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Technical knowledge about waterjet cutting, laser cutting, welding, machining, and industrial certifications. Over 25 years of experience in the metallurgical sector.
How to Request a Quote for Cutting, Bending, and Welding from One Partner
Learn how to prepare an accurate RFQ for parts requiring laser cutting, bending, and welding. Get faster quotes and reduce lead times with integrated services.
Industrial Cutting Tolerances: Laser, Waterjet & Bending Specs Guide
Learn typical precision ranges for laser, waterjet and bending, why tighter tolerances increase cost, and how to specify them on drawings for accurate quotes.
Prepare DXF Files for Laser or Waterjet Cutting Without Extra Costs
Avoid revision rounds and hidden charges by submitting clean, properly scaled DXF files. Learn the critical checks that save time and money before you request a cutting quote.
Waterjet vs laser cutting: when to use each technology
Technical comparison between waterjet and laser cutting. Discover which technology to choose based on material, thickness, precision, and cost for your industrial project.
Materials and thicknesses in waterjet cutting
Complete guide to waterjet-cuttable materials: metals, stone, ceramics, composites and more. Maximum thicknesses and real technology capabilities.
Large format laser cutting: sheet up to 13 meters
Large format laser cutting capabilities with sheet up to 13 x 3.5 meters, 30 kW power and 5-axis head. Unique technology in Spain.
Robotic laser welding: advantages over traditional methods
Discover the advantages of robotic laser welding over TIG, MIG, and stick. Less distortion, higher speed, and repeatable quality in industrial production.
Industrial certifications: EN 9100, EN 1090 and UNE 73401
What EN 9100 aerospace, UNE EN 1090 metal structures, and UNE 73401 nuclear certifications mean. Why they are essential in industrial manufacturing.
Industrial Subcontracting Comparison in Spain
Compare laser cutting, waterjet and metalwork subcontractors in Spain. Discover why Cortalia integrates 5 processes and 6 certifications under one roof.
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