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Collimated Beam: Definition, How It Works, Applications, and Benefits

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Laser Welding: Definition, How it Works, Process, Types, and Advantages

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Our Improved Xometry Instant Quoting Engine® Brings Lower Prices on Sheet Cutting Services!

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7 Types of Reflective Materials for Laser Cutting

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9 Types of Bad Materials for Laser Cutting

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A Comprehensive Guide to Sheet Metal Laser Cutting

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Guide to Glass Laser Cutting

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Laser Beam Quality and M2 Measurement: Beam Amplification and Quality Variables

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Plasma vs. Flame Cutting: What's Their Difference?

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How To Start a Laser Cutting Business: Easy Steps

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What Is Concave Engraving? Definition, Uses & Procedure

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12 Best Laser Cutters for Small Businesses in 2023

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Laser Etching: Definition, How It Works, and Process

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Laser Cutting and Designing: Guidelines, Rules, and Safety Tips

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11 Best Laser Engravers for Metal

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How To Measure Laser Beam Quality With M2 Measurement

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What Is Mylar®? Definition, Properties, and Uses

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A Comprehensive Guide to Brass Laser Cutting

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6 Essential Safety Gears & Tools for Laser Cutting

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5 Steps on How to Laser Engrave Metal

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5 Alternative Cutters to Laser Cutting

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How To Make Stencil Designs Using Laser Cutting

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All About Copper Laser Cutting

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7 Basic Steps on How to Start Laser Engraving Different Materials

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Effective Laser for Cutting Different Kinds of Stainless Steel

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How Laser Cutting Is Used in Different Industries

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6 Benefits of Laser Cutting in the Textile Industry

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How Much Does a Laser Cutting Machine Cost?

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Differences Between Laser Engraving vs. Etching in Terms of Versatility, Durability, and Process

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5 Benefits of Using Laser Cutting in the Automotive Industry

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Comprehensive Guide to Laser Parameters for Laser Cutting

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CO2 (Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing) Lasers: Definition, Types, Benefits, and Risks

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What Is Convex Engraving? Definition, Uses & Procedure

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10 Important Safety Precautions for Laser Cutting

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What Is Laser Ablation? Definition, Uses, & Procedure

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The 7 Disadvantages of Using Laser Cut Stencils

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Delrin® Laser Cutting and Bonding

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Polystyrene (PS) Laser Engraving and Cutting (Styrofoam™ Laser Cut)

By Team Xometry

11 min read

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9 Best Laser Cutting Software Products

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The 8 Ideal Paper Types for Laser Cutting

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Fracture-Controlled Laser Cutting Method

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Extruded and Cast Acrylic: How to Laser Engrave and Cut Acrylic

By Team Xometry

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Laser Engraving and Cutting of Cork

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How To Laser Cut Paper: What Is Laser Cutting Paper?

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8 Uses of Laser Cutting and Their Importance

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Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF): How to Laser Engrave and Cut MDF

By Team Xometry

11 min read

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A Comprehensive Guide to Laser Vaporization Cutting

By Team Xometry

11 min read

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A Guide to Oxygen Fuel Cutting

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12 min read

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Polycarbonate Laser Engraving and Cutting

By Team Xometry

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A Comprehensive Guide to Laser Fusion Cutting

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Polyimide Laser Engraving and Cutting (Extruded and Cast)

By Team Xometry

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Mylar® and Stencil Laser Engraving and Cutting (Extruded and Cast)

By Team Xometry

12 min read

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Fiber Laser: Benefits, Design, Uses, and Applications

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25 min read

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4 Best Woods for Laser Cutting

By Team Xometry

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History of Laser Cutting

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Video: 10 Design Tips for Sheet Metal Bending

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Acrylic Laser Cutting: How to, Process, Best Laser Cutter

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Laser Cutting vs Plasma Cutting: Speed, Materials, Cost, and more

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Cutting

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CO2 Laser Vs. Fiber Laser: Differences in Laser Cutting

By Team Xometry

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Laser Cutting Settings for Different Materials

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12 Laser Cutting Materials

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3 Types of Laser Cutters

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Laser Cutting vs. Waterjet Cutting: Cost, Speed, Precision, and Materials

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10 min read

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What is a CO2 Laser Cutter?

By Team Xometry

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Nesting Files for Sheet Cutting

By Joel Schadegg

4 min read

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Best Practices for Nesting Parts in a DXF

By Joel Schadegg

5 min read

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How to Convert Image Files to DXF for Sheet Cutting

By Joel Schadegg

6 min read

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How To Export DXF Files From Onshape

By Joel Schadegg

3 min read

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A Comprehensive Guide to Laser Engraving

By Team Xometry

11 min read

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What are the Finish Options for Sheet Metal?

By Team Xometry

6 min read

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How to Prepare your DXF File for Sheet Cutting

By Greg Paulsen

2 min read

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Which Sheet Cutting Material Should I Choose?

By Team Xometry

1 min read

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A laser cutting parts from a metal sheet

What is Laser Cutting? Process, Uses, Types, and Materials

By Team Xometry

23 min read

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What is Plasma Cutting and How Does It Work?

By Team Xometry

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