The Impact of Cable Length on Handheld Fiber Laser Performance

Ever wonder what difference the length of a cable can make on how well a handheld fiber laser functions? In Summary In keeping with my “Everything You Want to Know About Everything You Never Knew You Were Interested In” mindset, we’ll tackle this subject today and focus on how cable length is relevant to the handheld fiber lasers available from Zhilei Laser.

The effect of the cable length on the laser performance

The length of the cable between the laser and the handheld device is critical for Handheld fiber laser. The cable allows the laser to pass between the source and the instrument. A cable that is not the appropriate length may make the laser less effective.

Why Cable Length Matters

The length of the cable, for instance, can affect how well the handheld fiber laser welding machine for metal functions. If the cable is too long, the signal and power will drop, and the laser will not work well. A too-short cable can lead to signal issues and an unstable laser — which is not good for performance, either.

Finding the Right Cable Length

We would like to think it carefully to have the best performance of Zhilei Laser’s handheld fiber laser welding machine. Correct spring tension is important to help us achieve optimal performance when we run our handheld fiber lasers.  

Testing Different Cable Lengths

If you’d like to learn more about how the length of the cable can affect the performance of the laser, let’s also take a brief look at the changes we expect to see when we change the cable length. Shorter cables generally perform better and are more reliable than longer ones, researchers have discovered, which can make the laser less efficient and less powerful.