Laser Cutting System - Cincinnati Incorporated

The solid heavy-duty construction of the CL-7A Laser Cutting System provides an excellent machine foundation for the resonator,
beam delivery system, machine drive and motion controls. The frame is fabricated from thick steel plate with exceptional torsional
stiffness to provide many years of consistent, accurate production.
The CL-7A advanced design incorporates far fewer parts in the resonator, drive and control systems. Simplification of the power supply
improves resonator reliability and maintainability. Fewer optics in the resonator and beam delivery system results in high reliability and
lower maintenance. A reliable fiber optic bus replaces multiple wiring harnesses thus reducing susceptibility to electrical noise and
improving reliability.
Diffusion Cooled Resonator
This patented resonator design consisting of front and
rear metal mirrors and two parallel RF electrodes,
generates the beam in an extremely tight vacuum chamber.
Excitation of the laser gas takes place in the gap
between these electrodes, which are water cooled to
dissipate the heat generated in the discharge. The
electrodes and resonator optics are mounted at 45˚ to
the horizontal to produce a linearly polarized beam,
minimizing additional optics. The RF generator is directly
coupled to the electrodes, thereby achieving delivery of
the high energy without using any cables. The simplicity
and elegance of this design yield high reliability.
Rugged, Rigid Frame For
Precision Machinery
Cincinnati Incorporated pioneered all steel plate construction
for precision machinery over 75 years ago. The frame is
fabricated from 3 /4" to 1 1 /2" steel plate. It is stress-relieved
before machining to ensure that critical dimensions remain
stable. The mass of the frame effectively dampens vibrations
from other equipment, a requirement for optical stability. The
load frame is a separate component which allows material
handling to occur without affecting the cutting process.
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