Laser cutting services are being used more and more due to the ability to cut complex patterns. The laser beam is less than 20 microns, therefore tight radius turns are not a limitation. Our ability to manage tolerances and limit thermal influence due to cut path and delay controls is the result of years of experience servicing high tech markets. When working with precision parts, such as flat springs and chip carriers, it is important to understand the complete part and its functionality. The A-laser engineering staff is well versed in the needs of our customers and can assist in creating optimized design and structure. Laser cutting is an ever evolving marketplace and we are confident in our ability to stay ahead of the game.
Archive for August, 2009
Laser cutting intricate patterns
Monday, August 31st, 2009Fine pitch laser cutting services
Friday, August 28th, 2009A-laser is at the forefront of laser cutting services for interconnect devices, especially high density design test sockets. Our lasers can repeatably produce shims and spacers at .4mm pitch with out the high material fallout seen with mechanical processes. We are hoping to see density taken to the next level to really test our systems. Our laser operators are experts in putting 2 mil slots into 20 mil materials and maintaining 12 micron tolerances. A-laser is the laser cutting service with experience, equipment, and support to provide OEMs with the highest quality precision components available.
A-laser: Precision laser cutting
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009The ability of our laser cutting service to hold tight tolerances sets us apart from other precision parts manufacturers. We pride ourselves on maintaining +/- 12 micron tolerances regardless of the size or volume of parts. The laser equipment is produced with a highly stable operating platform and state of the art motion control systems. Our team of laser operators regularly examines the calibration and optimizes the optics to utilize the systems to their maximum potential. The result of our attention to detail is high end service for the laser cutting market.
A-laser: laser cutting adhesive films
Monday, August 24th, 2009Our laser cutting service works with a wide variety of companies requiring various material combinations. We’ve found ourselves often amazed at the variation in cut speed and quality from one adhesive to the next. It is ideal to involve our engineers early on in your processes to allow for input regarding the properties of these materials. Our lasers cutting systems have very little thermal influence on the these materials, allowing them to function at their optimal levels. Additionally, the ablation process leaves behind virtually no residue or burrs. A-lasers laser cutting service is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of quality available in the market today.
Laser cutting services for flexible circuit processing
Friday, August 21st, 2009A-Laser’s laser cutting service has worked with flexible ciruit manufacturers for a number of years and has seen market requirements change and tighten, making it the ideal manufacturing partner in today’s market. We offer a variety of services to meet the varying needs of each customer: full or partial routing of coverlay materials, exposing ZIF ends, drilling, and skiving. Each of the services are provided with the higest quality and precision, all done with virtually carbon free processing and without material distortion. UV laser processing allows flexible circuit manufacturers to reach the next level of capabilities and ensure less fallout. A-laser is the premier laser cutting service for the flexible circuit market.
Laser cutting precious materials
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009A-laser is proficient in working with foils from BeCu to Platinum. The laser cutting technicians understand the complexities and variable of dealing with high end materials. OEM’s are looking for laser cutting services that can get it right the first time and our experience gives us the edge. When asked to work with 2 mil foils, we put our UV lasers to work. The honeycomb vacuum table secures the material to ensure no wrinkles or tearing occurs. The 355nm beam cuts with extremely high power density to vaporize materials leaving no slag or burrs. This is all done while maintaining the tightest tolerances available in the laser cutting industry.
UV laser cutting services for thin polyimide materials
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009A-laser has found that many thermoplastic films are ideally cut at the UV frequency of 355nm, in order to yield clean burr-free parts. Our laser cutting service is utilized by many cutting edge companies because of our ability to produce virtually carbon free parts and, therefore, reduce the risk of product failure. At the UV frequency, our lasers use an ablation process; meaning that materials are vaporized rather than melted. As the material is vaporized the laser’s vacuum system pulls away any remaining particles that may be created, leaving virtually no burning. Materials such as Kapton, Cirlex and PEEK are often used as insulators in flex circuits and IC devices that can be adversly affected by left over residue. Medical devices, where cleanliness is of the utmost importance, are increasingly using these materials as for gaskets, washers and shims. Our laser cutting service has years of experience in these markets and many more, making us the ideal partner for projects require expertise with ultra thin materials processing.
Laser Cutting Service Applications for UV Systems
Friday, August 14th, 2009Our laser cutting culture is one of curiosity at A-Laser. We’ve found that material and design testing is a major aspect of our laser cutting service and we must make ourselves available to try and push the limits of our equipment. The lasers are capable of much tighter tolerance and pattern intricacy than hard tooling systems and our UV lasers deliver incredibly clean parts. This makes us the ideal laser cutting service for high tech markets and medical components. Our engineers will help provide valuable solutions for your precision laser cutting needs.