Laser fine machining process
Cutting
Principle of laser machining
Due to their short wavelength and good beam quality, solid-state lasers are particularly well suited for fine machining. Because the laser beam can be focused at a very small beam diameter with high precision, fine cuts can be made with a cut width of as low as 10 µm (0.0004 in.) The zone along the cut that is affected by heat is also very small, and the machined parts do not become deformed.