Product code: FMAFE33

Format: Windows Media File 
Recording:  March 21, 2007

Description: With so many different cutting technologies available, it can be difficult to know which technology to use.  However, by understanding the basics of waterjet, laser, and plasma cutting technology and their common applications, you will be able to choose the application that will work best for you.

The second of the three part series, "Laser Cutting Techniques" specifically looks at lasers.  Lasers can be used to cut a variety of materials in a broad range of thicknesses.  However, lasers are not practical for all applications.  By understanding lasers and the cutting process, you will understand how lasers are flexible and cost-effective solution for cutting needs.

In this 90-minute session, Richard Neff, Manager of Laser Products at Cincinnati Inc., provides a basic overview of lasers by explaining the tools, hardware, basic processes, and the common applications for lasers.  Through this basic overview, you will come to understand how lasers compare to other cutting technology.

Focus:

• How the laser process works
• Capabilities and limitations of laser cutting technology
• Differences between available laser cutting technologies
• Profitability of lasers