CO2 Laser

Synrad offers a wide range of high performance CO2 lasers to fit an equally wide range of applications and material processing needs. Both output power and wavelength are critical factors in selecting the right laser for a specific application or material. Below is a table that defines Synrad lasers by Average Output Power and Wavelength to help narrow your search for the right laser.

● Laser Selection Guide

Average Output Power	10.6um Wavelength	10.2um Wavelength	9.3um Wavelength
5W	32-1	Contact Us	Contact Us
8W	Contact Us	Contact Us	48-1
10W	48-1	Contact Us	Contact Us
20W	Contact Us	Contact Us	v30, vi30
25W	48-2	v30, vi30	48-2
30W	v30, vi30	Contact Us	Contact Us
40W	v40, vi40	Contact Us	Contact Us
50W	48-5	Contact Us	Contact Us
60W	ti60	ti60	ti60
80W	ti80	ti80	ti80
100W	ti100, ti100P, p100	ti100, ti100P, p100	ti100, ti100P
150W	p150	p150	p150

● Abount Wavelength

All materials have a specific wavelength of laser energy that absorbs best and achieves the desired processing effect. Synrad Applications Engineers are constantly testing materials and processes to determine the optimal CO2 laser source for a specific application and material. Below is a basic guide to laser wavelengths and optimal material processing. For more assistance or to request specific materials testing Contact Us and we'll get right back to you.

Wavelength	Description
10.6um	This wavelength works well for most common marking, engraving, and cutting applications. The exceptions are noted below.
10.2um	•Polypropylene based films for packaging (OPP, CPP, PP); when matched with the proper output   power can yield 2.5X - 4X speed increases in cutting and perforating •Glossy paperboard packaging; yields sharp marking detail with consistent contrast
9.3um	•PET bottles; yields frosted white marks for permanent date code and/or batch marking •PET films (screen protectors and packaging); reduced melting and heat affect zone (HAZ) for high    speed cutting and perforating •Polarizer films for LCD displays; when combined with high peak power reduces melting and HAZ for cutting and trimming applications •Polymide (Kapton) films for electronics; when combined with high peak power reduces charring for    cutting, drilling and ablating applications •FR4/FR2 (PCBs); when combined with high peak power reduces charring for cutting, drilling,   and ablating applications •Some Polycarbonate plastics; improved processing when combined with high peak power to reduce    charring •Some Pebax plastic (medical tubing); better vaporization with less melting for cutting and ablating    applications •HDPE plastic; better vaporization with less melting for cutting and engraving applications