PRECITEC Lasermatic LightCutter, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Precitec GmbH Co KG EN 09 2019 D 159195 LightCutter Lasermatic Cutting head for fibre coupled lasers Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...tten permission of Precitec We reserve the right to change technical details of the descriptions information and illustrations in this documentation All in Light Lasermatic LaserPathFinder LWM the Pre...

Page 3: ...ec GmbH Co KG EN 09 2019 iii Document History Date Chapter page Topic revision action taken 08 2017 revision technical data 01 2018 revision versions 05 2018 revision nozzle electrodes 11 2018 revisio...

Page 4: ...Notes LightCutter iv Precitec GmbH Co KG EN 09 2019 D 159195 Notes...

Page 5: ...7 Storage and transport 1 7 1 8 What to do in emergency situations 1 7 2 Product description 2 8 2 1 Product overall view 2 8 2 1 1 Design and functions 2 9 2 1 2 Distance controller 2 10 2 1 3 Prote...

Page 6: ...gas system trained personnel only 3 31 3 4 2 Connecting the cooling water system trained personnel only 3 32 3 4 3 Connecting the distance sensor system trained personnel only 3 33 4 Commissioning 4 3...

Page 7: ...trained personnel only 6 57 6 2 3 1 Laser head hole pattern 6 57 6 2 3 2 Grounding the laser head 6 58 6 2 3 3 Aligning the sensor insert HF socket sensor system 6 59 6 3 Maintenance 6 60 6 3 1 Repla...

Page 8: ...3 28 Fig 3 5 Installation Laser head Grounding 3 29 Fig 3 6 Fitting Protective window COL first time installation fibre replacement 3 30 Fig 3 7 Installation Connections Cutting gas 3 31 Fig 3 8 Insta...

Page 9: ...6 7 Installation Laser head grounding 3D version 6 58 Fig 6 8 Installation Sensor insert Alignment HF socket 3D version 6 59 Fig 6 9 Installation Sensor insert Alignment 4x90 3D version 6 59 Fig 6 10...

Page 10: ...ailable LightCutter 3D 6 62 Table 7 1 Error analysis Electrical malfunctions 7 63 Table 7 2 Error analysis Mechanical malfunctions 7 64 Table 8 1 Appendix Units Conversion table 8 65 Table 8 2 Appendi...

Page 11: ...ents that are subject to normal wear and tear and require maintenance or setup work unless expressly stated otherwise in this documentation We cannot accept any warranty claims or liability if unautho...

Page 12: ...surfaces can result in damage or destruction of electronic components Attention Clean workplace indicates that any work on the product or any fitting or maintenance work must only be carried out in a...

Page 13: ...her units the whole system must comply with the current EMC Directive so that a general operating permit can be granted 1 4 Basic standards Below you will find a summary of basic German and internatio...

Page 14: ...ration safety measures Only use the parts supplied or original spare parts and do not connect any other units or cables If it has been decided that safe operation is no longer possible the product uni...

Page 15: ...erfect condition Any connecting elements such as screws and nuts must be tightened firmly 1 6 4 Risk of injury from laser radiation The laser head does not emit any laser radiation However laser radia...

Page 16: ...To avoid any corrosion the instructions and maintenance intervals prescribed by the machine manufacturer laser source manufacturer or cooling unit manufacturer must be observed To protect the water c...

Page 17: ...served by the operator 1 7 Storage and transport To prevent damaging the unit during storage or transport the following basic rules must be observed Keep the storage temperature within the range speci...

Page 18: ...LC BA oAs oAa 5 2 6 7 3 10 1 9 8 11 2 1 3 10 straight design angled design 4 1 Fibre socket e g QBH 7 Ceramic part KT 2 Collimating module COL 8 Nozzle DE nozzle electrode 3 Adjustment module focal po...

Page 19: ...l adjustment range is 1 5 mm Focusing lens Focusing lenses with focal lengths from F100 to F200 can be used The maximum clear optical diameter clear aperture is 24 mm Focal position adjustment module...

Page 20: ...system Lasermatic For distance controlled cutting the laser head is equipped with the capacitive Lasermatic distance sensor system sensor cable max 20 m Together with the other control loop component...

Page 21: ...ent ranges horizontal 3 mm vertical 8 mm 1 5 mm 5 to 3 mm Installation Threaded holes lateral Pin holes lateral 4 x M6 14 5 mm deep 2 x 4F7 8 mm deep Media connections Cutting gas Water cooling inlet...

