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We excel at hole drilling and have processed 70 slits with our machining equipment, which always delivers examples of straight hole processing to everyone!

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On the WEB page, you can see that the edges of the recessed areas and the unprocessed areas, which were processed in circular and cross shapes, are cleanly finished without cracks or melting. Unlike conventional lasers, where light can pass through and processing cannot be achieved, or contact processing, where the workpiece may crack, this method avoids those issues.

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• Glass
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We processed a nano-periodic structure with a 900nm pitch on the inner lip surface used in tube molding, etc., using an ultra-short pulse laser. The structural color unique to LIPSS processing is manifested in the tubular part of the mold tip.

• Resin mold
• Surface treatment contract service
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Since the bottle itself is being processed, the diameter on the outlet side cannot be measured. However, based on prior condition checks, a reverse taper hole has been created where the outlet side is wider than the inlet side, and efforts have been made to ensure that the visible hole diameter from the outside is the minimum diameter. Additionally, processing has been carried out on the outer peripheral area, referencing the actual leak testing machine, to be confirmed during visual inspection.

• Plastic utensils and containers
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By creating nanoscale fine shapes on the punch surface, it is expected to reduce tool wear and extend tool life. Additionally, effects such as decorative structural colors and anchor patterning are anticipated with LIPSS itself! Not only on flat surfaces but also on cylindrical outer surfaces and workpieces with approximately ±3mm of undulation, nanoscale periodic structures can be processed, so please consider this for situations where fine structures on surfaces are needed.

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• Other surface treatment equipment

The five grooves in the image are all processed with a target width of 15μm. Even if the entrance width is the same, you can see that the cross-section changes from a U-shape for shallow grooves to a V-shape for deep grooves. Similarly, when the material changes from metal to resin, the change in cross-sectional shape can also be observed.

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Nitrile gloves are used in various situations, but did you know that even when new, they have a pinhole occurrence rate of about 1.2 to 3.75%? Additionally, thin nitrile rubber can easily develop small holes due to minor factors like pulling or friction during use. These holes are called pinholes and pose a risk of direct contact with viruses and bacteria. It is said that pinholes in used gloves are more common on the thumb and index finger of the opposite hand from the dominant hand. Therefore, this processing was performed on the fingertips of the nitrile gloves. Please take a look at the Φ50μm holes that penetrate even the extremely thin nitrile rubber with a thickness of 80μm!

• Glove box
• Work gloves
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We have processed a through hole with controlled hole diameter in the PET bottle cap (PP).

• Leak Testing Equipment
• Plastic utensils and containers
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This time, we will introduce ultra-short pulse laser processing for tools that are essential for machining difficult-to-process materials and new materials. CBN (cubic boron nitride) tools, which have hardness second only to diamond and heat resistance greater than that of diamond, are widely used as cutting tools. At Lips Works, we have been proposing the enhancement of tool functionality and the extension of tool life through texturing processes on cutting tools. As a new processing pattern to be added to texturing, we will guide you on groove processing for cutting tools.

• Other cutting tools
• byte
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Silicon nitride, known for its high corrosion resistance to acids and alkalis, as well as its superior bending strength, fracture toughness, and thermal shock resistance compared to the previously introduced silicon carbide, is widely used in semiconductor-related applications and mechanical components. Due to its properties, it is also recognized as a difficult-to-machine material.

• Ceramics
• Fine Ceramics
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A hemispherical convex shape with a diameter of 100μm, a pitch of 150μm, and a height of 30μm is created in a staggered arrangement at 60 degrees.

• Ceramics
• Fine Ceramics
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A hemispherical concave shape with a diameter of 100μm, a pitch of 150μm, and a depth of 30μm is created in a staggered arrangement at 60 degrees.

• Ceramics
• Fine Ceramics
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A hemispherical concave shape with a diameter of 100μm, a pitch of 150μm, and a depth of 30μm is created in a staggered arrangement at an angle of 60 degrees.

