More theoretical and practical information and applications of CALCut in papers and videos on laser cutting.
CALCut is a model and simulation tool for optimizing laser cutting efficiency and quality.
Learn more about the theoretical CALCut laser beam cutting model and comprehensive practical verification of CALCut simulation results (PDF)
Find out contributions of CALCut to the theoretical understanding of fiber laser cutting and the practical effect of 1 micron wavelength on cutting speed and cut quality (PDF)
See further explanation by CALCut about the physics of the laser beam cutting process (PDF)
CALCut simulates impact of 300kW laser beam on drone in 1km distance – YouTube
Some additional videos:
Milestones of laser beam cutting, and a look ahead – YouTube
Seeing is believing – Some new insight into laser beam welding and cutting processes – YouTube
And here you find more than 100 papers and other publications:
Dirk Petring on ResearchGate
CALCut is a model and simulation tool self-developed and privately owned by Dr. Dirk Petring since 1993. It has been used exclusively for Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT 1993-2023 where it has been verified and approved in numerous industrial projects.