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The laser processes that we can implement with our optics and systems are, for instance:
Compact, robust, flexible – our components for laser welding are made for the toughest conditions in industrial applications. For you this means: outstanding functionality combined with an automation-optimized design.
From individual components to cells or systems – KUKA offers the right solution to efficiently perform complex welding processes. This also encompasses the corresponding laser processing optics, of course. Our product range includes welding optics and powder optics. We develop and manufacture these in-house. This allows us to optimally adapt them to your application – in conjunction with our kinematic systems. The laser optics showcase their advantages in our KS HybridTec end effector, for example: the compact welding head was specially developed for laser hybrid welding.
All KUKA laser processing optics are compatible with various handling systems – including robots, gantry systems and special kinematic systems.
The laser processes that we can implement with our optics and systems are, for instance:
The mirror optics work completely without lenses. Collimation and focusing are achieved with water-cooled mirrors. This prevents thermal lens effects even in high-power lasers. In addition, the optics can be adapted specifically to the respective application. For joining tasks with special requirements (for example high welding speed, gap bridging), they can be used as hybrid welding optics.
The compact MWO-I Powder welding optics are specially designed for laser cladding with powder additives. They are based on the modular welding optics (MWO), a compact and functional modular optical system. This makes it easier to adjust the optics precisely to your application and process requirements.
The motorized powder zoom optics have been developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology, based on a joint patent. It allows variable track widths with a constant tool center point.
The KS HybridTec was developed specifically for laser hybrid welding: It allows you to take full advantage of laser welding and arc welding. Do you have special requirements for the process and seam? The weld head can be accurately adapted – thanks to the flexible design, the newest sensor technology and just the right software package. The basic version includes laser optics with a programmable focal length. The end effector can be combined with other optics if needed.