Whether you are cutting, marking, or using any other machine that takes advantage of the fiber optic laser, you can expect to see much better results of greater precision than you would if you used other forms of lasers such as CO2 or crystal.
This is because fiber optic lasers use fibers made of either glass or plastic where the light already exists, and when the light is already in the fiber, the fiber is more easily delivered to the movable focusing elements. Additionally, there are plenty of other benefits that make fiber optic lasers much more favorable.
Greater Power and Stability
Prior to the fiber optic laser, lasers were extremely sensitive to movement, and if they were to get knocked around or banged up, the laser’s alignment would be thrown off and need to be readjusted. If the optics themselves were disrupted, one may need a specialist to come in and make the proper adjustments or repairs to get things working properly again.
These lasers, on the other hand, generate a laser within the fiber itself, meaning the lasers are much less sensitive to agitation. This stability is just one of the many things that contribute to the laser’s power, which is far greater than other forms of lasers.
Lower Maintenance Costs and Easier Cooling
Much less of the power from the fiber optic laser is being converted into heat, and these lasers will cool much easier than other types of lasers. They also produce a low-amplitude noise that makes them much easier to work around.
Other benefits of the laser may include lower ownership and maintenance costs, and with the greater power and focus, you can create or cut your products at a much higher efficiency while likely saving money in the long run.
