3D laser welding system
3D laser machine welds larger components
Trumpf presented the TruLaser Station 7000 3D laser welding system for the first time at Blechexpo. In the latest generation of machines, the developers have increased productivity even further: this is ensured by up to 4 kW lasers as beam sources and a 150 percent larger installation space. This combination makes it possible to weld larger components and deeper seams. Another new feature is smart image processing, which automatically corrects the laser beam if the component is crooked.
The TruLaser Station 7000 processes all common metals, such as mild steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum and titanium. In addition to the larger installation space and the more powerful laser, a new rotation changer ensures greater productivity. The system replaces the fixture on which it welds the component with an empty fixture at the end of the process. The machine operator can therefore load or unload the system while it is already welding the next component, saving time, especially in series production.
The 3D laser machine is also equipped with image processing: an intelligent camera detects the position of the component in the workspace. If it is askew, the camera informs the IT system of the new coordinates. The machine then adjusts the welding program and the laser automatically corrects the position of the weld seam in a fraction of a second.
Use in the electronics and automotive industry
The developers at Trumpf have also attached great importance to an ergonomic operating concept. The TruLaser Station 7000 can be controlled from a control panel outside the system. The machine operator can enter all information about the welding process via the intuitive user interface on the system's touchscreen. The 3D laser welding system is suitable for all industries that want to process small and medium-sized welded assemblies flexibly and productively. "We also see advantages in the automotive and electronics industries, as the system welds very conductive materials such as copper in high quality, as required for electromobility, for example," says Thomas Kirchhoff, Product Manager at Trumpf.
The laser machine is particularly suitable for complex instruments in medical technology, such as endoscopes. Doctors need these in different sizes for operations. Long endoscopes are required for overweight patients and short ones for babies. "The TruLaser Station 7000 produces all sizes without any problems and meets the high quality requirements of the industry. Only very few systems achieve this. That's why we see great market potential in medical technology," says Kirchhoff.
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