Long known for versatility in material processing, lasers are moving out of prototype and specialty applications into mainstream production, including both older CO_2 and newer solid-state lasers There are at least two factors that are making lasers more attractive than ever for cutting, welding, and other material processing tasks. One is increasing power and the other is their improved ruggedness, according to Jim Rogowski, director of machine & power tool sales for Trumpf (Farmington, CT).
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