Laser Etching Carbide

Application #696

Process: Laser Etching
Material: Carbide
Industry: Automotive

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Application Details:

Material:	Carbon Pieces - 2nd Trial
Method Used:	Etch
Depth:	<.002
Laser Type:	20 watt Q-Switch Fiber Laser
Focal Length Lens:	160mm
Power:	100%
Frequency:	20kHz
Speed:	10 inches per second
Passes:	9
Cycle Time:	57 - 331 seconds

Samples were processed using a 20 watt Q-switched fiber laser through a 160mm F-theta lens. *Due to the curved angle of the piece the characters on the end are less deep. Recommend 50 watt fiber laser with 100 mm lens. The smallest sample is the height and width requested by customer. The longest sample is comparable to the height and width of the sample that the customer sent to us.

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