Focus Beam Profiler for Laser Additive Manufacturing
Focus Beam Profiler for Laser Additive Manufacturing
Focus beam profiler for the measurement of focus spot size and position of high power YAG lasers
FBP

FBP | Focus Beam Profiler for Laser Additive Manufacturing

Spectral Response

1064nm (1030nm, 1070nm). Others on request

Max input power

2 kW@single-mode; 2.2 kW@multi-mode

Minimum beam size

30 µm with 3X option (75 µm standard)

Accuracy

Waist Position: ±100μm; Waist Size & M2: 2-4%

Interface

USB3.0

Software

Includes RayCi Pro license

Focus Beam Profiler for High-Power Lasers in Additive Manufacturing

The Focus Beam Profiler (FBP) from CINOGY Technologies is a compact, camera-based instrument for measuring the focused spot of high-power fiber, disk and solid-state lasers at up to 2 kW. It is built for the working plane of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF, also called SLM or DMLS) and selective laser sintering (SLS) machines, where focus spot size and absolute focus position decide melt pool stability and part quality.

Up to 2 kWsingle-mode (2.2 kW multi-mode)
30 µm to 1.2 mmfocused spot range
±50 µmmeasurement position accuracy
2 to 4%waist size and M² accuracy
ISO 11146parts 1 and 2, in RayCi Pro
CINOGY Focus Beam Profiler measuring a focused high-power laser beam
The FBP sits at the machine’s working plane and captures the focused beam directly.

How the FBP measures a focused high-power beam

CINOGY designed the FBP around a multi-stage, high-performance attenuator that brings a kilowatt-class focused beam down to a level a high-resolution CMOS sensor can record without distortion. The attenuated beam reaches the sensor directly, without imaging optics, so there are no power-dependent imaging errors to correct. An internal translation stage moves the measurement plane through the caustic while the profiler itself stays fixed in the machine, which keeps setup fast and repeatable on the production floor.

The whole sequence is controlled by RayCi Pro software, which fits the caustic according to ISO 11146-1 (stigmatic and simple astigmatic beams) and ISO 11146-2 (general astigmatic beams). A water-cooled absorber handles the dumped power, an AR-coated protection window guards the Ø18 mm aperture, and a clean-air flushing input keeps powder and spatter off the optics.

Waist diameterSecond-moment spot size at focus
Absolute waist position (z0)Where the focus actually sits relative to the reference plane
Rayleigh lengthUsable depth of focus around the waist
M² and divergenceBeam quality and far-field spread
AstigmatismSeparate x and y waists for general astigmatic beams
Power (optional)Integrated power reading, 5 to 7% accuracy
RayCi Pro caustic analysis of a focused beam measured with the FBP
RayCi Pro reports waist diameter, waist position, Rayleigh length and M² from the measured caustic.

Why focus verification matters in laser powder bed fusion

Peak irradiance scales with the inverse square of spot diameter, so a focus that drifts even a fraction of a Rayleigh length changes the energy delivered to the powder bed. Heating of scan optics, contaminated protection windows and service work can all move the focus without any visible sign. Axiom Optics works with additive manufacturing teams that use the FBP for machine acceptance, scheduled preventive maintenance, comparison between machines in a fleet, and process qualification when changing laser power or optics. The explorer below shows how sensitive your own spot is.

New: FBP-3KF for 2 kW lasers

The FBP-3KF extends the proven design of the widely used 400 W and 1 kW models to the latest generation of 2 kW single-mode and 2.2 kW multi-mode sources. Its multi-stage attenuator manages the thermal load of the full process beam so that waist diameter, waist position and M² are reported without distortion at maximum power. CINOGY also gave it the longest measurement range in the family, ±24 mm, and the tightest waist position accuracy, ±75 µm, with unlimited measurement time under water cooling. The compact 98 x 98 x 159 mm housing still fits into build chambers for quick quality checks directly on the production floor.

CINOGY FBP-3KF focus beam profiler for 2 kW lasers
The FBP family shares one design across 400 W, 1 kW and 2 kW versions.

Find the right Focus Beam Profiler

FBP model finder

Enter your laser and the smallest focused spot you need to measure. The finder matches the published ratings for each model.

