Top Reasons to Choose Fiber Laser Cutting for your Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication Projects

Laser cutting is an advanced technology commonly used for metal fabrication projects. It is one of the most precise metal cutting methods available. Laser cutters can make intricate cuts at high speeds unmatched by other metal cutting techniques. This makes laser cutting a versatile and efficient option for many fabrication applications.

Competitive Pricing

The costs of laser cutting, like other processes, come from labor, operation, and machine expenses. However, since laser cutting is highly automated, labor costs are low compared to manual machinery. Operating and machine costs are moderate versus other cutting methods.Generally, outsourcing laser cutting is the most cost-effective option, as the machines are expensive. Working for a manufacturer with existing laser cutting capabilities can greatly reduce this cost. Additionally, lasers do not require replacement like dull blades, so there is no downtime to change tools mid-process. Therefore, larger orders make laser cutting more efficient, since the machine can run continuously with the flip of a switch. The larger the order, the more cost-effective the process overall.  

Although not the cheapest option available, laser cutting is affordable for most projects, especially compared to water jet or hand cutting.

Unrivaled Speed, Efficiency

A laser cutting machine with cutting technology can cut material, depending upon thickness and type, in the blink of an eye. Laser cutting machine is run by CNC Control. The programming ensure every single part/product is identically cut and fabricated to ensure repeatability

Quality and Precision

Laser cutting can make cuts as small as 0.005” on average. However, greater precision comes at the cost of slower speed. Yet, laser cutting's ability to make incredibly intricate cuts is unmatched by other methods. So for highly detailed cuts, laser is the only viable option.

Beyond precision, laser-cut edges and curves are always smooth, sharp, and clean, with little to no burring because the laser melts rather than physically cuts the metal. 

The only caveat is with very thick sheets, where cut quality declines and some dross (melted metal residue) can occur. But aside from occasional dross removal, laser cutting requires virtually no cleanup for most applications.

Versatility

Laser cutting is an ideal choice for projects of all sizes due to its low cost, high speed, automation, and precision. This versatile technology streamlines numerous routine tasks like prototyping, industrial orders, delicate designs, and large cut-outs. Lasers can seamlessly create holes, slots, tabs, and other cut fabrications without interrupting the cutting process. The laser's incredible precision enables tight tolerances even on the most intricate designs. For projects without stringent tolerance requirements, lasers can operate at high speeds to rapidly produce parts. With this combination of affordability, efficiency, automation, accuracy, and speed, laser cutting excels across a wide spectrum of applications.

ETERNA! Your primary Sheet Metal Enclosure manufacturing partner

At Eterna, we are proud to offer enclosure manufacturing services for your next project. Not only Mild Steel, but our fibre laser machines can cut many material, commonly used in Metal Enclosures such as Stainless Steel, Aluminium and Mild Steel. Our machines offer cutting speeds which set our short lead time as one of our USP’s. Not only laser cutting, at Eterna, we also offer Fibre Laser Welding to weld two different material in your enclosure project. 

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