Non-traditional Machining Processes
Abrasive Flow Machinging - (AFM) Chemical Machining Chemical Milling Electrical Discharge Grinding (EDG) Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Electrochemical Discharge Grinding (ECDG) Electrochemical Grinding (ECG) Electrochemical Honing (ECH) Electrochemical Machining (ECM) Electrochemical Turning (ECT)	Electron Beam Machining (EBM) Ion Beam Milling - (IBM) Laser Beam Machining - (LBM) Laser Cutting Laser Drilling Photochemical Machining - (PCM) Plasma Arc Machining- (PAM) Ultrasonic Machining WaterJet Machining AbrasiveJet Machining

Laser Drilling

Laser drilling is the process of repeatedly pulsing focused laser energy at a specific material.

The laser beam consistently drills holes down to 0.004" with little or no debris. Holes with length-to-diameter ratios of up to 50 can be drilled with reliable, high quality results.

With lasers it is possible to drill in very difficult locations using mirrors to bend the beam. Laser drilling at very high rates, 1000 pulses per second or greater, is also possible.

Laser Drilling Advantages --

1. Using laser system software, the operator instantly can control hole shape and size to produce round, oval or rectangular holes, or any shape imaginable. This eliminates downtime due to tool changes.
2. Very small holes can be laser drilled in production. A focused spot can be as small as 0.1mm (0.004") in diameter.
3. Since the tool is a beam of light, the tool never needs to be replaced eliminating downtime because of punch breakage.