LLT.tube – FULLY AUTOMATED, MATERIAL FRIENDLY & µm-ACCURATELY LASER MICROMACHINING
Challenges in manufacturing and processing fine or precision tubes are complex. Especially high-tech industries such as medical technology, sensor technology or optics, expect not only high precision but also gentle treatment of sensitive and cost-intensive materials, as in the case of stents or hypotubes.
LLT.tube was developed to meet these expectations. Due to the use of an ultrashort pulse laser, the heat-affected zone and the associated thermal stress on the material are minimal, as are the feasible dimensions of the cutting or drilling contours. The material retains the desired properties and residues such as melt are avoided.
Highlights
Micro cutting and drilling of fine tubes, cylindrical and 2D components
Up to ± 3 µm positioning accuracy
Process area (X, Y, Z): up to 600 mm x 50 mm x 35 mm
Up to 4 axes for radial and off-axis cutting
Combined operation of fiber and femtosecond laser
Tube feeder and wet cutting system
High-precision laser machining of precision tubes
Gentle processing of sensitiv and high-cost materials
Autonomous operation with fully automated component handling
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APPLICATIONS FOR LLT.tube
SPECIFICATION
| Technical data | LLT.tube |
|---|---|
| Applications |
Laser cutting Laser drilling Laser ablating |
| Processable parts |
Tubes / cylindrical components: 0,3 mm - 19 mm diameter 2D parts: up to 40 mm * 40 mm * 20 mm |
| Processable material |
Metals Stainless steel Nitinol Titanium Phynox Platinum-Iridium Cobalt-Chrome Magnesium Brass Copper PEEK Polymers Special materials |
| Processable material thickness | Up to 1,5 mm |
| Path accuracy |
X-axis: up to ± 3 µm Y-axis: up to ± 3 µm Z-axis: up to ± 10 µm |
| Repeatability |
X-axis: up to ± 1 µm Y-axis: up to ± 0,5 µm Z-axis: up to ± 3 µm |
| Process area (X * Y * Z) | Up to 600 mm * 50 mm * 35 mm |
| Movement speed |
X-axis: up to 1.000 mm/s Y- axis: up to 500 mm/s Z- axis: up to 100 mm/s |
| 4-axes-processing |
Radial cutting Off-axis cutting Parallel cutting edges |
| Rotation axis |
Rotation range: > 360° Accuracy: up to ± 0,006° per 360° Rotation speed: 400 min-1 |
| Laser sources |
Fiber laser Ultrashort pulse laser (combined operation possible) |
| Process optics | Fixed optics |
| CNC control system | Eckelmann |
| Machine base | Granite |
| Dimensions (W * D * H) | app. 2.100 mm * 650 mm * 1.800 mm incl. swivel range of operation panel (without electrical cabinet) |
| Weight |
app. 1.800 kg incl. electrical cabinet (depending on the specific machine configuration) |
| Ergonomics |
Designed as stand or seated workstation Flexible front module for maintenance and process set-up |
Options
Fully automated tube & bar feeder incl. unloading function
Fully integrated and closed water circuit for wet cutting applications
Finished part sorting
Vision system for automatic measurement and inspection
Fully integrated electrical cabinet
Pneumatic clamping systems
Filter and cooling systems
Control System & Software
ECKELMANN CNC controller
Ergonomic touch screen user interface
Handheld control unit for setup work and manual positioning
Programming on the machine or at the computer workstation
CAD-CAM software for CNC programming
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