The Laser MicroJet® excels in cutting hard and brittle materials where traditional tools often struggle with cracks, burrs, or thermal damage. It is ideal for machining materials such as metals, ceramics, diamonds, semiconductors, superhard materials, as well as multilayered and composite structures. These materials absorb green laser light effectively and can be precisely processed by our water jet guided laser.
However, materials that do not absorb green light, such as glass, cannot be cut effectively. Similarly, some polymers may deform or melt despite the water cooling, making them unsuitable for LMJ.
If you’re unsure whether your material can be processed, our applications team can evaluate it. Feel free to contact us or send a sample for a feasibility test.

Synova’s Laser MicroJet® systems use a pulsed, green solid-state laser with a wavelength of 515, 527 or 532 nanometers. The laser power ranges from 50 W to 350 W in a single or dual cavity configurations. These wavelengths are ideal as they are less absorb by water.

Synova’s Laser MicroJet® technology uses a thin water jet that precisely guides the laser beam by means of total internal reflection. The laser performs the cutting, while the water jet guides the beam and continuously cools and cleans the cutting zone. This unique approach ensures minimal thermal impact, clean edges, and virtually no debris.

Our water jet is stable and capable of precisely guiding the laser beam over a distance of up to 10 cm, allowing a similar working range. However, the thickness we can process depends on several factors, including laser power, material type, nozzle size, desired surface quality and cutting strategy. For instance, we have successfully cut 40 mm of SiC by cutting from one single side.

The kerf width is defined by the nozzle diameter, which typically ranges from 30 to 80 µm. Using larger nozzles increases processing speed but results in lower cut quality.

Synova’s systems operate using tap water that is purified through an advanced filtration system to prevent any risk of contamination to sensitive components or workpieces. The filtered water is then pressurized to 200 – 500 bar by an internal pump.

Yes, Synova provides comprehensive training and technical support to ensure new users are fully prepared to operate and maintain their Laser MicroJet® system with confidence. We offer on-site or remote training, customized to your specific application and your team’s level of experience.
Visit our Technical Training page to learn more