Learn how to fix common laser cutting defects like burn marks and incomplete cuts with visual guides and expert troubleshooting tips. Laser Cutting Defects and How to Fix Them Have you ever experienced burnt marks, incomplete cuts, or unexpected rough edges during laser cutting? These are typical laser cutting defects that can be easily solved once you know their causes and solutions. Laser cutting offers speed and precision but also presents challenges depending on material, settings, and environment. Beginners especially must understand common defects that affect quality. 1. Basic Checks Before Troubleshooting Defects Before diagnosing defects, always perform these basic checks . Most issues—up to 60–70%—can be prevented with proper setup. 1-1. Check Laser Power and Speed Settings Low power or high speed leads to incomplete cuts Too much power causes burns and material warping Save presets to avoid setting errors 1-2. Recheck Focus Position Focus i...