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Ablation LaserCell
Turnkey Laser Ablation System for Surface Preparation of Aerospace, Energy Generation and Automotive Parts
The Ablation LaserCell is a fully automated Class 1 workstation that provides cleaning, coating removal and surface roughness modification for manufacturing, refurbishment and repair applications.
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Laser Source |
Continuous Wave, Quasi-Continuous Wave, Pulsed Nanosecond & Ultrafast Fiber Laser Option |
Beam Delivery |
IPG High Power Scanner: Optics selected to suit application. |
Maximum Part Size |
From 165 x 300 x 600 mm up to 1000 mm diameter x 1500 mm long, depending on Equipment Configuration. See equipment configuration options |
Part Loading |
Depending on Equipment Configuration. |
Part Tooling |
Custom-designed part tray and robot gripper included in system price |
Part Handling Robot |
Industrial 6-axis robot. Min reach 1800mm, Max Payload 25 kg Positioning repeatability ± 0.025 mm (0.0001 in) Specific robot selections may be available at additional cost. |
Machine Enclosure |
CDRH Class 1 palletized workcell with part loading through double front-mounted sliding doors. Separate interlocked side door for service access. Two 450 x 950 mm laser-safe viewing windows. Main Workcell Dimensions (L x W x H) 4200 x 2200 x 3000 mm (165 x 86 x 118 in) Laser Dimensions (L x W x H) 960 x 780 x 560 mm (38 x 31 x 22 in) Chiller Dimensions (L x W x H) 626 x 807 x 1362 mm (24.6 x 34 x 54 in) |
System Control |
Industrial PLC controller with front swing-arm mounted HMI and keyboard running IPGCore software. Comprehensive door interlock and E-Stop systems Integrated work chamber heat sensor |
Power Measurement |
Integrated laser power meter |
System Calibration |
Automated calibration using the power meter and Master Calibration Artifact |
Fume Extraction |
Fume extraction module mounted within the Workcell using a downdraft table beneath the ablation area to collect dust, fumes and particles. |
Software |
HMI using IPGCore multi-platform interface and process control software with embedded IPGScan deflection controller |
Application Compatibility |
Pre and Post- process cleaning for Welding, Brazing, Diffusion bonding and Adhesive bonding |
Facilities Required |
Power: 480 VAC, 3 Phase, 60 Hz, 110 Amps |
Operating Environment |
Temperature: 0°C to 43°C (32 to 110°F) |
Regulatory Standard Compliance |
OSHA 29 CFR 1910, ANSI/ RIA 15.06-2, ISO 10218-2, NEC UL 508.A, ANSI ASC Z136.1, NFPA 70, NPFA 79 |
Ablation System Options |
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Process Assist Mist Dispenser |
Programmable misting system with adjustable spray nozzles for liquid coating of parts. System includes an 11.5 liter (3 gallon) fluid reservoir |
Doors |
Manual or Automatic |
Part Handling Robot |
ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman |
Process |
Configuration |
Working Volume (X-Y-Z mm) |
Max Part Weight (kg) |
Loading Options* |
Part-to-Process |
Table, Drawers or Turntable |
165 x 300 x 600 mm |
15 |
Manual or External Robot |
Part-to-Process |
Conveyor |
165 x 300 x 600 mm |
15 |
Automated from Conveyor |
Process |
Configuration |
Working Volume (mm) |
Max Part Weight (kg) |
Loading Options* |
Process-to-Part |
Head/Tailstock |
Ø 1000 mm x 1250 mm length |
1,000 |
Manual or External Robot |
Process-to-Part |
Single Axis Positioner |
Ø 1000 mm x 1500 mm length |
1,000 |
Manual or External Robot |
Process-to-Part |
Two Axis Positioner |
Ø 1000 mm x 600 mm length |
500 |
Manual or External Robot |
Process-to-Part |
Turntable |
1000 L x 400 W x 500 H |
350 / side |
Manual or External Robot |
Process-to-Part |
Conveyor |
500 L x 400 W x 250 H |
500 / pallet |
Automated from Conveyor |
*System design supports loading from an external robot, but the functionality is only available from IPG as a custom designed solution
Single-spindle, cantilevered dividing heads with counter bearing for part size.
IPG’s in-line weld monitor for remote scan welding applications. Paired with our IPG OmniWELD Scanning software the LDD-700 offers five monitoring modes: keyhole depth, seam profile, workpiece height, finished weld surface height and bead profile—all from a single instrument. Active steering of the ICI beam allows OmniWELD to seek out defects immediately before, during, and after the welding process. These capabilities are available in a single presentation of the part with little to no additional cycle time or fixturing required.
Laser power meter with stage-mounted detector for periodic verification of power on target. Useful for verifying performance of process head optics and coverslide.
High flow-rate fume extractor for collection of smoke, fumes and air-borne debris.
Hand-held digital motion control unit with umbilical cable allowing manual adjustment of motion system positions
Digital barcode/matrix scanner with interface to system control computer for individual part identification.
The Remote Scanning Workcell uses several software modules for programming and control, with basic system operation controlled from the IPG HMI.
The HMI comprises nine key screens, with each displaying common information and controls so that no matter what screen is displayed, the user has immediate access to important data and the means to control the system.
While the HMI provides a simple method for the operator to select programs and initiate and control the laser processing task, programming of some functional modules is performed using applications that are called from the main HMI and are only available with engineer level access. These modules will vary depending on the specific tool application, but generally include:
Integration of the individual module control applications with the IPG HMI provides the user with both the convenience of single-screen operation with the benefits of dedicated module control software.
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