The Emergence of Laser Diecutting

This is in comparison to mechanical diecutting methods, where an average unit costs around $125,000 and can run up to 125 fpm, regardless of the shape being cut, he added.

It's important to note, Greenwood added, that laser diecutters do have a relatively fast return on investment. "The initial cost of laser diecutting equipment is higher, however, in a number of applications, productivity is greatly improved and the system can pay for itself quickly," he said.