Recent advances in laser diode cutting technology associated to desktop and industrial inkjet printing

O. Acher; H. Piombini; Ph. Voarino

doi:10.1117/12.662146

28 February 2006 Recent advances in laser diode cutting technology associated to desktop and industrial inkjet printing

O. Acher, H. Piombini, Ph. Voarino

Proceedings Volume 6127, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices III; 61270E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662146
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2006, 2006, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Laser diodes are not normally able to cut paper, since plain paper does not absorb light in the visible and in the Near Infrared. However, it is possible to make paper locally absorbing to the Near Infrared laser light by ink-jetting an ink formulated from Near Infrared absorbing dyes. Different inks are found suitable for the ink-jetting process using commercial printers. The absorbing characteristics of inked paper are reported and discussed. Absorption characteristics are checked to allow laser cutting using a 1 W diode. Several applications of this technology are presented and discussed, with cutting speeds up to several tens of meters per minutes.

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O. Acher, H. Piombini, and Ph. Voarino "Recent advances in laser diode cutting technology associated to desktop and industrial inkjet printing", Proc. SPIE 6127, Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices III, 61270E (28 February 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.662146

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