Answered by Vantix
Comparisons
On comparable material, fiber laser cutting runs up to 80% faster than plasma and holds a much tighter accuracy of plus or minus 0.03 mm, with a smaller heat-affected zone and less secondary work.
On comparable material, fiber laser cutting runs up to 80% faster than plasma, and holds a much tighter positioning accuracy of plus or minus 0.03 mm with a smaller heat-affected zone.
The practical differences are edge quality and secondary work. Laser-cut edges usually need less dressing before welding or finishing, and a narrower kerf allows tighter nesting and better material yield across a sheet.
Plasma still has a real cost argument on very heavy plate where edge quality is not critical and the parts go straight to a structural weld. The honest comparison is your part mix, not a headline number.
