Laser Micromachining
What is Laser MicroMachining?
Laser Micromachining is a precision manufacturing process that uses a laser beam to remove material at a microscopic scale. Machined parts can be relatively large whereas the structures produced, such as holes, grooves or shapes, may range between a few microns and a few millimeters.
Depending on the optical setup, the size of the Laser tool is typically between 10 and 60 µm, which allows for processing of fine features in any kind of material, including very hard and brittle material.
Why come to CHARMILLES for Laser Micromachining?
With a strong expertise in software development and photonics, CHARMILLES continuously develops Laser systems inspired by 70 years of experience in state-of-the-art precision machining centers.
With the integration of Microlution in 2016, CHARMILLES has significantly reinforced its position in Laser Micromachining and is now an innovation and market leader.
Most micromachining applications require ultra-short pulsed lasers, also called femto lasers. Building on 15 years of experience with femto lasers, CHARMILLES develops its own products - such as the Femto FlexiPulse™ - with the best Laser Manufacturers in the world.
Thanks to a global presence and unique know-how, CHARMILLES Laser application engineers and the UNITED MACHINING Academy are here to support you and help you realize the full potential of your application with a CHARMILLES Laser machine.
Micro-engraving
This type of machining modifies the surface of a part, using a 3D definition of the pattern to be produced. With a 5-axis machine, the engraved surface can be very complex. Micro-engraving is popular in many industries such as mint, watchmaking and luxury goods, as well as for the manufacturing of semiconductors, mold and die, tooling and medical devices.
Micro-shaping
An ideal way to produce high precision shapes or cavities, Micro-shaping uses also a 3D definition of the volume to be removed. Micro-shaping goes beyond by allowing higher accuracy and larger part size as well more possibilities in terms of shapes and surface finish. A perfectly complement to EDM and Milling, Micro-Shaping allows producing micro-molds, micro-tools and parts made of very hard material with small details and sharp edges.
Micro-engraving
This type of machining modifies the surface of a part, using a 3D definition of the pattern to be produced. With a 5-axis machine, the engraved surface can be very complex. Micro-engraving is popular in many industries such as mint, watchmaking and luxury goods, as well as for the manufacturing of semiconductors, mold and die, tooling and medical devices.
Micro-shaping
An ideal way to produce high precision shapes or cavities, Micro-shaping uses also a 3D definition of the volume to be removed. Micro-shaping goes beyond by allowing higher accuracy and larger part size as well more possibilities in terms of shapes and surface finish. A perfectly complement to EDM and Milling, Micro-Shaping allows producing micro-molds, micro-tools and parts made of very hard material with small details and sharp edges.
Main Competitive Advantages
Laser sources for each application
Offering both infrared and green femtosecond Lasers in order to optimize for your material and feature geometries. Take advantage of nanosecond Lasers for higher throughput and faster ROI. Get the best of both worlds with our dual source Laser solutions.
3- or 5-axis scanners
Our 3-axis beam delivery configuration allows for efficient machining by using a large field of view with high speed and quality. Our 5-axis beam delivery allows for repeatable cutting and drill of positive, zero and even negative tapered features.
Modular or turnkey solutions
Choose one of our many standard solutions to get your production running with very short lead times. Get from print to part by working with our experienced interdisciplinary team on a turnkey solution.
In-process metrology
Our integrated visions systems and touch probes provide for incoming part qualification and precise part positioning. Increase your margins by improving your yield and reducing your down-stream inspection.
Overview of the series
Machine | XYZ (mm)
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LASER P 400 | 600 x 400 x 300 |
LASER P 400 U | 600 x 400 x 300
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LASER S 500 | 550 x 400 x 500
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LASER S 500 (U) | 550 x 400 x 500
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LASER S 1000 U | 1000 x 550 x 880
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LASER S 1200 U | 1200 x 900 x 970
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Machine | XYZ (mm)
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ML-5 | 300 x 380 x 270
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ML-10 | 600 x 600 x 500
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MLTC | 280 x 20 x 24
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