• Ceramics
• Fine Ceramics
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Using ultra-short pulse lasers on silicon carbide, which has a hardness second only to diamond and is used in abrasives and cutting tools, we performed engraving and various groove processing.

• Ceramics
• Fine Ceramics
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Using ultrashort pulse lasers on silicon nitride, which is utilized in high-temperature, acid-resistant materials like nozzles, high-temperature structural materials like gas turbine blades, and cutting tools and bearings that leverage wear resistance, we performed cutting, drilling, and various groove processing.

• Ceramics
• Fine Ceramics
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You can confirm that hemispherical convex shapes with a diameter of 100μm, a pitch of 150μm, and a height of 30μm are arranged in a staggered pattern at 60 degrees.

• Ceramics
• Fine Ceramics
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A hemispherical convex shape with a diameter of 100μm, a pitch of 150μm, and a height of 30μm is created in a staggered arrangement at a 60-degree angle.

• Ceramics
• Fine Ceramics
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Graphite, which has high heat resistance and also possesses lubricating and conductive properties, is widely used in applications ranging from engines and laptops to airplanes and food-related industries. This time, we used an ultra-short pulse laser on a 25μm thick graphite paper to perform cutting, engraving, and various groove processing. Please take a look at the fine picosecond laser processing that distinguishes three stages: shallow engraving, deep engraving, and cutting by changing the conditions!

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• Organic Natural Materials

Using a ultrashort pulse laser, we are processing a straight hole with an aspect ratio of 20 times in 2mm thick natural rubber.

• Resin processing machine
• Rubber
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ABS resin, a copolymer of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, has a good balance of rigidity, hardness, workability, impact resistance, and bending fatigue resistance, and is widely used in everyday life, such as in toy blocks. In this processing, we devised conditions to achieve high-precision straight hole drilling with a high aspect ratio of 16 times while maintaining the beauty of the area around the processed part.

• Resin processing machine
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During the experiment on nano-periodic structure (LIPSS) processing using femtosecond lasers, a lattice-shaped LIPSS structure appeared instead of the previously introduced linear LIPSS shape!

• stainless
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The processing method has been adjusted to achieve grooves of 5μm and 10μm in depth, with the same groove width and pitch.

• stainless
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You can see the dimpled shape arranged at equal intervals on the curved outer surface of the pipe.

• Pipe and cable cutters
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Using the taper control characteristic of the laser processing machine manufactured and used by our company, we implemented multiple taper controls within a single hole. By using transparent material such as quartz glass, we are processing while confirming the shape of the hole.

• Glass
• nozzle
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Using a femtosecond laser, we processed embossed shapes with a top diameter of 10μm or less. On our website, we introduce two patterns of shapes: one prioritizing the small diameter of the base and the sharpness of the protrusions, and the other prioritizing the smoothness of the embossed shape.

• stainless
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Utilizing the characteristics of a short-pulse laser with minimal thermal impact on soft silicone rubber, we processed straight holes with a pitch of 500μm.

• Rubber
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This time, we are also introducing images taken with a 3D measurement laser microscope.

• Rubber
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Using a femtosecond laser, we have created fine periodic structures at the nanometer scale. Please confirm that fine grooves have been formed on various metal surfaces such as SUS, Ni, and Ti.

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• Other metal materials

Regarding the water-repellent treatment applied to various materials such as SUS, copper, polyimide, and alumina, we have introduced the differences in water repellency before and after treatment in a video, and the contact angles in photos. We will continue to add various materials over time, so please take a look at the list first.

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• Other surface treatment equipment

Polycrystalline diamond is characterized by high hardness and excellent wear resistance, and it not only lacks cleavage and orientation dependence but also has outstanding heat resistance. Due to its hardness and performance exceeding that of single crystal diamond, it is used as a material for cutting tools employed in precision grinding and precision machining. Despite being considered difficult to machine due to its hardness, we successfully created straight holes with a maximum aspect ratio of 7.5 times in polycrystalline diamond with a thickness of 600μm using a non-contact processing method and ultra-short pulse laser that is not dependent on the material being processed!

