Solid State Lasers

Processing head for flad bed machines with fiber-coupled lasers.

The HP SSL cutting head is designed for use in flat bed systems and pipe-cutting machines with fiber-coupled lasers.

Distance Measurement

• constant distance to work piece at any operating temperature
• compensation of material tolerances
• constant cutting quality

Piercing Monitoring

• measure of piercing times
• working with actual piercing times
• huge cycle time savings

Cut Interruption

• sensorics recognizes cut interruptions
• signal to CNC

Process Radiation

• measure of process radiation
• provide data over user interface
• identification of focal position

Protective Glass Monitoring

• detection of larger amounts of spatter and damages to the focusing lens
• online monitoring of pollution degree
• fast change of protective glass cartridge
• attendance check of protective glass cartridge

Cartridge Monitoring

• attendance of cartridge
• identification of focal lengths (cartridge)
• no loss of time

Motorized Focal Position Adjustment

• cutting of different material thicknesses in the same cycle
• dynamic piercing
• no manual adjustment of focal position

Temperature Monitoring

• constant temperature monitoring of sensor insert
• high process safety

Laser Back Reflection Radiation

• measure of laser back reflection radiation by integrated sensorics
• damage protection of fiber

Stability of Process

• using newest technologies and materials
• high dynamics at constant process stability

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Safe and fast 3D cutting with robots.

The solid cutter system is the result of Precitec's many years of experience in laser cutting. The fast responding distance sensors with integrated height adjustment guarantee constantly high cutting quality at high speeds - even in the case of complex moulded components. The lenses are dustproof sealed and the optical path is completely sealed - an absolute prerequisite for long-life optical components in heavy duty environment.

Efficient

• high cutting speeds, even in the case of complex 3D components with highly dynamic integrated Z-drive with closed loop distance control
• minimal interfering contour, slim design, simple cable routing
• completely sealed design using a double chamber concept
• gastight optics chamber, no external purge air
• included compressed air filter unit for the drive chamber
• intelligent Robcad simulation without time consuming
• production plant optimization
• highest cutting speed up to 20 m/min.

Flexible

• focal lengths tailored to your application
• all media connections located in upper part
• straight and angled designs
• minimum conversion times, long-life optical components

Safe

• quick-fasten coupling for simple installation into the machine
• protective crash sensor with EMERGENCY STOP function
• safe break coupling
• optimized cutting gas flow with linear
• characteristics up to 25 bar
• integrated collimator
• different coolers

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Precise cutting of preprogrammed contours.

For many years now, industry has utilized the FormCutter for cutting applications on flat metal sheets and 3D workpieces. His special feature is an integrated X/Y linear drive system - this enables it to drive highly dynamically along contours and guarantees a very high degree of path accuracy at an extremely fast cutting speed. The FormCutter is ideal in the field of automotive production ("body-in-white" lines), where small apertures and holes have to be cut (e.g. for radio antennae). The integrated, capacitive sensor system compensates for distance deviations between the cutting nozzle and the sheet surface.

Efficient

• contour movement carried out from Form Cutter
• high degree of precision with high-level dynamics
• time savings through teach-in
• with integrated, non-contact distance sensors

Flexible

• cutting and welding in a 30 x 30 mm working area
• stand-alone system or robot application
• focal lengths tailored to your application

Safe

• electrically monitored breakaway coupling
• Windows-based control with ethernet connection
• field bus-capable
• external offset presetting to compensate tolerances
• programming assistant

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Finest contours - smooth cutting surfaces - no further processing necessary.

Precitec's fine cutting system with integrated camera monitoring is used for high-precision applications. The outstanding beam quality of the beam source and the high imaging quality of the optical components are a prerequisite for the manufacture of parts which are becoming ever-smaller and which possess very complex geometry. Clearance widths of 10 µm were unheard of a few years ago - but today this is simply state-of-the-art for Precitec.

The Fine Cutting Head, integrated in a flat bed system with a small X/Y table offers a compact solution for the cutting of different materials in the thin metal sheet sector. Prototypes and smaller production runs can be produced quickly with a high degree of accuracy, at a reasonable cost and with short setup times. Fields of application are the precision engineering, jewellery and clock and watch industries. Used in combination with solid-state lasers, even highly reflective materials like gold, brass, bronze and silver can be cut.

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Processing head for cutting with fibre optical coupled lasers.

Applications:

• 3D cutting
• cutting of thin and thick metal sheets
• cutting of metals

System types/Lasers:

• for all solid-state lasers like Nd:YAG, disc, fibre optical and diode lasers
• systems with 5 linear drives

Features:

• integrated, non-contact, patented distance sensors
• preadjustable focusing optics
• ultra-slim design
• small measuring spot
• error signals if collision or cable breakage occurs or if measuring area tolerances are exceeded
• water cooling system for housing
• air cooling of the lens by means of cutting gas
• electrically monitored safe break coupling

Technical Specifications:

• max. laser power: 4 kW (at wavelengths of 1064 -
  1080 nm)
• electronics: Lasermatic® Z
• focal lengths: 73 mm, 100 mm
• max. clear aperture: 26 mm
• axial lengths: 120 mm (with focal length of 73 mm) /
  150 mm (with focal length of 100 mm)
• mass: 1.1 kg (incl. lens holder, excl. lens)

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Processing head for cutting with fibre optical coupled lasers.

Applications:

• 3D cutting
• cutting of thin metal sheets
• cutting of metals

System types/Lasers:

• for all solid-state lasers like Nd:YAG, disc, fibre optical and diode lasers
• systems with 5 linear drives

Features:

• integrated, non-contact, patented distance sensors
• ultra-slim design
• minimal weight
• vertical and horizontal lens adjustment causes no TCP change
• small measuring spot
• error signals if collision or cable breakage occurs or if measuring area tolerances are exceeded
• air cooling of the lens by means of cutting gas
• air cooling of sensor inserts possible (only with focal lengths of 120 mm and 150 mm)
• magnetic safe break coupling (optional)

Technical Specifications: 

• max. laser power: 5.5 kW (on wavelengths 1064 -
  1080 nm)
• electronics: Lasermatic® Z
• focal lengths: 80 mm, 120 mm, 150 mm
• max. clear aperture: 48 mm
• axial lengths: 138.5 mm to 205.3 mm
• mass: 0.9 kg to 1.1 kg

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