The 13th element in the periodic table, aluminium is the most widespread metal on earth. Despite being found in several naturally occurring minerals, it is often thought of as a ‘new’ material due to the fact that it binds easily with other elements, and so is not found in nature in its purest form. Only more recently have we been able to extract aluminium from these minerals for daily use.
Here we look at why high-performance laser cutting solutions are the best for cutting even the most challenging materials such as aluminium.
Why is aluminium laser cutting useful?
Aluminium is used for everything from cans and foils to window frames and even aeroplane parts. The material has a low density, is non-toxic, and has a high thermal conductivity. It is also very resistant to corrosion, making it a hugely versatile metal. Aluminium can be used in a metal alloy to make it stronger, and most importantly it is easily manipulatable.
Aluminium cutting takes many forms, it can be cast, machined and formed in many ways. Laser cutting aluminium is an incredibly precise and efficient method of manipulating the material, and worth considering when choosing aluminium for your next project.
When you select Laser 24, your choice of grade aluminium can be fiber laser cut, laser-etched, folded, grained and de-burred.
How does aluminium perform under extreme heat?
Aluminium is commonly known as a soft material, which means it requires additional processes in place for handling. Aluminium has a soft and malleable molecular structure, which can prove difficult for lasers to penetrate cleanly. In addition, its heat conductivity means that it can absorb heat from the laser quickly – heat which is needed to create a clean cut with either no or minimal burr.
How can our laser cutting services cut aluminium?
Laser cutting aluminium is not without its obstacles – but that is where the 12kw ByStar comes into its own.
What it does mean is that you need an expert, with experience in industrial laser cutting and a deeper understanding of the materials and grades they’re dealing with.
As a well-established laser cutting company, Laser 24 have worked for years to fine-tune our processes and ensure we have the correct capabilities to produce clean cut parts, no matter the material or grade. With practice and know-how, we have an effective method that completes aluminium laser cutting projects precisely, right up to aerospace grade materials.
The right laser cutting company can achieve a clean cut with every job, regardless of the difficulty of the material. And with high volume orders, Laser 24 can provide absolutely zero physical contact with the material itself, which means we can save time and potential additional scratches– making Laser 24 the faster, more efficient option for a laser cutting service.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PROJECT?
Thanks to our commitment to ongoing investment in world-leading software, we have the tools to deliver parts of exceptional quality at an unbelievable price, keeping us among the top laser companies in the UK. Our team of skilled software engineers work closely with our customers to provide effective laser cutting solutions that exceed expectations when it comes to quality, cost and speed.
We offer a range of services for a variety of materials, such as stainless steel laser cutting and aluminium laser cutting.
For more information on the press braking and laser cutting services we provide, our capabilities or to find out how we can help you with your next project, please call our team on 01268 733 883 or email [email protected] today.
