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Coherent Laser Resource Center

Buyer's guides, cutting parameter charts, maintenance checklists, and video tutorials. Everything you need to make informed purchasing decisions and get the most from your equipment.

Buyer's Guides

Choosing a laser system involves dozens of variables. These guides walk you through the ones that matter most for each application type.

Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Buyer's Guide

How to evaluate power, bed size, control software, and component brands. Includes a comparison worksheet you can bring to vendor meetings.

PDF, 24 pages Download Guide
Handheld Laser Welder Selection Guide

Understand wobble width, wire feed options, and what weld joint types work best with handheld laser systems. Compares 1 kW, 1.5 kW, and 2 kW configurations.

PDF, 16 pages Download Guide
CO2 vs. Fiber Laser: Which One Do You Need?

A straightforward comparison of operating costs, material compatibility, and maintenance requirements. Includes real electricity consumption data from production environments.

PDF, 12 pages Download Guide

Technical Reference

Parameter charts and data tables developed from actual testing at our applications lab. Note that cutting parameters are starting points — your specific results may vary based on assist gas purity, nozzle condition, and ambient temperature.

Fiber Laser Cutting Parameters

Recommended speed, power, gas pressure, and focus position for carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and copper. Covers 1 kW through 30 kW power levels.

PDF, 18 pages Download Chart
Laser Welding Joint Design Guide

Gap tolerance tables, recommended power densities, and shielding gas flow rates for butt, lap, fillet, and edge joints across common material thicknesses.

PDF, 14 pages Download Guide
Material Compatibility Matrix

Which materials work with which laser types. Includes edge quality ratings and maximum thickness recommendations for fiber, CO2, and hybrid configurations.

PDF, 8 pages Download Matrix

Maintenance and Operation

Preventive maintenance keeps your machine running and extends component life. These guides cover the basics for operators and maintenance staff.

Daily, Weekly, Monthly Maintenance Checklist

Printable checklist covering lens inspection, chiller water level, guide rail lubrication, and filter replacement schedules for fiber laser cutting machines.

PDF, 4 pages Download Checklist
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Defects

Visual guide to burr formation, dross adhesion, taper, and rough edges. Each defect is matched to probable causes and recommended parameter adjustments.

PDF, 10 pages Download Guide
Laser Safety Handbook

Essential safety procedures for operating Class 4 and Class 1 enclosed laser systems. Covers PPE requirements, safety interlock verification, and emergency procedures.

PDF, 20 pages Download Handbook

Video Tutorials

Step-by-step video walkthroughs from our training team. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly updates.

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Getting Started with Cypcut Software
Video, 22 min
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How to Replace Protective Lenses
Video, 8 min
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Handheld Laser Welding Basics
Video, 15 min

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