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Can a CO2 laser be used for the process?

April 26, 2017CO2 laser process Used

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Can a CO2 laser be used for the process?

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Plastics naturally absorb at the CO2 laser wavelength, 10.6 µm, therefore the Clearweld absorbing material is not needed. As a result of the inherent absorbance of the plastic, the top surface melts upon exposure to the laser. Only thin films are welded using a CO2 laser.