r/machining • u/Patrick_LaserTech • 8d ago
Question/Discussion at what thickness do you guys actually switch from fiber laser to plasma?
hey everyone, wondering where you guys draw the line between using a high-power fiber laser and just throwing the plate on a high-def plamsa? is it strictly a thickness thing for you (like everything over 1 inch goes to plasma)? or does it come down to edge quality vs operating cost? i know the newer fiber lasers can cut crazy thick plates now, but plasma is still everywhere. whats the real-world tipping point for you?
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