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Precision
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Atlantic LaserWorks
has links with a number of leading Irish sub-contract engineering
firms and research centres. Therefore a full range of machining and
engineering services in addition to precision laser processing are
offered.
Examples of a number of laser materials
processing applications are presented below.
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Marking
Laser marking is an enabling technology as it provides a cost effective means of
generating high quality clean marks that are not possible using conventional printing
techniques. The advantages of the laser marking process include: |
- Permanent
- Non-contact
- Fast
- Clean
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- Accurate
- Flexible
- Computer Controlled
- High Resolution
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Welding
Laser welding provides a precision joining method for sensitive components.
Laser welding can be optimised to produce a small heat affected zone therefore
there is minimal distortion of thermally sensitive components. Most materials
that are metallurgically compatible can be laser welded. Laser welding is typically an
autogenous process, i.e. no filler materials are required. |
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Cutting
Laser cutting allows high speed profiling of materials with minimal tooling
requirements. Thus the cost of producing small to medium batches of components is
greatly reduced. The small kerf width produced by a laser, down to 25 microns for
some laser/material combinations, allows components with very fine features to be
processed.
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Drilling
Lasers are used to drill very hard materials that can be difficult to drill by
mechanical means, e.g. diamond and ceramics. Small holes with high aspect ratios, up
to 60, can be readily drilled in most metals. |
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Micromachining
Micromachining refers to the fabrication of miniature components or the
installation of small physical features in components. This is typically
achieved through a combination of laser processes including cutting, drilling, and
ablation. Micromachining requires specialised laser tools such as fine cutting Nd:YAG
lasers and UV lasers (Excimer, frequency multiplied Nd:YAG).
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