Aerospace

Silicon carbide (SiC) is a key advanced ceramic material used in aerospace applications. Its high hardness and brittleness make conventional micro-hole machining challenging.

Watlaser Water Guided Laser technology enables precision machining of SiC with high dimensional accuracy while minimizing edge chipping and thermal damage.

Application Example

· Material thickness: 4.2 mm

· Hole diameter: 600 μm

· Dimensional error: < 5 μm

· Processing efficiency improved by approximately 40%

The result is a clean, precise micro-hole with excellent edge quality.

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) is widely used in aerospace structures because of its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.

Conventional cutting and drilling can cause delamination, burrs, fiber pull-out, and thermal damage, potentially affecting component performance.

Water Guided Laser technology enables precise cutting and drilling of CFRP while minimizing delamination and burr formation.

Application Example

· Material thickness: 3 mm

· Two 10 × 10 mm square holes

· Clean edges

· No visible delamination or burrs

Samarium Cobalt Samarium cobalt (SmCo) is a high-performance permanent magnet material used in demanding aerospace applications.

Conventional thermal processing can generate a significant heat-affected zone, potentially affecting magnetic and mechanical properties.

Watlaser Water Guided Laser technology provides a low-thermal-impact machining solution for SmCo components, helping maintain dimensional accuracy and material performance.

Application Example

· Material thickness:8 mm

· High-precision machining

· Reduced thermal impact

· Improved dimensional consistency