Fabrication & Cutting

Products • December 27, 2018

HighLight SQD Option

The new HighLight SQD option for Coherent HighLight fiber lasers provides cutting and welding systems integrators with a turnkey, simple to use and cost effective means to implement process monitoring. The HighLight SQD comprises process sensors integrated directly into Coherent's special fiber laser connectors which detect back reflected laser power and visible spectrum process emissions. These signals, which are provided in either analog or digital CAN bus form (at a 2 kHz sampling rate), can be used to detect various key process events.

Articles • December 20, 2018 • Patrick Waurzyniak

New breed of facemills offer versatility

Today's facemills can help shops handle difficult-to-machine materials for automotive and aerospace applications.

Articles • December 12, 2018 • William Leventon

The FOGS HD can rough and finish precisely

Machine Technology: Starrag offers the first heavy-duty machine capable of meeting the most stringent precision requirements.

Products • December 12, 2018

MIL Series of Laser Diode Modules

BEA Lasers introduces two new additions to its MIL Series of Laser Diode Modules for alignment applications. Both new MIL RA Alignment Modules feature a low-profile 3/8" rugged laser housing, fitted with a M12 connector. A PVC jacketed cable 2 meters long, integrated power supply and optional mounting bracket complete this sturdy ready-to-use system.

Products • December 11, 2018

Niagara MO Cleaning System

German Machine Tools of America, the North American distributor of BvL, has announced that it will now offer BvL's Niagara MO cleaning system. This two tank machine comes equipped with a flood spray cleaning system and revolving wheel technology. Optional ultrasound cleaning ensures a high level of cleanliness.

Products • December 11, 2018

Fine Mesh, Non-Woven Drum Cover

EXAIR's new fine mesh non-woven drum cover is designed for use on 55 or 30 gallon drums. The breathable material allows the air from an EXAIR Line Vac, air operated conveyor, to circulate whether moving material in or out of a drum.

Products • December 6, 2018

More Materials-Processing Power Control Capabilities Added to XL SCAN

SCANLAB GmbH adds even more materials-processing power control capabilities to XL SCAN, the combined solution for simultaneously controlling scan heads and XY stages. For specialized industrial ultrashort pulse (USP) lasers, these new features and algorithms offer control capabilities such as: constant pulse intervals, deflection-angle-dependent energy densities or controlled laser power settings. The virtually limitless scanned image field has proven itself in practice and demonstrably boosts throughput, e.g. in film processing, PCB drilling and large-scale laser marking.

Products • December 5, 2018

Geode Laser-Based Micro-via Drilling System

Electro Scientific Industries Inc. announced the availability of its Geode laser-based micro-via drilling system for high-density interconnects (HDI) on rigid printed circuit boards (PCB). This new entry combines a CO2 laser and advanced beam control capabilities to deliver industry-leading throughput and accuracy from a system that is significantly smaller and lighter than current competitive offerings.

Products • November 27, 2018

Alignment Laser System

BEA Lasers introduces a new complete Alignment Laser System with variable laser light output. These new laser systems with variable output are ideal for short distances. The dimming feature provides greater flexibility when aligning objects against different backgrounds, such as dark, light, chrome or other shiny surfaces.

News • November 15, 2018

Reduction of emissions through form honing

The future development impetus of the internal combustion engine will focus on the reduction of emissions. This is dependent on fuel consumption, which in turn is determined by the internal engine friction. The goal of form honing is a form optimized cylinder bore under operating conditions.

Products • November 9, 2018

Machine for Electronics Fabrication

Posalux SA has introduced a newly designed machine for electronics fabrication that employs SCANLAB GmbH's highly integrated precSYS 5-axis scan subsystem. The Swiss manufacturer's laser processing system is specifically tailored to demands of micromachining and is also usable for processing such challenging materials as polymers and ceramics.

Products • November 8, 2018

Automated Robotic Finishing Solutions

Fastems LLC offers a comprehensive range of automated robotic finishing solutions including grinding, polishing, deburring and brushing processes. Robotic finishing eliminates variations common in hand finishing operations and maximizes output of precisely finished parts. Fastems robotic systems provide speed and flexibility through a combination of control and software technology, spindle choices, and a variety of process tools and accessories.