Abstract
This paper presents some of the authors� theoretical and experimental research related to the use of low-power lasers (diode laser) for the engraving, photoengraving and cutting of the parts made of plastics. There shall be presented the research carried out using a small machine, covering a net area of 150x150mm2. Small-sized companies or the persons having such pursuits can afford this type of machines. The authors also put forward several solutions to improve the performance of such machines by introducing at least one new axis of the �Z� or �A� type.
Highlights
Using laser technology, engraving, photoengraving and cutting can be performed under high precision and speed conditions
Due to the focus accuracy and to the accuracy of the advance systems, small areas and contours can be processed, which cannot be executed by using other procedures
The laser allows a higher degree of detail and finished products
Summary
Using laser technology, engraving, photoengraving and cutting can be performed under high precision and speed conditions. Due to the focus accuracy and to the accuracy of the advance systems, small areas and contours can be processed, which cannot be executed by using other procedures. Engraving represents the procedure to print materials by transposing certain drawings or texts. Photoengraving is the procedure to carry out surface engraving in the form of three-dimension white/black images (in plane but on variable depth). Laser cutting implies the full cutting of some contours of the plate-like material. The thickness of the cutting laser radius is comparable with 0.2mm, depending on the selected material, materializing as a spot of light on the semi-finished product. It is very easy to engrave, photoengrave and cut plastic plates whose width may even exceed 10 mm. Low-power lasers are lasers that do not use consumables and whose processing possibilities are low
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