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INTRODUCTION

Often, it is only the presence of strong competition within their sector of industry that companies start looking to product and production innovations to reduce costs and increase production. The development of new powerful radiation has initiated a rapid increase of echnology and economically feasible processing techniques. The need for excellent production quality, high productivity and superior flexibility, combined with the requirements of large-scale manufacturing as well as demand for automation often justify the comparatively costly investment in (laser) technology. After having to prove their value in the industrial context, laser beam sources due to their power and economical advantages, are now an integral part of technology in many manufacturing companies.

Today lasers are used for laser systems is based on variety of additional factors. Economic viability, high machine availability, and long maintenance intervals are important criteria. Lasers based system solutions are delivered with powerful software which may utilize vision systems for part identification, orientation and often verification of quality of the laser-processed components.

BENEFITS OF LASERS IN INDUSTRY

Automation- Due to the contact- free technique, the laser process is virtually free of wear, Flexibility- As process parameters can be easily adapted, different materials in various thicknesses can be processed without any significant delay. Precision- The smaller the parts the more lasers are favored. Productivity- Innovative sensors and process controls allow highest system uptime hence high production rates. With standardized and modern interfaces, lasers can be easily integrated into existing production systems.