LASER BEAMS

摘要

Q: What process scenarios can laser beam shaping and steering accomplish that traditional laser processing heads cannot? A: Special processing heads that form rectangular spots with homogenized intensity distribution are often preferred in surface hardening and cladding applications to create wear-resistant surfaces on larger parts and tooling. Using the rectangular spot, larger areas can be treated in less time with fewer overlapping tracks, something not achievable with the traditional round spot. Combining the rectangular beam shape with a zoom module allows on-the-fly adjustment of the beam width to match the width of the wear zone being treated.