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    <title><![CDATA[Latest "Laser Welding" Products on The Fabricator]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Air dryer for laser purge helps protect system's mirrors]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/air-dryer-for-laser-purge-helps-protect-systems-mirrors</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Parker Hannifin has introduced a line of Balston&amp;mdash; air dryers for purging of industrial laser plenums, which protect the laser system's mirrors from dirt and moisture.The dryers use membrane technology, require no electricity, and have no moving parts. Shop compressed air is filtered to remove all oil and particles greater than 0.01 micron and dried to dew points as low as -40 degrees F. The dryers are available in sizes capable of purging any laser or even an entire shop.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cleaning kit helps extend laser optics life]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/cleaning-kit-helps-extend-laser-optics-life</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The LRO CO2 laser optics cleaning kit is available from Laser Research Optics. It includes 24 surgical-grade cotton balls, 24 cotton swabs, 24 surgical-grade finger cots, 24 lens mats, distilled water, polishing compound, reagent-grade isopropyl alcohol, reagent-grade acetone, and an air bulb for dust removal.The kit offers step-by-step instructions for proper lens cleaning, which the manufacturer says will improve the transmission of CO2 laser optics and help prolong their life, especially those exposed to spatter in harsh industrial environments.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Laser beam analysis system designed for enhanced data baseline accuracy]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/laser-beam-analysis-system-designed-for-enhanced-data-baseline-accuracy</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ophir-Spiricon has introduced the BeamGage&amp;trade; laser beam analysis system. It is based on UltraCal&amp;trade;, the company's patented baseline correction algorithm that helped establish the ISO 11146-3 standard for beam measurement accuracy. The system guarantees the data baseline (zero-point reference) is accurate to one-eighth of a digital count on a pixel-by-pixel basis, the company states.With the system's BeamMaker&amp;trade; beam simulator, the user can derive a beam profile by specifying the mode, size, width, height, intensity, angle, and noise content and then analyze expected results and confirm that the BeamGage system will measure the beam accurately even before the experiment is constructed.The Auto Aperture function allows for fast application setup. The software automatically adjusts to maximize the dynamic range of the lumens on the camera array and to keep the beam close to, but not at, saturation levels. Beam sampling preparation is eliminated.The laser beam analysis system can be configured for simplicity or to run the full range of technical features. It provides numerous quantitative calculations to help ensure accurate profiling. Algorithms are provided for power/energy, spatial results, divergence, Gaussian fit, and histograms. A complete set of calculations also provides 1-D and 2-D tophat measurements.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Laser cutting system includes a CV5000 resonator]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/laser-cutting-system-includes-a-cv5000-resonator</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Prima North America Inc. offers the Optimo five-axis, 3-D laser cutting system. It includes a CV5000 laser resonator, which the company says helps the system achieve high cutting speeds, process thick materials, and produce cuts with a reduced HAZ.The direct-drive head requires no gears or complex kinematics, removing backlash and wear. Three independent axes provide a high speed of 1.5 revolutions per second and a rotating axes accuracy of 0.005 degree. The axes are modular in design to help achieve reliability and simplified maintenance.The C axis offers a long stroke (&amp;#plusmn; 10 mm) and a 4-G acceleration. In addition, it automatically adapts to any variation in the sheet metal, making it a true sixth NC axis, the manufacturer states.The split cabin fully encloses the machine and work area, including its ceiling. The workpiece is accessible, allowing the operator to move around parts for loading, unloading, and programming. The accessible structure supports the laser cutting system's integration with a variety of robotic systems.The focal position control (FPC) function eliminates production setup changes when alternating material types and thicknesses. In addition, the laser cutting system can be programmed offline with 3-D Cenit FasTRIM software.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Weld tracking laser camera developed for same material thickness butt welding]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/weld-tracking-laser-camera-developed-for-same-material-thickness-butt-welding</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Quanta from Servo-Robot is a high-resolution laser camera for butt welding applications, including same material thickness. It is designed for welding processes such as laser, GTAW, and plasma welding.The camera is a module in the company's modular DIGI-LAS/MDL laser welding system, which includes automatic joint tracking, joint inspection, and inline quality control functions. A patented error compensation package allows the system to be mounted on robots or special-purpose welding machines for high-speed welding with no defects, despite joint imprecision and positioning error, the company states. Expensive tooling is not required for linear or curvilinear seam welding of blanks or other metallic components, according to the manufacturer.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Laser welding system introduced]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/laser-welding-system-introduced</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[LaserStar Technologies Corp. has introduced its iWeld&amp;reg; advanced laser system. The system has a footprint 19 in. wide by 24.5 in. long and fits into any work environment, the company reports. It provides 60 joules/ 8.0 kW/15 Hz of power. Side entry panels provide simplified access for field maintenance tasks.The iWeld is suitable for a range of metal joining and repair applications, including medical device component assembly; complex electronic components; high-precision industrial assemblies; and pressure-sensitive, hermetic seals. Industrial applications include automotive, aerospace, aviation, computer, prototyping laboratories, medical instrument, and consumer product.