LASER SOURCES
Flexible Laser marking solutions
GT SCHMIDT can help you determine the best laser for your application and build a marking solution using a selection of high-quality laser components to:
- Engrave metal, plastic, or organic material
- Build an open environment laser lab
- Retrofit a current system or integrate into a current work cell
- Ensure sped up marking process and easy integration
- Allow for many different configurations and part sizes
Contact us with your permanent marking needs, and we will design a laser marking solution tailored to your specific requirements.
What is a laser source?
A laser source is the core component of a laser marking system that generates the laser beam used to mark, engrave, or etch materials. It determines the wavelength, power, and type of marking possible, making it essential to achieving precise and permanent results. At GT SCHMIDT, we offer fiber, YV04, and CO₂ lasers, as well as standard and custom enclosures for each source, ensuring the best marking quality for your specific materials and applications.
FIBER LASERS
Fiber laser marking machines are solid-state diode pumped lasers that utilize fiber optics. They are the preferred technology for marking and engraving applications because they have the most application flexibility, the widest range of laser process capabilities, and can mark the largest variety of materials including all metals and some plastics.
Lasers are great marking solutions for many different applications but there isn't any one laser that can do it all. By offering four different laser types -- Infrared, Green, Ultraviolet, and MOPA -- in our GeoMARK and custom laser marking systems, we are able to provide solutions for a much wider range of applications.
Generally, these laser types have similar capabilities and characteristics. However, the specific qualities that distinguish one laser type from another can make it better for certain marking applications. Some lasers are more powerful and are better for engraving; some are faster and are best when short cycle times are required; some are capable of marking materials others cannot.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FIBER LASERS?
- Fiber lasers can mark all metals, many plastics, and some ceramics.
- They have high power output and excellent beam quality and pointing stability.
- Fiber lasers have long pulse widths which generates more energy for deep-engraving metals.
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON FIBER LASER APPLICATIONS?
- Fiber lasers can mark all metals including aluminum, steel, iron, and brass, as well as some plastics and ceramics.
- Fiber lasers are used in every industry and are commonly used to mark tracking and identification data on medical equipment, automobile parts, and much more.
WHAT FIBER LASER MACHINES DOES GTSCHMIDT HAVE?
A 20-watt pulse fiber laser comes standard in our GeoMARK line of lasers, and the GeoMARK Pro can be upgraded to a 30-, 50-, or 100-watt laser. If you require a fiber laser system built specifically for your marking application, we can custom-build a laser specific to your application that incorporates feeders, custom software, enclosures, and more.
YV04 Lasers
YVO4 laser marking systems are diode pumped solid state lasers that use a doped yttrium orthovanadate crystal as their gain medium. Instead of relying on a large energy source to generate a lot of power, these lasers produce a thin, concentrated beam that makes efficient use of energy to mark a wide variety of materials, including reflective surfaces. YVO4 lasers have short pulses, which makes it easier to mark sensitive materials without damaging it.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF YVO4 LASERS?
- YVO4 lasers are fast and powerful.
- They can create highly-detailed marks that are crisp, clear, and well-defined.
- YVO4 lasers are safer to use on sensitive materials.
- YVO4 lasers are particularly great for annealing and ablation.
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON YVO4 LASER APPLICATIONS?
- YVO4 lasers can mark on wide variety of materials including metals, different plastics, ceramics, silcon, and even some gemstones.
- YVO4 lasers can be used to mark logos, identification marks, and more on many metal parts in every industry, but are especially useful for marking sensitive silicon and plastic parts like those found in electronics and medical equipment.
WHAT KINDS OF YV04 LASERS DOES GTSCHMIDT HAVE?
There are many different types of lasers available for marking. Each has qualities that make them ideal choices for specific applications. To provide marking solutions for a wide range of laser marking applications, we offer four different types of YVO4 lasers: Infrared, Green, Ultraviolet, and MOPA.
For more information on YVO4 lasers and help determining if they are the right laser for your marking application, give us a call at 847-647-7117.
CO2 Lasers
Carbon Dioxide lasers use electricity to stimulate carbon dioxide and other gases to produce a laser. They operate at the 10,600 nm wavelength and are mostly used for marking applications on plastics and other non-metallic materials. These lasers are largely used in food, drug, and alcohol packaging; integrated circuits; electrical appliances; mobile communications; and electronic components.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CO2 LASERS?
CO2 lasers are capable of marking many materials that other laser types cannot. They make efficient use of the power it generates, so they do not require a large power source. They have a very concentrated beam, which allows them to create clear marks with plenty of detail. This is particularly beneficial for marks that are small or have intricate designs.
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON CO2 LASER APPLICATIONS?
CO2 lasers can mark a wide variety of materials, including paper, cardboard, plastic, wood, leather, textiles, glass, and ceramics. Many of these cannot be marked by other laser types. These lasers are useful in any industry and are commonly used to mark packaging materials, clothing, and electronic parts.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Why GT SCHMIDT?
At GT SCHMIDT, we design, build, and implement marking solutions that help manufacturers leave a lasting mark on their products, their companies, and their industries.
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