Dukane has introduced a new Laser Welding System that allows clear-to-clear plastic welding without the need of any laser absorbing additives.
Dukane
Dukane (St. Charles IL) has introduced a new Laser Welding System that allows clear-to-clear plastic welding without the need of any laser absorbing additives. Features include:
- A new 2-micron laser with an increased absorption by clear polymers enables controlled melting through the thickness of optically clear parts.
- A new beam delivery system that integrates both a programmable multi-axes servo gantry and a scan head, supported by proprietary LaserLinQM software, which harmonizes the action of both components moving the beam.
- Precise and controllable beam delivery when welding mid-size and large components.
- LaserLinQ software also provides users with the ability to break complex weld patterns into separate geometric segments, modify each segment independently, and assign different welding parameters to each segment.
- An integrated CCTV camera that enables a live weld preview on the HMI screen as well as the ability to directly monitor and record welding cycles for further analysis.
- All laser enclosures are Class I CDRH certified and utilize laser-safe glass viewing windows.
The Dukane flexible welding system also allows rapid changeover of a variety of specialized tooling cassettes. The tools, as a standard, incorporate binary tool ID recognition for automatic weld recipe recall. They support multi-cavity function, multiple feature detection, vision systems and independent clamping systems to compensate for part variations.
Manufacturers from various industries including medical, electronics and appliances can benefit from this clear-to-clear laser welding solution.
For more information, visit www.dukane.com/us or call (630) 797-4902.
