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Small Space Design Solutions: Staircases and More

As an advocate of the tiny house movement and a lover of interior design, I love seeing design ideas for small spaces. I especially love the innovative ideas surrounding stairways that are made for small areas – from antique ladders to modern metal spirals, I love them all. Over the years, I have lived in countless tiny, urban flats, and I have decorated them all. In this blog, I hope to share what I have learned over the years. I hope to show you how to maximise your space. Although I plan to focus on staircases, I may include posts that focus on other aspects of designing and decorating small spaces as well, and I hope you enjoy and learn from them all. Cheers!

Small Space Design Solutions: Staircases and More

Laser Cutting FAQs

by Willie Caldwell

Precision is one of the challenges you will experience when fabricating various materials. Minor errors when cutting the material could complicate fabrication since the different components become incompatible during assembly. Laser cutting is an instant solution since it guarantees precision when cutting various materials. Below are some laser-cutting FAQs to help you comprehend this process.

What Are The Benefits Of Laser Cutting?  

As outlined, laser cutters guarantee precision during the fabrication process. Typically, the laser makes cuts based on the information fed into the computer numeral control (CNC) machine. Moreover, laser beams have a thin diameter which helps improve accuracy during cutting. The beam also has a smaller heat-affected zone compared to other cutting methods. It helps prevent deformities during cutting. 

Time is an essential concern when mass-producing items. For instance, it is challenging to produce many items if you opt for traditional methods such as sawing or flame cutting. Laser cutting is an automated process that can make complex cuts quickly. Therefore, you save on time and labour since the machine conducts most of the work. Laser cutting also guarantees versatility since you can use the machine to cut various materials such as wood, metal and acrylic. Modern laser cutting machines also come with advanced technologies such as laser marking and engraving that significantly eases the fabrication process. 

How Do You Choose A Laser Cutting Machine? 

These pointers should help you choose a laser-cutting machine; 

  • What type of material do you want to cut? For instance, CO2 laser machines are suited for non-reflective materials such as plastics, wood and acrylic. On the other hand, fibre laser cutters can cut through reflective and conductive materials.
  • Assess the machine's power output to determine its ability to cut through thick materials.
  • Conduct due diligence to establish the durability of the laser cutting machine. After all, you would not want a laser cutter that breaks down every few days.
  • Assess the machine's ease of use and the availability of customer support services. For example, check the machine's programming to ensure it suits your intended applications.
  • The bed size is a vital concern if you intend large-sized materials. Moreover, you should examine the machine size to determine if it suits your workshop.
  • The laser cutting machine should be reasonably priced. Remember to take advantage of discounts and complimentary services as you purchase the laser cutter. 

A laser-cutting machine can significantly ease your fabrication operations. The recommended tips should help you purchase the device. As a rule of thumb, ensure you have adequate training before using the machine. 

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