Maximum laser power
Beam mode
Smallest focused spot to measure

Recommended: FBP-1KF (400 W class)

  • Rated to 400 W single-mode and 700 W multi-mode
  • ±12 mm measurement range, max NA 0.05
  • Waist position accuracy ±100 µm; waist size and M² 2 to 4%
  • Up to 20 s at 400 W without water cooling; unlimited with the water-cooled absorber (>2 l/min, 1 bar, 8 mm hose)

Running at the top of this rating, or planning a laser upgrade? Step up one model for headroom.

FBP-1KF data sheetRequest a quote

Recommended: FBP-1KF (400 W class) with 3X option

  • Rated to 400 W single-mode and 700 W multi-mode
  • 3X option: 2 µm effective pixel for single-mode spots from 30 µm to 0.6 mm
  • ±12 mm measurement range, max NA 0.05
  • Waist position accuracy ±100 µm; waist size and M² 2 to 4%
  • Up to 20 s at 400 W without water cooling; unlimited with the water-cooled absorber (>2 l/min, 1 bar, 8 mm hose)

Running at the top of this rating, or planning a laser upgrade? Step up one model for headroom.

FBP-1KF data sheetRequest a quote

Recommended: FBP-2KF (1 kW class)

  • Rated to 1,000 W single-mode and 1,200 W multi-mode
  • ±15 mm measurement range, max NA 0.04
  • Waist position accuracy ±100 µm; waist size and M² 2 to 4%
  • Up to 20 s at 500 W without water cooling; unlimited with the water-cooled absorber (>4 l/min, 2 bar, 10 mm hose)

Running at the top of this rating, or planning a laser upgrade? Step up one model for headroom.

FBP-2KF data sheetRequest a quote

Recommended: FBP-2KF (1 kW class) with 3X option

  • Rated to 1,000 W single-mode and 1,200 W multi-mode
  • 3X option: 2 µm effective pixel for single-mode spots from 30 µm to 0.6 mm
  • ±15 mm measurement range, max NA 0.04
  • Waist position accuracy ±100 µm; waist size and M² 2 to 4%
  • Up to 20 s at 500 W without water cooling; unlimited with the water-cooled absorber (>4 l/min, 2 bar, 10 mm hose)

Running at the top of this rating, or planning a laser upgrade? Step up one model for headroom.

FBP-2KF data sheetRequest a quote

Recommended: FBP-3KF (2 kW class)

  • Rated to 2,000 W single-mode and 2,200 W multi-mode
  • ±24 mm measurement range, max NA 0.04
  • Waist position accuracy ±75 µm; waist size and M² 2 to 4%
  • Unlimited measurement time with water cooling (>6 l/min, 3 bar)

FBP-3KF data sheetRequest a quote

Above the FBP-3KF rating

The FBP-3KF is rated to 2 kW single-mode and 2.2 kW multi-mode. For higher-power sources, Axiom Optics can review your beam delivery and recommend a measurement approach.

Talk to an Axiom Optics engineer

Spot larger than the FBP range

The FBP measures focused spots up to 1.2 mm. For large or unfocused beams, a large-area camera profiler is the better fit.

See BeamPro Large AreaAsk Axiom Optics

Multi-mode spots start at 300 µm

All three FBP models are specified for multi-mode beams from 300 µm to 1.2 mm. If your multi-mode focus is smaller, send Axiom Optics your beam parameters before ordering.

Send your beam parameters

Small spot at high power

Single-mode spots under 75 µm need the 3X option, which is offered on the FBP-1KF and FBP-2KF (up to 1 kW single-mode) but not on the FBP-3KF. Axiom Optics can review your configuration.

Review my configuration

Caustic and focus-shift explorer

Pick a focused spot and beam quality to see the caustic the FBP has to capture, whether each model’s measurement range covers it, and how much peak irradiance a small focus shift costs.

Waist diameter (second moment, D4σ)
Beam quality M²
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR1.07 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)2.14 mm
Half-angle divergence18.7 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.019

Short Rayleigh length. A 0.25 mm focus shift already cuts peak irradiance by 5%, so focus position needs to be verified, not assumed. The FBP’s ±100 µm waist position accuracy is 9% of zR here.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range 3X option 3X option No
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Yes Yes Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 40.2 µm (+0.4%) −0.9%
0.25 mm 41.1 µm (+2.7%) −5.2%
0.5 mm 44.2 µm (+10.4%) −18.0%
1 mm 54.8 µm (+37.0%) −46.7%
2 mm 84.9 µm (+112.3%) −77.8%
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR0.78 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)1.57 mm
Half-angle divergence25.5 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.026

