber Laser Cutting Vs. Traditional Laser Cutting – What’s The Difference?
Like many manufacturing processes, laser cutting has undergone an evolution. To make sure your projects are getting full advantage of the advances in cutting technology, you need a PA cutting shop that has invested in the latest and best equipment.
At ALZA Group, we make staying on top of technology a priority, so we can deliver the most innovative and effective services—laser cutting included. With fiber laser cutting equipment in-house, we go beyond what traditional laser cutting can do, helping deliver the capability, capacity, and convenience our customers rely on, helping set our partners up for success by delivering maximum capability, unmatched capacity, and the ultimate in convenience.
Fiber lasers offer some important advantages over CO2 laser cutters:
- They cut faster.
This enables us to produce large numbers of parts in less time—and that means you get your parts sooner and can keep up with demand. Our responsive team is committed to delivering on-time, on-quality parts that help keep your production moving without unnecessary delays. - They cut thicker metal.
While traditional lasers are significantly limited in the thickness of materials they can handle, fiber lasers can cut flat sheets of hot-rolled steel that are up to 1″ thick, sheets of stainless steel up to .75″ thick, and sheets of aluminum up to .5″ thick. - They cut a wider variety of metals.
Unlike with CO2 lasers, cutting reflective metals like copper and brass won’t hurt fiber laser equipment. Fiber lasers offer greater versatility and can handle a broader range of projects, giving you the flexibility to source more of your fabrication needs from a single manufacturing partner. - They improve part quality.
Fiber lasers cut more precisely than traditional lasers. That means you can reduce the number of secondary processes after cutting because the cutting process causes fewer imperfections and cosmetic blemishes in the metal, saving time while improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
At ALZA Group, you can count on us to cut everything from the simplest parts to components with complex geometries with ease. And if flat sheet laser cutting isn’t right for your project, we also offer the most advanced 3D tube laser cutting, waterjet cutting, and additional fabrication capabilities to meet your job’s needs. Our Tech Team works closely with you to determine the right process for every application and help simplify your manufacturing process.
Contact our PA cutting shop today to learn more about how we can help you produce the highest quality parts as cost efficiently as possible. We manufacture parts to build partnerships, delivering responsive service, on-time, on-quality performance, and the expertise to help set our partners up for success.
