About the Webinar
High-precision laser scanning systems incorporating galvanometers or galvo scanners have become increasingly popular for laser micromachining and additive manufacturing applications. With their high bandwidth, galvo scanners enable faster processing compared to traditional servo stage configurations.
To minimize distortions when using galvo scanners, it is critical to mitigate system heating. Even slowly changing or drifting temperatures can have a dramatic effect on system stability. However, accommodating thermal distortion in scanning systems is more challenging than with traditional, stage-based systems. The webinar will review the scanning system components most susceptible to heat and explain techniques for managing these effects.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will learn mitigation strategies, such as:
- Working with air and water cooling on scanner mirrors (and when to use each);
- Avoiding thermal distortion of galvanometer housings;
- Analyzing sources of scanning system thermal; and
- Improving stability and performance in high-dynamic scanning applications.
Who Should Attend
Researchers, scientists, engineers and managers using laser scanning systems for micron-level precision micromachining, multi-photon polymerizations, scribing and drilling applications will benefit from this webinar.
