Laser Engraving System Features MOPA Fiber Laser

The Alliance Advantage from Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales is a laser engraving system with a compact footprint, featuring a master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) fiber laser. It can be acquired as an open system or with a cabinet surround, and laser wattages from 20-200 are available.

Designed and built by Alliance’s laser experts in Prairie Grove, Illinois, the Advantage has laser engraving software, built-in motion control (up to four axes), a rotary D-axis for marking round parts and flexibility to mark metals, plastics, polymers and more.

The machine, with a bench-top design (mobile cart is optional) offers a variety of additional features. It has an interlocked door for laser safety and an  11" × 17" viewing window. The laser source, a certified Class 1 laser, is air-cooled and maintenance-free. Alliance Advantage also has a programmable Z-axis (powered), runs on 110 or 220 VAC and maintains a red light distance pointer for easy focusing of the laser. Additional features include a guide laser for easy part alignment, removable side panel for larger parts and 163-, 254- and 330-mm lens options.