Laser Engraving Graphite

The parts were engraved with a 20 watt q-switched ytterbium fiber laser and 160 mm focal length lens. The 160mm focal length lens has a working distance of 176mm from lens to part. The marks were done at 3 different depths using 2 passes, 4 passes and 6 passes. The artwork on the part was duplicated.

Process Parameters:
Material: Graphite

Power: 18 Watt

Method used: Engraving

Frequency: 25 kHz

Depth: Various

Speed: 5 inch\sec

Laser Type: Q-Switched Fiber Laser

Focal Length Lens: 160mm

Cycle Time:

Marks 1 – 2 Passes – 32.59 Seconds

Marks 2 – 4 Passes – 65.17 Seconds

Marks 3 – 6 Passes – 97.75 Seconds

Laser Engraving Plastic

Laser Engraving Application:

This part was marked using a 20 watt q-switched ytterbium fiber laser with 160 mm focal length lens. The sample was etched with the information provided by customer.

Medical Device Marking:
Material: Plastic

Power: 8 watts

Method used: Engraving

Frequency: 20 kHz

Depth: Surface

Speed: 10 inch/sec.

Laser Type: Q-Switched Fiber Laser

Focal Length Lens: 160mm

Cycle Time: 5.14 seconds – 2 passes

Laser Engraving Titanium

Laser Engraving Application:

The parts were marked using a 20 watt q-switched ytterbium fiber laser with 160 mm focal length lens. The titanium coated steel was engraved to create a dark mark on the surface of the samples. The parts were marked using approximately 17 watts of power, with a frequency of 25kHz, at a speed of 5 inches per second, resulting in a cycle time of 3.54 seconds.

Recommended System:

The FiberTower™ Series

FiberTower™ Series is the new generation of Fiber Laser Material Processing Systems for Direct Parts Marking, UID Marking (Unique Identifier), and Deep Engraving. It is the most advanced, compact, industrial grade, mid size, Fiber Laser Engraving Machine available on the market.

Laser Engraving Steel

Laser Engraving Application:

Laser engraving was accomplished using a 20-Watt Fiber Laser using a 160 mm lens. The steel was engraved using 18 Watts of power, frequency of 25 kHz, speed of 10" per second, resulting in a cycle time of 2.75 seconds per row of numbers.

Technology: Q-Switched Fiber Laser

Wattage: 20 Watt

Wavelength: 1060nm - 1070nm

Focal Length Lens: 160mm

Laser Engraving Brick

Laser Engraving Application:

Deep engraving was done on this red brick sample to show the capabilities of using CO2 lasers for engraving purposes. The depth and speed at which the process can be done simply depends on the power of the CO2 laser system.

Deep Laser Engraving of Aluminum

Laser Engraving Application:

Deep laser engraving of aluminum using a paint removal process. The powder coated red aluminum part was laser marked using the i-Series Fiber Laser Kit with a 254mm lens. The part was engraved with a frequency of 50 kHz. The fastest method to remove the paint was to mark each letter in the logo individually. Removing the paint going letter by letter gave the paint less time to cool of resulting in a much faster cycle time. The red part with 0.0045" coating needed 140 seconds to be removed.

You never forget your first laser...

Can you remember back in the days when you’d lose the radio stations signal when you passed under a bridge? What about having to get up and blow the dust off of the needle on the record player so it would stop skipping? Technology certainly has come a long way, and lasers are touching our lives every day in ways we may not even recognize. We tend to use things without thinking about them. Has it ever occurred to you that every time you listen to a CD or point with a laser pointer, you are holding the discovery of a Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics, in your hand? Well, if you haven't, you're not really alone.

Further advancements in technology lead to the invention of the MP3 files and the players used to access these files. From the first half of 1995 through the late 1990s, MP3 files began to spread on the Internet. MP3's popularity began to rise rapidly. The small size of the files allowed for widespread peer-to-peer file sharing of music ripped from compact discs, which would have previously been nearly impossible.

While the makers of MP3 players strive to make their products smaller, more technologically advanced, and more resistant to everyday wear and tear – users will still find that repairs are needed and more refurbished models are hitting the market. Many consumers, eager to get a great deal on an MP3 player will opt for a refurbished model.


Laser Photonics Case Study:
A customer contacted Laser Photonics with a need to mark their plastic MP3 players with the word "REFURB" to distinguish full-price direct market MP3 players from second market refurbished ones. The customer wanted to use a laser system to make a mark that was not very noticeable to the end user.

