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Plasma cutting demonstrates its strength on 64-mm (2.5-in.) mild steel, reinforcing why it’s the preferred choice for thick-section applications over fiber laser.

Cutting Through the Noise

Advances in fiber laser technology have generated significant attention in recent years. Today, when a shop considers investing in a new CNC cutting machine, the much-publicized benefits of fiber laser may make it seem like the sensible choice.

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