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Visible mirror film
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visible mirror film, developed by researchers at 3M, was cut using a
Synrad laser and FH-Series Marking head using 5W of power
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Cutting Thin Sheet Material
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first example of very thin sheet material processing is a sample of
0.007” (0.18 mm) thick plastic. Cut speeds reached 100 inches per
minute (IPM) using 10 watts of power and rose to 985 IPM after
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Cutting Stencils
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Stencil cutting is another creative CO2 application made easier due to
the simplicity of changing or customizing designs seen on paper,
cardstock, or plastic templates. Depending on the overall finished
size, graphic designs are cut using either an FH Series marking head
(9.5” x 11.7” maximum field size) or an XY motion system, where
substantially larger sheets are handled.
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Marking Printing Plates
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This flexible printing plate was marked using a
Synrad FH Series Marking Head and CO2 laser.
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Marking Cardboard
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This business card size cardboard sample was marked using a 50W laser and FH Marking Head
in a cycle time of 5 seconds
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Marking Photographic Film
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roll of 35 mm photographic film is easily marked using a Synrad sealed
CO2 laser and FH Series marking head driven by WinMark Pro laser
marking software
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Marking PVC Tubing
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This PVC medical device was marked using a
25W laser and FH-Series marking head.
The 0.1"-high text was marked in a cycle time of 0.9 seconds.
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Marking Ultem
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Incredibly small text (0.041"-high) was marked on this Ultem part with a Synrad laser and
marking head.
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Laser Images on Glass
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A sandblasted look can be created on glass using a Synrad laser and FH Marking Head.
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Cutting Fabric Housing
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outer 0.055” thick housing, consisting of 50% Nomex and 50% Polyester,
was cut from the braided steel hose shown in the photo to the left
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Engraving Wood
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A handgrip was engraved on hardwood using a
Synrad laser and FH Marking head.
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Cutting Stainless Steel
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A 240W laser was used to cut stainless steel
tubing, resulting in clean cut edges with no burring.
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"Tip Processing" Applied to Drilling
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In the case of the polyacetal plastic shown here, nozzle diameters
ranged from 75 microns to over 300 microns. This variety of hole
diameters is due to two features of the laser: (1) the Gaussian mode of
the beam, and (2) the fine energy input control.
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Marking Tires
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Crisp readable marks can be created on tires with Synrad lasers!
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