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Fundamentals of Laser Cutting

Anyone in the modern era will be well aware of the possibilities presented by laser technology. For instance, we use them in a large number of devices including scanners in the supermarket and many security systems. We also use them during boardroom presentations as “pointers”, and we use them in the operating room as well. However, it is in industry that lasers are most commonly used, in the form of laser cutting machines. In numerous cases, however, lasers have the effect of burning rather than actually cutting, but the most common manufacturing purposes see accurate cuts being made in once difficult materials by the laser cutters. Continue reading

Alternatives To Plastic

Plastic is one of the most used things in our lives, due to its flexibility, price and light weight. However, plastic is not eco friendly, and there are alternatives to it. One of the newest alternatives, and very popular, to plastic is liquid wood. This creates a good, nontoxic alternative to plastic, and has almost the same uses. Plastic is to be replaced for more than one reason. As it is made from crude oil, whose price has been growing recently, the price of plastic is growing too, so an alternative is needed. Continue reading