Home > Metal & laser cutting tips > Laser cutting vs. plasma cutting Standard metal cutting processes: laser cutting vs. plasma cutting Laser manufacturing activities currently include cutting, welding, heat treating, cladding, vapor deposition, engraving, scribing, trimming, annealing, and shoc...

Home > Glossary of laser cutting terms > L Glossary of laser cutting terms - L A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | WXYZ Laser Is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser is a cavity, with mirrors at the ends, fi...

Tesko Laser Division Tesko Laser provides state-of-the-art laser cutting services using Mitsubishi lasers. We specialize in cutting stainless steel, mild steel, plus aluminum and brass for OEM part fabricators and product manufacturers. We not only provide tight positioning and repeatability toleran...

Home > Glossary of laser cutting terms > R Glossary of laser cutting terms - R A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | WXYZ Reflection The return of light waves from a surface (mirror). See Reflectivity. Reflectivity The measure of a materials' reflectio...

Home > Glossary of laser cutting terms > K Glossary of laser cutting terms - K A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | WXYZ Kerf A groove, slit, or notch made by a cutting tool, such as a laser cutter or the width of a groove made by a laser cutting tool...