August 16,2021 | Blank Theory
When searching for innovative new art ideas, it can be tempting to stick to small-scale projects that use standard power tools. While these tools can make for great results, they do limit the kinds of materials you can work with. At Lightning Laser Cutting, we operate world-class equipment that can cut and engrave materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, plastic, foam, acrylic, aluminium, r...
February 24,2021 | Blank Theory
Laser cutting is the process of cutting different types of materials with a laser beam. This can vary from a regular trim of materials to cutting them into complex shapes that more conventional drills can’t do. Apart from cutting, laser cutters can also create complex designs onto these materials by heating up the surface of the material, manipulating the top layer of the material to change the ...
September 20,2020 | Blank Theory
Laser cutting service is often used on structural, piping materials, or flat sheet metal. When you are in need to cut metals, laser beams create an ideal process. This technology creates edge-free cuts and can speed up the production process. Since laser cutting has limited operator intervention, it can minimise human error. It’s also cost-efficient because its accuracy limits wastage. With all...
April 08,2020 | Blank Theory
Surface finishing is important when using reactive metals like ductile iron and carbon steel. When these surfaces left unprotected, the iron in these metals reacts with oxygen to form rust. This means that the colourful exteriors aren’t just for decorations, they are barriers that prevent corrosion. Metal parts can be finished with either Powder Coat or paint. While both serve similar function...
April 08,2020 | Blank Theory
When many people think of laser cutting, their mind may drift to old spy films such as James Bond, in which the hero desperately attempts to escape their bonds before the laser hits. Simply put, laser cutting is the process of slicing through a material via the use of a laser beam. Whether you are looking to trim a material down, to cut out an intricate outline, or to pull off a cut that canno...
March 30,2020 | Blank Theory
There are several types of cutting processes in the market and each one uses different kinds of machines. It can be difficult to decipher the range of information that is often laid to you and deciding which may be the best cutting machine to use for your industry. To help make this easier for you, learning the advantage of a laser cutting machine can narrow down your choices. What is a laser...
September 25,2017 | Blank Theory
A laser cutter is an extremely helpful and versatile tool. Laser cutting is the method of using a strong and effective laser to either cut or engrave materials such as wood, plastic, metal and aluminium. Laser cutters work by controlling an extremely high-powered laser beam that accurately cuts or engraves the material. The laser carefully burns or melts away the material and leaves a precise sha...
September 25,2017 | Blank Theory
Laser cutting is one of the best and most advanced forms of cutting, especially when compared to other traditional forms of cutting. The laser cutting process is one that is extremely accurate and provides the most excellent quality of cut. Laser cutting can be achieved on a wide range of materials that include stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, timbers and plastics. Lighting Laser Cutting p...
September 25,2017 | Blank Theory
Laser cutting is a method of accurately cutting or engraving different types of materials such as acrylic, stainless steel, wood and aluminium using an extremely high-powered and concentrated laser beam. This laser beam is controlled by a CNC, which is a Computer Numerically Controlled machine. Laser cutting provides much more accurate and faster results than other traditional heat cutting methods...