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UV Laser marking of light- and dark-colored plastics
Apr 15 , 2021
UV Laser marking of light- and dark-colored plastics lastic laser marking offers several advantages over competing technologies like superior mark quality and lower cost of ownership. Advantages include: Permanence. With plastic laser marking, the material itself becomes the mark—improving the mark’s durability compared to ink marks or labels. Quality. Lasers have high im...
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Laser metal welding offers many advantages compared to traditional welding methods
Apr 14 , 2021
Laser metal welding offers many advantages compared to traditional welding methods ADVANTAGES Laser metal welding offers many advantages compared to traditional welding methods, including: Non-contact. Laser welding reduces stress on metal pieces. Heat input is also minimal due to the laser’s precise, uniform pulse energy. Seam quality. Laser welding produces extremely strong welds and even ...
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Plastic Laser welding places less stress on weld pieces
Apr 14 , 2021
Laser welding places less stress on weld pieces ADVANTAGES Seam quality. Lasers achieve excellent weld seam structure with no secondary finishing required. Non-contact. Laser welding places less stress on weld pieces. It also eliminates tooling replacements due to wear and tear. Cleanliness. Lasers don’t require filler materials or additives and leave virtually no debris. Precision. A ...
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Clean, precise laser welding, marking, drilling and cutting for MDM applications
Apr 14 , 2021
MEDICAL DEVICE LASER APPLICATIONS Our Application Lab has a full suite of lasers and optics to provide you with the mark quality and accuracy demanded in the Medical Industry. The use of the ultrafast picosecond lasers provides a dark durable mark that will stand up to the environmental testing required for medical instruments. Since there are so many devices used in the Medical industry, catheter...
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On-the-fly uv laser processing for extruded parts
Apr 14 , 2021
Extrusion is a high-volume manufacturing process, during which raw materials are melted and formed into continuous profiles. It produces items like PVC pipe and other tubing, window frames, thermoplastic coatings, wire insulation and more. Many of these products require high-speed, accurate part marking, cutting and drilling—making laser technology a perfect fit. LASER PROCESSING FOR ...
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Laser marking, cutting and welding for today’s tiny electronics
Apr 13 , 2021
LASER MARKING Electronic parts are shrinking—limiting the available real estate for part names, serial numbers and other manufacturing identifiers. Our laser marking systems overcome this challenge. Paired with vision verification, they clearly and precisely etch information onto the surfaces of electronic parts—outperforming traditional ink, decal and molding methods. LASER CUT...
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Laser part marking, handheld etching and welding for automotive manufacturing
Apr 13 , 2021
THE IMPORTANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE PART MARKING Part marking provides critical information to drivers, mechanics, vendors and employees on the production line. These markings—found throughout the vehicle—include barcodes, serial numbers, compliance details and important warning labels. With speed and precision, our lasers can mark plastics, metal alloys and rubber using techniques lik...
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Laser part marking, welding and cutting for the appliance industry
Apr 13 , 2021
LASER MARKING FOR APPLIANCES Direct part marking with a laser can create permanent markings on appliance parts made of metal, glass, plastic or other materials. Graphics, logos, text, barcodes, and data matrices can all be laser marked as can user control information, manufacturer identification, safety warnings, quality control, product tracking, serialization and dates. Oxidized laser mar...
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Laser wire and parts marking, wire stripping and welding for demanding aerospace applications
Apr 13 , 2021
Precision is paramount for the aerospace industry. By minimizing the amount of defective parts, downtime and human error, our industry-leading laser solutions can help you meet your budget targets, as well as critical federal and international specifications. THE ADVANTAGES OF LASER WIRE MARKING According to SAE standards, aerospace wiring must be marked every three inches. Our lasers provide a hi...
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Two types of lasers are ideal for cutting ceramic.
Apr 12 , 2021
Lasers can cut many types of ceramic materials. The most common is alumina silicate (Al2SiO5), which requires either full ablation or the scribe-and-break technique. Each has its own advantages depending on your application’s requirements. Unlike other methods, ceramic laser cutting achieves precise heat control to cut detailed patterns. Other advantages include: No contact. Unlike diamond c...
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