The new RDX1000 LWJ laser machine is based on the innovative Laser MicroJet® process from technology partner Synova. In this process, a powerful laser beam is guided in a thin water jet.
Stabilized laser beam diameter – enabling precise, cylindrical holes
Efficient material cooling
No thermal damage or mechanical cracks
Extremely fine structures with unprecedented machining depth
Ideal for thick, hard, and brittle materials
“Combining laser and waterjet opens up entirely new possibilities in precision machining,” says Dr. Stephan Eifel, Managing Director at Pulsar Photonics.
Tip: Learn more about LaserWaterJet technology on the Pulsar blog.
Conventional laser systems typically achieve aspect ratios of 1:3 to 1:5. The RDX1000 LWJ reaches aspect ratios of up to 1:100 – enabling, for instance, 100-micron-wide structures to be cut or drilled into 10 mm thick ceramic components. This represents a new dimension in laser material processing.
The RDX1000 LWJ integrates two processing stations:
Laser waterjet machining for high-precision, thermally neutral processing
Dry laser processing for conventional applications
This dual-station design allows for hybrid machining strategies, making it ideal for complex functional components in microelectronics and medical device manufacturing.
Industrial validation takes place at the Schunk Machining-Lab (MACHLab) – the Schunk Group’s cross-company innovation center. There, new technologies are tested under real production conditions to ensure smooth integration into industrial manufacturing processes.
Initial trials have shown outstanding results, particularly in:
3D-printed silicon carbide components
High-precision parts for microelectronics
Learn more about Schunk Group as your development partner for advanced materials.
The aerospace industry is already benefitting from this technology: The RDX1000 LWJ enables deep, precise cooling channels to be drilled into heat-resistant materials like silicon carbide – with no risk of cracking or structural damage. This allows for lighter part designs, contributing to increased efficiency and reduced emissions.
Find out more about the Schunk Group’s expertise in the aerospace sector.
The team at the Pulsar Photonics Laser Application Center – Dr. Marius Gipperich, Felix Eschweiler, Bastian Thoma, Dennis Pechner, Charlotte Frickenstein, and Lars Ruhfus-Hartmann – is working hand in hand with Synova and the MACHLab to bring this technology into full industrial deployment.
The Schunk Group continues to lead the way in machining high-performance materials.
With OptoSight, OptoTech, a company of the Schunk Group, launches a groundbreaking AI-driven software that makes optical manufacturing machines smarter, more efficient, and user-friendly. With this innovation, OptoTech sets new standards in the optical industry.
Buying a laser machine for micro material processing (also known as a USP laser machine) is often a major investment for companies that want to improve their production processes and expand their manufacturing capacities. Often, these machines are high-tech machines that perform component-adapted manufacturing processes and have a variety of functions. It is therefore crucial that the purchasing process is carefully planned and executed. You can find out how to do this here.