Metal drilling is an important application to many industries including automotive, aerospace, medical device manufacturing, electronics, and semiconductor manufacturing. The need to drill precise holes with minimal extra effect to the metal part is critical to producing quality products.

Laser drilling has become a popular solution for metal processing due to its non-contact nature and minimal heat affected zone (HAZ) on the metal part. Laser drilling is also flexible enough to handle many different types of metal in the same system including nickel alloys, iron, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steel, nitinol, and brass.

ADVANTAGES OF LASER DRILLING OF METAL

Low HAZ: The laser energy is focused into a small, high energy density spot to allow for precise control of heat and minimal effect to the metal outside of the hole. Create micro holes closer together with ultrafast lasers.

Flexible hole size and shape: Through simple adjustments to software controls, the laser can be steered in unlimite