Laser Cutting Polymers

Gateway Laser Services uses several types of laser technology for laser micromachining plastics, thin films and multi-layered materials. Polymers are ideal for laser processing; they respond extremely well in the ultra violet range of the light spectrum. Laser micromachining is based on photodecomposition of the material—it is clean, non-contact without heat affected zones or damage to the material. Different types of plastics display superior cutting quality at a specific wavelength over another—it is a matter of assessing each application and developing a working plan for the best possible outcome. Gateway Laser has a repertoire of laser technologies available for achieving optimum results with plastic materials.