High-power laser machines—at least 5,000w—are more useful in machine shops because their power permits fast processing of thicker materials, materials more like the blocks machined by the metalcutting industry. Also, automation allows for more cost-effective laser machining.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2008-05-01
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/coming-more-shops-soon/
Legacy path: /articles/coming-more-shops-soon