BALDWINS METAL LAND
Frequently Asked Questions
Laser cutting uses a focused high-power laser beam to melt and vaporise material, providing superior edge quality, tighter tolerances (±0.1mm), and the ability to cut intricate details in thinner materials (0.5-25mm). Plasma cutting uses ionised gas at extreme temperatures to cut conductive materials, offering faster cutting speeds and economic advantages for thicker materials (1-50mm) but with slightly rougher edges. Laser excels for precision parts, complex geometries, and clean finished edges. Plasma is ideal for structural fabrication, thick plate cutting, and high-speed production where edge finish is less critical. Material type and thickness primarily determine which process is optimal for your application.