Title :
Laser processing in printform fabrication
Author :
Hennig, Guido ; Selbmann, Karl-Heinz ; Bruning, Stephan
Author_Institution :
MDC Max Daetwyler AG , Flugplatz 8, CH - 3368 Bleienbach, Switzerland
Abstract :
Laser engraving is the fastest and most versatile process for gravure cylinder fabrication. New experiments with high power fiber lasers (cw lasers and pulsed MOPA systems) resulted in improved cell precision, screen resolution and efficiency.
Keywords :
Fiber lasers; High power fiber lasers; Ink; Laser ablation; Laser beams; Optical device fabrication; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulse shaping; Power lasers; Pulse modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431520
