The Rofin FL Fiber Laser Series are multi-faceted tools characterised by a beam quality that can be adapted to the specific processing task. At EuroBLECH, Rofin showcased its FL 050 C, a 5 kW modular compact unit with a new diode laser – suited for an extended range of applications. The modular system makes it easy to install and integrate into existing systems.

Thorsten Frauenpreiß, Rofin’s managing director said: “Through the development of more powerful pumping modules, we have increased the input of power from 2 kW about one and a half years ago -- now it offers 2.5 kW (a 25 percent increase) in power from one fiber laser unit, making it one of most powerful fibre laser units on the market.”

Rofin’s fibre-coupled multi-kilowatt diode laser, the Diode DF 640 was also launched at EuroBLECH, and presented in the new HQ version (High Beam Quality) for the first time. With an output power of 4 kW and a 600 µm fibre, the diode laser complements the DF Series as a cost-efficient tool.

Added Mr Frauenpreiß: “It’s an ideal tool for brazing applications especially suited for the automobile industry (eg: in the hardening of crankshafts, etc), for agricultural equipment, keyhole welding and surface treatments that require higher beam quality.”

Rofin’s application experts were kept busy throughout the day to discuss manufacturing challenges and help recommend the most suitable laser and processing techniques to the many visitors at their stand.