Posted to News on 16th Jun 2020, 09:36
Branson GLX Micro - a new laser welder
Under its Branson brand, Emerson has just introduced the GLX Micro Laser Welder, designed for manufacturers making smaller and more delicate plastic parts, particularly those used in the medical and consumer electronics industries. The benchtop version of the GLX Series uses advanced laser technology and low clamp force to produce "Precise, clean and repeatable welds of superior aesthetic quality and performanc" according to the company. The new welder uses patented Simultaneous Through-Transmission Infrared (STTlr) laser welding technology, which Branson claims enables manufacturers to achieve superior weld strength and quality with 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 5s, depending on the material and the geometric complexity of the part. This method is said to be both highly repeatable and stable, thus helping to increase production throughput.
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, complex 3D contours can be accommodated, allowing designers to create parts for functionality and ergonomic appeal. The GLX-micro is claimed to offer 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. Branson's Priyank Kishor says: "There is increasing demand for smaller and more intricate high-quality plastic components for the medical and consumer electronics markets. By offering advanced welding performance and an unrivalled clamp force, the new 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 is 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 as required.
Learn more about the GLX Micro Laser Welder at www.branson.eu.
Branson Ultrasonics - Emerson Automation Solutions
One Crown Square, Church St E
GU21 6HR
UNITED KINGDOM
01483 758165
