The thesis provides a comparison of laser cutting of metallic and non-metallic materials. The main reason is a broader use of lasers in the industry and thus cutting of different materials with the same laser system. The experiment on samples of the most commonly used metallic and non-metallic materials were performed. The cut quality with a visual analysis and measuring the roughness on each sample was done. It was found that the cutting quality is affected by five interdependent parameters. During the cutting quality assessment, it was found that the parameters are completely different, as well as the quality and changes on the material. With the obtained results, a framework guidelines for comparing and understanding the laser cutting of metals and non-metals was provided.
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