Page 22: ...limator OG COL75 e g QBH 7 Protective window module G1 8 left 2 Collimator OG COL100 e g QBH 8 Ceramic part KT 3 Collimator COL75 e g QBH 9 Nut MU 4 Collimator COL100 e g QBH 10 Nozzle DE nozzle elect...

Page 23: ...2 4 Straight versions without protective window COL dimensions straight design 2 4 1 Focal lengths 100 125 Fig 2 3 Mechanical dimensions focal lengths 100 125 straight LCutter 13z 10z fc FC100 FC75 3...

Page 24: ...nsions straight design LightCutter 2 14 Precitec GmbH Co KG EN 09 2019 D 159195 2 4 2 Focal length 150 Fig 2 4 Mechanical dimensions focal length 150 straight LCutter 15z 10z fc FC100 FC75 364 8 389 8...

Page 25: ...D 159195 Precitec GmbH Co KG EN 09 2019 2 15 2 4 3 Focal length 200 Fig 2 5 Mechanical dimensions focal length 200 straight LCutter 17z 10z fc FC100 FC75 402 2 427 2 Length depends on the fibre socke...

Page 26: ...mbH Co KG EN 09 2019 D 159195 2 5 Straight versions with protective window COL dimensions straight design 2 5 1 Focal lengths 100 125 Fig 2 6 Mechanical dimensions focal lengths 100 125 straight with...

Page 27: ...195 Precitec GmbH Co KG EN 09 2019 2 17 2 5 2 Focal length 150 Fig 2 7 Mechanical dimensions focal length 150 straight with OG COL LCutter 16z 10z fc FC100 FC75 365 3 390 3 Length depends on the fibre...

Page 28: ...straight design LightCutter 2 18 Precitec GmbH Co KG EN 09 2019 D 159195 2 5 3 Focal length 200 Fig 2 8 Mechanical dimensions focal length 200 straight with OG COL LCutter 18z 10z fc FC100 FC75 402 7...

Page 29: ...019 2 19 2 6 Angled versions dimensions angled design Fig 2 9 Mechanical dimensions angled FC100 FC75 L length LCutter 19z 10z fc Cutting head 90 L R L mm LightCutter F100 125 with FC75 220 6 LightCut...

Page 30: ...0 Media connections laser head 1 Cutting gas G 1 8 3 BNC connection sensors 2 Water connection M5 2x LC BA oMed 2 3 1 Attention Media connections Please note the connection dimensions and the permitte...

Page 31: ...apter 6 page 6 51 LightCx3D_oCHL _oCHR 1 3 7 8 9 10 4 2 5 6 6 12 11 8 9 10 1 Protective window cartridge 7 Sensor insert SE F150 2 Focusing unit FF focusing lens 8 Nut MU 3 Collimating unit FC collima...

Page 32: ...ing optics P0001 000 Q0002 8010 BA005 The adjust box EG8030 is the analysing electronics for the tried and tested Lasermatic sensors The adjust box optionally delivers an analogue control voltage or a...

Page 33: ...bed protective equipment must be used Precitec does not assume any liability for damage caused by improper installation or improper intervention from unauthorised individuals Caution Dangerous electri...

Page 34: ...optics collimating and focusing lenses protective window and sensor insert SE pre assembled version as stated on the delivery note Ceramic part KT and nozzle electrode DE Sensor cable Analysing electr...

Page 35: ...e g LightCutter 100 When fitting check that the protective window is installed and that the beam path has not been opened up 1 Sensor insert SE 3 Nut MU 2 Ceramic part KT 4 Nozzle DE nozzle electrode...

Page 36: ...ibre when the optics are in a horizontal position 292 1060 01pc Locking area A B 1 Remove the protective film protective cap from the fibre socket 2 Insert the correctly aligned fibre plug into the un...

Page 37: ...lug fibre socket interface to be sealed We recommend that you use flexible silicone free adhesive tape that removes cleanly without any residue 3 4x 92 1061 QBHo3 o4 Firmly wrap the adhesive tape arou...

Page 38: ...5 mm deep at the back Two pin holes 4F7 8 mm deep aligned in a diagonal pattern are used to position the unit precisely and in such a way that this position can be reproduced Attention Risk of vibrat...

Page 39: ...ns and damage to the system caused by moving parts jerky or vibrating guidance of the laser head Fig 3 5 Installation Laser head Grounding threaded holes Make sure that the system and the laser head a...

Page 40: ...if necessary Attention Clean workplace Only carry out any maintenance and repair work on the laser head in a clean workplace Do not allow dust and dirt to get into the laser head Precitec recommends c...

