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
Sokkia Corporation
Olathe, KS | 800-476-5542We are world-leading manufacturers of precision measuring systems, including lasers. Our diverse product line includes complete measuring solutions for surveying, mapping & GLS, industrial measurement & construction applications. We back up our products with the industries most complete service & support capabilities.
Adapt Laser Systems LLC
Kansas City, MO | 816-531-7402Adapt Laser Systems focuses on next generation YAG laser cleaning equipment that can be used cost effectively in various industries. Our laser technology combines versatility and power (up to 500 W) with the lowest operating cost of all industrial cleaning methods. We provide stationary and portable lasers.
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!
Oxford Lasers, Inc.
Shirley, MA | 800-222-3632Oxford Lasers is a manufacturer of industrial lasers. We offer copper vapor lasers, excimer lasers, diode lasers, YAG lasers and more for industrial companies and universities. We also carry products for other applications, including high-speed imaging, flame penetration and spray patternation.
Tecnar Automation Ltée
St-Bruno, QC | 450-461-1221Tecnar Automation Ltée develops and manufactures non-contact laser ultrasonics. Our highly specialized laser ultrasound product line includes laser-ultrasonic inspection systems, or LUS, and other novel laser-ultrasonic detection units, such as pulsed, TWM and Fabry-Perot cavity, or FPC.
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.
