Laser Cutting & Manufacturing Guides
Comprehensive reference library for laser cutting professionals. Master cost calculation, optimize processes, and improve quality with our in-depth technical guides.
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Cover all aspects from cost structure to finishing operations with cross-linked content
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Hourly Cost Structure: Complete Reference
Master laser cutting hourly rate calculation with comprehensive breakdown of all cost components: equipment depreciation, labor, energy, maintenance, and overhead allocation.
What You'll Learn:
- ✓Equipment depreciation calculation
- ✓Direct labor cost with benefits
- ✓Energy consumption & costs
- ✓Maintenance & consumables
- ✓Facility & overhead allocation
- ✓Real-world cost examples
Piercing Strategy: Time & Quality Trade-offs
Compare standard, soft, and ramp piercing strategies. Learn when to optimize for speed vs. quality, reduce nozzle wear, and minimize cycle time in high-hole-count parts.
What You'll Learn:
- ✓Standard vs soft vs ramp piercing
- ✓Pierce time by material & thickness
- ✓Nozzle life optimization
- ✓Cost impact of pierce strategy
- ✓Quality vs speed trade-offs
- ✓Real-world optimization examples
Kerf Width vs. Thickness & Nozzle
Practical reference tables for laser cutting kerf width across materials, thicknesses, and nozzle sizes. Master kerf compensation for dimensional accuracy and optimal nesting.
What You'll Learn:
- ✓Kerf width reference tables
- ✓Material & thickness impact
- ✓Nozzle diameter selection
- ✓CAM software compensation
- ✓Dimensional accuracy tips
- ✓How to measure actual kerf
Post-Cut Finishing Time Cheat Sheet
Quick reference for deburring, cleaning, and finishing time estimates. Compare manual vs automated methods and understand the true cost of post-processing operations.
What You'll Learn:
- ✓Deburring methods comparison
- ✓Time estimates by cut quality
- ✓Manual vs automated finishing
- ✓Cleaning & surface treatment
- ✓Packaging & inspection time
- ✓Real-world cost impact analysis
Put Knowledge Into Practice
Each guide is paired with interactive calculators and tools. Apply what you learn immediately to optimize your operations and improve profitability.
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Practical, hands-on tutorials for common laser cutting workflows and optimization tasks.
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