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Laser System Integration
Our Laser Systems Run the Full Spectrum
System Integration of Laser Machines
For your laser machine tool (System
Integration) needs we custom tailor solutions for your
laser application. Detailed product information can
be downloaded from our Catalogs
page.
M1, M2, M3, etc. are the number of mirrors in the
laser system. One mirror (M1) provides the least laser
beam losses and therefore is good for high power
applications like cutting and drilling. M2 is a galvo
and is good for low power jobs like patterning thin
films and marking. However, if the part is large, the
feature size (aka spot size) will also be large. M3 is a
gantry split X/Y with the overhead beam moving in the X
axis and the part moving in Y. M3 excels in high or low
power work involving large parts that require small
feature sizes.
All M1 and M3 Series feature
on-axis video
viewing for a magnified image of work in progress. The video camera looks through
a laser focusing lens -
similar to a SLR camera. M2 galvo can be supplied with off-axis
video viewing.
Our standard laser systems are
solid-state YAG available as IR (infrared), green and UV
(ultraviolet) and as fiber, diode or lamp-pumped types.
We select the best one for your application.
Valuable Benefits
Important value-added features of our
system integration include:
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On site installation,
commissioning and training
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Software,
applications know-how, and power distribution
electronics (how the software does its job)
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Technical consulting
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On-going after-sale
and applications support
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M1 Series Laser Systems
for Versatile Laser Machining
Shown here is a typical example
of laser system integration. Easy to use and compact
so as to conserve
valuable floor space. Typical applications are silicon
wafer resizing, drilling vias, solar cell cutting, etc.
M1: single
mirror beam delivery, comes as
IR, doubled to green or tripled
to UV and a choice of all
the solid state YAG lasers:
fiber, diode & lamp.
Look at the green border box
below for a list of
options.
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M1-DLP
Direct Laser Patterning
M1-DLP is fixed beam, IR, green
or UV, and X/Y stage to move the
glass plate or plastic sheet. It
features high accuracy and low
throughput for R&D usage.
Available as IR fiber laser, and
green or UV diode lasers. Green
is used for chrome on glass, UV
for 10um feature size and fiber
for special applications.
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M2-DLP
Direct Laser Patterning
M2-DLP is a galvo moving beam, IR,
green or UV, no X/Y stage.
Features high throughput
production and is not
recommended for R&D.
This M2-DLP is an IR fiber laser
having an impressive set of
advantages compared to ALL other
lasers: lowest cost, longest
life, lowest operating cost,
highest speed and largest
feature size. The main
disadvantage is the minimum
feature size is 30 microns which
is no problem if this is
acceptable.
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M3-DLP
Direct Laser Patterning
M3-DLP is a gantry X-axis moving beam,
Y-axis moving part, choice of IR,
green or UV. Handles large
parts. Shown here is a jetliner
cockpit window being setup for a
deicing patterning application.
This M3-DLP is equipped with an
UV laser to ablate 10 micron
feature sizes and an air-bearing
Z-follower to accurately follow
the contours of the 3D cockpit
window.
For three more custom laser
patterning tools -
click here
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Laser System Integration -- Custom
Lasers
Laser system integration typically
involves programming software-controlled laser equipment
with beam delivery optics and a motion control device
(such as a galvo and/or an X-Y stage) to perform the
exact operation required for your product or
application. If your job requires mechanical fixturing
for enhanced throughput, we will modify our process and
techniques until the results meet your specifications
and expectations---Applications
R&D!
We perform system integration, typically
after proof of performance in our shop. Our integrator
professionals have over 30 years experience building
and integrating lasers to meet your precise
specifications.
LASEROD SYSTEM COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
-OVERVIEW
(STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES)
We integrate lasers, motion devices,
computer hardware, power
distribution drawer or box, software
and optics into a fully functional
laser machining tool. It goes
without saying that "Know How" is
our stock in trade.
We suggest you have us prototype
first as proof of principle then run
lots to prove out performance,
throughput, and quality. Our
Job Shop works hand in glove with
our Systems Team.
Laser Engines
Supplied:
Laser Wavelengths:
UV to IR, 0.355 to 10.6 microns
Beam Directing and
Shaping Optics:
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Galvanometer (galvo) or
Fixed Beam
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On-axis viewing is
standard with fixed beam optics
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Off-axis viewing as galvo
option
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Air Bearing Z-follower
and Dual Beam Optics as options to Fixed
Beam Optics
Motion Devices:
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Galvo to move beam, 2- or
3-axis
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X-Y stage to move part
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X-Y-Z stage, X-Y for
part, Z for beam
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Combination galvo and
X-Y, a 4- or 5-axis motion system
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As X-Y stage options,
crossed roller bearing, air-bearing, linear
optical encoders, crossed roller bearings
with linear motors, air-bearings with linear
motors and optical encoders
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Rotary parts motion
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Roll-to-Roll web
converters
Structures:
Supporting frames of welded steel or
light weight extruded aluminum, mounting plates
of anodized aluminum or granite
Computer:
PC with
software optimized for your
application. CADCAM as option
Function:
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Prototype
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Production
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Robotics, machine vision,
parts handling, automation controls for
conveyor belt, parts loader, web, etc.
Note: We select
components to optimize both application and
budget.
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List of Jobs Done by Solid-State
Lasers:
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IR lamp: all thin metals,
some rubber and some plastic - also thin, glass
scribing marginal, glass passivation removal OK.
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IR, green & UV diode: IR
for resistor trimming, IR for marking, green for
patterning chrome on glass, UV for 10um hole
drilling thin metals, patterning coatings on
glass and especially plastic (PET) substrates.
Here's How We Integrate a Laser System:
First we classify laser equipment by the
number of mirrors in the beam delivery optics.
M1
has one 90 degree beam turning mirror. Another,
M3,
has 3 mirrors comprising a folded, overhead moving beam,
design. Here is how a M1 system is put together.
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M1
Laser System
with highlighted
beam delivery optics
The Laserod modular M1 Laser
Work Station comprises laser + housing + optics
+ frame + XY table + PC + software + electronics
cabinet + safety enclosure + options (trepanner,
nozzle, telescope, vacuum head, gas blanket,
robotics, etc.).
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Our basic selection of laser subsystem
modules contains the following:
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We start with the
M1
Frame and integrate an industrial laser tool
from the ground up.
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Next, a laser "engine" is
chosen, usually from one of these:
We are compatible with the following
laser "engines":
After choosing a laser engine, we are now ready for more modules as
follows:
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