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Small Features Change the Way We Size a Laser-Cutting Motion System
When people begin sizing a motion system for a laser-cutting machine, the conversation often starts with familiar numbers: Those questions…
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Who Owns the Laser Process Window After Installation?
A colleague once used a made-up story to explain a problem that will probably sound familiar to anyone who has…
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Advanced Motion Algorithms Are Powerful — But Physics Still Gets a Vote
Modern motion controllers are amazing. In laser processing, advanced algorithms can smooth corners, reduce vibration, improve path following, synchronize laser…
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Practical Guide to the ACS Motion Control LCI
Setup, ACSPL+ structure, simplified examples, GSP integration, and a robust fixed-pulse-width M-code For current ACS Motion Control users with…
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Handheld Laser Welding: Addressing the Concerns Without Missing the Opportunity
Handheld laser welding is gaining attention for good reason. In suitable applications, it can produce fast, clean welds with low…
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Safety, Fume Control, and PPE
Learning Objectives Figure 3-1. Example of a controlled handheld laser welding area with access control, extraction, monitoring, and operator PPE.…
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Understanding Handheld Laser Welding
Practical Guidance for Shop Owners, Welders, Supervisors, and Students
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Why an Open Motion Control Platform Belongs in the Conversation for Advanced Laser Processing
In high-end laser material processing, the motion controller is not just moving axes. It is helping determine how energy is…
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Handheld Laser Welding Safety
Summary Handheld fiber lasers (e.g., IPG’s LightWELD series) are booming in small shops and maintenance shops, offering faster, easier welds…
