Micro Laser Services

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VACCO’s Multi-Fab group offers Micro Laser Services for precision laser cutting, micro welding, marking or other machining. VACCO’s laser capabilities are complementary to the markets served because of the demands placed for complete fabricated components on a turnkey basis.

VACCO’s Micro Laser Services of the thin metal and polyamide product market further benefit many companies that rely on VACCO as their quality component supplier. The added value of Micro Laser Services allows for quicker deliveries, and aids in producing products not currently available through the photo etching process. Many OEM customers have taken action to reduce their vendor list and VACCO is helping these companies by proactively being a complete “one stop-shop.”

Reducing lead-times, and costs with the flexibility of getting a one stop component service capability is something industry is always asking for and VACCO’s Micro Laser Services can deliver. VACCO also provides assistance on material selection. Depending on a client’s requirements certain materials may be better suited for the environment.

VACCO produces components for many industries including: Avionics, Medical, Electronics and Research applications. The range of process capabilities VACCO allows design engineers the benefits of lower costs, faster delivery and part design flexibility.

Positional accuracy of ± 1 micrometer and repeatability of ± 0.5 micrometer is common place with Micro Laser Services. Welding has deep penetration and spot welding can be as small as 0.005″. In some cases, “Hole-to-Material” drilling can be as great as a 10:1 ratio.

Problems Addressed Though VACCO Micro Laser Services

Many precision components require features, tolerances, or geometries that traditional machining or photo etching cannot achieve. Micro laser processing helps solve challenges such as:

• Difficulty producing extremely small holes, slots, or apertures with consistent accuracy.
• Need for clean edges without burrs or thermal distortion.
• Limitations in joining thin metals or polyamide materials using conventional welding.
• Long lead times when multiple vendors are required for cutting, welding, and marking.
• Inability to fabricate certain part designs using photo etching alone.

Micro laser services provide a flexible solution for producing intricate features while supporting fast turnaround and consolidated manufacturing.

Design Considerations

Micro laser processing offers significant flexibility, but certain design factors help ensure optimal results. Key considerations include:

• Minimum feature size and spacing for apertures, slots, and micro holes.
• Material type and thickness, especially for thin metals and polyamides.
• Required edge quality for optical, electronic, or medical applications.
• Tolerance requirements for positional accuracy and repeatability.
• Whether the part requires cutting, welding, marking, or a combination of processes.

Early collaboration with engineering helps ensure designs take full advantage of the precision and versatility of laser processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Types of Features Can Be Produced with Micro Laser Services?

Micro laser processing can create fine holes, slots, apertures, welds, and markings with high accuracy, including features as small as 0.005″.

Which Materials Are Compatible with Micro Laser Processing?

Thin metals and polyamide materials are commonly processed, with material selection guided by application requirements.

How Accurate Is the Process?

Positional accuracy of ±1 micrometer and repeatability of ±0.5 micrometer is typical for micro laser operations.

Micro Laser Capabilities