Full Version: yag laser?
From: Precision Laser Creations (PIZZAMAN) [#3]
30 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 30 Mar 2007
Tony
EDITED: 30 Mar 2007 by PIZZAMAN
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#4]
30 Mar 2007
To: Precision Laser Creations (PIZZAMAN) [#3] Unread
We did some research on YAG and fiber lasers.
The YAG's are physically huge and need lots of three phase power. They cost enough to make my eyes cross. They are also very inefficient.
The fibers are less expensive and use much less power but due to not being able to pulse at a low enough frequency, the give problems on silver and silver plated items. The few that were at the show were extremely low power, 5-10 watts.
I'm going to wait until the fiber laser industry matures a little bit.
If you have enough business and can install a machine that is about 8' long by 6' high, and have a lot of three phase power floating around, it might be worth getting into.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#5]
30 Mar 2007
To: Precision Laser Creations (PIZZAMAN) [#3] Unread
Epilog unveiled their Fiber Marker this year. It's a flying optics system, meaning it works the same way as your current laser machine, with the exception of the source of power and the wavelength of the beam.
http://www.epiloglaser.com/news_introducefibermark.htm
Jimani, Inc. sells their Langolier fiber workstation, which is a steered beam system, which translates to a smaller working field (approx. 9" square) but much faster engraving speed.
http://www.jimani-inc.com/Fiber/fiber.htm
It's in the $50K range.
EDITED: 30 Mar 2007 by DGL