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Laser Cutting a Small Hole in Thick Plate
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Laser Cutting a Small Hole in Thick Plate

Laser Cutting a Small Hole in Thick Plate

(OP)
Is there a "rule of thumb" for the minimum round hole size that can be laser cut in thick plate ?
For example; What is the smallest hole diameter that can be laser cut in 3/8" thick mild steel ?

Jerry J.
UGV5-NX1884

RE: Laser Cutting a Small Hole in Thick Plate

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rule of thumb is min dia = thickness but i break this rule all the time by using pulse cutting.REduce power frequency and speed

RE: Laser Cutting a Small Hole in Thick Plate

(OP)
thank you very much drossfree

Jerry J.
UGV5-NX1884

RE: Laser Cutting a Small Hole in Thick Plate

The old rule of thumb is the hole should not be smaller than the material thickness, As I said the old rule. These days newer machines can make smaller holes than the material thickness.

RE: Laser Cutting a Small Hole in Thick Plate

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The hole I need is a little smaller than the material thickness, so it should work fine.
Thank you.

Jerry J.
UGV5-NX1884

RE: Laser Cutting a Small Hole in Thick Plate

Laser marking offers high-quality permanent marking that is fast and reliable.

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