Laser machining processes are experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demands for productivity, quality, and flexibility in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical, watchmaking, jewelry, and electronics.
Fast Steering Mirrors (FSM) developed by CTEC represent a major advance for manufacturers of welding, cutting, drilling, and laser marking machines seeking to offer compact, dynamic, and precise solutions to their end customers.
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FSMs perform dynamic beam shaping (DBS) and enable the laser beam to be directed at very high speed and with micrometric precision, without moving the laser head or the workpiece. By incorporating rapid oscillatory movement of the beam (known as wobbling), they offer the possibility of:
The result: cleaner cuts, stronger welds, and increased productivity for manufacturers.
Compared to traditional systems such as galvo scanners, CTEC’s FSMs stand out for:
With a single mirror and up to 3 degrees of freedom (tip, tilt, and piston depending on options), FSM technology reduces bulk, improves reliability, and lowers maintenance costs while offering greater control flexibility than existing proprietary solutions.
Compared to piezoelectric FSMs on the market, CTEC’s FSMs stand out thanks to their ability to withstand laser flows of several tens of kilowatts and a cooling system that enables continuous use over an angular range of several tens of milliradians at speeds of several kilohertz.
FSM are aimed at laser machine manufacturers and their end customers in strategic sectors:
Vacuum laser welding
A premium-quality technique for watchmaking, jewelry,
and cutting-edge electronics.
Laser cutting and micro-drilling
A process combining speed and precision for the Aerospace and automotive industries.
Additive manufacturing
Achieve better material fusion and fewer defects.
Industrial marking
CTEC systems enable flexibility and customization of high-speed patterns.
