Service lifetime of various Laser Marking Machine/Laser Engraving Machine

Intro

The high technology development promote the many industry step into faster update, the laser source technology upgrade a lot recent years, it make the laser marking machine industry become a hot industry. It has been widely used in various industries, and recognized as an innovative machinery that may completely replace the traditional marking processing mode. 

“What is the life expectancy of a laser marking machine?”

Today, we will analyze the service life of the three most common types of industrial laser marking machines on the market, for your reference:

Fiber laser marking machines, UV laser marking machines, and CO₂ laser marking machines.

Service life comparison of 3 different laser marking machines

UV laser marking: Cold Processing with 12,000-15,000 hours output life

The CYCJET UV laser marking machine is developed by 355nm UV laser source. The 355nm UV focusing spot is very small, which can greatly reduce the mechanical deformation of the material and the processing heat effect is small. The effective light output lifetime of the UV laser source is 12000 ~ 15000 hours. According to the average using power percent and working time, the UV laser is converted the effective working time range of laser is 2-3 years. Do you need to replace the UV laser after 2-3 years? The answer is No. the effective service life of the UV laser is 2-3 years, which does not mean that the equipment can not work at all. As long as the escape rate of the UV laser is ensured, the power attenuation is reduced, and the service life is extended, appropriate chiller should be equipped.

Fiber laser marking machine: High effiency and 100,000 hours lifespan

The service life of optical fiber laser marking machine is 100000 hours. Why is the service life of optical fiber laser printer longer than any other types laser? This is determined by the performance of the fiber laser itself. The electro-optical conversion rate of the fiber laser is more than 30%, which can greatly save power consumption, reduce operation cost, and send out high-quality laser beams, the laser source achieve the highest production efficiency. Moreover, its working substance is crystal, which can support long-term excitation. The laser oscillates in the fiber without thermal effect, Only air cooling is needed, no water tank is needed, and unlike gas laser, working gas needs to be replaced frequently, with less consumables; for different motors, when laser labels are widely used, the cost is low. High temperature resistance, wear resistance, anti-corrosion, waterproof, service life up to 10W hours, reasonable use, regular maintenance, use 7-8 years is no problem.

CO2 laser marking machine: Gas laser with 20,000 hours lifespan

The CO2 laser source was filled CO2 gas in the tube, the discharge tube is filled with CO2, helium, nitrogen, hydrogen and xenon, mainly CO2, supplemented by others. Because there are many kinds of gases in the working chamber of the CO2 laser, which can be actually understood as a kind of consumable. The characteristics of CO2 laser are rich spectral lines. There are dozens of spectral lines in the vicinity of 10 μ M. the output speed of light has high optical quality, good coherence, narrow line width and stable operation. With high power and high energy conversion efficiency, the energy conversion efficiency can reach 30-40%, which is also higher than the general gas laser. The service life of CO2 laser is generally 20000 hours.

Why is there a difference between the theoretical lifespan and the actual lifespan?

Their difference depends on many factors such as: working environment, laser source quality, maintenance, etc.

Working environment

Industrial laser coding and marking machine are highly precise equipment and therefore have strict requirements for their operating environment. Factors such as temperature, humidity, cooling system, dust and impurities, and power stability all play important roles.

·The cooling system is an essential temperature control component for laser machines, directly affecting the output efficiency and lifespan of the laser.

·Excessive humidity can cause condensation on optical lenses, and overly dry environments may easily generate static electricity.

·During mental marking, smoke and dust will affect the optical system. Fiber laser machines, in particular, have even higher requirements for a cleanroom environment.

·A stable power supply can better ensure the normal operation of laser engraving & marking equipment and reduce downtime.

Laser source quality

The quality of core components such as the laser source and optical lenses directly determines the service life of a laser marking machine. For example, Optical lenses require regular cleaning and replacement; dust contamination can lead to a decrease in light transmittance, and scratches can directly damage this critical component.

Daily Maintenance

Standardized operation and regular daily maintenance can significantly extend the service life of a laser marking machine.

How to extend the service life time of your laser marking system?

1. Avoid sunlight: Keep the laser marking equipment  out of direct sunlight.

2. Proper environmental working conditions: 0℃-45℃ working temperature & Humidity below 95%.

3. Regular cleaning: Clean ventilation ducts, and gently wipe optical components.

Conclusion

As mentioned above, any laser marking machine equipment needs our careful maintenance. No matter UV laser marking machine, Flying CO2 laser marking machine or optical fiber laser marking machine, as long as they are cleaned, cleaned and maintained regularly and correctly, the service life of the equipment will be extended accordingly.

About CYCJET

CYCJET is a brand name of Shanghai Yuchang Industrial Company Limited. As a manufacturer, CYCJET have more than ten years’ experience for wholesaler and retailer of different types of handheld inkjet printing solution, Laser printing solution, portable marking solution in Shanghai China.

Contact Person: David Guo

Telephone: +86-21-59970419 ext 8008

MOB:+86-139 1763 1707(whatsapp)

Email: sales@cycjet.com

Keywords:

CYCJET UV laser marking machine

Flying CO2 laser marking machine

optical fiber laser printer

optical fiber laser marking machine

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