Laser Processing of Diamonds
Precision Diamond Laser Cutting and Micromachining
High-Quality Manufacturing
Discover non-contact diamond cutting without thermally induced defects.
High Yield and Reduced Costs
Benefit from optimized beam parameters for minimized material loss and no post-processing needs.
Design Freedom
Diamond laser cutting without any geometrical constraints.
Carefully Controlled Laser Processing for the Finest Structures
Diamond Laser Cutting through Layer-by-Layer Ablation
Diamonds are the world’s hardest material but are sensitive to high-temperature gradients and tend to crack when processed. Traditional manufacturing processes like wire-based electrical discharge machining make diamond cutting a time-consuming process with high tool wear.
Diamond laser cutting shortens machining time considerably. Due to the extremely short laser pulses, the material can be removed without thermally damaging the remaining material. This enables a high-quality result with cut edges that have a low surface roughness.
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Why Iradion?
Low Material Loss with Diamond Laser Cutting
Diamond laser cutting and micromachining are cost-efficient solutions for creating the finest microstructures. Iradion’s femtosecond and nanosecond lasers offer high ablation rates with high pulse peak powers:
- Experience diamond cutting with precision and minimal material loss.
- Achieve a high surface quality with low surface roughness.
- Process diamonds without any defects or breakage.
To find your tailor-made solution, our specialists test your material in our application laboratory. We also combine our know-how with partners who are experts in building machines for diamond processing. This way, we find the right laser for your application.
Materials & Areas of Application
Diamond Laser Cutting and Micromachining
Different types of diamonds and diamond layers can be processed with our femto- and nanosecond lasers:
- Natural diamonds (ND)
- Mono-crystalline diamonds (MCD)
- Poly-crystalline diamonds (PCD)
- Chemical Vapor Deposition Diamonds (CVD)
Experience faster and more efficient material processing:
Tooling
Fast and accurate laser machining solutions for the tool manufacturing industry. Experience increased productivity and precision in applications like cutting, drilling, grooving, marking and structuring.
Jewelry
Benefit from excellent beam quality for tight kerf widths resulting in higher yields. Laser cut, drill, shape and slice with only marginal weight loss.
Electronics
Laser cut electronic components. Process materials with minimized heat input. Benefit from less tool wear and barely any material loss.
Laser Optics
Laser cut PCD windows for high-power CO2 lasers and heat sinks for thin-disk lasers.
Find the best laser solution for diamond cutting and micromachining.
Suitable Laser Models
Diamond Laser Cutting and Processing Without Tool Wear
Laser model | Aionis | Blizz |
Type | Femtosecond laser | Nanosecond laser |
Use for | Micromachining and cutting | Cutting |
Wavelength | 1030 nm | 532 nm |
Pulse Energy | 25 µJ @ 1 MHz | 1 mJ @ 40 kHz |
Pulse duration | 500 fs | <15 ns |
Repetition rate | Up to 2.5 MHz | Up to 400 kHz |
Burst mode | Up to 30 MHz | - |
High-Precision Manufacturing with the Aionis Series
The Aionis series offers highly efficient processing using burst mode. Pulse-on-demand enables high-precision processing, single pulse control and equidistant pulse distance.
Experience High Peak Power and Short Pulse Widths with the Blizz Series
The Blizz series was specifically developed for applications that require high output power. High peak powers combined with short pulse widths enable fast processing speeds, particularly on hard materials.