Every laser manufacturer on the market makes claims about whether their systems are commercial or industrial-grade. But what does that really mean? This categorization largely refers to the size or volume of jobs they can complete.
Industrial-grade laser systems are designed to efficiently handle the larger tasks with optimum throughput, whereas commercial-grade systems are a better fit to handle the demands of small to medium businesses. Regardless of their naming conventions, a laser system’s classification can usually be determined by assessing its design features.
Industrial-grade laser systems are CDRH, OSHA and FDA rated for safety compliance in the industrial work environment, while commercial-grade systems are better suited for general purpose applications in clean, relatively light-duty processing environments.
When all the hardware and electronics are situated on top of the processing chamber, you are probably looking at an industrial-grade system. But if the hardware is below the processing chamber, it is quite likely commercial-grade. How does hardware placement affect quality? When all the hardware and electronics are situated on top of the processing chamber, you are probably looking at an industrial-grade system. But if the hardware is below the processing chamber, it is quite likely commercial-grade. How does hardware placement affect quality? Over time, metallic contaminants generated by the engraving process will migrate downward each time you open the chamber door. If the electronics are located below the processing chamber, these electro-conductive contaminants will be drawn through the cooling vents accumulating on the laser pump. Based on the usage rate (number of shifts utilized) and engraving depth, premature system failure is likely once a sufficient amount of debris accumulates inside the hardware creating conditions for an electrical short. These shorting failure mechanisms generally occur in years 4-6.
Integrating Laser Photonics range of Industrial-Grade Lasers has several benefits
- CDRH, OSHA and FDA Safety Compliance
- Operational Efficiency via Cost Reduction
- Unbeatable Reliability with an MTBF over 50,000 Hours.