{"id":27604,"date":"2024-10-21T17:28:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T09:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jncslaser.com\/?p=27604"},"modified":"2024-11-07T17:51:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T09:51:36","slug":"micro-drilling-in-glass-silicon-ceramics-metals-hard-and-brittle-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jncslaser.com\/ar\/news\/micro-drilling-in-glass-silicon-ceramics-metals-hard-and-brittle-materials.html","title":{"rendered":"Drilling with a fiber laser: the benefits of innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fiber laser drilling<\/a> of metals\u00a0has rapidly established itself in the mechanical engineering manufacturing sector. While the CO2 laser had already made it possible to\u00a0optimise performance and processing times, the introduction of the fiber laser has literally revolutionised manufacturing dynamics.\u00a0More rapid and efficient, the fiber laser simplifies processing paths with much higher throughputs. Furthermore,\u00a0fiber laser drilling\u00a0is also possible on non-conductive metals such as copper and brass.<\/p>

How does fiber laser drilling<\/a> work?<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>

The fiber laser is the most advanced technology for\u00a0laser cutting of metals, and drilling has been a direct consequence of this; the beam produced by the laser source is amplified through glass fiber wires and diodes. The energy of the fiber laser beam has a very short wavelength and is\u00a0more easily absorbed by metals. This is why it is also ideal for cutting brass and copper and allows\u00a0greater accuracy\u00a0even for\u00a0microscopic holes.\u00a0Metal drilling\u00a0using fiber lasers is particularly beneficial in a variety of sectors, from automotive to interior design and both light and heavy industry. The power and speed performance of fiber laser systems improves manufacturing efficiency even for the most delicate machining operations.<\/p>

Advantages of fiber laser drilling<\/a> on metals, tubes and sheets.<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>

Fiber laser drilling of metals provides many advantages over both conventional mechanical drilling techniques and CO2\u00a0laser systems.<\/p>

Fiber laser drilling Vs mechanical drilling<\/p>

Compared to conventional machining,\u00a0fiber laser drilling\u00a0produces\u00a0extremely accurate holes\u00a0that do not require finishing.<\/p>

Machining times are significantly reduced, even for large workpieces.<\/p>

Manufacturing costs are lowered\u00a0as the fiber laser uses far less energy, even compared to CO2\u00a0lasers.<\/p>

Fiber laser cutting and drilling machines require\u00a0very little maintenance.<\/p>

Laser drilling makes it possible to progress continuously with several machining operations,\u00a0without having to undergo tool changeover\u00a0or place the workpiece on other machines.<\/p>

Laser drilling is\u00a0more environmentally sustainable\u00a0since it produces no waste material and does not use pollutants.<\/p>

Fiber laser drilling<\/a> Vs CO2\u00a0laser drilling<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>