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Research and development aimed at micro-machining for tribological effects on the inner surfaces of engine cylinder blocks and cylinder liners has been conducted for many years. Representative machining techniques include plateau honing and laser honing. Conventional laser honing has been a high-barrier process due to the need for very advanced optical control technology and expensive equipment. In response to the demand for cylindrical inner surface machining, Lips Works has newly developed a laser honing device! By using a ultra-short pulse laser as the light source, it is possible to perform machining without the generation of burrs or debris, which were challenges in conventional laser honing. Additionally, by pursuing high-speed processing, machining can now be done in just a few minutes per piece with our recommended pattern. The machining range can be customized, whether for the entire cylinder or partial areas.

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【Processing Specifications】 Plate Thickness: 0.1mm Hole Dimensions (Incident Surface): 0.3×0.3mm Pitch: 0.6mm Processing Range: 45×45mm You will see that it has been processed in a very beautiful state with minimal thermal impact, without chipping or cracking. The gap between the square holes is approximately 0.015mm or less, making it a good example of the characteristics of short pulse lasers. Tungsten (W) has an extremely high melting and boiling point and is the material with the lowest coefficient of linear expansion among metals. Additionally, due to its very high hardness, it is well known as a material for cemented carbide. However, it is difficult to process, and in machining, there are challenges such as tool wear and chipping, making it particularly regarded as a material that is difficult for fine processing. Nevertheless, there is a high demand for fine processing, and various methods have been repeatedly challenged, but none of the conventional methods were able to achieve the desired shapes. At Lips Works Co., Ltd., we thoroughly explored the appropriate values for optical systems, control systems, laser power, etc., and finally established beautiful fine processing technology for tungsten. There are no concerns about tool wear or breakage, or variations in quality that are seen in machining or other methods.

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It has become possible to perform various fine processing on thin, ultra-fine metal pipes that were previously unable to be processed due to deformation from external forces with contact tools and thermal effects with conventional thermal processing lasers. By using a rotating mechanism, it is possible to carry out processing in all rotational directions.

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The laser processing technology, which minimizes thermal impact, enables film removal processing that minimizes damage to the substrate. Since the removal pattern can be changed through adjustments in CAD programming, we can flexibly accommodate requests for pattern changes.

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Lips Works Co., Ltd. provides optimal systems tailored to your needs.

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In laser processing, controlling the depth is difficult, and issues such as dross and smear caused by thermal effects occur, leading to irregular shapes in fine processing. Our company has solved these drawbacks of laser technology.

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In laser processing, PTFE is known to be processed using carbon dioxide lasers, but fine processing below 1mm has been considered difficult. Our company has solved this challenge with our unique technology and established a fine processing technique for PTFE that results in sharp edges without burrs.

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By applying dimple processing to the punch, piston rings, and the inner surface of the cylinder, it is possible to maintain a good sliding environment without experiencing oil film breakage, even under harsh sliding conditions that might otherwise lead to oil film failure.

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From the perspective of resource conservation, energy saving, and guaranteeing machine performance, improving the characteristics and friction behavior of friction surfaces is essential. Additionally, the amount and frequency of lubrication in breaking and plastic processing are important from the standpoint of process improvement. Our company has achieved a dimple processing method that serves as a reservoir for oil, enabling continuous processing and lubrication with minimal oil quantity, without introducing dimensional errors to the precisely machined surfaces.

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This is an example of spline processing on a thin-diameter pipe with a diameter of 0.2. In regular laser processing, deformation occurs due to the heat generated during processing, making it impossible to maintain the shape.

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In general, machining tantalum is difficult or time-consuming for fine processing, but our company has made it possible to achieve burr-free and highly round fine hole processing through laser machining.

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Holes were processed in a staggered lattice pattern on a 50μm thick PI (polyimide) with an inlet diameter of Φ17μm, an outlet diameter of Φ6μm, and a pitch of 25μm.

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A through hole with a diameter of 0.084 mm was processed in fluororubber with a thickness of 0.54 mm. Processing can be done without thermal sagging or splattering of molten material.

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A through hole with a diameter of 0.15 mm was processed in LCP (liquid crystal polymer) with a thickness of 0.05 mm. Compared to conventional laser processing, we achieved fine processing with less thermal impact.

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This is an example of through-hole processing in alumina using a Φ40μm laser.

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For delicate and difficult-to-process silicon wafers, laser processing can be done stress-free. In this example, high-aspect perforation processing was performed on a standard wafer of 0.6 mm thickness using THG-YAG.

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It is said that 'there's a way to use anything,' and when it comes to laser processing methods for large open shapes, it's a showcase of skill. In the photo, a spider web shape is being processed with a galvanometer scan, but leaving fine lines without breaking them is quite difficult. We have processing experts in our company.

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