Hi there,
I'm new to this site and am impressed by the knowledge in this forum.
I am currently trying to explore what solution works best for one of my flatbed laser systems (Epilog Summit) having it equipped with a UV/405nm laser for cold marking of white plastics (carbonizing/pigmenting).
Can anyone tell in which direction I should investigate regarding the laser hardware? Would UV laser be the best source or maybe a less dangerous 405nm wavelength? Would it work to take for example a 3 Watt CW mode DPSS source and use a Q-switch for pulsing? Is there enough power left with the Q-switch for marking the plastic in an acceptable time, like 10 characters with font size 12 in 10 seconds?
Furthermore an address where I can buy a laser diode and who could help with information would be interested to.
Please advice, all information regarding hardware, safety etc. is welcome
Personal information:
I have over 12 years of experience working with CO2 (10640nm up to 200 Watt) and Fiber/YVO4 (1064nm up to 30 Watt) lasers as a technical engineer for a multinational manufacturing laser systems and know quite good al of their applications.
Best regards,
Laser man
I'm new to this site and am impressed by the knowledge in this forum.
I am currently trying to explore what solution works best for one of my flatbed laser systems (Epilog Summit) having it equipped with a UV/405nm laser for cold marking of white plastics (carbonizing/pigmenting).
Can anyone tell in which direction I should investigate regarding the laser hardware? Would UV laser be the best source or maybe a less dangerous 405nm wavelength? Would it work to take for example a 3 Watt CW mode DPSS source and use a Q-switch for pulsing? Is there enough power left with the Q-switch for marking the plastic in an acceptable time, like 10 characters with font size 12 in 10 seconds?
Furthermore an address where I can buy a laser diode and who could help with information would be interested to.
Please advice, all information regarding hardware, safety etc. is welcome
Personal information:
I have over 12 years of experience working with CO2 (10640nm up to 200 Watt) and Fiber/YVO4 (1064nm up to 30 Watt) lasers as a technical engineer for a multinational manufacturing laser systems and know quite good al of their applications.
Best regards,
Laser man