Category: SCANLAB

Camera Adapters

The camera adapter allows process observation of the working plane of the galvanometer scanning head by means of a camera. This makes it suitable for process control during laser processing or for inspection of workpiece position and orientation.

Its mechanical interface can be mounted directly between the scanning head and the laser flange. Four camera placement positions are available for setting up the objective unit, ensuring easy integration into existing or new systems.

In order to observe the working plane, the light from there is decoupled in the camera adapter via a beam splitter and imaged onto the sensor via the camera objective. In contrast, laser radiation is transmitted almost unimpeded on its way to the scanning system.

vision for scan heads

The camera adapter enables camera-based observation of a galvanometer scan head’s working field. Typical applications include process monitoring or determination of a workpiece’s orientation during laser processing.

The camera adapter ensures easy integration into new as well as existing systems. The adapter’s mechanical interfaces enable straight forward mounting between the scan head and laser flange. The system allows 4 alternative orientations of the objective with camera.

To facilitate monitoring of work surfaces, light arriving from the workpiece is decoupled via the adapter’s beam splitter and directed through the camera’s objective onto its imaging chip. The laser beam on the other hand passes practically unattenuated through the beam splitter to the scan system. Optical configurations are available for various wavelengths. Customers can freely select a camera suitable for their requirements and attach it via a C-mount.

The camera adapter is specifically designed for maximum observation field size and its integrated iris diaphragm can be adjusted for optimal imaging quality. In addition,color or interference filters can be installed.

Collimation Module

Fiber optic connection for scanning heads

The Collimation Module allows direct connection of fiber-coupled lasers to the scanning head. Typical apertures are 30 mm.

The module provides a robust mechanical coupling and optically collimates the laser radiation to match the aperture of the scanning head.

The optics used are suitable for multi-kW laser powers and can accommodate a wide range of beam qualities.

Unique features of the collimation modules

Ruggedized housing (water-cooled entrance aperture; stainless steel)

Manually adjustable collimating optics, including scale ring

Available with or without camera port (90°/180° models)

Pyrometer, vision and OCT connectable in 90° configuration

Additional beam splitter and camera adapter with C connector available as add-ons (for 90° configuration)

Flexible mounting options

Replaceable protection window in front of collimating optics

Good transmission to red-guided lasers

Optics for laser powers of several kilowatts

Typical Applications:

•  Welding, micro-welding

•  Cutting

•  Rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing

Typical Industries:

•  Automotive

•  Mechanical engineering and metalworking

SCANcube series combines a robust and compact design with an attractive price/performance ratio. It is the best choice for both standard and demanding laser applications.

The latest generation of our versatile scan head series is now also available with readback functions.

Key Features

• Compact & lightweight design

• Robust, sealed housing

• High dynamic performance

• Large selection of mirror coatings

• Optional: readback function of actual position, temperature and status values

Typical Applications

• Marking tasks

• Semiconductor-industry materials processing

• Microstructuring

• Processing-on-the-fly

• Additive manufacturing (3D printing)

smart scanning 

 SCANLAB’s intelliSCAN scan heads stand out with variant diversity and high dynamics. They’re among the 2D scan systems that enable deflecting and positioning of laser beams in the working plane. 

 Key Features

•  Highest dynamic performance 

•  Maximum flexibility due to switchable tunings 

•  Ideal adaptability enabled by a multitude of variants 

•  Comprehensive diagnostic and monitoring functions 

•  High long-term stability 

•  Water & air cooling optionThe intelliSCAN series allows versatile and flexible usage. It’s designed for tasks with very high scan requirements across a broad variety of application areas.

Typical Applications

•  Additive manufacturing (3D printing) 

•  Materials processing, micro-structuring 

•  Marking, welding, drilling 

•  Processing-on-the-fly

 Range of intelliSCAN Product Lines

 •  intelliSCAN (10, 14, 20 and 30 mm apertures)

 •  intelliSCAN III (10, 14, 20 and 30 mm apertures)

 •  intelliSCAN se (10, 14, 20 and 30 mm apertures)

 •  intelliSCAN de (14, 20 and 30 mm apertures)

Advantages

SCANahead Control

excelliSCAN systems are equipped with SCANahead control, which offers the following advantages:

• Full utilization of galvo dynamics for increased throughput

• No tracking error, even at high speeds

• Fast marking of circles without necking effects

dynAXISse

Galvanometer Scanner

The excelliSCAN is based on the latest generation galvanometer scanner technology, enabling excellent

contour fidelity even for demanding scan jobs:

• Digital galvanometer scanners with 20-bit encoder technology for highest positioning accuracy and long-term stability

• Best linearity and minimum position noise ensure highest positioning accuracy

Innovative Housing Concept

In addition to the modern design, the mechanical concept of the excelliSCAN is characterized as follows:

• Robust and tight shell construction (IP66)

• Improved thermal management for best long-term stability

• Separation of optics and electronics

• Efficient water cooling for galvanometer scanners and electronics for highest stability

• Mirror air cooling enables the use of high power lasers

The hurrySCAN®II scanning head sets high-end performance standards with its optimised combination of dynAXIS® galvanometer scanner, reflector design and high-performance electronics.

Typical applications

– Material processing

– Marking

– Microstructuring

– Rapid manufacturing

– 3D Applications

– Just-in-Time Machining

Optics

Scanning mirrors and objective lenses with optimised mounts dcs-sis.com for all typical laser types and working areas.

types and working areas.

In order to make full use of the standard objective lens, the two scanning axes of the hurrySCAN® 25 have different maximum scanning angles.

This produces an elliptical image field in which the larger half-axis is perpendicular to the entrance beam axis.

Controls

All scanning heads in these series are equipped with analogue or digital standard interfaces and can be easily controlled via SCANLAB’s RTC® control panel. All scanning heads are available with an optional fibre optic data interface.

Installation regulations

The hurrySCAN® 20. 25 and 30 have threaded and unthreaded holes on the beam entry side of the housing for easy mounting of the scanning head and fibre optic output.

On the beam exit side, threaded holes are available for mounting additional components such as cross jets, illumination, distance sensors or heat shields.

Cooling

The hurrySCAN ® 20. 25 and 30 scanning heads offer water-cooled interfaces for the entrance aperture, the electronics and the galvanometer scanner, as well as air-cooling for the dedusting mirror.

This ensures constant operating conditions and excellent long-term stability, thus guaranteeing reliable operation even in high laser power applications.

The hurrySCAN ® 7. 10 and 14 are also available with optional cooling.

Options

– Expandable to a 3-axis scanning system with varioSCAN (hurrySCAN ® 20. 25 and 30 also with varioSCAN 40FLEX)

– Can be equipped with additional reference sensor systems (10 mm aperture and above)

– Available with high-performance lightweight mirrors (14 mm aperture and above)

– Scanning modules without housing available (except for hurrySCAN ® 30)

– Available with water cooling system (standard on hurrySCAN ® 20. 25 and 30)

– In extreme conditions, the scanning mirrors can be air-cooled (standard for hurrySCAN ® 20. 25 and 30)

– All scanning heads can be monitored via a camera adapter.