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April
18, 2005
UNIVERSAL
LASER SYSTEMS ADDS METAL MARKING OPTION TO VERSALASER™
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – (April 18, 2005) Universal Laser
Systems, Inc. announces the availability of High Power Density
Focusing Optics™ (HPDFO) for VersaLaser. HPDFO was introduced
last year for Universal’s Professional and XL Series
laser systems and is an option that has been in great demand
for the compact and affordable Multi-Material Peripheral™
VersaLaser.
TThe breakthrough technology of High Power Density Focusing
Optics offers VersaLaser customers the option to use their
CO2 lasers for metal marking, a benefit that is uncommon for
compact laser systems. The patent-pending technology of HPDFO
dramatically reduces the focused spot size and produces finer,
more detailed engraving. Unlike traditional beam expanders
which increase the entire cross-section of the laser beam,
Universal’s HPDFO produces a higher concentration of
power without the larger beam path requirements or additional
space and larger optics. Thus, HPDFO technology can be utilized
in compact systems like VersaLaser.
For the end user, the addition of HPDFO makes it possible
to create small, high-resolution marks, engrave smaller text,
produce higher-resolution graphics and photographs, and vector
mark and cut thinner lines. Especially appealing to customers
will be the ability to scribe and/or etch directly on some
uncoated metals, such as stainless steel, without using marking
compounds.
The ability to mark directly on bare metals is in high demand
for product decoration and for identification marking in medical
device, aerospace, automotive, and electronics manufacturing.
In the past, direct metal marking could only be accomplished
by using high- power CO2 lasers, low-power CO2 lasers in combination
with metal marking compounds and solutions, or solid state
lasers like Nd:YAG lasers. According to Chris Risser, Product
Development Manager at Universal Laser Systems, Inc., “VersaLaser
with HPDFO is a much less expensive alternative to solid state
laser processing for marking stainless steel.” Risser
adds, “VersaLasers in general can be used for so many
other applications, including cutting plastics, paper, and
wood to engraving on most hard materials, even glass and ceramic.”
For information and pricing on VersaLaser with the new High
Power Density Focusing Optics, call 1-877-866-9802, or email
versasales@ulsinc.com.
VersaLaser reseller opportunities are available.
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