Sealed CO2 Lasers Powering the Engraving Market
Apr 1, 2005 — Over the past decade, sealed carbon dioxide lasers have evolved into economical, workhorse tools used in a wide range of industrial tasks, including cutting nylon airbags, trimming molded plastics and scribing ceramics, to name just a few. In the midpower range of 25 to 120 W, the dominant application is laser engraving, where the compact CO2 laser has played a critical enabling role. The latest folded-waveguide CO2 lasers provide benefits for engraving, allowing system integrators to develop...