FREE Sample Processing
Once our technicians received the customers' plastic samples, they used a 20 watt Pulsed Fiber Laser to etch the word "REFURB" onto the samples. Using a 160mm focal length lens and 6 watts of power, the mark was complted in just one pass in 2.84 seconds. These samples were processed at no charge to the customer.


Laser Photonics Recommendation:

For processes like this, our applications engineers recommend the Fiber Tower Desktop which has a very small footprint and is compact in height. The light, compact Desktop can be carried by one person and is fully plug-and-play. Simply plug the compact system into any 110VAC outlet and you are in business producing high quality marks on production parts.

Fiber Tower Desktop Benefits

• Small size; designed for tight workspace conditions
• Industrial-grade extruded frames with rack mount components, very small footprint
  Scissor Jack (Manual Z-axis Adjustment)
• Lightweight design for use in virtually any environment (home, office, factory, shop, etc.)
• Equipped with a Q-Switched fiber laser (0.5mJ @ 10kHz, 0.5mJ @ 20kHz available)
  50,000 MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure)

Test Drive a Laser System...For Free

Are you looking for a solution for your engraving, cutting or marking jobs? Laser Photonics is the industry leader in developing high-tech fiber and CO2 laser systems specifically for those applications.

Free Custom Sample ProcessingWondering if your process can be enhanced by one of our systems, why not send us some samples of your product? Our experienced staff of applications engineers are familiar with a wide variety of applications across many different manufacturing industries. Once we receive the samples and a complete description of your marking or cutting requirements, we’ll process your parts and return them with a detailed applications report. We’ll also make some equipment recommendations – all at no charge.

CASE STUDY
Everything’s better with cheese…and the Fantom F-100 CO2 Laser
Individual serving packets, such as those used for catsup or other condiments in fast-food and other restaurants, usually feature a small cut for ease of opening. Laser Photonics was approached by a customer to use one of our systems to make the ‘easy opening cut’ on their individual serving packets of cheese. Once the customers’ samples arrived at our facility, our applications engineers went to work. Using the Fantom F-100 CO2 laser, the samples were processed with 100w CO2 laser (10.6um) through a 300mm focal lens. The mark was completed at the customers’ specification of 2.5mm long and was completed in one pass in just .04 seconds.


Common Applications for the Fantom F-100 CO2 Laser
· Alphanumeric, Logos, Serial Numbers, Part
· Numbers, Lot / Date Codes, Schematics, Complex Graphics, Pictures,
· Logos Etching (Material Vaporization)
· OCR Code Marking (Human and Machine Readable)
· Direct Parts Marking, Bar-coding, 2D Data Matrix

· 2D Symbologies Linear Barcodes
· Lot Codes, Date Codes
· Production In line Integration
· IC Chip Package Marking
· UID - Unique Identifier
· Marking “On the Fly”

Fantom F-100 CO2 Specifications
The Fantom F-100 CO2 Marking Systems are small enough to mount easily on a bench or small machine tool for process development, yet powerful enough to cut, weld, scribe, or mark the most difficult materials.

This unit offers 100W of power, and output wavelengths of 10.6 microns. It provides the greatest flexibility to both end-users and OEM systems integrators. This system can be easily re-configured for direct installation into a production line and can connect to external control device. It was designed for maintenance-free Direct Part Marking (DPM) applications and was built to operate under high shock, vibration and dust conditions. Additionally, the F-100 system is air-cooled and plug and play capable.

Applications & Materials
• Anodized Aluminum • Surface Annealing • Surface Texturing • Surface Marking
• Surface Etching • Stainless Steel • Composites • Ceramics • Graphite • Titanium
• Ablation • Rubber • Plastics • Acrylic • Wood


Laser Photonics offers CO2 laser marking systems from 10 to 300W of average power, up to 900W of peak power, at output wavelengths of 10.6 microns. The Fantom F-100 Co2 laser system provides the greatest flexibility to both end users and OEM system integrators. The packages offered are custom tailored to your specific marking needs.


Laser Photonics is the industry leaders in developing high-tech Fiber and CO2 laser marking, cutting and engraving systems for a variety of industries, such as; aerospace, automotive, medical, solar and semiconductor to name a few. We exceed in manufacturing high quality, performance driven turnkey solutions for these and many other industries.