Short Rayleigh length. A 0.25 mm focus shift already cuts peak irradiance by 9%, so focus position needs to be verified, not assumed. The FBP’s ±100 µm waist position accuracy is 13% of zR here.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range 3X option 3X option No
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Yes Yes Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 40.3 µm (+0.8%) −1.6%
0.25 mm 42.0 µm (+5.0%) −9.3%
0.5 mm 47.5 µm (+18.7%) −29.0%
1 mm 64.9 µm (+62.2%) −62.0%
2 mm 110 µm (+174.3%) −86.7%
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR0.20 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)0.39 mm
Half-angle divergence102 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.102

Short Rayleigh length. A 0.25 mm focus shift already cuts peak irradiance by 62%, so focus position needs to be verified, not assumed. The FBP’s ±100 µm waist position accuracy is 51% of zR here.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range No (min 300 µm) No (min 300 µm) No (min 300 µm)
Beam NA within limit No (max 0.05) No (max 0.04) No (max 0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Yes Yes Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 44.9 µm (+12.3%) −20.7%
0.25 mm 64.9 µm (+62.2%) −62.0%
0.5 mm 110 µm (+174.3%) −86.7%
1 mm 208 µm (+420.6%) −96.3%
2 mm 411 µm (+926.7%) −99.1%
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR4.27 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)8.54 mm
Half-angle divergence9.4 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.009

Moderate Rayleigh length. Small focus shifts are tolerated, and the full ISO 11146 caustic needs ±8.54 mm of travel, which the fit check below compares per model.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Yes Yes Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 80.0 µm (<0.1%) −0.1%
0.25 mm 80.1 µm (+0.2%) −0.3%
0.5 mm 80.5 µm (+0.7%) −1.4%
1 mm 82.2 µm (+2.7%) −5.2%
2 mm 88.3 µm (+10.4%) −18.0%
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR3.13 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)6.26 mm
Half-angle divergence12.8 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.013

Moderate Rayleigh length. Small focus shifts are tolerated, and the full ISO 11146 caustic needs ±6.26 mm of travel, which the fit check below compares per model.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Yes Yes Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 80.0 µm (+0.1%) −0.1%
0.25 mm 80.3 µm (+0.3%) −0.6%
0.5 mm 81.0 µm (+1.3%) −2.5%
1 mm 84.0 µm (+5.0%) −9.3%
2 mm 94.9 µm (+18.7%) −29.0%
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR0.78 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)1.57 mm
Half-angle divergence51.1 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.051

Short Rayleigh length. A 0.25 mm focus shift already cuts peak irradiance by 9%, so focus position needs to be verified, not assumed. The FBP’s ±100 µm waist position accuracy is 13% of zR here.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range No (min 300 µm) No (min 300 µm) No (min 300 µm)
Beam NA within limit No (max 0.05) No (max 0.04) No (max 0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Yes Yes Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 80.6 µm (+0.8%) −1.6%
0.25 mm 84.0 µm (+5.0%) −9.3%
0.5 mm 94.9 µm (+18.7%) −29.0%
1 mm 130 µm (+62.2%) −62.0%
2 mm 219 µm (+174.3%) −86.7%
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR9.61 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)19.2 mm
Half-angle divergence6.2 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.006

Moderate Rayleigh length. Small focus shifts are tolerated, and the full ISO 11146 caustic needs ±19.2 mm of travel, which the fit check below compares per model.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Partial Partial Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 120 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.25 mm 120 µm (<0.1%) −0.1%
0.5 mm 120 µm (+0.1%) −0.3%
1 mm 121 µm (+0.5%) −1.1%
2 mm 123 µm (+2.1%) −4.2%
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR7.05 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)14.1 mm
Half-angle divergence8.5 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.009

Moderate Rayleigh length. Small focus shifts are tolerated, and the full ISO 11146 caustic needs ±14.1 mm of travel, which the fit check below compares per model.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Partial Yes Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 120 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.25 mm 120 µm (+0.1%) −0.1%
0.5 mm 120 µm (+0.3%) −0.5%
1 mm 121 µm (+1.0%) −2.0%
2 mm 125 µm (+3.9%) −7.5%
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR1.76 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)3.52 mm
Half-angle divergence34.1 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.034

