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The 9 pages that link to Laser cutting, each with the reason it gives.
LaserBroader topic: Concentrated optical power removes material along precise paths.
CuttingBroader topic: It produces narrow cuts without a solid cutting edge contacting the workpiece.
Cutting toolCompared with: It offers a non-contact alternative to edge-based cutting.
Nd:YAG laserRelated: High-power Nd:YAG beams can cut metals and other materials.