Page 41: ...can get into it 1 LC BA oGas G1 8 8 mm deep 1 Cutting gas G 1 8 connection Attention Cutting gas Only clean dry cutting gas can be used Cutting gas quality in compliance with ISO 8573 1 2010 Solid pa...

Page 42: ...65 The maximum pressure for the cooling water is 5 bar 0 5 MPa A minimum cooling water flow rate of 1 5 l min must be guaranteed The supply lines should have an external internal diameter of 6 4 mm 2...

Page 43: ...on Connection diagram analysing electronics Connecting the sensor cable SPS 2 1 I O Analysing electronics LC BA oBnc 1 BNC connection 1 label 2 Sensor cable max 20 m Connect the sensor cable 2 to the...

Page 44: ...ibed protective equipment must be used Precitec does not assume any liability for damage caused by improper setup or improper intervention from unauthorised individuals Caution Dangerous electrical vo...

Page 45: ...machine manufacturer Prior to commissioning the laser head must be checked to ensure that it is firmly connected and does not have any play When adjusting the laser beam position the system must not...

Page 46: ...cted laser 3 Trigger a low power laser pulse and judge the penetration in the sample The penetration must be round and in the centre of the nozzle opening If not the lens must be centred 4 Centre alig...

Page 47: ...nder pressure no cutting gas and the distance controller must be switched off 1 Adjusting screw vertical adjustment 5 mm 3 mm 1 mm 1 size 5 LC BA oTcp Modify the focal position Turn the adjusting scre...

Page 48: ...r laser pulse and judge the penetration in the sample 3 Change the nozzle standoff distance to find the smallest penetration 4 For the smallest penetration determine the standoff distance d between th...

Page 49: ...istance is the nominal value to be used by the adjust box EG The standoff distance can only be selected on the adjust box EG8030 if PaSelct is enabled 1 Enable Automatic mode 2 Select nominal distance...

Page 50: ...protective equipment must be used Precitec does not assume any liability for damage caused by improper maintenance or improper intervention from unauthorised individuals Caution Dangerous electrical...

Page 51: ...intervals prescribed by the machine manufacturer laser source manufacturer or cooling unit manufacturer must be observed To protect the water cooling circuit stainless steel against electro chemical c...

Page 52: ...recitec GmbH Co KG EN 09 2019 D 159195 5 3 Maintenance recommendations Fig 5 1 Maintenance Maintenance recommendations Care cleaning Check Replace parts Measure Standoff distance Maintenance cleaning...

Page 53: ...Clean the ceramic part 2 replace if necessary Note When replacing the ceramic part KT the supplied O ring 26 00 x 1 50 Viton must be replaced too The nozzle and the nut must only be tightened by hand...

Page 54: ...idge If no second protective window cartridge is available we recommend that you order one from Precitec see Appendix or immediately affix a suitable protective film over the aperture to cover it see...

Page 55: ...amping ring 1 from the protective window frame cartridge and remove the protective window 2 Clean the protective window 2 using a cleaning pad soaked in methanol Then blow away any dirt with clean air...

Page 56: ...ial gasket P0580 53353 2 Cartridge LC BA oRig 1 Coolant spray 2 To keep the laser head working reliably in normal operation Precitec recommends that the radial seal 1 is replaced once a year Regularly...

Page 57: ...work on the laser head in a clean workplace Do not allow dust and dirt to get into the laser head Dust and firmly adhering dirt can damage or destroy the components 1 3 80 2 4 4 5 6 6 LC BA oSE1k 1 N...

Page 58: ...t is damaged it must be replaced 5 Attach the sensor insert 4 to the connection head and tighten the four cylinder head screws 4 x Allen screws SW5 with a torque of 10 Nm Note the locating pins on the...

Page 59: ...hook spanner size 40 42 available as an accessory can be used for easy removal of the nut F200 2 x VA SE100 6 LC BA oSE1 1 2 3 4 5 F150 1 x VA 1 Nozzle DE CON ceramic partKT 4 Sensor insert SE100 2 O...

Page 60: ...sed The order numbers for the fixing screws can be found in the Tab 8 4 page 8 67 2 Screw the spatter protection plate 3 on firmly using the two screws hexagonal screws SW7 We recommend that you insta...

Page 61: ...t HF socket can be aligned 20 see chapter 6 2 3 3 page 6 59 LightCx3D_oCHL _oCHR 1 3 7 8 9 10 4 2 5 6 6 12 11 8 9 10 1 Protective window cartridge 7 Sensor insert SE F150 2 Focusing unit FF focusing l...

