Laser Cutter Provides the Edge in Ice-Climbing Gear

摘要

Lasers from various manufacturers were compared before selecting he Cincinnati laser. "The CL-7A provided the best combination of performance and overall value for the 0.05- to 0.25''-thick (1-6 mm) 4130 steel we process, taking initial price and operating cost into consideration," says Reimann. "We had virtually no experience with laser cutters, but the easy-to-use control, optional programming, and nesting software, plus Cincinnati support, flattened the learning curve.