The Trumph TCF 1 is a diffusion-cooled CO2 laser with an output of 2 kw for thin sheetmetal applications. The manufacturer reports the unit's 12.4 ft ³ and 550 lb makes it one of the lightest beam sources in its class. Laser light is generated between two tube-shaped electrodes with an annular arrangement. This reportedly places a less-critical demand on the gap dimension in free propagation, compared to wave-guided resonators. Units feature low gas and energy consumption, and because of their small footprint, mount easily on machines or robots. The lasers can be employed in clean-rooms because they do not generate air movement. A 4-kw model is also available.

Trumpf Inc., Plymouth, Mich.
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