Laser Cutting Guide for Manufacturing

The fast rise of laser cutting's popularity in the world market indicates it can no longer be considered a high-tech science reserved for a few specialists. This book presents practical information and troubleshooting and design tools from a quality manufacturing perspective. Equally applicable to small shops as it is to large fabricator companies, this guide is a roadmap for developing, implementing, operating, and maintaining a laser-cutting manufacturing enterprise.
Content:
Front Matter
• Introduction
• Preface and Acknowledgments
• Table of Contents
•Part I. Inputs 1. Overview of Laser-Cutting Applications
2. Market for Laser Cutting
3. Materials
4. Machines
5. Methods
6. Man
7. Measurement
8. Mother Nature
•Part II. Outputs 9. Quality
10. Productivity
11. Profitability
12. Safety and Environment
13. The Six-Sigma Approach
Appendices
Index