BOC Industrial Gases

Assist Gases

Assist or process gases are used at the point where the laser
interacts with the material. The choice of assist gas is extremely
important and can have a significant effect on the process
quality and productivity.

Gases for Laser-cutting

Oxygen Oxygen High Purity Nitrogen Argon
Mild Steel    
Stainless Steel  
Aluminium      

Gases for Laser-welding

Helium Argon
CO2  •*
ND:YAG  

Nitrogen or compressed air are normally used for cutting non-metallic materials

*Suitable for low-power thin-sheet welding applications

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