Flexx Technology: CO₂ & Fiber Laser in one Machine

laser engraver co2 fiber laser — Maximum flexibility with two laser sources in one laser system

Maximum flexibility with two laser sources in one laser system

The patented Flexx Technology™ integrates two laser sources - CO₂ and fiber - in one machine, allowing a variety of different materials to be processed in one operation. The CO₂ laser source is ideally suited for engraving and cutting plastics, wood, rubber, leather and many other materials. The fiber laser is the right tool for marking metals and staining plastics.

Processing different materials in one laser job

The characteristic feature of the patented flexx function: Depending on the material, the two laser sources are activated alternately – in one job, without manual changing of the laser tube, lens or focus. The laser sources are easily assigned at the touch of button in the JobControl^® software. Every conceivable CO₂ laser application, as well as an annealing marking or a metal engraving, can be realized in no time. Time savings and flexibility in everyday work are thus guaranteed. The business sector can be quickly and easily expanded.

"ready for flexx"

Every laser engraving machine in the Speedy series is “ready for flexx". This means that every Speedy can be retrofitted with an additional laser source. This ensures that you are prepared for the future. Retrofit whenever you are ready.

applications speedy flexx — Process different materials e.g. metal, wood, plastics in one step

Material overview for CO2 and fiber laser source

With the Speedy flexx laser machines, you can process a wide range of materials.

	Material	CO₂	Fiber
Non-Metal	Wood	⚫
	Glass	⚫
	Paper	⚫
	Textiles	⚫
	Leather	⚫
	Stone	⚫
	Food	⚫
	Ceramic		⚫
Plastics	ABS; PC; PA, PMMA ...	⚫	⚫
	Rubber	⚫	⚫
	Laminates	⚫	⚫
	Foam	⚫	⚫
Metal	Aluminum		⚫
	Anodized Aluminum	⚫	⚫
	Brass		⚫
	Coated Metal		⚫
	Chrome		⚫
	Copper		⚫
	Precious metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum)		⚫
	High speed steel		⚫
	Stainless Steel		⚫
	Titanium		⚫

The above metals can also be processed with a CO₂ laser. This requires an additional work step and the use of consumables, e.g. laser marking sprays.

MOPA Laser: Even more possibilities for laser marking metals and plastics

laser marking dark plastic part difference mopa fiber — Dark plastic parts laser marked - difference between fiber laser and MOPA laser

With the introduction of the new Speedy 400, Trotec sets new standards in the laser marking of metals and plastics with flatbed laser systems. Successful on the market since 2005, the patented Flexx Technology™ has now been developed further - resulting in higher-contrast markings on plastics and black markings on anodized aluminum. This is made possible by a MOPA fiber laser, which is integrated in the flatbed system instead of a conventional fiber laser source.

In addition to the higher-quality laser marking, productivity is another advantage of the MOPA laser: Markings or deep engravings of equivalent quality can be implemented faster than with a conventional fiber laser.