If you already know that laser-cutting is creating a heat-affected zone in the steel, why do you still use the process? You are having to 'clean up' the side-effects of the laser-cut...don't cut with lasers, end of problem. Water-jet can cut a stack of blanks without hardening the material. Lots of other ways to cut steel...that band-saw of yours might come in handy.
Interesting info. I never thought to ask my supplier how they cut their steel. Thanks for the tip!
If you already know that laser-cutting is creating a heat-affected zone in the steel, why do you still use the process?
You are having to 'clean up' the side-effects of the laser-cut...don't cut with lasers, end of problem.
Water-jet can cut a stack of blanks without hardening the material.
Lots of other ways to cut steel...that band-saw of yours might come in handy.