Laser Cutting 101 What is laser cutting and how does it work? The laser beam is a heat source which can melt metals rather quickly. When the concentrated beam comes into contact with the material, in this case, metal, the beam’s energy is absorbed into the metal, causing it to melt. However, the laser beam […]
Laser cutting produces efficient, precise cuts with smooth, uniform edges in both small and large runs on materials up to 1 in. thick. It’s no surprise that the process has become extremely popular, and manufacturers and fabricators now rely on laser cutting more than ever. Laser Cutting Basics A laser is a source of intense
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How Technology and Innovation has Impacted Metal Spinning As Frank Crawshaw points out in his book Metal Spinning written in 1909, “It is believed that some quarters, particularly among metal spinners, that pressing or stamping metal can never fully take the place of spinning it. It is impossible to press or stamp some forms except as they
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Cylinders – The Forming Process Custom cylinders are made through a process that begins by putting a flat sheet of material into the laser and programming it to cut rectangles out of various materials to specific sizes. If the cylinder has any customizations or features including custom holes, windows or other shapes, these are cut
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Horizontal Milling Horizontal Mill Horizontal mills are equipped with a horizontally aligned spindle that is parallel to the workspace. The rotating spindle contains the cutting tool that can move horizontally and vertically to cut away the material, forming it into the desired shape. The mill also has the ability to create holes, slots, and other
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