Process Date: July 2002   Although bronze is a highly reflective material, we were able to cut the 0.028” thick mesh using a Synrad 240W CO₂ laser and 40psi Oxygen assist gas at a speed of 7 inches per minute.  We were able to increase the cutting speed to 32 inches per minute by simply placing a 0.01” thick sheet of paper on top of the mesh. 

 
This bronze mesh was cut with a 240W Synrad laser.