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Laser cutting uses a high-powered beam to cut material based on computer-controlled parameters. As the laser guides its beam along the material, everything in its direct path is vaporized, burned or melted. One of the benefits of laser cutting technology is the cut product rarely needs any finishing work as this process ensures a high-quality surface finish. A graphics software is used to import or create designs that are meant to be cut.

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~~==What is a laser cutter?==~~

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The simplest answer to that question is that it is a laser that cuts. It is composed of a bed or platform onto which the material to be transformed is placed. On top of the bed there is the laser cutter head assembly. It is composed of a mirror and a converging lense which can move in 2 dimensions. This lense focuses a beam of light which will either cut through or engrave the material below. The laser cutter is optimal for precise and complex jobs.

==Getting to know the laser cutter setup==

There are 4 parts to the laser cutter setup:

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