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• Diamond cutter

Using ultra-short pulse lasers with minimal heat impact on SK material (carbon tool steel) used for punches and dies in press molds, we performed recessed machining and various groove machining.

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A deep groove machining with an aspect ratio of 5.6 times was performed on carbon steel using a ultrashort pulse laser.

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Inconel, an alloy with excellent high-temperature properties such as heat resistance, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, and creep resistance, is used in various fields including space shuttles, aircraft jet engines, and, in more familiar contexts, high-end automotive mufflers.

• Engine parts
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What is black marking? Black marking is a laser processing technique that minimizes thermal damage while marking the surface of materials with black text or symbols. By reducing surface damage, it allows for processing without altering the properties of materials such as stainless steel and copper, enabling the creation of engraved items with corrosion resistance. This technology is also resistant to cleaning with chemicals, making it effective for products that require sterilization, such as medical supplies.

• Laser marker

This time, we performed fine slit processing on a SUS pipe with an outer diameter of 380μm and an inner diameter of 280μm. The slit processing enhances flexibility and springiness. Due to minimal thermal impact, fine processing can be done even on thin pipes below several hundred μm, allowing control of groove width, pitch, and slit shape in units of several μm to tens of μm, enabling the creation of specific flexibility tailored to the purpose. On our company website, we provide a video showcasing the actual high springiness. Please take a look.

• Other processing machines

The flow of antibacterial processing has also been applied to metal products, where antibacterial functions are required to prevent microbiological corrosion caused by microorganisms and to ensure hygiene in places like food factories. As a new method in addition to the application of antibacterial coatings such as silver ions and copper ions, as well as the use of disinfectants, Lips Works proposes antibacterial processing using ultra-short pulse lasers. The emergence of antibacterial properties through ultra-short pulse laser processing does not require coatings on surfaces like traditional methods and does not involve the use of chemicals, eliminating concerns about resistant bacteria. We also provide data that has cleared JIS standards for antibacterial processing through laser processing on our website. How about considering a new method for imparting antibacterial properties to metal materials and manufacturing machines?

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At Lips Works, we propose cutting with ultra-short pulse lasers that have the following features to accommodate flexible design changes for lithium-ion battery electrodes: - Simultaneous laser cutting of metal foils and active material laminates. - Cutting surfaces without thermal effects (burns or melting), which were issues with conventional fiber lasers and nanosecond pulse lasers. - No need for mold production, allowing for streamlined development lead times and costs. - Processing can be done if you provide product design data (CAD drawings) and materials. - Size changes can be accommodated by modifying the CAD drawings on-site. - No mechanical stress occurs in the processing area, preventing the active material from detaching. - High-quality cutting with sharp edges is sustained without degradation in processing quality due to mold wear. - Cutting of not only electrode materials but also separators (resin materials) is possible. - The fastest cutting speed in the industry can be achieved using ultra-MHz high-speed light sources. - It can also be used as a light source for slitting wound-type electrode materials.

• Lithium-ion battery
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At Lips Works, we propose high-speed processing that achieves throughput up to 20 times greater than conventional methods by combining a polygon scanner with a high-frequency oscillator. Even when used for design processing, it does not require traditional CAD data and can perform processing based on image data. Representative specifications of our polygon scanner: - Dot size (laser spot size) φ0.025mm - Minimum resolution 5,080dpi - Maximum scan speed 200m/s - Data formats: PNG/JPEG/BMP/TIFF, etc. *Adjustments will be made according to the processing content. We overcome the traditional weaknesses and provide high-speed processing over large areas. For more details, please visit our company website.

