A New Scan Solution for High-Power Lasers - powerSCAN 50

The powerSCAN series enables system integrators to position multiple kilowatts of laser power onto a workpiece in just a few milliseconds. The new member of this series, the powerSCAN 50, delivers high dynamic performance – typical processing speed 2.7 rad/s – along with a large aperture (50 mm) for small spot sizes and large image fields. In combination with SCANLAB's varioSCAN 60 dynamic focusing unit, the laser beam can be quickly and precisely focused within working volumes, thus allowing non-flat workpieces to be processed.

As in the other powerSCAN systems, the mirrors

and the varioSCAN's optics are air cooled, while the scanners, electronics and varioSCAN are water cooled. Thus, stable operating conditions are ensured even with high laser powers. The powerSCAN 50 is designed for harsh industrial environments.

Each axis is individually implemented as a sealed submodule – a calibrated and tuned unit containing a galvanometer scanner with a mirror and the scanner’s driver electronics. Thus, rapid exchangeability of individual axes is ensured.

Located in a separate sealed base module, the modularly-designed main electronics provide functions such as a digital interface and a power management system with comprehensive monitoring functions. Only one ±24 V power supply is required. Data transfer is via an optical data interface.

Typical fields of application are laser processing of organic materials such as paper, textiles, foils and leather, as well as welding, cutting, drilling, perforating, 3D applications and processing-on-the-fly.