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Lasercu ng, Advantages and Disadvantages Compared to PCM and PEF
Harrie Knol | Manager Applica on Engineering | Veco B.V. | NL
11/26/17
What drives Veco/PCMI to be interested in laser cutting?
Veco:
• To complete our portfolio of precision parts
• 15% of our current turnover comes from food and medical industry.
• To overcome the aspectratio problems from PCM.
Due to REACh regulations and customer perceptions it is expected that
in the near future(*) metals like Ni, Co, and Cr(6) will not be accepted in above
mentioned industries anymore.
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* There is authorisation to use these metals for the coming 7 years.
26 November 2017 Micro-precision parts reimagined. Customer perceptions are unpredictable.
What drives Veco/PCMI to be interested in laser cutting?
PCMI industry trends report shows that 60% of the PCM companies want to invest in laser in the very near future.
26 November 2017 Micro-precision parts reimagined.
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