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Kerf Width Comparison

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Which process has the smallest Kerf Width?  The answer is laser.  The illustration below shows relative size of typical kerf width for laser, water jet, oxy fuel, and plasma cutting of 3/4” thick carbon steel.

 

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Actual kerf width will vary depending on the material type and thickness.  But as you can see from this comparison, laser produces the smallest kerf width, allowing it to produce the most accurate cuts on most materials.    

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