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How Brass Laser Cutting Works

Laser cutting has been used for decades to increase the efficiency and precision of metal fabrication for a range of industries. From bicycle fabrication, furniture making, computing, architecture, jewelry production, sign-making, and medical device creation, there are an endless list of applications that now rely on brass laser cutting to get high-end results in an efficient manner. Unfortunately, only select, advanced metal working shops offer brass laser cutting

The Difference with Brass Laser Cutting

Although the basic principles of brass laser cutting and traditional laser cutting are the same, there are slight differences due to the specific material qualities of brass and brass alloys. Brass is more reflective than steel, and therefore responds differently to the laser beam used in laser cutting. Advanced metal fabrication shops use a shorter wavelength beam to tackle this issue. This allows for less reflectivity and a more precise cut. They also assist the cut using Nitrogen gas, instead of the CO2 or oxygen.

What is Laser Cutting?

Laser cutting was developed in the 1960s to provide a precise and reliable way to cut sheet metal and plastics without causing warping or other damage. This process cuts material within fractions of an inch to accuracy with very little manual labor. Laser cutting also allows for easier processing of holes, sharp corners, highly detailed lines, and other complex cuts that can be hard to do by hand. 

Brass Laser Cutting Techniques

In order to get excellent results for our clients, we use a combination of different techniques and approaches for each job. For example, when working with clients that are designing and manufacturing electronic components, we must consider the gauge and brass alloy before planning out the best way to cut the parts. For our architectural or interior design clients, we’ll consider other factors like the chemical finish they’ll be adding, their turnaround time, and how exact each cut needs to be. 

Where to Start

If you have a brass laser cutting project in mind, reach out to a local machine shop. Double check that they have the appropriate facilities and experience for brass laser cutting, then ask them about their file preparation requirements.