Laser Cutting Plastic (Polyethelene)Tube Sheets

Laser Cutting Application:

Samples of plastic (polyethelene) tube sheets arrived at our plant for cutting and fusing. The first sample was the thinner one measuring 0.00128”. The second sample had a thickness of 0.0005 inches.

The application engineers processed the samples using the SBM 1200 cutting system equipped with a 250W continuous wave CO2 (10.6 um) through a 2.5" lens. The plastic packaging was cut while fusing the cutting edge to form a bag. This process proved successful with the thinner 0.00128" material making the cut in 100mm/second and in just one pass. The material with a thickness of 0.005" required a more powerful laser than what was currently available in the lab. A 400-500 watt laser would be needed to fuse the ends of the thicker material while maintaining a manageable cutting speed. This process would require fixturing for the materials and some fume extraction to reduce the amount of residue caused while cutting/fusing.

The SBM 1200 Laser Cutting and Engraving Machine comes equipped with a CO2 laser combing flying optics with a precision Direct Drive motion system. This system provides highly accurate cutting, welding, engraving and marking capabilities for multiple materials.

Laser Cutting a Diamond Tip

Laser Cutting Application:

Laser Photonics received an inquiry regarding the FiberTower™ Series Fiber Laser Systems. The customer wanted to use a fiber laser system to make a cut on a diamond tip mounted within a holder. At our facility in Lake Mary, Florida and our application engineers processed the customers’ samples, using a 20 Watt Q-Switched Fiber Laser to make the cuts. Using a 160mm F-theta Lens and 95% power, the fiber laser made multiple passes cutting half way through the material sample. These samples were processed at no charge to the customer.

The FiberTower™ Series equipment is safe, compact and service-free, designed to meet individual cutting needs. It can be delivered as a stand-alone system that can be integrated into any production line or with full turnkey workstations. These laser systems possess a reliability that is unmatched by any other kind of solid state or gas laser systems. Wide selectivity of operating wavelengths, ultra-low amplitude noise, high stability and ultra-long pump diode lifetime complete an impressive list of advantages of these modern fiber laser systems.

Laser Cutting Foam Samples

Laser Cutting Application:
Our application engineers cut foam samples using the Fantom 100 (100w CW CO2 10.6um) equipped with a 300mm focal length lens. For most foam materials, a large thickness can be cut with a relatively short focal length optic. On these samples, the protective backing was removed and then the foam material was cut in to 0.5" strips, in one pass, in just .53 seconds per line. The samples were cut with an emphasis placed on causing little to no damage to the edges of the foam and adhesive backing. A sealed CO2 laser cuts styrofoam equally well. To achieve the best possible edge quality, little to no gas assist pressure should be used during the cutting process.

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. If you’re looking for a cutting solution resulting in no discoloration, distortion or melting of foam, the Fantom F-100 CO2 Marking Systems are right for you!

Laser Photonics Unveils First Ever 10-Kilowatt Laser Cutting System

New Ten Kilowatt Fiber Laser System is the Highest Power Laser Cutting Machine Ever Made

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, unveiled today the Titan Series 10-Kilowatt Fiber Laser Cutting System, the highest power laser cutting system available on the market. Capable of cutting thicker metals at higher rates of speed and operating at a lower cost than other systems, the Titan Series 10-Kilowatt Fiber Laser System has a higher beam quality, is maintenance free with no optical system alignment, laser service or laser replacement parts needed and requires virtually no consumables.

“Laser Photonics is pleased to be the first company to offer the public this turn-key solution using the most powerful industrial laser cutting machine ever made,” said Ryan Semmer, Laser Photonics’ Industrial Product Marketing Manager. “We expect to deliver our first system in early 2009.”

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/.