Laser cutting

Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser beam to cut various types of materials at very high speeds and with unique levels of precision.

With laser technology, the beam is focused using special lenses and used as a heat source, allowing the material to reach such high temperatures that a clean cut is achieved. Laser cutting for metals has the advantage over plasma cutting of being more precise and using less energy. Advantages of laser cutting over mechanical cutting include easier workholding and reduced contamination of the workpiece. 

The main uses are sheet metal cutting, tube cutting and 3D cutting.