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Scanner Systems<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Scanner systems are used for fast and precise control of the laser beam and are a key component in many industrial laser systems. By using galvanometer-driven mirrors, the laser beam can be positioned across the working field at very high speed without mechanically moving the laser head or the workpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LMI AB works with scanner systems for applications including laser marking and laser welding and has extensive experience in integrating scanner technology into both standard and customised laser systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a laser scanner system?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A galvanometer-based scanner system, often referred to as a galvo scanner or scan head, is used to control the laser beam across a defined working field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a conventional two-axis scanner system, the laser beam is directed by two lightweight, fast-moving mirrors. Each mirror is driven by a galvanometer and controls the beam along one axis. By coordinating the movement of the mirrors, the laser beam can be positioned very quickly and precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared with a mechanical XY system, significantly less mass needs to be accelerated and decelerated. This enables very high positioning speeds and rapid changes in direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scanner technology is therefore particularly suitable for laser processes where the beam needs to move rapidly between multiple positions or follow complex geometries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scanner systems for laser marking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laser marking is one of the most common applications for galvanometer scanners. The scanner controls the laser beam across the workpiece and can, for example, create:<\/p>\n\n\n\n