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Laser Cutting

Run a modern sheet-metal laser: fiber vs CO2 source selection, assist gas choice (oxygen vs nitrogen vs air) and the edge quality it produces, focus and nozzle standoff, piercing strategy, and the ANSI Z136.1 Class 4 safety baseline for wavelength-specific eye protection. Pairs the laser operation guide with day-one safety so you can load a job, check the edge, and keep the nozzle alive.

Intermediate 4.0 hours 2 guides Includes assessment
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Laser Cutting

Fiber and CO2 laser cutting of sheet and plate in a modern fab shop. Covers tight nesting to maximize yield, assist gas selection (N2 for clean oxide-free edges on stainless and aluminum, O2 for thick carbon steel), pierce cycles that do...

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