Emerson’s Laser Welder Improves Manufacturing Efficiency and Quality of Smaller Plastic Parts
Branson GLX Micro provides precise, clean and
repeatable welds of delicate and intricate components.
DANBURY,
CONN. (June 15, 2020) – Emerson has introduced the Branson GLX
Micro Laser Welder, supporting the need to manufacture smaller and
more delicate plastic parts used in the medical and consumer electronics
industries. The benchtop version of the GLX Series uses advanced laser
technology and incredibly low clamp force to produce precise, clean and
repeatable welds of superior aesthetic quality and performance. This provides
manufacturers with greater design freedom and increased production throughput.
The GLX Micro uses the patented Simultaneous
Through-Transmission Infrared® (STTlr®) laser welding technology, which enables
manufacturers to achieve superior weld strength and quality with exceptional
speed and flexibility. With STTIr, all lasers are fired simultaneously to heat,
melt and bond the component parts along the entire weld surface in 0.5 to 5
seconds, depending on material and geometric complexity. This method is highly
repeatable and stable, helping to increase production throughput.
The Branson GLX Micro Laser Welder provides precise, clean and repeatable welds of delicate and intricate plastic components
STTlr eliminates the use of friction which may
generate flash and particulates, thereby ensuring smooth and barely visible
weld lines can be incorporated into product designs. With STTlr, highly complex
3D contours can be accommodated, allowing designers to create parts for maximum
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STTlr eliminates the use of friction which may
generate flash and particulates, thereby ensuring smooth and barely visible
weld lines can be incorporated into product designs. With STTlr, highly complex
3D contours can be accommodated, allowing designers to create parts for maximum
functionality and ergonomic appeal. The GLX-micro offers the industry’s lowest
clamp force of 1 Newton, enabling the joining of small and very delicate parts,
including those with embedded electronics and sensors.
“There is increasing demand for smaller and more intricate
high-quality plastic components for the medical and consumer electronics
markets,” said Priyank Kishor, global product manager for Branson products at
Emerson’s Automation Solutions business. “By offering advanced welding
performance and an unrivalled clamp force, the GLX Micro laser welder enables
manufacturers to design and efficiently produce the highest quality products.”
The GLX Micro is cleanroom compatible, having a
stainless-steel design, requiring no lubricants, and being powered from a
remote electrical cabinet that can be positioned outside the production area.
To support traceability, production data, including weld depth and clamp force,
is available in a range of formats and can be outputted to the manufacturing
execution system.
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Published by Emerson Automation Solutions on Jul 13, 2020
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