What is a laser chiller?
A laser chiller is the main component and the most important device used in managing laser temperature to insure high quality performance and long life of industrial lasers, medical lasers, military lasers and other laser systems.
How does a laser chiller work?
So, how do chillers work to keep your laser technology stable? Standard laser water chillers possess a refrigeration unit that channels coolant to the process laser tube where heat exchange occurs cooling the laser to optimal temperatures.
Do I need a water chiller for my laser?
Medium-power lasers (50-100W) require a water pump or cold plate to deliver a consistent flow of ambient-cooled water directly to the laser head. However, for a high-power laser (100W and above), users need a recirculating industrial water chiller for cool, deionized water at a consistent flow rate and temperature.
Do I need a chiller for my CO2 laser?
CO2 laser engravers require water to keep laser tubes cool, and the cooler the tube, the longer it will last. A good investment in a chiller system can pay for itself over the course of many tube replacements as well as make your working area cleaner and more efficient.
What kind of water do you use in a laser chiller?
distilled
Most standard-model chillers can handle ordinary distilled or tap water as a coolant. Additives include algaecide to prevent algae growth, and/or ethylene glycol to prevent corrosion and lower the freezing point of the fluid. Some lasers require deionized (DI) water, which can be very aggressive toward many materials.
What is the temperature of a laser?
An x-ray laser fired at a sample of aluminum has generated temperatures of 3.6 million degrees Fahrenheit — hotter than the sun’s corona. Scientists achieved the sizzling temperatures using a powerful x-ray laser at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
How can I keep my laser cool?
For low-power lasers needing temperature control, air cooling is sufficient to remove waste heat. A steady flow of ambient-cooled water to a cold plate, or directly to the laser head, will usually suffice for a medium-power laser (see “Tap water vs. a closed loop system”).
Can I use antifreeze in my co2 laser?
SPT-Laser recommend “In cold weather, you can mix the antifreeze with water into the chiller to protect the laser tube from freezing. When cold weather gone, Please drop the antifreeze water out and clean the cooling system. Use purified water when it’s warm.
What is the hottest laser?
The most powerful laser beam ever created has been recently fired at Osaka University in Japan, where the Laser for Fast Ignition Experiments (LFEX) has been boosted to produce a beam with a peak power of 2,000 trillion watts – two petawatts – for an incredibly short duration, approximately a trillionth of a second or …
Why are lasers so hot?
Lasers usually heat things up. They are good at doing this because of how tightly packed the energy in a laser beam is. To put it in perspective, the average person probably puts out about 250 Watts while running. A horsepower is almost 800 Watts, and engines can put out many hundreds of horsepower.
Why choose our air-cooled chillers?
High efficiency and low noise are the hallmarks of all our air-cooled chillers. Our robust portfolio features a wide operating map – so you can find the just-right solution for your building. We offer an array of tonnage sizes, efficiencies and performance features to meet your requirements.
What is a laser chiller and how does it work?
An industrial laser chiller will keep your laser at a consistent, acceptable temperature. The standard way that they do this is to circulate a coolant around a laser tube to remove as much heat as possible and then take the coolant back to a refrigeration unit.
Why choose a Trane chiller?
Whether you need a classic chiller with dependable performance or an environmentally conscious chiller with next-generation refrigerant, there’s a Trane model for you. We understand that you need options because what works for one project may not work for another, even with similar specifications.