Rofin-Sinar Experiences
Rofin-Sinar Experiences
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Hello:
My company is looking to build or buy a specialized multi-axis CNC system for laser-based processing of glass. One potential vendor we are looking at is Rofin-Sinar. Has anyone had experiences with this company or their equipment?
If so, let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
-Pete
My company is looking to build or buy a specialized multi-axis CNC system for laser-based processing of glass. One potential vendor we are looking at is Rofin-Sinar. Has anyone had experiences with this company or their equipment?
If so, let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
-Pete





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Regards,
Chad
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Richard Leu
Cascade engineering and Service
Richard_Leu@hotmail.com
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1. Lasag - www.lasag.com
2. Lee Laser - www.leelaser.com
3. Rofin-Sinar Lasers - www.rofin.com
4. GSI - www.gsi.com
5. PRC Lasers - www.prclaser.com
6. Unitek Miyachi Lasers - www.unitekmiyachilasers.com
7. Lamda Physik - www.lambdaphysik.com
8. Coherent Laser Group - www.coherentinc.com
9. Spectraphysics - www.spectraphysics.com
10. Synrad - www.synrad.com
I see Lasag Lasers and Lee Lasers the most and some Rofin. For micron-machining I see everyone using Lamda Phy. General job-shop metal cutting I see a lot of old Coherent & GSI Lumonics / Laserdyne systems.
If you need help with the motion, let me know.
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Scott
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Thanks for you inputs!
I've checked into Rofin a bit more in terms of hardware/software/pricing. Their lowest power laser is in the range of 10-100 W CW at +/-7% stability , we need to go as low as 1 W and as high as 100 W with +/-2% stability. Our application involves cutting, shaping, and welding of small fused-silica components. It would be best if Rofin would integrate a DEOS GEM100L into their U200 workstation at our request, which they can do. I have developed proprietary software in LabView to modulate a DEOS within our needed stability specs down to 1 W. Rofin typically utilizes Aerotech 3200 software (a fully software-based motion controller) with Aerotech motors/stages in this series of Workstations. It's managements call, if they decide they want me to design/develop a system for an in-house build, I am up to the challenge.
Again, Thanks
-Pete
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I was with a small team of Engineers responsible for the RF Power Supply for the Laser and it has turned out very impressive and reliable for its Power O/P. The system as a whole is being put through its paces by a number of companies with very impressive feedback.
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When did you start at Rofin? I was employed out of the Plymouth office until 4/96 when I pursued other opportunities. I was wondering if we worked together.
Scott
In a hundred years, it isn't going to matter anyway.
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We never worked together. I am from the North of England and I joined Rofin-Sinar some three years ago, I am based in Hull, Yorkshire, England.
I really enjoy working for the company, it is a huge engineering challenge but I have learned that this is the nature of the Laser business! Working with RF is a headache, but I have been at it just over 20 years and I look at it as just more problems to be solved!
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Take care,
Scott
In a hundred years, it isn't going to matter anyway.
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