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Laser Gases and Support

Laser Gas Supply Systems Overview

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Praxair LaserStar Gases and Blends Supply Modes
For optimum laser performance Praxair’s LaserStar gases From laser resonator gases to assist gases, welding and
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are produced to meet the stringent requirements of the laser cutting operations can be optimized when proper care is
processing industry. Available as pure gases or pre-blended exercised in the design and selection of the gas supply
mixtures of helium, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and occasion- system. Praxair offers a variety of supply modes that will
ally, carbon monoxide, Praxair’s LaserStar gases are used help improve economy and productivity.
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to generate the laser beam in a wide variety of CO lasers. n High Pressure Cylinders
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Carbon dioxide lasers must be protected from the problems n Micro Bulk Tanks
created by moisture, hydrocarbons, and other contaminants n Bulk Tanks with or without a Cryogenic Booster.
which can be introduced through the gas supply system.
These impurities may reduce laser power, create unstable
operating characteristics, damage expensive optics, and Gas Regulation and Distribution System Design
cause costly downtime. With a properly designed delivery To further enhance laser equipment performance, high
system, the use of LaserStar gases can help you assure quality regulation and distribution equipment systems must
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peak performance for longer periods of time between be employed. These specially designed systems offer a
maintenance cycles and reduce maintenance costs. number of advantages:
n Help to maintain gas purity and gas mixture integrity
(to the use point)
n Contribute to precise pressure and flow control
n Provide uninterrupted gas supply
n Improve operational safety and ease of use
Praxair offers a complete line n Decrease the frequency for periodic laser maintenance.
of gas handling and delivery
equipment (manifolds, regulators,
flow control devices, control
panels and accessories), and
safety products. Refer to
Section E for complete
specifications and details.

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Laser Gases

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