Laser cutting is a technology that enables laser beams of different intensities to cut or micromachine materials. There are many reasons why laser cutting is preferable to other techniques, such as plasma cutting.
Lasers are capable of offering fantastic levels of machining, especially in micromachining applications. Here are some primary and well-known advantages of using lasers as a cutting medium:
- The heat-affected zone is very small or negligible, which leads to minimal distortion of parts.
- Since part distortion is minimal, and the overall finish quality is much better than other cutting methods, the demands for secondary finishing process is reduced significantly.
- It is one of the most preferred cutting methods for intricate part cutting. This cutting technique is capable of providing narrow kerf widths.
- Highly advanced laser systems can be custom-built for specialized tasks. Customization also ensures that these machines have very high repeatability.
- Since laser cutting processes are CNC controlled, close nesting of parts ensures minimal material wastage. Less material wastage translates into more dollar savings.
- Laser-enabled cutting processes are much faster and more precise than most other cutting methods.
Therefore, when it comes to achieving critical tolerances and dimensions on small, thin, delicate, and high-precision parts, laser micromachining is a recommended option.
Engaging the services of a contract manufacturer for laser-enabled cutting or micromachining services offers a variety of advantages. First, it renders flexibility to your operations and saves you of intensive capital investment and time-consuming installation and training processes. On the other hand, a contract manufacturer would have specialized expertise in a narrow field and the required capital investments in place.
Laser micromachining can be allowed for applications such as precision cutting of surgical tools, medical devices, stents, dental, orthopedic, and cardiovascular implants, drilling small holes, silicon wafer-coring, or resizing, trimming circuits and ceramic, etc.
An experienced contract manufacturing service provider can use their advanced Femtosecond or Picosecond laser to micromachining a variety of metals. This includes Nitinol, superalloys, nickel, tungsten, titanium, steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and more.
In addition to these frequently utilized metals, other substrates such as plastics, wood, ceramics, quartz, rubber, and many other substrates can be micromachined using lasers.
Highly precise tube cutting is also another sought-after method of laser-enabled cutting. Precision tube cutting is often achieved by introducing a 4th axis used for rotating the tube during the cutting process. Using this unique method-tubes in the range of 0.0125" to a 6" diameter can be cut. These tubes are widely used in medical devices as well as implants. With the use of multi-purpose laser cutting systems, it is possible to attain the exact dimensions on small as well as large parts.
Whether you are searching for laser cutting services or products, Laserod has decades of experience in customizing laser solutions. Laserod is trusted by Fortune 500 organizations and small companies equal because we are the laser cutting industry innovators and leaders. We stay ahead of the ever-evolving and developing laser technology industry.
That is why Laserod can serve both small volume and large volume requirements. Be it Femtosecond or Picosecond laser micromachining. We are devoted to delivering outstanding micro-machining services to various sectors, such as medical, microelectronics, touchscreen producers, aerospace, solar cells, transducer sensors, and many more. Call Laserod at 1-888-991-9916 / 1-310-340-1343 for projects and inquiries.