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Universal laser processing cell ships as complete module]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/universal-laser-processing-cell-ships-as-complete-module</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Flex Lase universal laser processing cell from Wayne Trail Technologies includes fiber laser technology, robot-based process articulation, and various fixture and tooling options. Fully automatic coupling and decoupling of multiple laser processing heads allows operators to change quickly between laser cutting and laser welding modes&amp;mdash;including robot/remote welding. Non-laser-based, end-of-arm robot attachments can be used within the system for inspection, marking, material handling, and other postprocess operations.The cell features a one-piece, unitized base and enclosure construction&amp;mdash;CDRH Class 1-rated&amp;mdash;with onboard electrical and pneumatic controls, work area lighting, an access door, fume evacuation, and filtration.The self-contained design ships as a complete module. Fixturing, loading, and unloading options are available. In addition, process development and robot programming can be done before shipment or at the user's facility, and by the user's engineering and manufacturing teams or assisted by Wayne Trail's technical support.The system weighs about 13,000 lbs. and measures 168 in. by 120 in. by 126 in. It includes a six-axis robot with an automatic tool coupler, laser cutting and welding heads with storage stands, a fixture base with integral fume ducting, a service-access door, a laser cutting head controller, and a cable management system. Optional arrangements include a roll-up door for full fixture access, a slide door with dual shuttles, a turntable with a slide door, and a turntable with an integral door.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Modular laser workcell designed for component repair, surface restoration]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/modular-laser-workcell-designed-for-component-repair-surface-restoration</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Alabama Laser's TetraPORT modular workcell offers configuration capability for specific laser applications, such as metal deposition, welding, cutting, hardening, and engraving.The metal deposition system of the safe-enclosure workcell uses a laser to melt metal powder or wire onto a substrate. Applications for this process include component repair and surface restoration on damaged areas.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Laser mirrors, reflectors available for high-, low-power lasers]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/laser-mirrors-reflectors-available-for-high--low-power-lasers</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Laser Research Optics offers CO2  mirrors and reflectors for high-power and low-power lasers used in etching,  engraving, cutting, drilling, and welding applications.The mirrors are available for lasers from 25 W to several  kilowatts and are optimized for 10.6 &amp;micro;m at 45 degrees AOI. They are offered in  silicon, with enhanced copper or DMBR coatings, for general use; in uncoated  molybdenum for harsh environments; and in copper with gold coatings for  high-power applications.Available in sizes from 1 in. dia. to 3 in. dia, the mirrors  range from 0.07 in. to 0.39 in. thick with &amp;plusmn;0.000-in./-0.005-in. tolerance.  Silicon mirrors exhibit less than 2 percent absorption and scatter losses. The  molybdenum mirrors achieve greater than 98.1 percent average reflectance with  less than 1.9 percent absorption and scatter. Total and phase retardation  reflectors are available.Laser Research Optics * 888-239-5545 * www.laserresearch.net]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[3-D modular laser processing machines introduced to North America]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefabricator.com/product/laserwelding/3-d-modular-laser-processing-machines-introduced-to-north-america</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[TRUMPF has introduced a new line of 3-D laser processing machines, the TruLaser Cell Series 7000, to the North American market. The modular laser cells, the company's largest available 3-D laser machines, offer flexibility for different applications, including welding, cutting, and processing aluminum to ultra-high strength steel, in 2-D or 3-D.The X-axis travel of the TruLaser Cell 7020 is 79 inches. The Y-axis is designed as a cantilever with a working range of 59 inches. It supports a narrow, compact Z-axis with a 30-inch working range, the company says.The X-axis travel of the TruLaser Cell 7040 is 158 inches. The Y-axis is designed as a cantilever with a working range of 59 inches. The Z-axis design is the same as the TruLaser Cell 7020. It supports a narrow and compact Z-axis with 30-inch working range. Two rotational axes give the TruLaser Cell machines 3-D flexibility.The machine has high travel speeds and axis accelerations up to 2.5G on the dynamic cutting head and 0.8G in the linear machine axis. The focus position and diameter remain constant over the whole working envelope of the machine.The processing head has a magnetic coupling that allows the operator to snap the head onto the machine easily and automatically detaches it should the head collide with the workpiece. Automatic head identification eliminates operating errors when switching the processing head and allows for quick exchange.A user-friendly hanging operating panel, which as an option is moveable along the front side of the machine, provides the operator with a good view of the process and eases the part setup. An additional ergonomic teaching panel with 6-D mouse and a portable screen allows the machine to be controlled and taught easily.Automation options include a dual-station mode that enables simultaneous loading or tooling setup while components are processed. Linear and rotation changers also are available for simplified handling of components or a more ergonomical production flow. The modularity allows all automation components to be easily retooled (retrofitted).Compact laser processing cells with minimal space requirements are available with the company's CO2lasers with up to 6,000 W of laser power for cutting applications and 15,000 W for welding applications. Solid-state lasers up to 8,000 W also can be used.]]></description>
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