GalvoEtch

High-Speed Laser Engraving & Etching

The GalvoEtch Is Kern’s Fastest laser engraving system.

GalvoEtch Description

Materials

	Cut	Mark
Acrylic
Mild Steel
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Brass
Wood
Foam
Leather
Stone
Rubber
Textiles

Specifications

Laser Classification: Class 4 CO2 Laser

Laser Wattage: 100 – 650 watts

*Positioning Accuracy: +/- 0.002 in/ft

Repeatability: +/- 0.0005 in/ft

Work Area*: 52″ x 50″ – 86″ x 144″

Footprint (W x L x H): 74″ x 87″ x 53″ – 112″ x 181″ x 53″

**Part Clearance: 3″

Electrical: 230v/1ph, 230v/3ph, 415v/3ph CE, 480v/3ph

*Mapped Table under controlled conditions

**Custom gantry heights by request.

Laser Classification: Class 4 CO2 Laser

Laser Wattage: 100 – 650 watts

*Positioning Accuracy: +/- 0.167mm/m

Repeatability: +/- 0.0417mm/m

Work Area*: 1320mm x 1270mm – 2184mm x 3657mm

Footprint (W x L x H): 1880mm x 2210mm x 1346mm – 2845mm x 4597mm x 1346mm

**Part Clearance: 76.2 mm

Electrical: 230V/1ph, 230v/3ph, 415v/3ph CE, 480v/3ph

*Mapped Table under controlled conditions

**Custom gantry heights by request.

GalvoEtch High-Speed Laser Engraving System

Ultra-fast, safe and economical laser engraving system.

Standard Features

Super Pulsed CO2 Laser

100-650 watt CO2 lasers with Super Pulse technology, developed by Kern Technologies, excels in cutting dense and highly reflective materials.

Closed-Loop Chiller

A closed-loop chilling unit properly cools the laser source, ensuring a long laser lifetime and consistent cutting and engraving results.

Vacuum & Fume Exhaust

A blower package will remove fumes and small debris created during laser processing. An integrated downdraft table holds material flat on the table.

Computer Package

A high-performance computer and monitor is included with each system. An adjustable monitor arm is installed at the front corner of the machine.

Software Package

KCAM Laser Software and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite are linked together allowing over 100 file types to be used, including .DXF, .PDF and G-CODE.

Safety Features

CDRH laser machinery compliance is ensured with emergency stop buttons, safety labeling, interlocked access points and a 5 second delay safety key switch.

HyperDual Motion

Kern’s next generation HyperDual motion package features a rack and pinion design driven by powerful servo motors at each side of the table.

Training Program

A 2 day training course at Kern's factory is included with each system. Kern's knowledgeable staff will cover safety, maintenance, operation and applications.

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Optional packages

Metal Cutting

Kern’s CO2 laser format laser systems can be equipped with innovative metal cutting technology. The metal cutting option allows for accurate cutting of sheet metals like stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, and brass.

Air Assist

High Pressure assist gas, such as oxygen, CDA(clean dry air) or nitrogen, is injected through the metal cutting nozzle. The result is a dross free cut edge that requires little to no deburring.

Auto-Focusing

As the cutting process begins, the height follower tracks the surface of the metal and adjust the nozzle in the z-axis maintaining a constant focus point while the metal is being cut.

To learn more about the Metal Cutting, please watch this video and visit our Metal Cutting page.

K-Vision Camera

The K-Vision Camera package is a fully integrated hardware and software solution allowing fast and accurate cutting of printed materials.

This process starts with a nozzle mounted camera which automatically measures the dimensions between registration marks on printed materials. The system then uses these measurements and the registration marks of the original cutting file to compensate for distortion and rotation. The slight adjustments that k-vision makes to the cutting file results in a perfectly matched cutout in the material being processed. The entire camera system can be easily removed and stored in a protective box when not in use.

To learn more about the K-Vision Camera package please watch this video and visit our K-Vision Camera page.

Pipe Rotary Package

A Pipe Rotary attachment can be added to Kern’s laser systems for processing of pipes, rods and other cylindrical items. The rotary device is driven by a high-resolution servo motor, resulting in smooth and accurate cutting performance.

