When deciding between laser cutting and metal stamping processes, there are a number of process-specific advantages to consider. Laser cutting requires no upfront investment in tooling, reducing the turnaround time of projects significantly. On the other hand, metal stamping can better support high-volume, repetitive part production. Both techniques can deliver a range of metal components…
Metal Laser Cutting 101
Laser cutting is one of the most effective and popular alternatives to traditional metal cutting. It offers numerous impressive benefits, such as high precision and cleaner edges than those achieved with waterjet cutting or turret-punching. In fact, the edges achieved with laser cutting are so precise that no secondary finishing processes are necessary. Depending on…
How Laser Cutting Can Reduce Lead Times
Laser cutting involves the use of a high-powered laser beam to cut through an object using computer numerical control, or CNC. As the laser beam glides across the material, everything in its path either is melted, burned, and vaporized away, or is blown away by a jet of gas. This process allows for a range…
Learn About Our New Laser Cutting Machine
AIC Expands Turnkey Metal Stamping Services American Industrial Company (AIC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new VyTek FiberCAB 44 laser cutting system, adding an important new service to our already considerable offerings. Our new fiber optic laser cutting machine expands our capabilities to include metal laser cuts or etchings in house –…