What is laser cutting?
In today’s technological landscape, laser cutting is a prevailing technique known for its precision, efficiency, and versatility. It’s a technology that has been fine-tuned and optimized over decades, revolutionizing industries ranging from manufacturing to artistry. This blog aims to shed light on the general question of “What is laser cutting?”. How does laser cutting work? The laser cutting process begins with the generation of a high-energy laser beam from a laser source. The laser beam is steered through the machine by a series of mirrors and delivered to a processing head. This head is equipped with an optic which focuses the laser beam to a small point of intense energy capable of melting or vaporizing a wide range of substrates and ultimately cut it into specific shapes, patterns, and designs. Kern primarily offers two types of laser sources on our cutting platforms: CO2 and fiber. Both employ a different mechanism and are suited for various applications. CO2 lasers are popu