Comparison of cost factors between traditional metal cutting process and laser cutting process has been made. The paper presents a generic cost estimation model for laser cutting of metals. Various types of lasers used in cutting have been discussed as well as the parameters affecting the cutting process.

Volume Subject Area:
Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads
Topics:
Laser materials processing, Metal cutting, Cutting, Laser cutting, Lasers, Metals
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