What is laser CNC?
A CNC laser machine is a piece of computer numerical control (CNC) equipment that uses a high-powered laser beam to mark, cut, or engrave a material. This allows the user to form custom shapes in accurate and repeatable ways.
There are two main types of laser CNC—the CO2 laser machine, and the fibre laser machine. CO2 is a more cost-effective machine that is used to cut materials such as wood and plastic, typically found in schools or in the design sector.
Meanwhile, the fibre laser machine is a more suitable machine to cut certain types of metals. You’re much more likely to find this type of machine in the metalwork and construction industry.
How does a laser cutter work?
The CO2 laser uses a CO2 filled tube and fully reflective mirrors to create a laser beam powerful enough to cut through a wide range of materials. Fibre laser cutters generate a certain wavelength of high-power laser beam, produced using stimulated radiation and amplified by the fibre optic cable, which can