Page 62: ...ed Jolt laser head max 1000 m s3 Adjustment range horizontal 3 mm vertical 1 5 mm 5 3 mm Installation Threaded holes back Pin holes back 4 x M6 14 5 mm deep 2 x 4F7 8 mm deep Media connections Cutting...

Page 63: ...6 Specific characteristics of the 3D version D 159195 Precitec GmbH Co KG EN 09 2019 6 53 6 1 3 Mechanical dimensions QBH version F150 Fig 6 2 Mechanical dimensions QBH 3D version LightCx3D_o8Q...

Page 64: ...s 3D version 1 HF connection sensor system 2 Water connection hose 6 cooling circuit 3 Cutting gas connection G1 8 LightC_3D_oMED 3 2 1 Attention Media connections Please note the connection dimension...

Page 65: ...ied by Precitec Fig 6 4 Installation Ceramic part nozzle LightCutter 3D When fitting check that the protective window is installed and that the beam path has not been opened up 1 Sensor insert SE 3 Nu...

Page 66: ...nd that you connect the laser fibre when the optics are in a horizontal position 292 1060 01pc Locking area A B 1 Remove the protective film protective cap from the fibre socket 2 Insert the correctly...

Page 67: ...Laser head back The laser head is fixed using the four threaded holes M6x1 14 5 mm deep located at the back Two pin holes 4F7 8 mm deep aligned in a diagonal pattern are used to position the unit pre...

Page 68: ...tem malfunctions may occur and the machine may be damaged by moving parts jerky guidance of the laser head vibra tions Fig 6 7 Installation Laser head grounding 3D version Gewindebohrungen Make sure t...

Page 69: ...the connecting flange 20 using the screws 4 x M4x14 If the HF socket sensor system position on the machine is not suitable the sensor insert can be aligned 4 x 90 using the connecting holes on the las...

Page 70: ...ramic part KT KN 4 Nozzle DE KN nozzle electrode 2 3 LightCx3D_oKT 4 1 Clean the ceramic part 2 replace if necessary Note Note the locating pins on the ceramic part when doing this they must engage in...

Page 71: ...replacement sensor insert SE ready at hand before you start removing the old one SE LightCx3D oSE 1 2 4 3 1 Nozzle DE KN 3 Nut MU 2 Ceramic part KT KN 4 Sensor insert SE Unscrew the nozzle undo the n...

Page 72: ...not use any tools Otherwise the ceramic part could be damaged In addition to this make sure that the contact surfaces on these parts are clean 2 Screw the ceramic part to the sensor insert 4 hand tig...

Page 73: ...work on the laser head During commissioning the machine may operate in laser class 4 Avoid radiation to eyes or skin caused by direct or scattered radiation Do not look directly at the laser beam even...

Page 74: ...ter 3 4 1 page 3 31 chapter 3 4 3 page 3 33 Gases and liquids escape at other places Send the laser head back for repair Beam position centring device difficult to turn Adjusting screw threads damaged...

Page 75: ...arts US 0 88 qt quarts Imp 0 0284 l 1 0 fl oz fluid ounce Class Solid particles residual dust Water pressure dew point Oil aerosol liquid vapour Max concentration mg m3 Max size m C mg m3 1 0 1 0 1 70...

Page 76: ...ections Cables must not be bent below the minimum bending radius specified in the technical data sheet Cables must not be twisted in such a way that the maximum angle of twist specified in the technic...

Page 77: ...0580 54460 Protective window OG OG Y D30 d5 P 0795 1201 Nozzles DE nozzle electrodes see next page Sensor insert F100 F200 SE LightCutter F100 200 P 0580 65003 Fixing screws SE ZM LightCutter F100 125...

Page 78: ...DE HP1 5 2 0 CON DD DE HP1 5 2 3 CON DD DE HP1 5 2 5 CON DD DE HP1 5 3 0 CON DD DE HP1 5 3 5 CON DD DE HP1 5 4 0 CON DD DE HP1 5 5 0 CON DD P P P P P P P P P P P 0591 0591 0591 0591 0591 0591 0591 05...

Page 79: ...bsorbs heat The fibre socket mounting ring can be aligned 30 If the fibre socket is fitted to the machine in such a way that it cannot be accessed easily the mounting ring can adjusted turned using th...

Page 80: ...ed water must be used conductivity 20 to 50 S cm The temperature inside the water cooling circuit must be set in such a way that condensation cannot form on the optics Use an Allen key size 2 and loos...

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