Laser structuring is increasingly used to modify surfaces. In this process, raised microprofiles are generated, which cause the highest possible static friction to the opposing body. The pulsed laser beam is focused in one point on the material surface, resulting in locally very high intensities.
Applications
- Generation of deterministic structures on workpieces or tools in the µm range
- Micro-machining of forming tools through targeted material removal
Properties
- Frequency-doubled diode-pumped nanosecond solid state laser
- Machining of free-form surfaces and rotationally symmetrical components up to 1000 mm in length
Technical data
- Lasermedium: ND:YVO_4
- Wavelength: 532 nm
- Nominal pulse power: 8 W
- Frequency: 20 to 100 kHz
- Pulse energy: 400 μJ @ 30 kHz
- Pulse duration: 18 ns @ 30 kHZ
