Let’s start by describing what a beam expander does. A fixed expansion ratio beam expander typically consist of 2 lenses...
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Laser Marking Glass With CO2 Systems
by Jim Earman on Wed, Mar 06, 2024 @ 08:00 AM
Industry: Ad Specialty
Material: Glass
Mark Data Type: Graphics, logo
Laser Mark Type: Surface engraved, white look
Color Marking with Fiber Lasers
by Jim Earman on Fri, Mar 01, 2024 @ 08:00 AM
Let me qualify this post by first stating that I am not a metallurgist so please don't pick me apart if I state something...
Laser Marking Wood With a CO2 System
by Jim Earman on Wed, Feb 28, 2024 @ 07:33 AM
Industry: Consumer Goods
Material: Wood
Mark Data Type: Graphics, logo
Laser Mark Type: Engraved, approximately 1/8 inch...
Jimani’s First Experience with IPG’s new YLP V2 Fiber Laser
by Jim Earman on Tue, Feb 27, 2024 @ 08:00 AM
When I recently placed an order for a few new IPG YLP type lasers to be used in Jimani Langolier Fiber Laser Marking Systems...
Glass Marking With a CO2 Laser
by Jim Earman on Fri, Feb 23, 2024 @ 08:00 AM
Mark Type: SurfaceEtch
CO2 Laser Engraving and Cutting Organic Materials
by Jim Earman on Mon, Feb 19, 2024 @ 08:30 AM
Industry: Ad Specialty
Mark Type: Surface laser etch and material cutting
Introduction To Fiber Laser Marking
by Jim Earman on Thu, Feb 08, 2024 @ 08:00 AM
This post is a reprint of an article that appeared on Photonics Online.
Laser Marking Basics
Laser marking is like burning...
Laser Marking System for Class 1 Medical Devices Q&A
by Jim Earman on Mon, Jan 29, 2024 @ 10:24 AM
Recently, a manufacturer of Class 1 medical devices contacted me with some questions about integrating advanced laser...
Glass Engraving with a 50 Watt CO2 Laser
by Jim Earman on Fri, Jan 26, 2024 @ 11:00 AM