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Air cutting revisitedFabricators are increasingly using compressed air in laser cutting, instead of relying on laser assist gases such as oxygen and nitrogen. Recent findings reveal that shop air can be used on more material types and thicknesses, including parts on which the edge quality is visible.
Publish date: March 13, 2007 |
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A breath of fresh airTwo standard laser assist gases are oxygen and nitrogen. However, a third gas — shop air — has become a viable alternative.
Publish date: August 8, 2006 |