Short Rayleigh length. A 0.25 mm focus shift already cuts peak irradiance by 2%, so focus position needs to be verified, not assumed. The FBP’s ±100 µm waist position accuracy is 6% of zR here.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range No (min 300 µm) No (min 300 µm) No (min 300 µm)
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Yes Yes Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 120 µm (+0.2%) −0.3%
0.25 mm 121 µm (+1.0%) −2.0%
0.5 mm 125 µm (+3.9%) −7.5%
1 mm 138 µm (+15.0%) −24.4%
2 mm 182 µm (+51.3%) −56.3%
z (mm)-24-1201224Rayleigh range extends past ±24 mm3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR60.1 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)120 mm
Half-angle divergence2.5 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.002

Long Rayleigh length. This focus is forgiving, but a complete ISO 11146 caustic would need ±120 mm of travel. Extended measurement ranges are available on request.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Range on request Range on request Range on request
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.25 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.5 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
1 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
2 mm 300 µm (+0.1%) −0.1%
z (mm)-24-1201224Rayleigh range extends past ±24 mm3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR44.0 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)88.1 mm
Half-angle divergence3.4 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.003

Long Rayleigh length. This focus is forgiving, but a complete ISO 11146 caustic would need ±88.1 mm of travel. Extended measurement ranges are available on request.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Range on request Range on request Range on request
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.25 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.5 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
1 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) −0.1%
2 mm 300 µm (+0.1%) −0.2%
z (mm)-24-1201224±zR±2zR3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR11.0 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)22.0 mm
Half-angle divergence13.6 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.014

Moderate Rayleigh length. Small focus shifts are tolerated, and the full ISO 11146 caustic needs ±22.0 mm of travel, which the fit check below compares per model.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Partial Partial Yes
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.25 mm 300 µm (<0.1%) −0.1%
0.5 mm 300 µm (+0.1%) −0.2%
1 mm 301 µm (+0.4%) −0.8%
2 mm 305 µm (+1.6%) −3.2%
z (mm)-24-1201224Rayleigh range extends past ±24 mm3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR240 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)480 mm
Half-angle divergence1.2 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.001

Long Rayleigh length. This focus is forgiving, but a complete ISO 11146 caustic would need ±480 mm of travel. Extended measurement ranges are available on request.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Range on request Range on request Range on request
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.25 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.5 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
1 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
2 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
z (mm)-24-1201224Rayleigh range extends past ±24 mm3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR176 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)352 mm
Half-angle divergence1.7 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.002

Long Rayleigh length. This focus is forgiving, but a complete ISO 11146 caustic would need ±352 mm of travel. Extended measurement ranges are available on request.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Range on request Range on request Range on request
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.25 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.5 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
1 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
2 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
z (mm)-24-1201224Rayleigh range extends past ±24 mm3KF2KF1KF

Rayleigh length zR44.0 mm
Depth of focus (2 zR)88.1 mm
Half-angle divergence6.8 mrad
Beam NA (approx.)0.007

Long Rayleigh length. This focus is forgiving, but a complete ISO 11146 caustic would need ±88.1 mm of travel. Extended measurement ranges are available on request.

Fit check, waist centered in range
Check FBP-1KF FBP-2KF FBP-3KF
Spot size in range Yes Yes Yes
Beam NA within limit Yes (0.05) Yes (0.04) Yes (0.04)
Range covers ±2 zR (ISO 11146) Range on request Range on request Range on request
If the focus drifts by
Focus shift Spot diameter Peak irradiance
0.1 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.25 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
0.5 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) <0.1%
1 mm 600 µm (<0.1%) −0.1%
2 mm 601 µm (+0.1%) −0.2%

Illustrative values at 1070 nm for an ideal caustic with the waist centered in the measurement range; the shaded band is ±zR and the dashed lines mark ±2 zR. Bars below the plot show each model’s measurement range. RayCi Pro measures your real beam, including astigmatism.

