Thick plate laser cutting - GIF

[nova_robotics]

Wonder how many Gigawatts for this LASER. They consume about 7 times their rated power. Require Oxygen assist as well so either a 02 concentrator or bottles. And a terible cut! One pace were oxyfuel still reins.

Mark

Most of the bigger ones at the shops around here seem to be 3000+ watts. This one might be in that range. It does make a nasty cut though. Waterjet might be alright, but that leaves a taper.