ENGINEERING PAPERS // KNOWLEDGE BASE
THE FABRICATION LAB
Deep-dive technical guides on beam physics, dross prevention, K-factors, and metallurgy for design engineers and garage fabricators.
TECH COMPARISON
AUG 12, 2026 • 6 MIN READ
Fiber vs CO2 Laser: Which Yields Tighter Tolerances in Thick Steel?
Comprehensive breakdown of 1.064µm wavelength energy absorption, kerf geometry, and nitrogen assist gas dynamics in thick plate cutting.
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OPTIMIZATION
JUL 28, 2026 • 8 MIN READ
Dross Prevention in 20mm Mild Steel: Gas Pressure & Focus Height
How adjusting negative focal shift and nozzle stand-off distance completely eliminates secondary edge deburring operations.
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SHEET METAL CAD
JUL 14, 2026 • 5 MIN READ
Bending Allowance & K-Factor Engineering Guide for CNC Press Brakes
Mastering neutral axis plastic deformation calculations to achieve zero-error flat blanks on multi-bend parts.
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