Laser Micromachining

What is Laser Micromachining?

Laser Micromachining is a precision manufacturing process that uses a laser beam to remove material at a microscopic scale. Machined parts can be relatively large whereas the structures produced, such as holes, grooves or shapes, may range between a few microns and a few millimeters. Depending on the optical setup, the size of the Laser tool is typically between 10 and 60 µm, which allows for processing of fine features in any kind of material, including very hard and brittle material.

Why come to GF Machining Solutions for Laser Micromachining?

With a strong expertise in software development and photonics, GF Machining Solutions continuously develops Laser systems inspired by 70 years of experience in state-of-the-art precision machining centers.

With the integration of Microlution in 2016, GF Machining Solutions has significantly reinforced its position in Laser Micromachining and is now an innovation and market leader.

Most micromachining applications require ultra-short pulsed lasers, also called femto lasers. Building on 15 years of experience with femto lasers, GF Machining Solutions develops its own products - such as the Femto FlexiPulse™ - with the best Laser Manufacturers in the world.

Thanks to a global presence and unique know-how, GF Laser application engineers and the GF Academy are here to support you and help you realize the full potential of your application with a GF Laser machine.


Main competitive advantages


Overview of the series

Our range of Laser micromachining machines

Micro-engraving/Micro-shaping
Micro-cutting
Micro-drilling


Micro-engraving/shaping Micro-cutting Micro-drilling

LASER P and S

Machine
XYZ travel (mm)
Machining volume full 5ax (mm)
Max. part weight (kg)
Machine XYZ travel (mm)
Machining volume full 5ax (mm)
Max. part weight (kg)
LASER P 400 fs 600 x 400 x 300
600 x 400 x 250 *
50
LASER P 400 U fs 600 x 400 x 300
Ø 140 x Z245 with F100 M39
4
LASER S 1000 U fs 1000 x 550 x 880
Ø 510 x Z480 with F163
150
LASER S 1200 U fs 1200 x 900 x 970
Ø 1200 x Z790 with FS163
1200

* Max. part size

ML-5 / ML-10 / ML-TC

Machine
Number of motion axes
Type of beam delivery
Type of LASER
Machine Number of motion axes
Type of beam delivery
Type of LASER
ML-5 3-axis / 5-axis
2-axis / 3-axis / 5-axis scanheads
IR femtosecond, Green femtosecond
ML-10 5-axis
Fixed optics / articulated wrist / 3-axis scanhead
IR nanosecond, IR millisecond
ML-TC 4-axis
fixed optics
IR nanosecond, IR femtosecond

Application possibilities


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