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CFRP has been utilized mainly in automobiles and aircraft, where improving fuel efficiency and maintaining strength are essential, due to its strength and lightness. On the other hand, it has traditionally been considered a material that is difficult to process, with challenges such as burrs caused by thermal effects during cutting and delamination due to its laminated structure. At Lips Works, we propose micro-fine processing of CFRP using ultra-short pulse lasers. The processing example we are introducing this time is straight hole machining. As you can see, we are able to achieve processing with almost no burrs or delamination. At Lips Works, we also offer various processing options besides drilling, such as cutting and micro-texturing. Please take a look at our company website.

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At Lips Works, we have discovered a structure that is closer to the surface structure of lotus leaves and suitable for laser processing, based on the concept of biomimetics. While the contact angle of general PTFE is said to be between 120° and 140°, the structure developed by Lips Works has established a contact angle of 170°. For more details, please visit our company website.

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This is a proposal for design processing that utilizes anisotropic structural colors. The structural colors decorated with the "Anisotropic Structural Color Function Creation Technology" using nanoperiodic structures (LIPSS) created by femtosecond lasers do not suffer from fading or degradation over time. Not only can it be directly processed onto metals, but it is also possible to transfer it onto resins such as silicone rubber and ABS. By applying the "Anisotropic Structural Color Function Creation Technology" to molds, a large number of beautiful plastic products can be produced. How about utilizing this for product decoration?

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At Lips Works, we have successfully controlled the directionality of LIPSS (nano-periodic structures) using femtosecond laser processing. By selectively changing the directionality of the nano-periodic structures, it is possible to create patterns with different emission colors side by side. With the completion of this technology, we can freely apply nano-periodic structures with different orientations. As shown in the photo, various emissions can be observed. Nano-periodic structures reflect the wavelength components contained in light as they are, depending on the angle of incidence from a certain direction. This is a proposal for processing that utilizes the reflection of fine structures to achieve decorative properties.

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Aluminum alloys are generally not classified as difficult-to-cut materials when used for wet machining, as they are softer and have less tool wear compared to steel materials. However, aluminum has a low melting point and is a highly reactive metal scientifically, which causes adhesion and welding on the tool surface when cutting temperatures rise, significantly reducing tool life. Therefore, aluminum alloys are very difficult materials for dry machining. Semi-dry and dry machining in cutting processes can lead to reduced environmental impact, cost savings, and simplification of work, but there are still many challenges, such as significant tool wear and a marked decline in cutting quality, depending on the cutting conditions. At Lips Works, we have successfully developed cutting tools that generate various functions by applying a specific three-dimensional periodic microstructure to the tool surface, which is a completely opposite concept to the conventional wisdom of cutting tools that states, "the tool surface should be finished as smoothly as possible."

• Other cutting tools
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Microtexture processing using ultra-short pulse lasers from Lips Works can perform not only embossing of simple shapes such as cylindrical and hemispherical forms but also complex shapes. Since ultra-short pulse lasers are used, there are no thermal effects such as burrs. Adjustments to processing range, emboss diameter, depth, pitch, and other parameters are also possible. In addition to complex embossing examples, arbitrary shapes can be applied.

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The Laura transfer method is an essential manufacturing process for sculpture, gravure, embossing, and optical film production. The outer circumference and surface of the core roller are provided with fine patterns. However, the cutting tools used to apply these fine patterns are limited to relatively soft metals, making it traditionally impossible to apply fine processing to high-hardness surfaces. Many users have struggled with the low lifespan due to the low wear resistance of the roll surface. Additionally, methods such as wrapping patterns transferred by Ni electroforming around the roller surface are commonly used, but the seams are also transferred to the product, leading to productivity issues. Rollers are expensive, and they are prone to scratches and significant wear. As a result, not only is the cost of the rollers a concern, but the frequent replacement times have greatly impacted production. At Lips Works, we propose a super short pulse laser lathe processing machine that can perform processing without thermal effects, regardless of the material of the roll surface. Processing size: Φ200mm × L500mm Manufacturing of processing equipment is also possible for sizes larger than the above.

• roller
• Other molds
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