IMPACT-3000 Series

Megawatt peak power and up to 300W continuous 24/7

IMPACT®-3000 Series lasers are high powered (up to 300W), short pulse, TEA CO2 lasers designed for advanced applications in materials processing, non-destructive testing, photochemistry and scientific research. The highest repetition rate model (3400) is intended primarily as a source for laser ultrasound testing.

For Materials Processing, their combination of high peak power and short pulses permits the removal of surface layers such as polymer coatings, paint or contamination from metal or composite backings with no damage to the underlying material and minimal heat-affected zone (HAZ). Their high average power offers fast throughput. Applications include flex circuit processing, medical device manufacturing, brake tube stripping, paint stripping and mold cleaning.

In Non-Destructive Testing, the high pulse repetition rate, short pulse durations and optimised mode structure of IMPACT-3000 lasers make them an ideal generation source for laser ultrasound (Laser UT) testing of composite matrix materials.

For Photochemistry and advanced Scientific Research, the high repetition rate and high average power can be utilised in applications as diverse as isotope separation and remote sensing / LIDAR.

Specifications
Features and benefits
Applications

Specifications

Model Number	3100	3125	3150	3100HP	3125HP	3150HP	3400
Maximum Energy (J) at 10.6um	2.0	1.6	1.3	3.0	2.4	2.0	0.3
Maximum Energy (J) at 9.3um	1.8	1.4	1.2	3.0	2.4	2.0	0.25
Maximum Power (W) at 10.6um	200	200	200	300	300	300	120
Maximum Power (W) at 9.3um	180	180	180	300	300	300	100
Maximum Repetition Rate	100	125	150	100	125	150	400
Beam Size (mm)	19 x 19	19 x 19	19 x 19	19 x 19	19 x 19	19 x 19	11 x 11
Beam Divergence, half angle (mrad)	~6.0	~6.0	~6.0	~6.0	~6.0	~6.0	~2.0

Output Wavelength: 9.0 to 11.0um
Weight: Installed 480kg (1050lbs.), Shipping 530kg (1200lbs)
Electrical Requirements: 3-phase, 4 wire, 208 or 400VAC, 50 or 60Hz, 30 Amps
Water Cooling Requirements IMPACT 3000: temperature stabilized closed cycle supply capable of removing 4kW of heat at a temperature of 13C to 20C at a minimum differential pressure of 2.0 bars
Water Cooling Requirements IMPACT 3000HP: temperature stabilized closed cycle supply capable of removing 5.5kW of heat at a temperature of 13C to 20C at a minimum differential pressure of 3.0 bars
Laser Gas Requirements: Commercial gas pre-mix, <0.01 SCFN (0.2litres per hour) consult LightMachinery for details of gas mix and purity required
Compressed Air Requirements: 80 psig dry

Features
- Megawatt peak powers give excellent edfge definition in non-metallic materials
- Greatly reduced heat affected zone (HAZ) compared to conventional C)2 lasers
- High up times and low maintenance even at continuous 200W or more power delivery 24/7.
- Operation at 10.6 or 9.3um
- A variety of pulse energy and rep rate models
Benefits
- A cost effective alternative to excimer lasers in many processes
- Simple to operate
- Low cost of ownership
- LightMachinery's legendary customer support
Typical Applications
- Surface Layer Removal and Cleaning
- Polymer Coatings
- Brake Lines
- Paint Stripping
- Mold Cleaning
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Laser Ultrasound Generation
- Photochemistry and Spectroscopy
- Isotope Separation
- LIDAR and remote sensing

SPECIFICATIONS

Download the IMPACT 3000 Datasheet

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IMPACT-3000.pdf

In wire stripping applications it is often advantageous to split the laser beam into 2 or 4 beams in order to remove the micro-wire insulation without the need to move or rotate the wire. 2 focusing lenses (in black threaded barrels) are visible in this photo.

Heavier Gage wire stripping. 14 gage wire, 2mm in diameter, insulation 12 microns thick. Wire has been stripped only from one side a common requirement that is easily accomplished with the excimer laser.

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