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How does the laser process work?
The CO2 laser cutting process uses a focused laser beam and assist gas to sever metallic plate with high accuracy and exceptional process reliability. The laser beam is generated by a resonator, and delivered through the cutting nozzle via a system of mirrors.
Waterjet Cutting Process Basics
Water Jet cutting uses an ultra-high pressure stream of water to carry an abrasive grit. The abrasive does the cutting through a mechanical sawing action, leaving a smooth, precision cut surface.
How Does the Oxy-fuel Cutting Process Work?
ESAB's experience with oxy-fuel cutting dates back to 1907.
The Basics of Plasma Cutting
Plasma cutting is the fastest cutting process on carbon steel, aluminum, or stainless steel.
What is Plasma Arc Cutting?
Plasma is defined in Websters as a ”collection of charged particles ... containing about equal numbers of positive ions and electrons and exhibiting some properties of a gas but differing from a gas in being a good conductor of electricity ...”.