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What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication?
28.01.2020Updated 16 August 2023 Sheet metal fabrication is the process of forming metal sheets to the desired shape using different manufacturing methods. The completion of a product usually comprises of […]
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Surface Finishing Basics
28.01.2020Metal products surround us everywhere. Some are shiny, others matte. Some are metallic, others coloured. The looks of a metal object depend solely on one thing – its surface finish. […]
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What Can a Laser Cutter Cut?
21.01.2020Laser cutting is so popular largely because of its versatility. Laser cutters can cut a wide variety of materials – anything from paper, wood, cork, acrylic and foam to different […]
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Cutting
21.01.2020Cutting is the most basic and widely used process in metal fabrication. Laser cutting is the go-to technology to perform such jobs in the industry because of its many advantages […]
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How Much Does a Laser Cutting Machine Cost?
21.01.2020The cost of laser cutting machines varies greatly. A new laser cutter can cost anything between £200 and upwards of £1,000,000. Evidently, the cost varies greatly. Therefore, it is important […]
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How Does Laser Cutting Work?
21.01.2020Laser cutting is an everyday method for manufacturing metal and non-metal parts. The 4 billion dollar industry is responsible for producing cars, ships, machines, furniture etc. The constant evolution has […]
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Heat Affected Zone – Causes, Effects and How to Reduce It
25.11.2019The heat affected zone (or simply HAZ) is something that occurs when metal is subject to high temperatures. It has a negative impact on the design and structure of the […]
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What Is a Burr & How to Remove It?
02.10.2019While paying for a laser cutting service, you would expect a result of your money’s worth. Still, parts with sharp edges are no rarity. Sometimes it is not possible to […]
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What is Cutting Kerf? Comparison of Cutting Methods
30.08.2019Cutting kerf is the width of a cut. It is the result of material removal during the cutting process. Almost all cutting mechanisms leave a cutting kerf, e.g. laser cutting, […]
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Laser Marking – Methods, Materials and Applications
26.08.2019Lasers are suitable for performing a variety of operations. Laser marking is one of them. It is the process of using a laser beam to mark or engrave on a […]
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Tube Bending Machines – What to Use for Your Pipes and Tubes?
07.08.2019Tube bending machines, commonly called tube benders, come in a lot of variety. Predominantly, they work electromechanically. Thanks to the latest technological developments, these machines are capable of accelerating production […]
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Bending Steel & Aluminium Tubes
01.08.2019Tube bending is one of the most common forming processes when it comes to manufacturing metal parts for different industries. In fact, tube bending is considered the main operation to […]