{"product_id":"copy-of-co2-laser-10-6um-beam-combiners","title":"Co2 Laser (10.6um) Beam Combiners","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Laser ZnSe Beam Combiner Window – High Transmission 10.6µm Optic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is a custom component and may require additional manufacturing lead time. Please \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/americanphotonics.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact American Photonics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prior to ordering if your project has a required delivery date so we can verify current availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American Photonics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZnSe Beam Combiner Window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a precision optical component designed to combine a visible red alignment laser with an invisible CO₂ laser beam. Mounted at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45° angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this optic transmits approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99% of the 10.6µm CO₂ laser beam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while reflecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore than 80% of the visible red alignment beam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing accurate beam positioning without sacrificing cutting or engraving performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove laser alignment and increase operator confidence with a premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZnSe Beam Combiner Window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from American Photonics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeam combiners are flat optical windows specifically coated to transmit the infrared CO₂ laser wavelength while reflecting the visible red alignment laser. When installed correctly at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45° angle of incidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the beam combiner allows the red aiming beam to follow the same optical path as the cutting beam, making setup and positioning faster and more accurate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from premium Zinc Selenide (ZnSe), this optic is engineered for excellent infrared transmission while maintaining high visible-light reflectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTransmits approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the 10.6µm CO₂ laser beam\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReflects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the visible red alignment laser\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for installation at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45° angle of incidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves laser alignment and positioning accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium laser-grade ZnSe optical material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for CO₂ laser engraving and cutting systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ laser beam alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed dot laser integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaser engraving systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaser cutting machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial CO₂ laser equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOEM laser system upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper installation is critical for maximum optical performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInstall the beam combiner at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45° angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e relative to the laser beam path.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the optic is clean before installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle only by the edges using clean gloves or optical handling tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid fingerprints, dust, and contaminants on optical surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Handling Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZnSe is a relatively soft optical material and should be handled with extreme care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcessive clamping pressure can:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistort the crystal structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease optical reflection losses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCause beam distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate localized overheating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce optic life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTighten the retaining ring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly until the optic no longer moves inside the holder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e overtighten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a beam combiner?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beam combiner is an optical window that combines a visible red alignment laser with the invisible CO₂ laser beam, allowing both beams to follow the same optical path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is a beam combiner installed at 45°?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe optical coatings are designed to perform at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45° angle of incidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, transmitting the infrared CO₂ beam while reflecting the visible red laser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much CO₂ laser power passes through the beam combiner?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen properly installed, the beam combiner transmits approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99% of the 10.6µm CO₂ laser beam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much of the red alignment laser is reflected?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beam combiner reflects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore than 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the visible red laser, making beam alignment easier to see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I overtighten the optic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Overtightening can damage the ZnSe crystal, distort the laser beam, and shorten the optic's service life. 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