Two rotary styles are available; the Chuck Rotary and Wheel Rotary. Kern’s laser systems can be equipped with one or both style rotaries.

To learn more about the Pipe Rotary package, please watch this video and visit our Pipe Rotary page.

Advanced Safety

LIGHT CURTAIN

A safety light curtain uses an array of photoelectric sensors that create a wall of infrared light. When interrupted by an appendage or object, the system motion halts and the laser source is deactivated.

GANTRY BUMPERS

The OptiFlex system can be equipped with pressure sensing bumpers mounted on each side of the X-axis gantry. When the bumpers come in contact with an object the system motion and laser source are deactivated.

To learn more about the Advanced Safety package and General Laser Safety, please visit our Laser Safety page.

multi-zone table

Kern’s new Multi-Zone Table allows the work table to be split in two zones. Each zone is controlled by its own vacuum blower. This allows continuous processing of materials while unloading and loading of parts on the zone that has completed its job. Each zone’s blower can be turned ON and OFF from the front control panel.

To learn more about Multi-Zone Tables, please visit our Multi-Zone Table page.

Fume Extraction

A Fume Extractor can be connected to Kern’s laser systems to remove fumes and small debris creating during laser processing. Instead of ducting the fumes to the outside, the fume extractor cleans the fumes with a series of filters and recycles the air back into the room.

An inline Spark Arrestor can be added for applications which involve metal cutting. The spark arrestor is designed to dramatically reduce the amount of sparks that enter the fume extraction duct.

To learn more about Fume Extraction packages, please review our “Let’s Talk Fumes” section on our Laser Safety page and our Laser Processing Fume Removal blog.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Solid Steel Chassis

The OptiFlex is built around a precision-machined, heavy-duty steel weldment as the machine base. The one-piece weldment allows for the machine to arrive fully assembled, greatly reducing installation time.

Honeycomb Bed

A durable aluminum table structure is inserted into the bed, maintaining a flat work surface. The honeycomb cells allow for a down draft table and also ducting smoke and debris into the bottom table chamber.

Sheet Metal Guards

Sheet metal panels are installed around the system which completely encase the bottom structure of the laser system. The side panels include a safety interlock which disables the laser if the panels are removed.

Laser Safety Glasses

Two pairs of Laservision laser safety glasses are provided which each CO2 machine. This eyewear is rated OD 6+ @ 9000-11000nm, offering protection from Kern’s full range of CO2 laser systems.

2.5” S-FOCUS Lens Assembly

A great all-around processing head equipped with a high-quality optic. The assembly features an assist air which pushes air out of the nozzle, protecting the lens from smoke and debris.

UL Electrical Panel

A UL certified electrical panel is placed on each laser system which turns on and shuts down components of the laser system. CUL and CE approved machines are available by request.

Case Study - Laser Etch Technologies, Buffalo, MN

Owner Tim Pawelk of “Laser Etch Technologies” roots run deep with Kern Laser Systems. A customer since 1999, Laser Etch currently uses four Kern lasers that have been instrumental in achieving worldwide attention. Such projects included teaming up with renowned Tibetan artist Rinchen Dorgee. Dorgee was instrumental in the creation of the throne the Dalai Lama used during his visit to Minneapolis/St. Paul in May of 2001. The throne was also recently used for His Holiness when he visited Minneapolis this year to celebrate the Tibetan New Year.

Around Minnesota, Tim has also done amazing work. Most notably, his wood etching and engraving can be seen in the Legends Club area located at Target Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins.

Baseball fans would recognize Pawelk’s grand slam work located at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins. This creative wonder that includes both etching and engraving can be seen in the Legends Club and press box areas of the stadium.

Pawelk allows that the Kern Laser Systems has provided him with the needed tools to think outside the box and grow his business through the wide range of capabilities found in a Kern laser.

He has been able to do a variety of projects with his large format Kern Lasers that he’s sure he wouldn’t be able to do with the use of some of the competitors’ laser systems. Some of his projects have drawn attention not only in the United States, but also worldwide. In 2001, Tim Pawlek and Laser Etch teamed up with renowned Tibetan artist Rinchen Dorgee. Rinchen was the main artist involved with the creating of the Dalai Lama’s throne his visit to the Twin Cities in May of 2001. The throne was recently used for his holiness when he visited Minneapolis this year to celebrate the Tibetan New Year. (Insert pictures of the throne)

To hear more about Laser Etch’s projects, as well as their experience with Kern Laser Systems, click on our video link for Laser Etch’s exclusive customer testimonial.

