Laser Etching Stainless Steel

Application #686

Process: Laser Etching
Material: Stainless Steel
Industry: Medical

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Application Details:

Material:	Stainless steel and gold	Power:	95%
Method Used:	etch	Frequency:	20 kHz
Depth:	<.001	Speed:	10 inches per second
Laser Type:	20 Watt Q-Switch Fiber Laser	Passes:	10
Lens Focal Length:	160mm	Cycle Time:	2.4 seconds

Sample was processed using a 20 watt Q-switched fiber laser through a 160mm F-theta lens.

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