GPX4000LZ – CO₂ Laser Glass Processing System | Thorlabs

The GPX4000LZ CO2 Laser Glass Processing System represents the pinnacle of glass shaping technology in Vytran®’s fiber processing workstations. It boasts a unique furnace tower equipped with two user-exchangeable heat sources, offering unparalleled versatility in glass processing. The primary 40 W CO2 laser heat source enables the fabrication of intricate features such as large end caps and complex terminations without the need for purge gas or consumable filaments, significantly reducing maintenance requirements. In summary, the GPX4000LZ CO2 Laser Glass Processing System offers unparalleled flexibility, precision, and convenience for a wide range of glass processing applications in industries such as telecommunications, laser technology, scientific research, optics, and semiconductor manufacturing.

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Description

Features and Benefits:

Glass Processor Workstation with Two Heating Modes
Integrated 40 W, Air-Cooled CO2 Laser with Adjustable Annular Beam Output; No Consumables Needed
Filament Furnace Heating via Filament Assemblies (Replacement Filament Assemblies Sold Separately Below)
Create Low-Loss (~0.02 dB) Splices in Standard Glass Fibers (See Specs Tab for Details)
Make Adiabatic Tapers in Single Mode, Multimode, Polarization-Maintaining, and Specialty Fibers
Fabricate End-Cap Terminations up to Ø5 mm (For Larger End Caps; Contact Tech Support)
Automated XY and Rotation Alignment
Side-View / End-View Imaging using True Core Imaging™ Technology
Software with Process Development GUI and Splice Process Library (See Software Tab for More Information)

Technical Specifications:

Heat Source Specifications:
Laser Wavelength :10.55 µm (Minimum) | 10.63 µm (Maximum)
Laser Output Power : 40 Wa
Laser Safety Features:
Metal Cover with Interlock
Class 1 Enclosure
Automatic Laser Power Cutoff
Triple Redundancy Safety Measures
Size : 36.4″ x 31.3″ x 44.2″ (925 mm x 795 mm x 1123 mm)
Weight : 300 lbs (136 kg)
Power Input: 100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz, 14.7 A
Gas Supplyf: Argon, >99.999% Purity at 12 psig (Not Included)/ NA
Operating Temperature : 15 to 40 °C
Operating Humidity : 0 to 75% Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing)

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