Resonator Style |
Fiber |
Mitsubishi Cross Flow |
Other Fast Axial Flow CO2’s |
Hi Speed Turbo Blower |
no |
no |
yes (some have 2) |
Glassware |
no |
no |
yes |
Resonator Refurbs |
no |
no |
yes |
Laser Gas (per beam on hour) |
.00 cfh |
.11 cfh |
.35 to 1.34 cfh |
Helium (component of laser gas) |
.00 cfh |
.03 cfh |
.21 to .88 cfh |
Start Up (to full power) |
< 1 minute |
< 1 minute |
15 to 20 minutes |
Wavelength (longer = safer) |
1.7 micron (dangerous) |
10.6 micron (safe) |
10.6 micron (safe) |
Access to Workpiece |
poor (full enclosure, roof) |
good |
good |
Best Cutting Characteristic |
speed |
versatility, edge quality |
versatlity, edge quality |
Head Very Sensitive to Dust |
yes |
no |
no |
Resonator Built for Life? |
no, diodes decay over time |
yes, 25 yr old Mits resonators still in daily operation |
some require replacement instead of refurbs |