SERIES 02Bending
In productionCNC bending
Design around the bend. Explore tooling, flange length, springback, and flat patterns.
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Laser cutting.
Understand the cut. Learn how geometry, assist gas, and edge quality affect the finished part.
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08 lessons / Laser cutting
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LESSON 01 / beginnerHow Fiber Laser Cutting Works
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Laser cutting / LESSON 01
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How Fiber Laser Cutting Works
An inside look at how high-powered fiber lasers vaporize sheet metal with precision down to ±0.005″.
LESSON 02 / intermediateNitrogen vs Oxygen Assist Gas
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Laser cutting / LESSON 02
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Nitrogen vs Oxygen Assist Gas
Why gas choice matters for edge quality, and when to use each for steel, aluminum, and stainless.
LESSON 03 / intermediateKerf Width & Tolerances Explained
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Kerf Width & Tolerances Explained
Understanding kerf compensation and how to design holes and slots for correct fit after cutting.
LESSON 04 / beginnerMaximum Part Size & Nesting
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Laser cutting / LESSON 04
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Maximum Part Size & Nesting
How we gang multiple parts onto one sheet and what max sizes are supported by our machine bed.
LESSON 05 / intermediateMinimum Hole & Slot Sizes
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Minimum Hole & Slot Sizes
Design rules for minimum hole diameters relative to material thickness. When tapping becomes an option.
LESSON 06 / beginnerEdge Quality & Deburring
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Laser cutting / LESSON 06
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Edge Quality & Deburring
What to expect on a raw laser-cut edge, and when deburring is needed for assembly or aesthetics.
LESSON 07 / intermediateCutting Aluminum vs Steel vs Stainless
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Laser cutting / LESSON 07
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Cutting Aluminum vs Steel vs Stainless
How cutting parameters and edge characteristics differ across our three main material families.
LESSON 08 / intermediateCommon Design Mistakes That Add Cost
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Laser cutting / LESSON 08
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Common Design Mistakes That Add Cost
The 8 most common DXF errors that slow down production or cause scrap — and how to avoid them.
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Choose the right starting point. Compare alloys, thicknesses, and material properties.
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SERIES 04CAD & design
In productionCAD & file preparation
Give your design a clean handoff. Prepare cutting profiles, export files, and plan for hardware.
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