Laser cutting is a non-contact process that uses a concentrated beam of light—focused through optics and guided by CNC controls—to melt or vaporise material with extreme precision. The result? Clean, accurate cuts without mechanical force or tooling wear.

This makes it a popular solution across industries including:

• Sheet metal fabrication – for accurate parts in stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium
• Automotive – used for cutting brackets, panels, and interior components
• Electronics – ideal for detailed, burr-free enclosures and parts
• Medical – ensures sterile, high-tolerance components for devices and instruments
• Aerospace – delivers precision in lightweight materials and complex geometries
• Signage and decorative design – enables intricate cuts and custom shapes with smooth finishes

Compared to mechanical or thermal methods, laser cutting offers clear advantages:

• High precision – Delivers tight tolerances (often ±0.1 mm), ideal for demanding applications
• Fast processing speeds – Particularly efficient for thin to medium-thickness materials
• Minimal setup – Design changes don’t require tool swaps—only a new digital file
• Burr-free edges – Especially when used with high-purity nitrogen or dry compressed air to prevent oxidation
• Low maintenance – Fewer moving parts mean lower downtime and reduced maintenance costs
• Reduced material waste – The narrow kerf and clean cuts result in minimal scrap and better material usage

In short, laser cutting provides manufacturers with a combination of speed, precision, and flexibility, all while improving finish quality and reducing the need for secondary processing.

To achieve clean, accurate, and oxidation-free cuts, laser cutting machines rely on assist gases—typically nitrogen or dry compressed air. These gases play a critical role in the cutting process by:

• Clearing molten metal from the kerf (cut zone)
• Preventing oxidation, especially important when cutting stainless steel and aluminium
• Cooling the material and optics, protecting components from heat stress and contamination

However, the purity of these gases directly affects both cut quality and system performance.

Even low levels of contaminants—like moisture, oil vapour, or dust particles—can cause:

• Burnt or discoloured edges
• Rough or inconsistent cuts
• Slower processing speeds
• Excess spatter and rework
• Clogged nozzles or damaged optics

For example, in sheet metal fabrication, nitrogen purity levels of 99.95% or higher are typically recommended to produce clean, burr-free edges with no oxidation—especially for visible or painted parts.

This is why top-performing laser operations rely on dry, oil-free, and stable gas supply, whether it's delivered from high-pressure cylinders or generated on-site. Gas purity isn't just a detail—it’s a determining factor in the quality of every cut.