Laser Cutting

Custom laser optics made from zinc selenide and zinc sulfide in virtually any shape and size, with precise tolerances and surface finishes, are being introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Threading and grooving toolmaker Tool-Flo Manufacturing, Houston, has added polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) tools to its product line. The ultrahard materials allow for longer tool life when cutting abrasive materials such as graphite, hard rubber, plastics, carbon, fiberglass components, ceramics, wood, copper, bronze, brass and aluminum alloys, and permit higher removal rates and faster cycle times.

A line of direct field-replacement CO2 laser optics for Amada, Coheren, Cincinnati, Epilog, Mazak, Synrad and Universal laser systems are available from Laser Research Optics.

The new DIAMOND E-250 is the latest member of the E-Series CO2 laser family from Coherent Inc.

The Gi-360 T (tilt) high-speed laser inspection system from General Inspection provides a host of benefits.

Ultrashort pulsed-laser deposition of diamond-like coatings.

The advantages of heat treating parts with 1µm-wavelength lasers.

A new line of gold plated copper mirrors for Mitsubishi high power lasers that are available for immediate delivery to minimize downtime is being introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Coherent Inc. demonstrates its HighLight D-Series direct-diode laser for heat treating.

CO2 laser focusing lenses that are OEM compatible with Amada high-powered steel cutting lasers and can be supplied overnight as complete assemblies are available from Laser Research Optics.