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What Our Clients Say

President

“I believe that your company is one of the best companies I’ve known in my 30 years in business. I could see for myself how you build the machines and how much care you put into the building. I was thrilled also of the fact that in order to start the machine there was no need of specialized personnel. I also thank you for the hospitality you have offered me during my stay with you. If today I were to buy another laser machine, definitely buy a laser machine Kern again for sure.”

GIAN LUCA VIGHI

Vighi A. & C. Snc (Italy)

Managing Partner

“Keith from Kern called and said he had a machine we might be interested in and we had a chat. Cabin Digital had a discussion and decided it was time to move on and make the financial commitment and buy a Kern. First impressions “Holy Cow! The Kern folks have a great design, factory and their acts together not to mention the folks are super nice!”

Rich Domikis

Cabin Digital LLC

Information Technology Analyst

“Kern laser has provided us an excellent machine, and has supported our needs very efficiently. I would recommend Kern laser to anyone. I was having issues with the laser accelerating out of corners too quickly and creating striations within the cut. Jake Shaw, a tech at Kern Laser, helped me by explaining how the laser operates around corners and then supplied me with effective information to correct the issue based on material thickness. As I previously stated, Kern laser has had the best tech support I have had. I will vouch for Kern and their team at any time.”

Max Martin

CLEAR IMAGE INC.

ABOUT KCAM LASER SOFTWARE

KCAM® is a laser cutting and engraving software package developed by Kern’s in-house software development team. Through years of research and customer feedback, KCAM has developed into an industry-leading laser control software.

KCAM can be linked with popular design softwares such as CorelDRAW®, AutoCAD® and Adobe Illustrator®, allowing for hundreds of file types to be processed. A convenient user interface provides operators with complete control of the laser systems cutting and engraving parameters. Kern’s customers have access to the latest KCAM software upgrades from our website.

Whether you’re cutting thick acrylic or a thin delicate textile, be ensured that KCAM will provide you with the laser control required for quick and accurate results.

A macro within CorelDRAW® automatically sends your artwork to KCAM® with the click of a single button. KCAM® is also capable of directly opening common file types such as .dxf, .pdf, G-CODE and many more.

Other popular CAD softwares such as AutoCAD LT®, Adobe Illustrator® and Solidworks® can be used to automatically load files into KCAM®.

Customized Pierce Settings. The dwell time, laser power, frequency, focus point and air flow can be set independently from your normal cut settings. This feature ensures metals are cut clean with minimal to no dross.

Air Control. Compressed shop air, oxygen or nitrogen can be hooked up to the laser system for optimal processing results on a variety of laserable materials.

Vector Path Speed Control. KCAM mimics a race car by slowing the cutting speed into sharp corners and accelerating out of them. The result is smooth, consistent cutting with the tap of your mouse.

Cut Optimizer. Decrease your programming time by letting KCAM automatically determine the fastest cut order for your most complicated designs.

Time Estimator. Provide accurate pricing to your customers by knowing the amount of laser processing time before the product even makes it to the laser bed.

Tool Offset. A simple inside/outside offset can be set to compensate for the laser beam kerf. This results in precisely sized parts without modification of your original part drawings.

Bottom-Up & Top-Down Engraving
Vector Path Speed Control
Soft Home Positioning
Part Arraying
Automation Pauses
Vision Registration System
Variable Extents Engraving
Lead-In Speed Control
Line Color Sorting

PhotoGRAV Compatible
Anti-Banding Engraving Mode
History Log
Nine Vector Cutting Colors
Laser Printer Driver
Time Estimator
Power Density Control for Corners
Multiple Modulation Modes
System Usage Log

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Leasing & Tax Incentives

Kern has teamed up with Geneva Capital to bring you great new finance options. Financing makes it easy to get the equipment you need, while experiencing the benefits and tax savings of leasing.

Financing

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Section 179 Deduction