IPG Photonics fiber laser YLR-Series

IPG Photonics is a leading global fiber laser manufacturer. Its YLR-Series is a series of high-power continuous wave (CW) fiber lasers that are widely used in industrial cutting, welding, cladding, drilling and other fields. This series is known for its high reliability, excellent beam quality and long life, and is suitable for harsh industrial environments.

1. YLR-Series Core Features

(1) High power range coverage

Power selection:

YLR-500 (500W)

YLR-1000 (1000W)

YLR-2000 (2000W)

Up to YLR-30000 (30kW, suitable for heavy industrial processing)

(2) Excellent beam quality (M² ≤ 1.1)

Single mode/multi-mode optional, suitable for different processing requirements:

Single mode (SM): ultra-fine spot, suitable for precision micro-processing (such as precision cutting, micro-welding).

Multi-mode (MM): high power density, suitable for high-speed cutting and deep melting welding.

(3) High electro-optical conversion efficiency (>40%)

More energy-efficient than traditional lasers (such as CO₂ lasers), reducing operating costs.

(4) Maintenance-free & ultra-long life (>100,000 hours)

No optical alignment required, all-fiber structure, anti-vibration and anti-pollution.

The semiconductor pump source has a long life and reduces downtime.

(5) Intelligent control & Industry 4.0 compatibility

Supports communication protocols such as RS232/RS485, Ethernet, Profibus, etc., which is easy to integrate into automated production lines.

Real-time power monitoring + fault diagnosis to ensure processing stability.

2. Main application areas

Application Applicable models Advantages

Metal cutting YLR-1000~YLR-6000 High speed, high precision (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum)

Welding YLR-500~YLR-3000 Low heat input, reduced deformation (power batteries, automotive parts)

Surface treatment (cladding, cleaning) YLR-2000~YLR-10000 High power stable output, suitable for wear-resistant layer repair

3D printing (metal additive) YLR-500~YLR-2000 Precision temperature control, reduced porosity

3. Advantages compared with other brands

Features IPG YLR-Series Ordinary fiber laser

Beam quality M²≤1.1 (single mode optional) M²≤1.5 (usually multi-mode)

Electro-optical efficiency >40% Usually 30%~35%

Lifespan >100,000 hours Usually 50,000~80,000 hours

Intelligent control Support industrial bus (Ethernet/Profibus) Basic RS232/analog control

4. Typical industry applications

Automobile manufacturing (body welding, battery welding)

Aerospace (titanium alloy cutting, engine component repair)

Energy industry (wind power gear cladding, oil pipe welding)

Electronic precision machining (FPC welding, micro drilling)

5. Summary

The core advantages of IPG YLR-Series:

Ultra-high beam quality (M²≤1.1), suitable for precision machining.

Industry-leading electro-optical efficiency (>40%), reducing energy consumption.

Ultra-long life & maintenance-free design, reducing downtime costs.

Intelligent industrial communication interface, adapted to automated production lines.