Laser system cuts highly reflective metals at high speeds

Fonon Corp. has announced three hardware technology updates to its laser cutting systems—direct-drive motion system advancements, CleanCut technology, and adaptive thin-to-thick laser beam shaping—for cutting highly reflective materials at production-level speeds.

A magnetic motion system and laser advancements allow laser cutting systems such as the Titan FX to balance high acceleration, cut speeds, and positioning with accuracy. The fiber engine can cut highly reflective material such as copper, brass, and titanium while processing common materials at speeds three to four times faster than CO2 lasers of equal wattage, says the company.