ALO4 | Laser welding and brazing with tactile seam tracking

Equipped with numerous new features, the processing optics are even more flexible in use and optimized for the automated processing process.

ALO4

ALO4 | The next generation of laser welding and laser brazing with tactile seam tracking.

ALO4 | Complete view with system technology including DINSE wire feeder

ALO4 | Customized configuration thanks to the modular system.

Swivel axis | Increased drive dynamics and more torque offer the possibility of 90° angles of the swivel axis during processing. Optimised for continuous use even under high mechanical loads.

AUTOFOCUS | Automatic tracking of the horizontal focus position. Increased operational readiness thanks to temperature monitoring and position control.

Telescopic arm | Height tolerance compensation with improved integrated force sensors. Variants: Standard, Fix (with brakes), Motion (motorised).

FOM-Motion | Motorised lateral beam adjustment. Parametrisable using recipes and fieldbus.

Protective glass monitoring | Continuous monitoring of the protective glass on the process side. Based on the patented temperature evaluation algorithms.

SCeye® | Data and video recording during the process. Quality assurance: Envelopes, pore detection and beam-wire-position.

Function description

The filler wire required for the seam during joining also serves as a mechanical sensor. The filler wire is continuously pressed into the joint by the swivel axis and melted in the laser focal point; it positions and guides the processing head precisely over the seam. The additional wire thus forms a wear-free, self-renewing guide tip – directly at the focus of the laser and with consistently high accuracy.

Areas of application

  • Laser brazing and laser welding
  • Steel and aluminium alloys
  • Y-seam at the flare joint
  • Fillet welds at the lap joint
  • Fillet welds at T-joint

Advantages

  • Stable process control and highest seam quality through automatic compensation of component tolerances by tactile seam tracking with filler wire.
  • Various sampling positions (left / right applications) and different seam geometries are possible in one station thanks to the parametrisable motorised lateral adjustment.
  • Industry 4.0 as the new standard for connectivity and intuitive user interfaces with recipes for operating and configuring the optics.
  • SCeye® system for highly automated and intelligent process monitoring, as well as for recording all videos and data from the process.
  • Integrated 3D weight compensation and force control guarantee high-precision control of the wire pressure forces and enable a processing space of 360 °.
  • Shortened start-up times, faster optics changeovers and more efficient service thanks to plug & play in the hardware and interface architecture.
  • Easy handling thanks to the optional integration of external functions such as wire feeder, media control, QA systems and direct control of the laser source.
  • Individual device confifiguration thanks to the modular scapacs® system and expandability over the entire product life cycle.

Supported Laser

  • Diode laser
  • Solid-state laser like rod laser, disk laser, fibre laser

Further product information

Swivel axis

  • Increased drive dynamics and more torque offer the possibility of 90° angles of the swivel axis during processing
  • Optimised for continuous use even under high mechanical loads

Autofocus

  • Automatic tracking of the horizontal focus position
  • Increased operational readiness thanks to temperature monitoring and position control

Teleskopic arm

  • Height tolerance compensation with improved integrated force sensors
  • Variants: Standard, Fix (with brakes), Motion (motorised)

FOM-Motion

  • Motorised lateral beam adjustment
  • Parametrisable using recipes and fieldbus

Protective glass monitoring

  • Continuous monitoring of the protective glass on the process side
  • Based on the patented temperature evaluation algorithms

SCeye

  • Data and video recording during the process
  • Quality assurance: Envelopes, pore detection and beam-wire-position

Wavelength900 – 1080 nm
Laser power< 6 kW up to 10 kW *
Laser protection class4
Image scales1:0.9 up to 1:5.4
Total angle of acceptanceup to 485 mrad*
Focal lengths141 - 250 mm
IP classProcessing optics: IP60 (up to IP64 possible by sealing the laser light cable receiver)
Switch cabinets: IP54
Voltage supply24 V / 10 A provided by the customer or 230 / 400V 4 A using the controller power-supply box
Dimensions
(L x W x H) in mm
approx. 350x 250x 580*
WeightProcessing optics: approx. 20 kg
Controller power-supply box: approx. 25 kg
*depending on the configuration

Contact us

Sales

Technischer Vertrieb

phone +49 - 30 - 91 20 74-346

e-mail sales@scansonic.de

Service

Technical Service

phone +49 - 30 - 91 20 74-311

Mon - Sun 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sat/Sun for emergencies)

fax +49 - 30 - 91 20 74-333

e-mail service@scansonic.de