Laser cutting into metal sphere/semisphere

[ReaderScars]

If I wanted to laser cut into a grapefruit sized alloy/stainless sphere made up from two interlocking semi spheres, are there machines with robotic heads which could do this?

[matjk]

yes you need a 5 axis laser system to do this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXSwdlj2i4I
Plenty of companys have them and offer the service

[ReaderScars]

Good to know, thanks!

[hidetheelephants]

Assuming you mean hollow spheres, you're going to need several processes before you get to the point of cutting it up; typically things like this are made from pressed or spun sheet metal hemispheres welded together.

[ReaderScars]

As you've guessed there are so many industry processes I'm oblivious to.

[BGARK]

Whats the application for?