Processing
paper, cardand woodwith laser precisionLaser processing
Paper and card materials respond wellCompared with traditional woodworking

marked, scribed and perforated. Luxinar’s

precise, allowing complex shapes toto CO2 laser processing, and can be cut,systems are used to mark packaging in

the food, beverage and pharmaceuticalindustries, where high-contrast marks areapplied to inked surfaces. Intricate designs
can be cut with ease and flexibility, tomake greeting cards and invitations, forexample. Self-adhesive labels can be kisscut without damage to the backing paper,

holes are perforated through the pages ofpassports as a security feature, and paper
products can be cut during production, on
the fly at high speed.

methods, CO2 laser cutting is fast andbe cut out with ease. Laser processing

minimises waste, produces no sawdust,
and eliminates the problems caused bytool wear and breakage. Lasers can also

mark and engrave wood, producing highquality results; applications could be foridentification or purely decorative.

Case study:

Kiss cutting is the process of selectively

The high stability of Luxinar’s lasers isthe underlying layers intact. For example,

the laser must consistently cut the sticker

cutting the top layer of a material, leaving

kiss cutting
self-adhesive labels

our CO2 lasers can be used for kiss cutting

self-adhesive labels made from paper,
plastic, or a combination of both.

While traditional die cutting is well suitedfor this rapid, high-volume process, laser
cutting provides far greater flexibility –cutting outlines can be changed as often
as desired with no need for additional

critical in kiss cutting applications, whereand adhesive without damaging the carrieror backing paper. Different material types
and thicknesses are accommodated byadjustment of the laser parameters. Inaddition, our lasers are available in threedifferent wavelengths, allowing the laser

to be tailored according to the absorptionof the label material in some cases.

tooling, and the process can be applied to awide range of materials.

A label converting
machineA stable CO2 laser provides flexibility of
cutting depthCase study:

perforating identity documents
Luxinar’s SR series and SCX 35 sealedCO2 laser sources provide a unique anti-counterfeiting solution for travel andidentification documents such as passports,
national identity cards, visas, residence
permits and driving licences.

The laser perforates a unique passport number
through all of the pages, including the cover if
desired. These characteristic perforations canonly be produced using a laser, and thus theeffect is difficult for a forger to reproduce.
Smaller perforations can be used to form
graphics and greyscale images. This

technique is most commonly used for ID

cards and driving licences, where a laser-perforated “ghost” image may accompany aprinted photograph of the cardholder. Laser

perforations can also be applied to banknotes;
in this case the laser solution is adapted toperforate information into the notes in sheet
form, during the printing process.

CO2 lasers perforate a variety of charactertypes and sizes on passport pages

Case study:

marking packaging
The laser ablates the inked coating on
paper and card packaging materials,

leaving a clear, high-quality mark. Contrast
depends on the background colour, but isgenerally very good. Variable informationsuch as best before dates, batch codes,

barcodes and 2D Data Matrix codes canbe applied on the production line, on thefly, with the information being updated
continuously as required.

The laser marking process is quick,clean, and reliable. Marks are indelible
and tamper-proof, and consumablecosts are effectively non-existent once
the laser coder is installed. This makes

laser coding an attractive alternative to
traditional ink-based technologies.

Laser marking packages isquick, clean and reliableCase study:easy-tear laser scribing
Our CO2 lasers can be used to createeasy opening pouches and sachets forvarious food products. The laser is used to

selectively weaken the packaging material,
enabling it to tear easily along the scribedline. As the laser does not cut through thepackaging film, the pouch remains airtight
until opened by the consumer.

The MULTISCAN HE and MULTISCAN VS

are available in three wavelengths, to suitdifferent packaging films. The process
is fast and highly flexible; the samelaser could be used to scribe, mark andperforate the packaging as required. The

non-contact nature of the process means
there is no downtime due to tool wear or
breakage.

Laser scribing of easy-tear openings in food pouchesCase study:
paper cutting

minimum of fuss. The non-contact natureof the process means that delicate pieces
are not deformed or distorted duringcutting.

Whether cutting paper and card at high

The graph below shows that process (paperproducing intricate and delicate designs forlaser power used, so doubling the process

speed for packaging manufacture, or

greeting cards and fancy stationery, we canprovide a suitable laser for your process.

Paper and card materials generally react

well to the CO2 laser wavelength range, so

the cutting process is fast and reliable, andquality is good.

The laser process allows complex designs
to be cut with ease and precision, anddesigns can be changed or modified with acutting) speed is directly proportional to thespeed would need twice the power. It also

Complex designs can be cut with easedemonstrates that the 9.3µm can cut

and precision in paper and card

up to 20% faster than the 10.6µm laser,depending on the composition and weightof the paper.

Process speed vs. laser power
at different wavelengths

Case study:

wood and cork marking
and engraving
Our CO2 lasers can be used to mark andengrave on all kinds of wood, from simple

text and logos to high-quality and detailed

artwork. The laser induces a colour change
in the wood, usually producing clear marks
with good contrast. Deep engraving canalso be achieved if desired, although
this process is naturally more timeconsuming.

