The Laser Advantage

Laser based machining has many competitive advantages for industrial material processing as compared to conventional machining techniques like wet or dry etching, precision machining, micro electro discharge machining, water jet cutting, and many others. The superior attributes of utilizing lasers in material processing are no tool wear, non-contact processing, high precision, higher throughput, increased yields, excellent repeatability, cleaner processing and minimal heat affected zones, smaller geometries, lower cost and processing of virtually any material.

Our Applications Facility

Our state of the art applications laboratory is equipped with a broad range of lasers, muti axis tables, a variety of beam delivery systems, diagnostic equipment, specialized software, vision systems, gas assist, fixturing and a highly qualified team of applications, material and process specialists to address our customers material processing requirements.

Lasers

CO2 CW/Q-switched Nd:YAG Lasers ( Infrared – Green – UV- Deep UV) CW/Q-switched Nd:YLF Lasers ( Infrared – Green – UV- Deep UV) Ultrafast Lasers (Pico second and Femtosecond) High Energy Pulsed Lasers (Infrared – Green – UV)

We have all the lasers and the modes available to process the simplest of applications to the most extreme; From cutting 3 mm Alumina to removing a 5 micron layer of gold without damaging the 3 micron polyimide layer below it.

Beam Delivery Systems and laser accessories

Scan Heads for micro machining

Fiber Optic Beam Delivery Systems

Fixed Beam Delivery Systems with manual or Auto Z axis

Gas Assist

Programmable Energy Controllers

High Speed Shutters

Integrated Vision Systems

Software

One critical component that is often overlooked in laser micro-machining is the importance of software. At Control Systemation, software is an integral component of the process solution. We have developed software that specializes in synchronizing the laser, axes control, vision and electronics to provide solutions not possible with traditional systems. Proprietary database driven software for calibration routines enhance the inherent capabilities of the lasers beyond the basic hardware and laser physics providing unparalleled processing features not available anywhere else.

A variety of integrated and specialized process software

Software customization

Diagnostic Equipment for result measurement and process control.

Our applications laboratory is also equipped with diagnostic and measurement instruments to analyze and quantify process results. Once a process has been proven, this laboratory can also be utilized to conduct manufacturing simulation. Bringing laser applications from the concept stage to a production ready system can be challenging. Control Systemation has invested heavily in acquiring the types of measurement equipment and systems to meet these strenuous requirements.

The right diagnostic equipment for laser and process characterization ensures a “Production” repeatable process. The right measuring equipment provides instant feedback and ensures that we are achieving the desired results that meet the customer’s requirements in a timely manner. Faster results with analysis allows for the introduction of a stable laser process to be brought into your manufacturing area sooner.

Meeting the application Challenge

Regardless of the application, laser type, material, automation or through put requirements, Control Systemation is prepared to evaluate, develop and thoroughly understand what is required to get the job completed correctly. Having a wide range of lasers and workstations available to process any type of project allows us to react to our customers quickly, providing quality samples, cycle times, and the right solution.

The Applications Lab is the center of CSI’s ability to provide state of the art Laser Technology as the solution to our customers needs.