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What Makes a Fiber Laser So Effective?
What Makes a Fiber Laser So Effective?
Fiber lasers are transforming the world of industrial manufacturing, particularly metal fabrication. These laser systems offer a long list of benefits, including precise cutting, low material waste, and impressive line speed capabilities. This article will help you understand what makes a fiber laser so effective and how it can transform your production line.
The key features of a fiber laser include its power, marking area, and beam quality. These features influence which applications a fiber laser system can complete and the materials it can work with. The most important of these is the system’s overall power. This is determined by the amount of electrical energy a laser diode can convert into light energy. The higher the power, the more efficient a laser is.
This efficiency is also influenced by the system’s nozzle and optics. The nozzle ensures that the light is directed through the laser medium, which is made of silica glass with a rare earth dopant in its core. Common dopants used in fiber lasers include neodymium (780-1100nm), ytterbium (1000-1100nm), praseodymium (1260-1300nm), erbium (1460-1640nm), and thulium (2022-5200nm).
Once the light is inside the laser medium, it can be directed by the cladding of the optical fibre to form an extremely focused beam. This beam can then be processed through a lens, which can change its wavelength and other characteristics. These lenses can be tuned to create different spectra for specific applications.
Lasers are most often used to mark or engrave products, but they can also be used for cutting and welding materials. For these applications, a laser system must be capable of producing a high-quality beam with minimal heat loss. This is achieved by using a combination of a high-quality laser source and sophisticated optics. The best lasers use a rare-earth dopant in their core to produce multiple wavelengths.
When shopping for a fiber laser, consider your business’s operational needs to determine which one is right for you. In addition to the power and operating budget, you’ll want to think about the number of products or materials that your company needs to mark per day, and the maximum code or image size you require.
Ultimately, the best way to determine which fiber laser is right for your needs is to speak with an expert. InkJet, Inc.’s team can help you find the perfect system for your facility, properly install it, and provide ongoing support.
As a general rule, fiber laser machines are more expensive than their equivalent CO2 or UV counterparts, but they can deliver significant productivity gains by cutting costs and improving line speeds. When you speak with a member of our team, we’ll take into account your exact power requirements and budget to recommend the ideal solution for your needs. We can even help you with the purchase process by financing your system.
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