Laser engraving is often seen on woodentoys, tool handles, ice cream sticks,

wine corks, wooden pallets and more.
Depending on the application, marks

may be for information and traceability
purposes, or purely decorative.

Clear marks with good contrast
are achieved by lasers

Case study:wood cutting

A CO2 laser is the perfect woodworking

tool. It cuts quickly and precisely, allowing

even intricate shapes to be produced withease. Waste is minimised, no sawdust isgenerated, and tool wear is eliminated.
Our lasers can cut wood of all different

types, including natural hardwoods andsoftwoods, plywood, MDF, laminates andfibreboard.

Our CO2 lasers are most commonly usedin die board production, for a consistentand controllable kerf width, and fornumerous other applications, including

furniture, flooring, toys, sports equipment
and jigsaw puzzles.

Laser cutting of wood eliminates tool wear
and sawdustBenefits of

CO2 lasers vs conventional
mechanical processing:•Contactless process means no tool wear or breakage•

Quick changeover, flexible•

Fast route to market for low production runs•

Intricate designs are achieved easily•

Waste is minimised, no sawdust is generated (wood cutting)•High speed and on the fly (paper cutting & marking)A watertight laser technology
Our SR series CO2 laser sources, SR 08s, SR 10i, SR 15i, SR15s and SR 25i, are all IP66

rated to ensure a high level of protection against water and dust ingress. This, together
with the reliability that our customers have come to expect from Luxinar, guarantees awatertight laser technology.
• IP66 rating• Wavelengths 10.6µm, 10.25µm, 9.3µm• Integrated and field replaceable RF power supplies• Compact, lightweight laser sources• Simple diagnostics• Minimum shipment power 20% higher than rated power
The simple control interface and compact mechanical design of the units allow easy

integration into laser-based processing machines used for cutting, marking, perforating
and drilling, among others. Throughput, economy, flexibility and reliability are the mainfeatures associated with the SR series of CO2 laser sources.

SR series – 80-250W
sealed CO2 laser sourcesPower range of 20-350W• IP56 rating• Wavelength 10.6µm• Separate RF power supplies for flexible integration• Minimum shipment power 20% higher than rated power
The SCX 35 laser source, with an output power of up to 350W, is designed for integration
into industrial processing systems and is often used for cutting applications such as
plastics and wood. It includes a separate RF power supply which enables the laser

to produce short optical pulses with high peak power or quasi-CW output. Due to its
lightweight and robust design, this CO2 laser is ideal for robotic applications and canbe integrated exceptionally well into systems with scanners or other beam guidancecomponents.

SCX 35 – 350W

sealed CO2 laser sources

OEM series – 450-1000W
sealed CO2 laser sources
Power outputs up to 1000W• Most lasers are available in wavelengths 10.6µm, 10.25µm, 9.3µm• A high quality, round, symmetrical beam for high-speed processing applications• Short optical pulse for improved edge quality and minimal HAZ• Minimum shipment power 20% higher than rated power

The OEM series of CO2 lasers represents a compact solution that can be easily integrated

into industrial processing production lines. The RF power supply enables the laser toproduce short optical pulses with high peak power or quasi-CW output. There is also theoption for an absorbing thin film reflector (ATFR) to prevent back reflection issues.
The OEM series lasers use a single resonator design, producing laser light with alinear polarisation. With a beam quality of K > 0.8, power and precision are defining

characteristics of these lasers. Since many equipment manufacturers purchase thisrange to integrate into their equipment, these OEM laser sources are available without
the laser housing, if desired.

MULTISCAN HE/VS – 125W
CO2 laser marking systems

The MULTISCAN range of CO2 laser marking systems offers an inklessmethod of applying alphanumeric text, QR codes, 2D and traditional

barcodes, as well as complex graphics to a wide variety of materials;
marks can be made on substrates including glass, plastics, wood,

paper, card, painted metals, and more. The flexible software allows

intelligent data to be placed anywhere within the specified scan area,

and the system can mark stationary objects or moving products which
need to be coded on the fly.

• Clean, ink-free production lines• Static or on the fly marking, scribing and drilling• Large scan area, up to 300x300mm• High quality vector generation for precise rendering of graphics• Low maintenance – fit and forget• Available in three wavelengths – 10.6μm, 10.25μm and 9.3μm

Applications laboratories
Could a CO2 laser be used to enhance your process? We can help you to find out by

testing samples of your product.

Our applications lab facilities are open to both new and existing customers and OEMs.

Our laboratories are well equipped to carry out a range of processes, including markingand cutting.

We offer rapid sample turnaround times, detailed application reports, and complimentary
advice from our experienced applications engineers.

We carry out application tests using your actual product samples. Guided by yourobjectives, we will try to replicate the conditions of your application as closely as possible
in the lab.

Upon completion, you will receive a detailed report outlining our findings, along withsome laser-processed samples for your evaluation. Most application tests can becompleted within 10 working days.

Whatever your process, we can help you to find the best laser for your application.

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