Laser
Processing
Laser Materials Processing
Over the last twenty years laser
processing has become an increasingly indispensable
part of competitive manufacturing throughout the world. Whether
the project involves metal, glass, plastic, or rubber, laser
materials processing has proven its ability to accurately
and efficiently become the process of choice time after time.
The phrase “laser materials processing”
actually refers to a number of different types of processes
all utilizing the unique benefits offered by laser light.
These processes include welding, cutting, cladding, heat treating,
machining and drilling which are accomplished with lasers
instead of traditional manufacturing techniques, tools and
machinery. Choosing to work with laser processing over other
available methods has a number of important benefits.
One benefit of laser processing
is its ability to work with many different types and shapes
of materials. Traditional drilling methods, for example, are
difficult to use on rounded materials. With laser drilling
a non contact process geometric limitations are easily overcome
with conventional or shaped holes easily processed. Additionally,
cutting certain materials has always been nearly impossible
for standard machinery, but lasers have no trouble burning,
vaporizing, or melting away those edges to leave a clean consistent
cut every time.
Another benefit is efficiency, laser processing
is faster than traditional industrial methods of welding,
cutting, and drilling. As a result higher production rates
our obtainable within a given period lending to greater efficiency.
Plus, since laser processing does not require direct contact
between the materials and the equipment, there is less wear
and tear on the tools and less down-time.
Of course, one of the most important benefits
of laser processing is precision. Because the lasers are controlled
by computers, they can do their job more accurately than any
of the older equipment can. Nothing compares to lasers when
it comes to accuracy. That accuracy is also a result of not
having direct contact with the materials. Over time, as tools
become worn they also become less precise. That never happens
with laser processing – the first cut is as precise
as the thousandth cut.
The bottom line is that accuracy, cost-efficiency,
and flexibility are critical in manufacturing today when saving
money and preserving quality are the keys to staying ahead
of the game. Only laser processing can be the solution that
provides all three of those factors.
Tremendous knowledge and experience
laser processing various materials including most super alloys
Inconel, Waspaloy, Titanium and many aluminum alloys.
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