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Fabrication cutting refers to the processes used to precisely cut materials into desired shapes and sizes for fabrication purposes. This encompasses a wide range of industries, including metalworking, woodworking, textiles, and composite materials. The choice of cutting method depends heavily on the material's properties, the required precision, the complexity of the cut, and the production volume.

Common fabrication cutting techniques include mechanical cutting methods like sawing, shearing, and punching. Sawing utilizes blades with teeth to remove material, suitable for various solid materials. Shearing employs two opposing blades to cut through sheet materials, often used for metal and plastic. Punching creates holes or shapes by forcing a die through the material.

Thermal cutting processes are also prevalent, particularly for metals. Oxy-fuel cutting uses a flame and oxygen jet to melt and remove metal. Plasma cutting employs an ionized gas to create a high-temperature plasma arc that melts and blows away material. Laser cutting uses a focused laser beam to precisely cut through a wide variety of materials, offering high accuracy and minimal heat-affected zones. Waterjet cutting, which uses a high-pressure stream of water, sometimes mixed with abrasive particles, is effective for cutting materials that are sensitive to heat or difficult to cut with other methods, such as glass, stone, and certain plastics.

The goal of fabrication cutting is to achieve clean, accurate cuts that facilitate subsequent assembly or finishing processes, ensuring the integrity and functionality of the final fabricated product.