Industrial lasers are seen in the best light when compared to other cutting tools, such as metal blades, which can leave behind microscopic chips of metal or material from prior cutting tasks that are not left behind by industrial lasers. Metals used in sensitive applications often must comply with strict standards of sterility and purity; because laser equipment doesn’t make physical contact with work pieces, they present no possibility of work piece contamination. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Access Laser Company
Everett, WA | 425-582-8674Our lasers are known for their high quality, superior performance, and ability to get the job done right. We believe in creating the ideal solution for each customer’s needs. We offer our CO2 lasers to countries around the world to act as a guide in the laser industry. We try to go above and beyond the basic needs to help our customers reach their goals. Contact us for more info today!
Synrad, Inc.
Mukilteo, WA | 425-349-3500Engineered for incorporation into a wide range of equipment, Synrad lasers are used in a wide variety of industrial applications, including marking, coding, engraving, cutting, and converting on a wide range of target materials. Reliability, ruggedness, and near maintenance-free operation are the hallmark of our lasers. Whether your job calls for the accurate cutting of high-tech materials, high-speed marking or coding of packaged goods, or precision-based removal of target materials, Synrad has the laser to meet your needs.
Automark
Lakeway, TX | 512-593-7100If your business has a challenging component to mark on, our team at Automark will help you solve the problem. We supply laser and marking systems for a multitude of industries. Our team of engineers is ready and willing to tackle any of your challenging assignments. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call and a representative will speak with you today!
Potomac Photonics
Baltimore, MD | 888-919-1303Potomac Photonics, a leader microfabrication, has an extensive history of helping its clients develop miniature products and bring them to market quickly and cost effectively. Utilizing a broad range of technologies, Potomac can micromachine most materials such as polymers, metals, ceramics, and glass with feature sizes that cannot be achieved using conventional processes. From single prototypes to millions of parts in production, there truly is no faster or better way to have your parts fabricated.
Jamieson Laser, LLC
Litchfield, CT | 860-482-3375Since 1988, the Jamieson name has been associated with the latest in laser technology, initially serving a wide range of industries through the building and support of laser cutters and welding machines. We know our success depends entirely on the satisfaction of our customers. Ensuring that you are completely happy and comfortable with your laser machine is always our first priority. We work tirelessly to make sure that your experience with Jamieson Laser is both personal and professional.
Control Laser Corporation USA
Orlando, FL | 407-926-3500For over 50 years, we have been continuously improving upon and developing new industrial laser systems, with a focus towards the processes of cutting; welding; marking and engraving; and micromachining, providing unmatched total solutions to our global customers. We are a technology driven company, offering laser system customization and providing a “One Stop” laser technology solution and support system.
Industrial Lasers - Mazak Optonics CorporationLasers are also very effective engraving and etching tools because of the precision with which they can operate. Lasers are capable of writing letters and numbers with depths of just a few micrometers into metal and plastic parts. This function is especially valuable in the fabrication of small electronics. The only major disadvantage of industrial lasers compared to other fabrication tools is that lasers are very limited in their ability to cut through thick materials.
Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. All lasers are light amplification and focusing tools. If light is amplified and focused enough, the heat generated at the light's focal point can be intense enough to melt metal. Lasers vary in terms of their capacity for light amplification and focusing. In order to become useful for industrial purposes, laser systems require access to a power source that is sufficient to generate and amplify light at high levels.
Also, specialized focusing and amplification materials like mirrors and lenses are required to maximize amplification efficiency. Light amplification requires electricity and solid state, gaseous or liquid gain media; gain media are substances that generate light and are powered by electricity. Many laser systems generate beams through the electrification of gasses like carbon dioxide.
CO2 lasers are very popular because of their reliability and effectiveness. Gas lasers create beams by electrifying gas in a special enclosure. The electricity stimulates the gas, which then emits photons; this emission is called radiation, and the form of radiation caused in this reaction is called light. The light is then focused by a series of lenses and generates heat at its focal point.