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News Release from: Rofin-Baasel UK | Subject: Universal manual/CNC welding laser
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 August 2006
Laser combines manual and CNC welding
Universal welding laser can be operated as an ergonomically optimized manual welding laser; as a deposit welding laser with joystick or as a high-precision CNC system.
Rofin Laser Micro has launched a new generation of universal welding lasers: the StarWeld Select It is not merely a manual welding laser nor is it purely a CNC-controlled system, but combining the best of both
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 16 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The StarWeld Select is the result of decades of Rofin experience, the pioneer in manual welding lasers.
* One Laser for all laser welding applications - for those considering introducing laser welding, the StarWeld Select is the flexible choice! With one universal operating concept, the Select can be operated as an ergonomically optimized manual welding laser; as a deposit welding laser with joystick; or as a high-precision CNC system.
All process steps are controlled via the multi-functional joystick and a large multi-colour touch screen display enabling semi-automatic laser welding, CNC teach-in or jogging of heavy work pieces.
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The display shows system functions including CNC control and programming clearly laid out in well-structured graphics and menus.
Especially with manual welding lasers and fully integrated system solutions, the laser enclosure design is critical.
The compact housing of the Select, with its appealing design combines a large number of practical functions.
The doors vanish completely inside when opened, giving unencumbered access to a large working chamber.
The manual ports have leather safety cuffs, there are ample work piece trays and there is even a specially adapted ergonomic chair.
The entire system has a low-noise and low-vibration design which is extremely important for intensive working sessions and finest detail welding.
* Innovations throughout - the generously dimensioned axes make the Select a robust and, at the same time, high-precision machine.
Work pieces weighing up to 50kg and also finest precision work pieces are precisely positioned with a resolution of 10 micron.
Joystick technology allows full use of the motorized axis system without CNC programming.
The Track-Mode allows direct storage of manually controlled paths and can be used for deposit welding along curved contours or even for semi-automatic operations, e g, for small-batch production.
The AreaFill option is a unique feature which allows several parallel offset welding seams to be generated for 3D surface deposit welding.
SynchroWeld automatically adjusts the weld spot sequence to the axes' travel speed and allows consistent seam welds independent of the trajectory.
Finally, the professional CNC motion system, normally only available on higher priced systems, provides the option of welding in linear interpolation mode via 4-axis (X,Y and Z plus rotary axis).
TrueView provides for a 100% hit rate, even if operation is carried out outside the focal plane, because laser beam and microscope viewing beam path are collinear.
EasyTouch converts physical parameters which are essential for laser control (voltage, pulse power etc) into easily understandable graphics with the user-related parameters.
Weld spot diameter, strength and hardness - every user can handle the setting of the corresponding welding parameters without prior laser knowledge.
With the new Intelligent Pulse Management (IPM), Rofin has satisfied customers' wishes to adjust the pulse power precisely for both finest micro welds and extremely strong deep welds.
The patented Sweet Spot Resonator provides a consistently good beam quality from the very first laser pulse and is the basis for the MicroWeldTM-Option.
This option allows spot diameters smaller than 0.1mm, rather than the commonly achieved minimum spot size of 0.3mm.
* Safe and stable - the speed-controlled exhaust system of the StarWeld Select operates with HEPA filters to remove welding fumes in a safe manner.
A closed-loop cooling circuit with large filters and cooling surfaces provides for a long lifetime and long maintenance intervals even under full-load and continuous operation.
The user is able to change consumable parts himself.
Each system undergoes an extensive endurance and vibration test before shipping, so it is ready for immediate operation without any re-adjustment on delivery.
The StarWeld Select from Rofin closes the gap between classical manual welding and costly CNC laser welding systems.
The innovative concept, packaged in a new and ergonomic enclosure - makes CNC technology profitable even for small batch production: a laser system combining excellent design with excellent performance. Request a free brochure from Rofin-Baasel UK ...
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