Laser Processing in the Tooling Industry
April 19, 2012
The tooling industry has adopted laser processing significantly over the years. Some of the out-dated processes that have been replaced by lasers are chemical etching, dot pin, electro etching and stamping. Lasers are extremely versatile and are capable of annealing, etching and deep engraving. For this reason many companies have chosen laser processing as a necessary tool over the older conventional ways. Fonon Technologies’ systems can be seen in marking hand tools in Cornwell Tools, marking drill bits in Precision Twist Drill and several other tooling companies throughout the world.
Laser Processing in the Semiconductor Industry
April 19, 2012
Laser processing has significant advancements over existing technologies. Fonon Technologies produces industrial grade systems combined with cutting edge laser technology for the semiconductor and flat panel industries. Fonon Technologies’ systems can be seen in LCD manufacturing at ADS Transcoil, ITO removal in windshield manufacturing at PPG Glass, and several other companies in the semiconductor and flat panel industries.
Laser Processing in the Firearm Industry
April 19, 2012
ATF regulations have led the firearms industry to seek laser solutions. With high peak power systems now available, firearm manufactures are able to meet ATF standards while manufacturing 24/7 with zero down time for maintenance or retooling. Fonon Technologies’ Canyon Deep Engraving system was specifically designed to meet the performance demands of the leaders in the firearms industry.
Laser Processing in the Aerospace Industry
April 19, 2012
Laser processing is widely used throughout the aerospace industry. UID compliance has played its part in pushing laser marking, yet the versatility of laser marking has enabled laser processing to meet the strict guidelines which the aerospace industry must comply with. Fonon Technologies’ systems are being used to mark the space shuttle by NASA, ship making by the U.S. Navy, and several other companies within the aerospace industry.
Laser Processing in Job Shops
April 19, 2012
Laser Processing is very important to job shops. They depend on these systems to perform on a high production and single part production basis. Conventional technologies require tooling changes, down time and considerable maintenance. Fiber lasers are able to provide an efficient, affordable and reliable solution that fits their needs. Fonon Technologies’ systems are being used in U.S. Military job shops, overseas job shops and several other companies world-wide.
Laser Processing for the Medical Industry
April 19, 2012
Medical companies are rapidly converting to laser processing technology. Medical regulations and guidelines are easily achievable by the precision and repeatability of lasers. Almost every material used within the medical industry works ideally with laser technology. Fonon Technologies’ systems can be seen in manufacturing lines for blood test strips in Nova Biomedical, marking implants by Smith Nephew, and several other medical manufactures.
Laser Processing for the Automotive Industry
April 19, 2012
Laser processing is widely used throughout the automotive industry. Fonon Technologies has supplied systems for marking pistons, backlit buttons, VIN numbers, brake components, bearings amongst several other automotive applications. Over the years automakers have transitioned from dot pin, electro-etching, stamping and ink jet marking to laser marking. Laser marking has been deemed the preferred method in direct part marking in almost every automotive application.
Laser Processing for Military and Defense Industry
April 19, 2012
Laser processing is used in applications from marking tactical weapons and munitions to cutting armor plate for military vehicles.
Laser Processing for Metal Fabrication
April 19, 2012
Laser processing has become the preferred method of manufacturing within almost all metal fabrication industries. Older processes that are now being replaced by fiber laser processing include stamping, sheering, punching and mechanical saws. Fonon Technologies’ systems can been seen in agricultural manufacturing plants, heavy machinery fabrication, job shops and several other companies in metal fabrication.
Laser Processing & the Packaging Industry
April 19, 2012
Laser processing has only recently started to take hold of the packaging industry. Newer laser technology has finally met the high throughputs that older technology, like ink jet and stamping, had set the standards within automated lines. Laser processing is ideal for the high speeds and repeatability that the packaging industry requires. Fonon Technologies systems can be seen in bottle marking lines, boxes, label making, and other consumable packaging products.