Laser Micromachining

This type of machining modifies the surface of a part, using a 3D definition of the pattern to be produced. With a 5-axis machine, the engraved surface can be very complex. Micro-engraving is popular in many industries such as mint, watchmaking and luxury goods, as well as for the manufacturing of semiconductors, mold and die, tooling and medical devices.

An ideal way to produce high precision shapes or cavities, Micro-shaping uses also a 3D definition of the volume to be removed. Micro-shaping goes beyond by allowing higher accuracy and larger part size as well more possibilities in terms of shapes and surface finish. A perfectly complement to EDM and Milling, Micro-Shaping allows producing micro-molds, micro-tools and parts made of very hard material with small details and sharp edges.

Used in many applications requiring features with high precision, Micro-cutting permits achieving tight tolerances on materials that are generally with less than 2 mm thickness. These type of features are found in a wide range of industries such as fine aerospace, medical devices, ICT and electronic components.

Micro-drilling encompasses a broad range of high-precision through-holes in industries such as ICT, automotive, medical and aerospace. Features range from 30-µm square holes to 300-µm thick ceramics, through 500 µm holes across 5 mm thick metals, all of which require repeatability, taper control and smooth surface finishes.

Reduce your cost per part by directly machining the final part without any consumable. Complex zero taper features can be easily machined without the need for precise electrodes or micro-drills. Achieve any geometry by simply loading a new part program.

Smart CAM software, high machine stability and using the highest standard of femtosecond laser sources are the keys to mastering the most challenging geometrical tolerances especially in high-precision industries such as medical, watchmaking or ICT. Achieve typical values of flatness tolerance -/+ 3 µm and 3D surface roughness Sa 0.23 µm.

From hard metals to ceramics and glass, machine any type of material in your semiconductor and electric component applications, thanks to our femtosecond and nanosecond laser sources, also available in a dual laser configuration.

From concept to part, program easily your toolpath thanks to our powerful LaserSUITE360 complete software solution and achieve the finest level of details.

The miniaturization of electronic components requires machining smaller and more precise features. Our ultrafast Laser micromachining platform is able to achieve inside-corner radii below 3 μm and zero taper sidewalls to keep up with manufacturer demands.

Consisting of hundreds of extremely small, tight-tolerance components, watch movements require the use of ultrafast Laser micromachining solutions to achieve lower costs, faster cycle times, and increased productivity in comparison with traditional machining methods.

With the ability to produce sharp details as well to engrave large molds, our femto 5-axis CHARMILLES LASER S 1200 U machining center, operating in the green wavelength, allows rapid prototyping with direct engraving on polymers, permits controlling shiny effects and respecting surface integrity.

Eliminate unnecessary operations using Laser Micromachining for blind features. Cut profiles, drill holes and machine any blind features, all in a single setup.

- Material: silicon carbide
- Laser (type/power): CHARMILLES Nano Flexipulse™ 50 W
- Software: LaserCAM^TM
- Measured surface flatness: 0.003 mm
- Average measured depth: 0.186 mm

Novel bulk materials and thermal barrier coatings require a new approach to machining aerospace components. Our Laser solutions allow for processing metering holes, diffuser geometries and seal slots on nearly any material.

Achieve feature repeatability and exact positioning. Built-in vision systems and touch probes ensure the incoming part is measured and qualified to achieve tight positioning tolerances

- Material: tungsten carbide
- Laser (type/power): CHARMILLES Femto Flexipulse™ 40 W IR
- Software: LaserCAM^TM
- Surface roughness: ± 0.15 µm
- Measured depth: 1.004 mm