The application of laser cutting technology in the jewellery industry demonstrates significant advantages over traditional cutting methods, as follows:

1. High precision and detailing:

  -Laser cutting is capable of extremely high precision, often down to the micron level, which makes it possible to cut fine patterns on metal or gemstones, such as intricate patterns, tiny letters or numbers.

  -Laser cutting can handle very fine cut lines, which are difficult to achieve with conventional cutting techniques, especially when cutting thin metal sheets or setting gemstones, the fineness and control of laser cutting is unrivalled.

2. Non-contact processing:

  -Laser cutting is a non-contact processing method, which does not cause mechanical damage to the material, avoiding scratches or deformation that may occur in conventional cutting and maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of the material.

3. Small heat affected zone:

 -The heat-affected zone of laser cutting is very small, which means that the material at the cutting edge will not be discoloured or deformed by overheating, which is essential for maintaining the beauty and value of the jewellery.

4. Automation and Flexibility: -Laser cutting machines can be integrated with CAD/CAM systems to automate production and increase productivity.

 -Laser cutting technology can easily cope with the need to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes, whether it is a round, square or shaped design, and can be executed with precision.

• Environmentally friendly and safe:

 -Laser cutting produces minimal by-products and is more environmentally friendly than the dust, chemical solvents, or noise that may be generated during conventional cutting.

 -The operator does not need to come into direct contact with the material during laser cutting, which reduces the risk of injury and improves work safety.

6. Wide material adaptability:

 -Laser cutting technology is capable of handling a wide range of material types, including precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), alloys, gemstones, and organic materials (e.g., pearls, coral), and is able to adjust the cutting parameters according to the characteristics of the different materials.

7. Cost-effectiveness:

 -Despite the high initial investment in laser cutting equipment, in the long run, it can lead to higher cost-effectiveness due to its high efficiency, low scrap rate and reduced labour costs.

Laser cutting technology offers higher precision, better detailing capabilities, lower material loss and higher productivity in the jewellery industry and is an indispensable advanced technology for modern jewellery manufacturing.