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Branson Laser Welders - Radiance Series

Branson Laser Welders - Radiance Series

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Overview
The document provides a comprehensive overview of Branson Ultrasonics Corp.'s Radiance Laser Welders, highlighting their advanced features, process advantages, and applications in the plastics joining industry.

Specifications and Features
The Radiance Laser Welders feature a closed-loop control system with a Digital Signal Processor, modular and scalable architecture, and a flexible CANopen control system. They support multiple wavelengths and incorporate Smart Tool Technology with tool maps. The system is designed for high-quality, particulate-free welding of thermoplastics.

Process Advantages

Weld Quality: No relative motion between parts ensures excellent cosmetic properties.
Minimal Flash and No Particulate: Controlled power dissipation reduces flash and particulate.
Design Flexibility: Supports 3-D joint configurations.
Material Compatibility: Effective for materials like ABS, acrylics, elastomers, and more.
Pre-assembled Parts: Allows internal components to remain in place during welding.
Speed and Flexibility: Suitable for high-volume applications with cycle times between 1 and 5 seconds.

Laser Assembly Process
The process uses Simultaneous Through Transmission Infrared welding (STTIr), where laser radiation passes through a transmissive component and is absorbed by a mating component, resulting in heating and melting at the interface.

Material Considerations
Successful laser welding requires one part to transmit and another to absorb laser light. Transmission rates of 30% or higher are ideal, with black or dark-colored materials being effective absorbers. Fillers like glass fiber can affect transmission rates and should be considered in design.

Applications
Laser welding is used in automotive sensors, control modules, filter assemblies, electronic enclosures, irrigation systems, and medical products.

Radiance System Components

Laser Bank Module: Contains high-powered laser diode bars with wavelengths of 808nm or 980nm.
SmartFiber Optic Bundle: Delivers laser energy efficiently with embedded microchip for performance tracking.
Controllers: The 3G is a compact bench-top controller, while the 3I is a free-standing controller with an internal chiller.
2000X Actuator: Provides precise tooling delivery and clamp force generation.

Technical Specifications

Laser Bank: 25 Watts per channel, 125 Watts total, requires 48V DC input power.
3G Controller: Requires 200-240V AC input power, supports up to two laser banks.
3I Controller: Requires 208-240V AC input power, supports up to four laser banks.

Contact Information
Branson Ultrasonics Corp. provides contact details for further inquiries and support.

Catalog excerpts

Branson Laser Welders - Radiance Series-1

Closed Loop Control with Digital Signal Processor Modular/Scalable ArchitectureFlexible CANopen Control System Օ Distributed Microprocessor DesignMultiple Wavelengths Available Smart Tool Technology with Tool MapsDiscrete I/O Available for Custom Systems >

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Branson Laser Welders - Radiance Series-2

Radiance 3G and 3I . More than sixty years in the plastics joining industry have provided Branson Ultrasonics Corp. with theknowledge and expertise needed to meet the specialized requirements of the markets we serve. In order to provide our customers with the most innovative and cost effective solutions Branson continually explores new methods of joining plastics. Recognizing that laser welding is becoming one of the most anticipated means of joining plastics, Branson proudly introduces the newest additions to our Laser product line, the > Branson Laser assembly systems use a process called SimultaneousThrough...

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Branson Laser Welders - Radiance Series-3

Flexibility and ease of integration is a key principal in thedesign of the Radiance 3G/3I laser bank. simmering simmering functionreduces the drive current of the laser diodes below the lasing threshold between cycles instead of turning the laser diode completely off. Each laser bankhas five individual outputs rated to deliver 25 Watts of laser energy through a coupled fiber optic bundle for a total output of 125 Watts per laser bank. A new quick-change coupling system allows all five fiber bundles to be coupled or uncoupled at one time. betweenlaser welding cycles. The The Radiance laserbank...

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Branson Laser Welders - Radiance Series-4

Branson offers two standard models of Radiance weldercontrols: 3G and 3I. These units include DC laser powersupplies, CANopen laser bank bus network, 6" LCD touchscreen interface, and the ability to control a Branson 2000X Series actuator. The advanced controls include:Time and distance welding modes (both collapse and absolute)ՕForce measurement Process limits with alarms ՕMultiple preset memory Graphing and weld history data ՕMultiple languagesAn innovative tool map feature allows for laser parametercontrol of discrete tooling segments via a graphic representa- tion of the tool. Each laser...

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Branson Laser Welders - Radiance Series-5

Wavelength: 980nm or 808nmLaser Power:25 Watts per channel, 125 Watts totalInput Power:48V DC, 19 Amps, 24V DC, 1 Amp Cooling:Water/Dow Frost mix @ 18 > C and 3 Liters per minuteAir: Clean, dry air @ 420 kPa, 4 LPMSize: 375mm H x 508mm D x 96 mm WWeight: Approx. 11 kg > Input Power:200-240V AC, 12 Amps, 50/60 Hz, 3 PhaseAir: Clean, dry air @ 420 kPa and 4 LPM per attached laser bankSize: 610mm H x 760mm D x 580mm WWeight: 50 kg > Input Power: 208-240V AC, 35 Amps, 50/60 Hz,3 PhaseAir: Clean, dry air @ 420 kPa and 4 LPMper attached laser bankSize: 1752mm H x 1092mm D x 635 mm W Weight: Approx....

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