Modern laser processing machines can cut complex shapes, but they are usually limited to working in 2D, meaning when more complex cuts are needed, it is necessary to cut in one dimension, turn the part and cut again. This process is time consuming and costly. The accuracy, repeatability, and speed requirements of high-power laser operations demand the employment of five degree of freedom motion control solutions that are capable of positioning and orientating the target with respect to the laser(s) target interaction point with high accuracy and precision again and again.

To achieve this, ALIO uses 6D point precision to validate the 6D repeatability performance on its single and multi-axis motion control systems. Point Precision® in multi-axis movement allows for the creation of more complex shapes, industry-leading flatness, and straightness which decreases the risk of burning the material being processed.