TechnologyAugust 27, 2026

kerf

KERF

Definition

The narrow slit or groove produced in a material during a cutting process, such as that made by a laser or a saw blade.

Etymology

Originating from the Middle English word 'kerf', which comes from the Old English 'cyrf', meaning a cutting or piece cut off; it is related to the verb 'carve'.

In the news

The article mentions the laser leaves behind a clean, narrow kerf, highlighting how the machine's high precision minimizes material waste during the cutting process.

Laser Cutting Machine: Precision Technology for Modern Manufacturing and Design

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