Thin Material Micromachining

Thin Material Micromachining by Laser

A Service or a Laser Tool

Cutting, Drilling, Slotting, and Scribing Thin Metals in Complex Shapes such as Apertures, Transducers, Etc.

Many laser job shops have difficulty cutting and drilling thin metals, we do not. One of our many specialties is the cutting and shaping of thin metals. Try us and see! The thinner the material, the better. Our use of single mode lasers ensure minimal thermal distortion. Our range of laser cut widths (kerfs) is 10-50 microns. See also Hole Drilling.

Guidelines on Laser Micro-Machining Thin Materials

Some guidelines for machining thin materials at Laserod include:

Max Depth: 1mm
Min Depth: none
Typical Depth: 0.5mm
Kerf Loss: 10-25 microns (width of laser cut in any material)
Laser Debris: entrance side only, none on laser exit side. Debris field is an easily removable haze; the debris has no adhesion.. If desired, remove with Q-tip, styrofoam, DI water, ultrasonic cleaning, etc. We can do this if you prefer.
Laser ablation of metal creates a hazy residue of redeposited metal, but only on one side. The particulates are submicron in size.
Whatever your requirements for laser processing thin metals, we are pleased to discuss it with you. Please call, e-mail or fax.

Stainless Steel Micromachining by Laser

Small SS Part Laser Micromachined

This small part, having a diameter of 2 mm, is cut out of thin stainless steel of thickness 125 microns (0.005″) and is representative of Laserod’s fine quality work.

Copper Micromachining by Laser

Small Cu Part Laser Micromachined

This copper part has a diameter of 25mm. The width of each of the 6 arms is 125 microns. Thickness of the entire part is also 125 microns. This demonstrates our ability to pattern, to cut without thermal damage and to laser cut with precision.

Magnetic Material Micromachining by Laser

Precision Laser Micromachining of Metal Tips

High accuracy cutting on thin material such as this represents a highly specialized laser machining operation. Radius of curvature of the tip is 25um. Laser spot size was 10um.

Aluminum Micromachining by Laser