Powerlase Vulcan 500c
Standard Q-Switched · UK — Q-switched nanosecond fiber — Fixed pulse width (typically 80–200 ns), adjustable frequency within narrower range than MOPA. Lower pulse energy ceiling than high-energy Q-switched.
Derived Parameters
| Peak power | 800 kW |
| Fluence at 2 mm spot | 1.27 J/cm² |
| Fluence at 5 mm spot | 0.204 J/cm² |
| Overlap (cleaning) | 60–80% |
Field spot diameter varies by scan head — 2 mm and 5 mm are representative values for handheld cleaning heads.
Derived from published specifications.
Published Specifications
| Brand | Powerlase |
| Model | Vulcan 500c |
| Origin | UK |
| Laser type | Q-switched nanosecond fiber |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm |
| Average power | 500 W |
| Max pulse energy | 40 mJ |
| Pulse width | 50 ns |
| Cooling | Air |
| Beam quality (M²) | < 1.6 |
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Laser cleaning parameters for common materials processed by fiber laser systems.
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Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets. Values are reference data — validate against your machine's actual calibration before production use.