🔹The necessity of dust collectors in laser processes
 | Fumes generated during laser processing, if left untreated, can adhere to workpieces and accumulate the working area, while also negatively affecting the optics of laser machine. In addition, fumes often contain unpleasant odors, leading to a degraded working environment and potential health risks for operators. By utilizing dust collectors to capture particles, fumes and odors, a safer and cleaner environment can be created for both machines and personnel. |
🔹What is Fume
Fume refers to fine particles formed when vapors generated from materials such as metals or resins condense. Depending on the source material, fumes can be broadly classified into two types:
| Type | 〈Dry Fume〉(Low Adhesiveness) | 〈Sticky Fume〉(High Adhesiveness) | ||
| Characteristic | Low stickiness, dry and powder-like | Highly adhesive, prone to clogging filters | ||
| Work Material | Metals, glass | Films, resins, wood, paper, soldering | ||
| Source | ．Laser marking on metals or glass ．Engraving and cutting processes | ．Laser cutting or drilling of film materials ．Laser processing of wood or synthetic resins ．Laser engraving of flexographic printing plates ．Ink removal processes | ||
| Example | Laser marking on metals | Laser marking on bearings | Laser cutting for thin films | Laser marking on packaging |
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🔹Benefits of implementing dust collectors in laser processes
 | 👉 Improve yield in laser processes 👉 Reduce equipment failure risks 👉 Improve air quality and odor control by removing harmful substances |
🔹Industries with increasing demand for dust collectors
| Li-ion battery industry: |  |  | Used in laser cutting of electrode and battery pack sealing/welding processes. |
| LCD, OLED industry: |  |  | Applied in laser cutting or marking of LCD substrates, polarizers, and display panels. |
| Auto parts industry: |  |  | With the rise of EVs and autonomous driving, increasing component counts drive higher demand for laser processing and dust collection. |
| Pharmaceutical industry: |  |  | Commonly used for laser marking on labels and containers. |
🔹Actual Case
| Objective | To stabilize laser marking quality and improve production yield in an automated production line using fiber laser marking on metal cases. |
| Challenge | Adhesion of fumes onto workpieces in a 24-hour continuous production environment. |
| Proposal | Model: CBA-1000AT3-HC-DSA-V1 Method: Install suction inlets at both the entry and exit points of the conveyor line to collect fumes. |
| Result | By implementing a dust collector designed for 24-hour continuous operation with dedicated fume control measures, production can continue without interruption, resulting in stable marking quality and improved yield. |
By understanding where dust collectors can be applied in your processes,
you can better identify and address operational challenges.
With years of experience, we work with CHIKO's intelligent laser dust collectors to deliver optimal solutions.
| CHIKO all employees recognize the importance of protecting the global environment and promote the followings as key priorities: # Promoting the effective use of energy # Confirming and complying with all laws and regulations related to our business activities, and continuously improving compliance # Improving process yield and striving for the efficient use of materials and resources # Management establishes environmental objectives and targets, and reviews them periodically # Providing education and ensuring awareness of environmental management system documentation and operations for all employees. |
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