[Ben Krasnow] over at Applied Science was experimenting with cutting inexpensive ceramic sheets with his cheap CO2 laser cutter when he found that (just as expected) the thermal shock of the CO2 ...

While he was initially planning on using a diode laser, doing anything more than engraving is tricky. He purchased a cheap 40 W CO2 laser tube ... an air assist while cutting.

Laser processing has emerged as an effective method of PCB depaneling due to its non-contact nature, narrow kerf width, and precision. This method eliminates part-induced stress and the need for ...