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    Is 4 axis better than 3 axis laser cutting?

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    Slightly confused here.

    Laser engraving and cutting is more of a 2.5 dimensional process. It uses X and Y with small height adjustments to the Z if required for multiple passes and focusing. The Z is not in continuous motion, just stepped down between passes.

    Sure, you can add a fourth rotary A axis.

    Asking if a 3 or 4 axis is “better” does not quite make sense in terms of performance, just added capability.

    It is like asking is a car or a boat is better. If floating is a required feature, then yes, the boat is better!

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    Congrats on your first post!! Too bad it was spam ...
    "Once a person moves away from the computer and CNC some of the most important work begins." ~Joe Crumley

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    Quote Originally Posted by nalaser View Post
    Is 4 axis better than 3 axis laser cutting?
    Sure. The question become ROI. Can you get the 4th dim to work as expected and still focus the beam as needed and make a profit after you purchase that machine and pay for design software to actually run it. I don't know of any but I could be wrong. Maybe the spam above has actual useful info.

    Sorry this answer is almost a non-answer.

    ~Joe
    "Once a person moves away from the computer and CNC some of the most important work begins." ~Joe Crumley

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