1 kW sealed carbon dioxide laser offers high laser cutting power
Luxinar (Kingston upon Hull, England) has launched the OEM 100iX sealed carbon dioxide (CO2) laser source for industrial processing applications. With a power range of 50 to 1000W and a wavelength of 10.6 µm, the laser source is an extension to the company’s OEM series using the same RF-excited slab laser design. The laser source provides higher speeds and increased productivity for processes such as high-volume cutting, kiss cutting, scoring, multi-ply cutting, and die board cutting for the packaging, automotive, and textile industries. A combination of a narrow wavelength band (0.25 µm) and typical power stability (± 3%) delivers high process repeatability.
The 1 kW laser functions over a wide range of pulse widths and frequencies, including safe operation through the acoustic regions, and over a broad range of coolant temperatures. It can be sited in confined spaces in any orientation and has an integrated RF power supply that is both detachable and fully serviceable in the field. With its IP66 fully sealed beam delivery and RF power supply, the laser is ideally suited to harsh industrial environments.
The laser provides a compact solution that can be easily integrated into industrial production lines, on robotic arms, and it is recommended for processing a variety of materials, including textiles, paper, glass, wood, sheet steel/aluminum, plastics, and composite materials, explains Yannick Galais, General Sales Manager at Luxinar. A web-based remote diagnostic tool for fault finding and process optimization is available, enabling compatibility with Industry 4.0 and to monitor the health of the laser, plan preventive maintenance, and increase productivity.