by eshuey | May 10, 2022 | Around the Shop, SecturaFAB
Maybe that latest nitrogen bill from your supplier has convinced you to examine assist gas alternatives for your laser cutting machine. You’ve looked at prices and decided to give compressed air/shop air a try. Not so Fast As we touched on in an earlier SecturaSOFT...
by eshuey | Apr 20, 2022 | Around the Shop
In a previous blog post we looked at laser cutting and assist gasses focusing specifically on the use of nitrogen. While it has many advantages, any fabricator who has processed metal with it knows that nitrogen is anything but cheap. In fact, on some jobs the cost of...
by eshuey | Mar 17, 2022 | Around the Shop, Get a Demo, SecturaFAB
Both CO2 and fiber lasers rely on an assist gas to support the cutting process. Injected at the nozzle, the gas initiates a chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat. This process is known as an exothermic reaction. Popular assist gasses include...
by eshuey | Mar 8, 2022 | Around the Shop
No matter if they are fiber or CO2, lasers represent a serious investment for any fabricator or metal service center. To maximize a ROI, it is critical to optimize laser performance and extend the life of its components. Known as “pierce points” the cutting...
by eshuey | Mar 8, 2022 | Around the Shop
When preparing to laser cut coated stainless steel, it’s first important to select the proper assist gas; and nitrogen is the best choice. Being an inert gas, nitrogen does not produce a chemical reaction thus making it the safest and most reliable choice. Avoid...
by eshuey | Jul 29, 2021 | Around the Shop, Get a Demo, Metal Estimation, SecturaFAB
The Summer Olympics are finally here. Athletes from the four corners of the world have convened in Tokyo to compete for the ultimate gold medal. Your company is also competing against some solid competition – and like these athletes, the first in will likely take the...
