Closed-loop laser power control system

for Cladding and Laser Metal Deposition LMD

processes / Direct Energy Deposition (DED).

Continuous monitoring measuring the

melt pool geometry.

Ensures quality and repeability.

Compatible with most of laser heads
Easy focus
and powders. setup
Easy mechanical integration.
Quick configuration.
Helps to reduce C02 emissions

CLAMIR: LMD/DED processes NO CONTROL

Continuous control of the laser Constant laser power
avoids overheating of the part under process causes overheating
and allows a continuous and high quality and lack of adherence to
manufacturing process. the base material.

Use of CLAMIR CLAMIR ON

Reduces rates of defective parts, material re- Laser power is controlled
duction cost up to 60% and saves 50% more in close-loop mode in real
energy than uncontrolled processes. time using the infrared
image of the melt pool.

CLAMIR: Cladding processes

Reduces damage
to the base material due to excess
of laser power application
(average reduction of dilution: >40%)

Allows continuous processing

increasing productivity.

88 mm

Water block with inlet/outlet connectors

Multipurpose I/O connector
97,5 mm

Lens with locking counterthread

C-mount thread
60 mm

GigE connector Multiple optical configurations

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 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTEM
OPERATION
Continuous melt pool Configuration S/W Process S/W Indicators
measurement friendly user interface compatibility
Melt pool width
Accurate closed-loop Easy set up Tracks Laser power
control of the laser Continuous Infrared image
power Laser status

MECHANICAL On-axis optical system Laser head optical path Compact system – Integration in the laser
INTEGRATION monitoring melt pool needs IR transmission Embedded IR camera, head using an existing
geometry ( > 1.1 um ) processor and control optical port

COMPONENTS Sensor head with embedded real-time processing electronics and connectors
Imaging lens
Software for system configuration
Infrared emmiter for initial focus and optical calibration
PROCESS COMPATIBILITY LMD process (Laser Metal Deposition) / Laser Cladding Processes
OPTICAL COMPATIBILITY Transmission of infrared radiation (above 1.1 um) from the process area to the
optical port is required. *
MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY Steel powder, Stain steel powder, Stelite powder, Inconel, others.
LASER POWER CONTROL Analog signal control, 0 VDC - 10 VDC
DIMENSIONS (mm) / WEIGHT 88 mm x 60 mm x 92 mm / 0.5 kg
POWER SUPPLY 5 VDC, 10W
IMAGING LENS According clients specifications and needs. Several optical configurations
available.
MECHANICAL ENCLOSURE IP67 rated mechanical enclosure with embedded heatsink
Embedded waterblock for air / water cooling
MECHANICAL INTERFACE C-mount thread with counterthread for tight adjustment
INFRARED CAMERA VPD PbSe camera, 64x64 pixels (pixel size: 50 microns)
MWIR response (1 -5 um), frame rate 1000 images per second
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
SOFTWARE CLAMIR control SW v.1.0 (Windows 10, 32 and 64 bits compatible)
SystemREQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM operation PC with processor i5, RAM memory: 8 GB
Hard disk available: 1 GB, O.S.: Windows 10 or later (32/64 bits)
PROCESS CONTROL Selectable modes: Automatic, Manual
PROCESS CONFIGURATION Selectable process configuration: Tracks, Continuous
Initial laser power
Track length (Tracks mode)
OTHER FEATURES 2x digital input, 2x digital output (multiple functionalities)
Process data logging

* The performance of the system may be limited if additional optical components are installed in the optical path.

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28660 Boadilla del Monte - Madrid, España what is not controlled, cannot be improved.
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