FBP-1KF vs FBP-2KF vs FBP-3KF

Max power, single-mode
400 W
Max power, multi-mode
700 W
Focused spot, single-mode
75 µm to 1.2 mm (30 µm to 0.6 mm with 3X)
Focused spot, multi-mode
300 µm to 1.2 mm (300 µm to 0.6 mm with 3X)
Measurement range
±12 mm (other on request)
Max NA / divergence
0.05 / 100 mrad
Angle of incidence
0 to 1.5°
Waist position accuracy
±100 µm
Waist size and M² accuracy
2 to 4%
Sensor
1.3 MP CMOS, 5.3 µm pixels, 40 Hz, 10-bit
Cooling and measurement time
Up to 20 s at 400 W without water cooling; unlimited with the water-cooled absorber (>2 l/min, 1 bar, 8 mm hose)
Dimensions / weight
98 x 98 x 65 mm / ~2 kg
3X option
Available

FBP-1KF data sheetRequest a quote

Max power, single-mode
1,000 W
Max power, multi-mode
1,200 W
Focused spot, single-mode
75 µm to 1.2 mm (30 µm to 0.6 mm with 3X)
Focused spot, multi-mode
300 µm to 1.2 mm (300 µm to 0.6 mm with 3X)
Measurement range
±15 mm (other on request)
Max NA / divergence
0.04 / 80 mrad
Angle of incidence
0 to 1°
Waist position accuracy
±100 µm
Waist size and M² accuracy
2 to 4%
Sensor
1.3 MP CMOS, 5.3 µm pixels, 30 Hz, 10-bit
Cooling and measurement time
Up to 20 s at 500 W without water cooling; unlimited with the water-cooled absorber (>4 l/min, 2 bar, 10 mm hose)
Dimensions / weight
98 x 98 x 65 mm (98 x 98 x 132 mm with 3X option) / ~2.6 kg
3X option
Available

FBP-2KF data sheetRequest a quote

Max power, single-mode
2,000 W
Max power, multi-mode
2,200 W
Focused spot, single-mode
75 µm to 1.2 mm
Focused spot, multi-mode
300 µm to 1.2 mm
Measurement range
±24 mm (other on request)
Max NA / divergence
0.04 / 80 mrad
Angle of incidence
0 to 1°
Waist position accuracy
±75 µm
Waist size and M² accuracy
2 to 4%
Sensor
1.3 MP CMOS, 5.3 µm pixels, 30 Hz, 10-bit
Cooling and measurement time
Unlimited measurement time with water cooling (>6 l/min, 3 bar)
Dimensions / weight
98 x 98 x 159 mm / ~3.7 kg
3X option
Not available

FBP-3KF data sheetRequest a quote

Focus Beam Profiler FAQ

What does a focus beam profiler measure?

A focus beam profiler images the focused laser spot at several planes along the beam axis and fits the caustic. The CINOGY FBP reports waist diameter, absolute waist position (z0), Rayleigh length, divergence and the M² beam quality factor, evaluated in RayCi Pro according to ISO 11146-1 and ISO 11146-2.

Which FBP model fits my laser powder bed fusion machine?

Match the model to your laser's maximum power and beam mode. The FBP-1KF is rated to 400 W single-mode and 700 W multi-mode, the FBP-2KF to 1 kW and 1.2 kW, and the FBP-3KF to 2 kW and 2.2 kW. For single-mode spots under 75 µm, choose the FBP-1KF or FBP-2KF with the 3X option.

Can the FBP measure the beam at full process power?

Yes. Each model measures at up to its rated power. With the water-cooled absorber connected, measurement time is unlimited. Without water cooling, the FBP-1KF measures for up to 20 s at 400 W and the FBP-2KF for up to 20 s at 500 W. The FBP-3KF is operated with water cooling.

How accurate is the FBP?

Measurement position accuracy is ±50 µm on all models. Waist position accuracy is ±100 µm on the FBP-1KF and FBP-2KF and ±75 µm on the FBP-3KF. Waist size and M² are accurate to 2 to 4%, and the optional power measurement to 5 to 7%.

What is the 3X option?

The 3X option magnifies the beam onto the sensor for a 2 µm effective pixel, extending single-mode measurement down to 30 µm spots (range 30 µm to 0.6 mm). It is available on the FBP-1KF and FBP-2KF, not on the FBP-3KF.

Which wavelengths does the FBP support?

The FBP is configured for 1064 nm, with 1030 nm and 1070 nm covering the fiber and disk lasers used in metal additive manufacturing. Other wavelengths are available on request.

How does the FBP connect and what software is included?

The FBP connects and draws power over USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) and ships with a RayCi Pro license for acquisition, caustic fitting and reporting.

Axiom Optics supplies and supports the CINOGY Focus Beam Profiler from offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Orsay, France. For more on beam measurement in metal printing, visit the laser additive manufacturing application page, or compare lab-oriented systems on the laser beam quality and M² measurement page.

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