1. Working principle of stainless steel laser cutting
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Laser generation and focus principle (CO2 laser vs fiber laser)
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Absorption characteristics of stainless steel materials to laser
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The role of auxiliary gas (nitrogen/oxygen)
2. Five major technical advantages of laser cutting stainless steel
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High precision (±0.1mm error)
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No contact cutting to avoid mechanical deformation
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Complex graphics processing capabilities (such as hollow patterns)
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Faster than traditional plasma/waterjet cutting
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Smooth cutouts, reducing secondary processing
3. Applicable to stainless steel types and thickness ranges
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Common austenitic stainless steel such as 304/316
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The cutting thickness corresponding to laser machines with different power (example: 1kW can be cut 0.5-12mm)
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Difficulties in cutting high reflective materials (such as mirror stainless steel)
4. Industry application cases
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Architectural decoration (stainless steel curtain wall engraving)
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Medical devices (precision component cutting)
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Automobile manufacturing (exhaust pipe processing)
5. FAQ
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Q: Will laser cutting cause stainless steel to discolor?
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Q: Do I need to remove the burrs after cutting?
A: The laser cutout is usually smooth and requires no additional treatment.
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