High efficiency metal marking with CO2 laser and glass marking with excimer laser

Jens Bastue, Flemmming Ove Olsen

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    Abstract

    Today, mask based laser materials processing and especially marking is widely used. However, the energy efficiency in such processes is very low [1].This paper gives a review of the results, that may be obtained using the energy enhancing technique [1]. Results of simulations performed with a thoroughly tested ray-tracing model is presented and compared with experimental results. Special emphasis is put on two different applications namely marking in metal with TEA-CO2 laser and marking in glass with excimer laser. The results are evaluated on the basis of the achievable energy enhancement and the uniformity of the mask illumination. The prospects of developing a commercial product is discussed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th NOLAMP Conference½
    Place of PublicationLuleå
    Publication date1997
    Pages178-183
    Publication statusPublished - 1997
    Event6th Nordic Laser Material Processing Conference - Luleå, Sweden
    Duration: 27 Aug 199729 Aug 1997
    Conference number: 6

    Conference

    Conference6th Nordic Laser Material Processing Conference
    Number6
    Country/TerritorySweden
    CityLuleå
    Period27/08/199729/08/1997

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