Technical Resources
Practical guides on laser marking, welding, cutting and cleaning, written for the people who run the machines and buy them.
Fiber vs. UV vs. CO₂ Laser Marking: Which Source Fits Your Material
Fiber, UV, CO₂ or MOPA? Match the laser marking source to your material with the real power, wavelength and speed to ask for: fiber 10–50 W for metal, UV 3–5 W at 355 nm for plastics and glass, CO₂ 20–100 W for organics, MOPA for colour on stainless.
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Handheld Laser Welding vs. TIG and MIG: A Fabricator's Guide
Should you switch from TIG or MIG to a handheld laser welder? Compare speed, weld quality, welding-fume compliance (OSHA hexavalent chromium, NIOSH manganese) and cost, with the real 0.4–8 mm spec to ask for.
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Laser Rust Removal vs. Sandblasting and Chemical Stripping
Does laser cleaning damage the base metal? Compare laser rust removal, sandblasting and chemical stripping with real OSHA, NIOSH and EPA data, and the power to ask for.
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