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Mirror technology is the key

Using scanner heads for high speed, high accuracy and high power

  1. Peter von Jan*,
  2. Markus Axtner*

Article first published online: 9 MAY 2011

DOI: 10.1002/latj.201190018

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Laser Technik Journal

Laser Technik Journal

Volume 8, Issue 3, pages 20–23, May 2011

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von Jan, P. and Axtner, M. (2011), Mirror technology is the key. LTJ, 8: 20–23. doi: 10.1002/latj.201190018

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  1. Raylase AG, Argelsrieder Feld 2–4, 82234 Weßling, Germany, Phone: +49 (0)8153 8898 0, Fax: +49 (0)8153 8898 10

*Raylase AG, Argelsrieder Feld 2–4, 82234 Weßling, Germany, Phone: +49 (0)8153 8898 0, Fax: +49 (0)8153 8898 10, http://www.raylase.com

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  1. Issue published online: 9 MAY 2011
  2. Article first published online: 9 MAY 2011

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Abstract

Galvo-scanner head have so far mainly been used for marking and rapid prototyping applications with lasers. They provide a good beam quality, but a rather moderate average power in the range of a few dozen watts. However, with the emergence of highly brilliant lasers – such as fibre and disk lasers – and even for some applications with less brilliant high power diode lasers, the application field of scanners has been extended into the multi kilowatt range. The scanning unit needs to be capable of handling this higher power range – but without compromising on accuracy and speed!

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