Industrial lasers are available in a variety of types and configurations.  The most commonly used types are CO2 and Nd:YAG.

CO2 are the popular choice for marking and light cutting, because they can be shielded with transparent lexan sheeting, and are more easily enclosed. However, CO2 lasers are more limited in the materials which can be marked or cut.

Nd:YAG lasers are more versatile in the materials that they can handle. They are also amenable to fiber optic delivery to the cutting nozzle, making them better suited for intense automation applications.  However, Nd:YAG lasers must be fully enclosed to prevent occular damage, and can only be viewed through special materials. Nd:YAG lasers are generally more expensive to deploy, but provide solutions where CO2 lasers fall short.

Benefits

Lasers provides the following benefits:

• Capable of supporing fast cycle rates;
• Accurate and repeatable;
• Can be deployed within larger assembly lines without compromising product cleanliness;
• Suitable for medical devices or other parts requiring high-precision and cleanliness.