Directed Light’s laser systems enable us to handle cutting, drilling, marking, and welding applications in all materials. We have:

Nd:YAG cutting and drilling systems from 50W to 400W.

Nd:YAG welding systems including glove-boxes from 250W to 400W. Both fixed optic and fiber delivered systems available.

CO₂ cutting and drilling systems from 150W to 1kW.

50W Nd:YAG marking system.

Doubled Nd:YAG (532nm) Q-switch cutting system.

All Directed Light laser systems have integrated linear motor tables with CNC control. Systems are either X-Y or X-Y-Z motion and a rotary axis is quickly integrated into any of our systems when needed. We can automatically convert your AutoCad or SolidWorks part drawings to G code programs for use by the motion systems.

Feature sizes:
Motion System resolution equal to .1 µm
Kerf widths as small as 20µm
Percussive holes drilled as small as 25µm
Trepanned holes as small as 50µm

Secondary Operations available:
Heat Treating
Wafer edge rounding
Electro-polishing
Deburring

Inspection and Testing capabilities:
Gross and fine Helium leak detection
Torque testing
Our dimensional inspection equipment is regularly calibrated and traceable to NIST. Mechanical inspection equipment includes calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, and pin gauges. Non-contact inspection includes a toolmaker’s microscope and optical comparator.

Quality System:
Directed Light’s Quality system is based on MIL-I-45208A. Our equipment calibration system follows MIL-STD 45662A. Copies of our Quality Manual are available on request. Directed Light is on target for ISO-9001 registration in 2007. Process records for each job are retained for a minimum of three and up to seven years, depending on customer requirements.

Statistical Process Control is used extensively during both welding and cutting jobs. Control Charts are maintained for laser power output for repeat and long running jobs. Our real time SPC software provides both variable and attribute histograms, control charts, and Cpk data for our customers.

Each cut, drilled, or marked part undergoes a first article dimensional and visual inspection, in-process dimensional and visual inspection, and a final visual inspection. Welded parts undergo first article and in-process visual inspections. Hermetically welded parts are He leak tested. Per customer requirements weld strength can be measured using torque or pull tests. All orders are shipped with a Certificate of Compliance.