How can the quality of cuts be increased in laser cutting?

Increasing the quality of cuts in laser cutting is heavily influenced by the use of adequate assist gas flow. Assist gases, such as oxygen or nitrogen, serve several purposes during the cutting process. They help remove molten material from the cut kerf, improve the overall quality of the cut by reducing dross (the unwanted material that can form at the edge of the cut), and can even enhance the cutting speed and efficiency of the laser. When the flow of assist gas is optimal, it facilitates a cleaner, more precise cut, significantly improving the quality of the finished product.

In contrast, using less powerful lasers may not produce the sufficient energy required to make clean cuts, while decreasing operational time could lead to compromises in cut quality, as the laser may not have adequate time to effectively process the material. Additionally, restricting the material types to only basic materials may limit versatility and does not inherently guarantee better cut quality.