Laser Photonics Holds Open House and Offers Distributor Training

Distributors and Sales Agents from around the world to attend Laser Photonics Systems Training and Open House

Lake Mary, FL., December 8, 2008 - Laser Photonics, the industry leader in developing high-tech fiber and CO2 laser systems for marking, cutting and engraving applications, announced today its first Distributor and Sales Agent Training and Open House event scheduled for December 8th and 9th, 2009.

“As of today, Laser Photonics is represented in over ten countries including China, Mexico, Singapore, India and Turkey, said Todd Hockenberry, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Laser Photonics. “This training is a fantastic opportunity to bring our distributors together to meet, learn and brainstorm. The end result benefits our customers throughout the world.”

The two day training encompasses a range of modules from system training to sales tactics to marketing tips and hands on learning where each distributor will experience systems such as the Titan Series, Laser Photonics fiber laser cutting machine, first hand. Additionally, distributors and sales agents will have the opportunity to tour the 318,000 square foot facility and meet key contact personnel from Laser Photonics executive, engineering, sales and marketing departments.

FiberTower Networking Capabilities New 2009 Standard Feature

Control Numerous Laser Marking and Engraving Systems from One Computer

Lake Mary, FL., December 8, 2008 - Laser Photonics, the industry leader in developing high-tech fiber and CO2 laser systems for marking, cutting and engraving applications, announced today the latest networking capabilities available on the 2009 FiberTower™ Series Fiber Laser Marking and Engraving Systems. This new feature, available on all 2009 FiberTower™ systems, allows users of multiple machines to control all systems from one main hub.

“Having such streamlined control of all of your systems, saves time and money,” said Ryan Semmer, Laser Photonics’ product marketing manager. “This centralized control feature is available through an ethernet connection or wireless access and will be a standard feature on all 2009 FiberTower™ Series systems at no additional charge.”

About Laser Photonics: Developing laser marking, laser cutting and laser engraving systems for precision material processing industries, Laser Photonics is leading the way with innovative fiber laser and CO2 laser systems. Our laser machines are used by manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, industrial, defense, electronic and medical industries around the world. For additional information on Laser Photonics Fiber and CO2 Laser Systems for marking, cutting and engraving applications, please contact a representative at 1-407-829-2613, or visit http://www.laserphotonics.com/.

Laser Photonics Awarded Industry Innovation Award

Economic Development Commission recognizes significant impact on the photonics industry

Lake Mary, FL., December 8, 2008 - Laser Photonics, the industry leader in developing high-tech fiber and CO2 laser systems for marking, cutting and engraving applications, recently received the William C. Schwartz industry innovation award for having significant impact in the photonics industry.

The Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission presented Laser Photonics with the William C. Schwartz industry innovation award for the Seminole County, Florida geographical area. The award honors William C. Schwartz, a community leader, business pioneer and innovator within the fields of photonics and optics.

Kristen Breunig, marketing manager for Laser Photonics, accepted the award on behalf of Laser Photonics. “I am pleased to accept this award and honored that the EDC selected Laser Photonics. We strive to be a superb example of innovation, excellence and an industry leader in laser systems, “ said Breunig.

Lost Dog Finds Way Home Using Fiber Laser!

According to The Humane Society of the United States, there are approximately 74.8 million owned dogs in the United States. Of the dogs lost in the United States every year, only an estimated 10 percent ever find their homes again. One of the easiest ways to keep your pet safe is to ensure your pet wears identification tags at all times. Tags should include a local contact number, as well as a number for a friend or out-of-town relative. Proper identification tags are your pet's ticket home if he becomes lost.

Laser Photonics, a leader in fiber laser technology, has partnered with dog tag distributors in a nationwide effort to educate and empower pet owners everywhere to help keep your pets safe! Finding a faster, easier, less expensive way to produce dog tags for its customers, distributors are purchasing Laser Photonics’ cutting-edge Fiber Tower XP systems which can be integrated into any production line. These systems are safe, compact, and service-free, designed to meet individual marking needs with the ability to mark a wide variety of materials using many different techniques.

Using the Fiber Tower XP in this process, steel and aluminum dog tags were etched with a 20 Watt Q-switched Faber Laser with a 160mm lens. The samples were marked using a true type font and a laser engraving font. The power was set at 98%, a frequency of 20kHz, and a speed of 10 inches per second. Total time to complete was 51.8 seconds. Offering maintenance free operation, user friendly design and software, the Fiber Tower XP is ideal for these applications.

