Process Date: August 1999

The speed and positional capability of a galvo-based marking head make it a great tool for cutting thin materials!

The accuracy of Synrad’s new FH Series marking head ranges between 0.0004 – 0.0015", with similar repeatability, depending on the focal length of the lens used. No assist gas is required for this application, and a vacuum table or large bore pipe may be used for fume collection. The lack of inertia of the galvo-mirrors makes movement of up to 120" per second between the cut areas possible, which can offer a significant time saving over XY cutting beds. Users must take into account, however, that in order to cover the required area, the marking head will produce a larger spot size than an XY system.

Another advantage to using a marking head is that it offers extremely convenient integration, and can be easily mounted to gantry systems for area coverage via a step and repeat technique.

This application may also be accomplished using the Fenix Laser Marker.


8.5" x 7" gasket, cut with 25 watts of power at 2" per second