Post by New Age Metal Fabricating Co

Aluminum is softer than steel. So why is it harder to laser cut? It comes down to two physical properties: reflectivity and thermal conductivity. Aluminum scatters laser light and disperses heat faster than steel. That is why a laser that cuts through several inches of steel can barely cut aluminum thicker than half an inch. Understanding that upfront saves countless costly surprises mid-project. Our latest blog covers everything engineers and buyers need to know before specifying aluminum laser cutting: → Why aluminum's physical properties make laser cutting it more complex than most expect → The thickness limitation that catches many engineers off guard → When laser cutting makes sense for aluminum and when it does not → How it compares to shearing, sawing, and water jet cutting Read the full breakdown before your next project spec. https://lnkd.in/eQbapRju #AluminumFabrication #MetalFabrication #DefenseManufacturing #PrecisionManufacturing #AerospaceMaterials