How to Ensure Laser Accuracy for Precise Micromachining

Using highly repeatable, high-quality, micron-sized laser light to process materials in micromachining is becoming more common practice. However, processing at these sizes presents a unique set of challenges for developing the application of the laser and keeping the process consistent over long periods of time. Maintaining laser consistency depends on the measurement and analysis of key laser performance parameters to understand how the laser is interacting with the materials being processed. In this webinar, McCauley examines key performance parameters of lasers being used for micromachining and how changes in these parameters will adversely affect the processes in which they are involved.

About the presenter
John McCauley is senior business development manager for MKS Ophir with a focus on automotive and directed energy applications. From 2009 to 2016, he served as the Midwest regional sales manager and product specialist for all markets. Since 1998, McCauley’s background has been as an end user of, and an applications engineer working with, laser marking and engraving systems. He has also worked closely with several mid-Indiana metal fabricating customers and can be reached at john.mccauley@mksinst.com.