What Is Laser Cutting for Titanium? - Complete Guide
Complete guide to laser cutting of titanium alloys. Process capabilities, tolerances, edge quality, and applications for precision titanium sheet and plate cutting.
Quick Answer
What is laser cutting for titanium?
Laser cutting uses a focused high-power laser beam to melt, burn, or vaporise titanium along a programmed path. Fibre lasers are preferred for titanium cutting, offering excellent edge quality, narrow kerf widths (0.1–0.3 mm), and minimal heat-affected zones when properly parameterised.
Capabilities
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Max thickness | 25 mm (fibre laser) |
| Kerf width | 0.1–0.3 mm |
| Edge perpendicularity | ± 0.5° (standard), ± 0.2° (precision) |
| Heat affected zone | 0.05–0.20 mm |
| Nesting efficiency | 75–85% |
Applications
- Titanium sheet metal brackets and mounting plates for aerospace
- Medical instrument blanks cut from sheet
- Semiconductor equipment shielding and panels
- Prototype and short-run production of 2D titanium parts
- Decorative architectural titanium panels