Industrial Laser Measurement Systems: Best Practices

Author: John McCauley
Monday, February 3, 2020
MKS Ophir, Light & Measurement

When discussing laser applications, regardless of how the laser is used, it is imperative to understand how the laser is interacting with the material being processed. This article will detail why a laser’s performance is important for industrial laser materials processing, and will serve as a guide for the right and wrong ways to apply, ascertain, evaluate, and take action on the laser performance data gathered. Understanding all of this ultimately will help determine the efficiency of your laser and where to start troubleshooting.