As a high-precision and high-efficiency technology, laser technology has been widely used in many industries. With the continuous innovation and development of laser equipment, laser technology not only plays an increasingly important role in industrial production, but also shows great potential in various fields. This article will explore the main application directions of laser equipment and analyze its application status and prospects in different industries.
Laser cutting and laser marking
Laser cutting and laser marking are among the most common applications of laser equipment in the field of industrial manufacturing. Laser cutting technology uses a high-power laser beam to focus on the surface of the workpiece, and melts or evaporates the material locally through high temperature, thereby achieving precision cutting. Compared with traditional mechanical cutting, laser cutting has the advantages of no contact, no tool wear, high precision, and high speed. It is particularly suitable for materials with complex shapes and varying thicknesses such as metals, carbon fibers, and acrylics.
Laser marking technology uses the interaction between the high energy of the laser beam and the material to etch the surface of the material to form a permanent logo, pattern or text. It is widely used in the identification and traceability of electronic products, automotive parts, medical equipment and other industries, and can provide high-precision marking effects without affecting the performance of the material itself.
Laser welding
Laser welding technology is a high-precision and high-efficiency metal connection method, which is widely used in the automotive, aviation, electronic equipment and other industries. Through the high temperature of the laser beam, the material is quickly partially melted and fused to form a strong welded joint. Laser welding can not only weld workpieces with complex shapes, but also has the advantages of small heat-affected zone, less deformation and fast welding speed, so it is particularly suitable for welding thin plate materials.
In some special fields, such as precision instruments and medical equipment, laser welding can also provide pollution-free, pore-free, high-quality welding effects, and is an important supplement to traditional welding technology.
Laser cleaning
Laser cleaning uses high-energy pulses of laser beams to irradiate metal surfaces to remove pollutants such as oxide layers, oil stains, and rust. It is widely used in surface treatment in the fields of steel, aerospace, shipbuilding, and automobiles. Compared with traditional chemical cleaning or mechanical cleaning, laser cleaning has the advantages of no secondary pollution, no wear, and precise control of the cleaning area.
Laser cleaning technology is of great significance in improving equipment durability and reducing environmental pollution. Especially on high-end equipment that requires precision cleaning, laser cleaning will become an important alternative.