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High-Power CO₂ Lasers

Ideal for industrial cutting, engraving, and welding applications requiring high transmission at 10.6μm.

High-power CO₂ laser systems are the workhorses of industrial manufacturing, used extensively in cutting, engraving, welding, and material processing applications across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical device industries.

Application Requirements

CO₂ lasers operate at 10.6μm wavelength and require optical components with exceptional transmission in the mid-infrared spectrum. The optical materials must withstand high power densities while maintaining optical clarity and mechanical stability.

Key Features

  • >99% transmission at 10.6μm
  • Low absorption coefficient
  • High damage threshold
  • Excellent thermal conductivity

Challenges

  • High power density handling
  • Thermal lensing effects
  • Environmental stability
  • Long-term durability

Our Solutions

  • CVD ZnSe windows and lenses
  • Precision diamond turning
  • Advanced AR coatings
  • Thermally stable mounting

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