Home/Technical Glossary/Laser Machining / Laser Micro Milling Laser Machining / Laser Micro Milling Laser machining – also known as Laser Micro Milling – is a generic machining process which involves the removal of material to a specified depth, creating a variety of relief features such as grooves, slots and profiles, without actually cutting through the material. This technique is used frequently in the medical and electronics industries. For more information, read our blog Laser Micro Machining with Pulsed Fiber Lasers.