Precision Laser Cutting Plastic The use of plastic is everywhere; in food packaging, in electronic devices, even in the clothes we wear. Where and how plastic is used can play a huge role in determining how it is manufactured. Much of plastic is molded in some way and then proceeds down the supply chain. Plastics […]
What Changes Have You Made? I do not like change because it creates an unknown from what I am doing now and what I expect to do tomorrow. I must change and need to do it, especially in this time of uncertainty. Past habits always push back initially due to fear. Every transformation of my […]
Can Lasers Cut Plastic? “Can lasers cut plastic?” The answer to that question is both yes and no. It all depends on the type of plastic and polymer, and the laser systems available for your project. Below is a brief overview of laser systems used in general manufacturing, and in precision parts manufacturing.
Working Through Covid-19 If you are like me, the outlook and expectation for 2020 was not even close to what it has become. Socially, the new way of life is something out of the movies. Where else but in some “other” dramatic movie would you see wearing masks as daily part on one’s life. This […]
The Benefits of Stainless Steel A little-known fact about stainless steel is that it was invented all the way back in 1913, more than one hundred years ago. Because of its resistance to rust, stainless steel was adapted for surgical tools between 1919 and 1923. Even today, the many remarkable qualities of stainless steel make […]
“What Tolerance Can You Hold?” When speaking to people about our laser cutting services, one of the most frequent questions I get is: “What tolerance can you hold?”. Tolerance is an important part of laser cutting, and in many cases, is influenced by several factors in the precision parts process. For R&D, the tolerance range […]
Working with Lasers Laser beams. These innocent beams of light have a lot going for them. Many think they are complicated, but in reality, they are pretty coherent. Whilst we may not actually have “Sharks with frickin laser beams,” we still have some cool toys at our disposal. Working in the laser industry opens up […]
Say Hello to Our New Logo As we continue pushing forward into the new decade, we are excited to announce the launch of our new logo! The evolution of our logo celebrates the evolution of A-Laser as we continue to innovate and challenge the markets we serve. Check out the key elements of our new […]
Laser Cutting vs Punching Cutting Process 1. Deadmove – laser head moves to a soon to be scrapped area of the work material.2. Plunge – the laser activates and begins to cut through the workpiece.3. Path cutting – here the geometry of the part is followed by the motion control system. During this process, a […]
