Specifications 

General information

General information
DescriptionSystem for closed-loop control of the laser power applied to metal Laser Additive Manufacturing processes such as LMD (Laser Metal Deposition) or cladding, through the real-time monitoring and measurement of the melt-pool geometry
ComponentsInfrared camera with real-time processing electronics and waterblock
Connection box, multi I/O cable (3 m), power supply (24 VDC)
Software package for system configuration, datalogging and log files analysis
Infrared emmiter for optical calibration
Process compatibilityContinuous LMD process (Laser Metal Deposition)
Discrete cladding processes (Tracks)
Optical compatibilityFor the correct operation of the control system, it’s necessary that the optical components installed inside the laser head allow the transmission of infrared signal (above 1.1 um) from the process area to the optical port installed in the laser head. The performance of the system may be limited if lenses type BK7 are installed in the optical path.
Material compatibilitySteel powder
Stainless steel powder
Stellite powder
Inconel
Alluminum
Others
Laser power control unit requirementsAnalog signal control, 0 VDC – 10 VDC

Hardware

General specifications
Dimensions (mm)Infrared camera: 88 mm x 60 mm x 92 mm
Connection box: 124.5 mm x 102 mm x 28 mm
Weight0.5 kg
Power supply24 VDC
Power6 W
Mechanical enclosure
(camera box)
IP67 rated mechanical enclosure with embedded heatsink
Embedded waterblock for air /water cooling
Infrared camera
FPA materialVPD PbSe
Resolution64×64
Pixel size50 um x 50 um
Spectral responseMWIR (1 – 5 um)
Response time (typ)10 us
Frame rate1000 images per second
Bit depth16 bits
Imaging lens
General specificationsDettachable, with CS-mount optical interface
MaterialCaF2
Focal lengthOptics configured according to customer’s optical configuration
FocusManual focus mechanism
Mechanical interface to laser headC-mount thread with counterthread for tight adjustment
Field of ViewDependent on the optical system installed in the laser head and diameter of the noozle
Resolution per pixel (iFoR)Dependent on the optical system installed in the laser head and diameter of the noozle
Interfaces
Laser power controlAnalog signal, 0 – 10 VDC
(connector in connection box)
Communication interfaceGigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
IP addressConfigurable
Digital input / outputDI: Laser ON/OFF signal (optocoupled)
DO: Monitoring alarm (3 values) (optocoupled)

DI/DO voltage: configurable using a reference voltage

Software

Description
SoftwareCLAMIR Acquisition and Configuration SW v.2.2.0 (Nov 2020)
CLAMIR DLL v.1.1 (Nov 2020)
NIT Visualization SW v.2.2.0 (Sept 2019)

(Windows 10, 32 and 64 bits compatible)

Minimum requirementsPC with processor i5
RAM memory: 8 GB
Hard disk available: 1 GB
O.S.: Windows 10

Process control
Process controlSelectable modes: Automatic, Manual
Process configurationSelectable modes: Tracks, Continuous
Control parametersInitial laser power
Track length (Tracks mode)
Laser ON delay & autodetection
Feedback control parameters
Region-Of-Interest: configurable, rectangle & circular shape
IndicatorsMelt pool width
Laser power
Infrared image
Laser status
Other functions
Calibration of infrared cameraOn demand (not allowed during automatic process control)
DataloggingMelt pool width
Laser power
Infrared image (optional)
Data sampling rate: configurable (1:1:, 1:10, 1:100, 1:1000)
Region of InterestRectangle & circular shape
Configurable via software

These specifications are subject to modifications without prior communication – Last update: 16 November 2020

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