Laser Diecutting: A New Approach

Another key misnomer about a laser cutting system is that it costs a lot to maintain the system. The most expensive parts of a laser system are the laser source and scan head; however, the maintenance for these components is quite low. Most laser cutting system suppliers use a sealed CO2 laser. The advantage of a sealed CO2 laser is that after 12,000 production hours the laser can be recharged for a nominal fee of $12,000 to $15,000. Depending on the number of shifts a company runs, the laser will run between four and six years on a single charge.