Like every other process, even the laser cutting method also has some limitations and downsides. Here are some of them:
Limitation In Metal Thickness:
There is a limitation to how thick of metal sheet you can choose for cutting with the laser cutting machine. The emitted concentrated laser beam from the laser cutting head is configured so that you can penetrate and cut the metal sheet with an average thickness of 0.1 to 20mm.. Some laser configurations will help you penetrate deeper into some material, but that doesn’t extend too far. Comparatively, with other thermal cutting techniques, you can penetrate much deeper.
Costs:
The laser cutting machines are more expensive than other thermal cutting machines. The manufacturers are unable to supply them at lower costs due. But if you consider the other beneficial facts, it makes up for the initial investment.
Highly Skilled And Experienced Workforce:
The laser cutting machines can provide cutting opportunities to ensure the complexity of the design and accuracy of the design. An average level of the operator will not be able to perform such critical tasks. You have to make sure that you employ someone with high skills and expertise in the relevant sector. This will increase your machine running budget.
Toxic Gas emission:
During the laser cutting procedure, the surface material from the sheet gets evaporated. This evaporated gas gets distributed in the surrounding environment. This gas is extremely dangerous for human inhalation and could cause serious effects. So, the operators maintain a safe distance from the direct cutting area and use suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep themselves safe.
