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Laser Wire Strippers
Frequently Asked Questions
The laser wire stripping machine removes insulation from wires quickly and cleanly, causing no damage to the conductor itself.
Laser wire strippers typically come equipped with a CO2 laser or a Fiber laser. Both types of lasers offer unique advantages, and both laser technologies have advanced to a high degree of reliability.
Laser wire strippers offer high precision and repeatability, high operating speed, ease of use, and the potential for automation. The latter can be very important in an industrial setting where integration into a production line can save in operating costs.
One of the main uses of laser wire stripping is to cut the shield from coaxial cable, in micro-coaxial cables where precision is important. Laser wire strippers are widely used in electronics manufacturing where reproducibility and precision is of utmost importance.
Yes, mechanical wire stripping uses metal blades to cut through the insulation, allowing it to be pulled away over the end of the conductor. Laser-based wire strippers achieve this simply by utilizing laser beam’s ability to selectively remove nonmetallic insulating materials while leaving the metallic conductor untouched.
The price range for laser wire strippers varies significantly, with smaller units being as low as between $1,000-$2,000 and higher end units with robotic capabilities running upwards of 10’s of thousands of dollars or more.
Fast process times, superb precision, and exceptional process control are all characteristics of laser wire stripping. The most significant benefit of laser wire stripping is the elimination of contact with the wire, and by selecting the right laser, it is possible to completely eliminate the possibility of conductor or shield damage.
One piece of equipment can handle a wide range of wire and insulation types, as well as process a variety of wire types without the need for time-consuming setup changes. The key to the answer is the choice of laser engine. CO2 as well as some fiber and DPSS laser emit IR radiation which is absorbed by most insulating materials. Before making a final choice you should consult the specification data sheet and contact the respective supplier to make sure it will run for your application.
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