README.md



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microcutting
Comparison of micro-waterjet, laser, EDM, NC, ... cutting

micro-waterjet

solid-state laser micromachining


ultrafast laser micromachining

EDM

NC

Fablight fiber laser

Machining time: ~5 min
Cost of machine: sheet only machine with the 3000 laser is around $80,000, and the tube & sheet is around $90,000
Machine settings:

Sample photos:


After burr removal

The brown seen on the edges of the piece are burn marks where the machine cut.


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