Considering the cost reductions of no consumables and low power consumption, the FiberTower™ Series Laser Systems is now the most cost effective, eco-friendly and flexible apparatus of Direct Parts Marking, UID, and Deep Engraving in the Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical, Defense, Semiconductor and other markets. Our Fiber Laser Systems are more easily integrated into industrial processes in comparison with conventional lasers.

FiberTower™ Series Laser equipment utilizes highest quality components from world renowned manufacturers and the best available software with modern exchange protocol, remote capabilities and dot.net support.

Fiber Tower XP Benefits:
· Small footprint
· Faster throughput
· Zero laser maintenance
· No cleaning printers or ink stamps
· No damage caused to material by stamps or dot peen
· Software allows for reading, handling and transferring data easily

Laser Photonics is the industry leaders in developing high-tech Fiber and CO2 laser marking, cutting and engraving systems for a variety of industries, such as; aerospace, automotive, medical, solar and semiconductor to name a few. We exceed in manufacturing high quality, performance driven turnkey solutions for these and many other industries. For additional information visit http://www.laserphotonics.com/ or call us direct at 407-829-2613

74,924 REasons to Upgrade your CO2 Laser to a Fiber Laser

When lasers were invented in 1960, they were called "a solution looking for a problem". Since then, they have become ubiquitous, finding utility in thousands of highly varied applications in every section of modern society, including consumer electronics, information technology, science, medicine, industry, law enforcement, entertainment, and the military.

Now with so many diverse industries using so many various applications, lasers have firmly rooted themselves as a necessary solution for new problems encountered. Today, end users have perhaps more choices than Einstein ever dreamed possible -- from laser types, to methods of processing, depths of cuts, marks and engravings, focal lens lengths, power settings, frequency, speed, number of passes and more.

Selecting the Right Laser System
Due to all the options available to end users, selecting the right laser for an application can be an arduous process and deciding to upgrade from a CO2 to a fiber laser system may bring even further challenges. Laser Photonics can help answer those tough questions and has provided our customers with a new tool to compare systems. Using the Cost Comparison Calculator found on the home page of http://www.laserphotonics.com/, customers can key in their location, the power of their CO2 laser and their typical daily use. The calculator will then reveal pertinent information such as: the tremendous cost savings, increased reliability, and enhanced beam quality and spot size of Laser Photonics Fiber Laser Systems. Users will quickly see what was once the top of the line CO2 laser system, and the best solution several years ago, now greatly pales in comparison to a new Laser Photonics Fiber Laser System.

SAMPLE COMPARISON
Let’s say your plant is in Florida and you currently are running a 1000w CO2 laser for 8 hours a day. Your electric power consumption with the CO2 laser is very high. Based on Florida’s average power cost of .1045 per kWh, that 8 hour daily shift, working 250 days per year, will cost you $7,942 in electric costs per year.

Then, consider your yearly maintenance of $45,000 and estimated assist gas consumables (6 l/h Nitrogen, 1 l/h Carbon Dioxide, 13 l/h Helium) at a cost of $11.67/h per year. That will add another $23,340 per year in costs.

Total cost to run your CO2 laser each year? A staggering $76,282.

Now, let’s take that same scenario, same run times and cost per hour figures and look at using a new Laser Photonics Fiber Laser System. The 1000W CO2 Laser System you’re currently using can be replaced with a 500W Fiber Laser System which has equal cutting quality and speed. With your new fiber laser, much less power is required for cutting reflective materials like aluminum or copper since more of the laser energy is absorbed by the substrate. This allows for intricate high-quality cutting at higher efficiencies than comparable laser cutting systems.

Your new fiber laser will have very low power consumption. Using the same sample data to compare -- your plant is based in Florida, running a 1000w Co2 laser, 8 hours a day for 250 days a year, the power costs will only be $1,359 per year. Remember, this is based on Florida’s average power cost of .0145 per kWh -- your states average power cost may be higher or lower.
Maintenance costs are easy to calculate for your new Laser Photonics Fiber Laser System -- $0. The fiber laser has no maintenance costs, no consumables and no cleaning of or alignment of mirrors for beam path is needed.

In the end, the yearly cost to run your new Laser Photonics Fiber Laser System? Just $1,359. That’s a savings of $74,924.

How can Laser Photonics help you?

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