Coherent introduces fiber laser subsystems for precision welding and cutting

Coherent, a leader in industrial lasers, today announced the launch of its PowerLine FL series of fiber laser subsystems that are fully integrated, easy to install, and easy to operate for precision welding and cutting.

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Lasers are replacing traditional tools at an increasing rate for a wide range of precision manufacturing applications, from automobiles (including electric vehicles) to consumer goods and home appliances. This drives the need for cost-effective, fully configured, easy-to-integrate subsystems that provide a compelling cost of ownership model. The new PowerLine FL series significantly reduces capital expenditure and features new low output power options for a variety of precision welding and cutting applications.

Dr. Alexander Roth, Vice President and Managing Director of the Laser Systems Business Unit, said, "Customers expect us to provide a range of capabilities that they can trust and rely on over the long term. They trust us to tailor solutions to them in the most cost-effective way. They also know that they can rely on our service and support network to get their production lines up and running at short notice."

The PowerLine FL series is now available in three different specifications of 200W, 400W and 600W continuous wave output power. They are also available in pulse configurations with an average output power of 150W with a peak power of 1.5kW and an average output power of 300W with a peak power of 3kW. These laser subsystems can be configured with scanning heads or fixed optical precision focusing heads.

For other applications, the PowerLine FL can be equipped with a Coherent smart swinghead such as the PH10 Smartwood + or the new PH20 Smartwood +. Both scan and focus heads can be integrated with SmartSense+, a Coherent processing monitoring tool.

The new innovative Laser Frame software suite is available for every system configuration and seamlessly integrates vision and process monitoring capabilities into an intuitive user interface. PowerLine FL can also be integrated into StarCut Tube, ExactCut, and ExactWeld systems.

Source: OFweek