Scansonic presents manufacturing solutions for laser-based metalworking
09. Sep 2024
Scansonic welcomes trade visitors from around the world to EuroBLECH in Hannover as it presents its latest technologies for laser metalworking. Visitors to the exhibit will find state-of-the-art laser processing optics from this leading vendor for a wide variety of manufacturing challenges: laser welding and brazing, laser cutting, additive processing, and seam tracking sensors for automated manufacturing.
Powerful, high-precision welding and brazing
One focus of the exhibit is the newest generation of the industry-leading ALO family of products for laser brazing and laser welding with filler wire and tactile seam tracking. The ALO4 is suitable for all applications that require uncompromising precision, such as complex contours in vehicle bodywork production or e-mobility applications. Scansonic will introduce a number of new derivatives of the ALO4, including products for hard-to-access geometries such as battery boxes or with additional oscillation of the laser beam to increase the connection cross-section. The addition of the SCeye process monitoring system provides artificial intelligence to achieve a whole new level of quality control. In combination with the optics, Scansonic will be exhibiting a quick-response DINSE wire feeding system for tactile joining with filler wire, as well as a high-performance multimode laser from our cooperation partner Brightlight.
Scansonic will also be demonstrating one of its latest developments: FCW (Fast Component Welding) system technology. Arranging a number of extremely compact scanner units on a single process-specific application plate allows multiple parts to be processed simultaneously, or larger parts to be processed in a single step to achieve maximum productivity. The system is well suited for applications with long seams or a large number of individual welds.
Using lasers to cut and additively improve metal
As a best-practice example, the company will also be presenting laser cutting optics from its SCut product family. These ensure burr-free cuts in both flatbed and bevel cutting operations, for both thin and thick sheet metals. Scansonic offers models with a large divergence angle and for various laser power levels.
Visitors to the event can also learn about different options for additive processing and how additional properties can be added to a part. Scansonic’s LPH-C cladding optics provides for greater flexibility in coating parts, both for initial part coating and for reprocessing of used parts. Furthermore, two of the company’s long-standing partners, GEFERTEC and Ponticon, will be exhibiting their services for surface coating, 3D printing, and metal parts repair.
Seam tracking sensors – giving the robot an eye
Together with its development partner Metrolux, Scansonic will also be demonstrating powerful seam tracking sensors for automated welding, brazing, and bonding for both arc welding and lasers. Visitors can watch live as a robot detects the smallest tolerances on a part and reports them in real time. The TH6D-Advanced earns points with features including high-performance image processing and scalable pattern recognition algorithms. The latest model in this series/Type l, namely the TH6D-Advanced 350, also allows for a greater working distance from the process while simultaneously increasing resolution.
“Scansonic, a pioneer in laser processing, brings almost 25 years of extensive experience and profound process know-how to the development of customized solutions. Our experts work closely with customers to understand their specific requirements and to develop precise manufacturing solutions. Advisors are available in our stand at EuroBLECH for intensive discussions and are happy to provide visitors with comprehensive information and advice,” says Axel Luft, Managing Director Sales & Marketing at Scansonic MI GmbH.
