Differences Between Galvo Laser Machine and Conventional XY Axis Laser Machine
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A diode laser or a CO2 laser moves along an X and Y axis (side to side, and backward and forward, respectively) in much the same manner as your inkjet printer works. We refer to this XY movement as a &#;Plotter&#;.
As mentioned above, the galvo laser works by adjusting the mirror angles and directing the laser light to the intended engraving surface below.
More engraving area can be marked, and it can be accomplished in a much faster period of time than a conventional plotter-type laser system. While a typical diode laser can only engrave the surface that is in contact with the single compressed and focused laser dot.
Another principal difference between the two types of lasers is cost. A galvo laser machine is somewhat more expensive than an XY-type machine due to the inclusion of a precision mirroring system which is servo motor driven.
The beam is then directed through an F-theta focusing lens. This component mix plus the electronic current sensing circuitry are factors in higher manufacturing costs vs. a conventional XY laser system.
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Where the entry-level costs for a plotter-type laser can be just a few hundred dollars, with a galvanometer laser system the entry-level costs more, and even more depending on other system variables such as the type of laser marker that it is (i.e. Fiber, CO2, Diode, etc.).
Marking area size also greatly affects galvo laser machine costs. The larger the marking area, the greater the cost. This is obviously due to the complexity of the mirror adjusting system that allows it to cover larger surface areas.
While the cost of a Galvo Laser system is appreciably higher, the main benefit of employing this type of system is a huge reduction in production time. The old adage &#;Time Is Money&#; applies here.
For example, when engraving on wood, an intricate vector image that takes nearly an hour on an XY laser machine can be done in just a minute with the help of a galov laser engraver.
Mass production operations can be especially efficient, and the improved accuracy and precision of the galvo marking system reduce the chance for parts rejection due to poor quality markings being applied.
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I am currently using LB 1.4 with my CO2 laser and now I am buying a Galvo Fiber laser. I know that I will need to purchase the Galvo license for LB. My question is will I need to run two versions of LB on my computer or can I run both lasers from a single instance of LB?
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