Water jet: The cutting edge is relatively rough, and the lines where the water column passes can be seen with the naked eye.

CNC: The cutting edge is smoother and more delicate to the touch. Thanks to the shape of its cutter head, it has a C-angle and does not scratch your hands.

Laser: Straight edges and right angles, the interior is smooth and clean, and there is no self-guided edge processing; if you need to guide the edge, you need to go through CNC again.

Drilling with a fiber laser: the benefits of innovation

Fiber laser drilling of metals has rapidly established itself in the mechanical engineering manufacturing sector.       

While the CO2 laser had already made it possible to optimise performance and processing times, the introduction of the fiber laser has literally revolutionised manufacturing dynamics.       

More rapid and efficient, the fiber laser simplifies processing paths with much higher throughputs. Furthermore, fiber laser drilling is also possible on non-conductive metals such as copper and brass.

How does fiber laser drilling work?       

The fiber laser is the most advanced technology for laser cutting of metals, and drilling has been a direct consequence of this;  the beam produced by the laser source is amplified through glass fiber wires and diodes.       

The energy of the fiber laser beam has a very short wavelength and is more easily absorbed by metals. This is why it is also ideal for cutting brass and copper and allows greater accuracy even for microscopic holes.Metal drilling using fiber lasers is particularly beneficial in a variety of sectors, from automotive to interior design and both light and heavy industry. The power and speed performance of fiber laser systems improves manufacturing efficiency even for the most delicate machining operations.