Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to ensuring a plasma plume or cloud that forms during a laser cutting process does not lead to undesired re-deposition of material onto the substrate. At least one electrode is biased to draw the electrons of the plasma plume or cloud towards the electrode and away from the substrate. A vacuum port and/or a blower may be strategically located to ensure proper gas flow away from the substrate and hence, directing of the electrons away from the substrate. In so doing, material re-deposition is less likely to occur.