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Ultra-detailed, exceptionally precise

Laser Micromachining

High-precision processing of micro-scale features and complex geometries

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Ultra-precise
Features in the micrometre range
Flexible
Complex geometries without conventional tooling
Production-ready
From process development to series production
Laser micromachining

Precision beyond conventional machining

Laser micromachining enables extremely small and complex features that can be difficult or impossible to produce with conventional machining methods.

At Veldlaser, we use ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technology for high-precision cutting, drilling, milling, structuring and perforating.

By carefully controlling the interaction between the laser and the material, we can achieve precise material removal with minimal thermal influence on the surrounding area.

Our process is developed around your material, geometry, tolerances and production requirements.

Advantages

  • High precision for micro-scale features
  • Minimal heat-affected zone
  • Non-contact processing
  • Complex geometries without dedicated cutting tools
  • High reproducibility in controlled production
  • Suitable for a wide range of advanced materials
  • From prototypes to series production

Laser micromachining capabilities

High-quality microlaser processing

Cutting · Milling · Drilling · Structuring · Perforating

  • Feature range: 0.003 mm to 0.05 mm
  • Ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technology
  • Wavelengths from infrared to ultraviolet
  • Precise material removal with minimal thermal influence
  • Processing of metals, polymers, ceramics, glass and other advanced materials

Have a challenging material or geometry? Discuss it with our laser specialists.

Micromachining silicone

micromachining quartz

Ultrashort pulse laser technology

Precision with minimal thermal influence

Ultrashort laser pulses interact with the material for an extremely short period of time.

This enables highly localised material removal while limiting the amount of heat transferred to the surrounding material.

The result depends on the complete process: material properties, wavelength, pulse duration, pulse energy, repetition rate, beam characteristics and machining strategy.

That is why Veldlaser develops the laser process specifically for each application.

Cold ablation

For suitable materials and process conditions, ultrashort pulse lasers can remove material with very limited melting and a small heat-affected zone.

This is particularly valuable for applications where dimensional accuracy, edge quality or preservation of surrounding material properties is important.

Minimal thermal influence

Reduced heat input helps minimise unwanted deformation, recast and thermal damage.

High precision

USP processing enables small and complex geometries with accurately controlled material removal.

High-quality surfaces

Optimised laser parameters can achieve clean features and high-quality surfaces while reducing the need for subsequent processing.

Non-contact machining

Because there is no mechanical cutting tool in contact with the component, there are no conventional cutting forces or tool wear at the point of machining.

Materials

Every material interacts differently with laser light.

Veldlaser develops processes for a broad range of engineering and advanced materials, including:

Stainless steel · Titanium · Nitinol · Aluminium · Nickel alloys · Tantalum · Polymers · Ceramics · Glass · Quartz · Sapphire

The optimum laser process depends on the material, thickness, geometry and required result.

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From feasibility to production

A successful micromachining process starts with the component — not with the laser.

We analyse:

Material → Geometry → Tolerances → Surface requirements → Production volume

and develop the appropriate laser process around those requirements.

Veldlaser supports projects from initial feasibility and process development through prototyping and repeatable series production.

More than laser equipment

Decades of laser expertise

Veldlaser introduced ultrashort pulse laser micromachining in 2008 and combines this experience with extensive knowledge of materials, process development, measurement and automated production.

Our facilities include more than 20 laser systems, metallurgical and measurement capabilities, controlled production environments and an ISO 7 cleanroom. Veldlaser is ISO 13485 certified.

This allows us to look beyond the laser process itself and develop a manufacturing solution around the complete application.

Have a challenging micromachining application?

Send us your drawing, material specification and requirements.

Our laser specialists will assess the application and discuss the possibilities with you.

info@veldlaser.nl

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+31 314 661 980