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Description

Design Features

  • High integration linear/rotary motion platform
  • Pneumatically actuated 3-jaw gripper or ER collet
  • Clear aperture for product feedthrough
  • Optional front and rear tooling platforms
  • Direct-drive linear and rotary motor technology
  • Configure for wet or dry cutting
  • High-speed rotary option for rotational speeds up to 2000 rpm

Integral Tooling Platform

The LaserTurn® series can be equipped with front and rear tooling platforms that include tapped holes on four surfaces for various fixture mounting. The tooling platform is bolted directly to the base of the linear stage providing a stiff, common inertial frame of reference. Custom fixtures such as bushing alignment, part collection, or automated material advance assemblies can easily be attached. Metric or English-based hardware and hole patterns are available as are custom configurations with application specific features.

Automated Material Handling

The LaserTurn® is a complete motion and material handling subsystem. The system includes an automated, pneumatically activated 3-jaw gripper or ER collet for part holding. The 3-jaw gripper has a clear aperture for product feedthrough and can be configured for O.D., I.D., or odd form gripping with various jaw geometries. The ER collet chuck also has a clear aperture for product feedthrough and can support tubing diameters from 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) to 30 mm (1.18 inch).

Direct-Drive Technology

The LaserTurn® series utilizes direct-drive noncontact motor and encoder technology for both the linear and rotary axes. Direct-drive motors exhibit significantly higher throughput and maintenance-free operation when compared to gear and screw-driven technology. Linear and rotary encoders coupled directly to the load have the highest level of system accuracy and repeatability over the operating lifetime of the stage.

Scalable Product Solutions

Two platforms, the LaserTurn2 and the LaserTurn5, are available to provide support for different price and performance requirements. Each product features the automated material handling capabilities and modular tooling platforms. The LaserTurn2 has a smaller overall footprint and reduced load carrying capability while providing similar accuracy and repeatability to the larger LaserTurn5.

The LaserTurn5’s deeper cross section and larger bearings provide higher throughput and dynamic tracking accuracy for a given load when compared to the LaserTurn2.

Advanced Control Architecture

The LaserTurn1 is available with Aerotech’s Automation1 Software-Based Machine Controller (iSMC). The Automation1-iSMC is a part of the Automation1 high-performance motion control platform which also includes the Automation1 Motion Development Kit (MDK).  Automation1 drives are networked to the controller over the HyperWire® fiber optic communication bus. This ultra-fast bus and premium servo motor drive hardware enable new levels of optimization across several axes of motion.  Advanced trajectory generation capabilities such as multi-block look-ahead minimize geometric errors in tight profiles by transparently regulating cutting speed. Aerotech’s Position Synchronized Laser Firing Output (PSO) functionality automatically adjusts the laser pulse frequency to match the current cutting speed to maintain optimal laser power coupling.

Laserturn2 and Laserturn5 Electrical Specifications

Option
Description
Drive System Direct-drive servomotor
Feedback System Non-contact optical encoder, 1 Vpp Sinusoidal output
Maximum Bus Voltage 340 VDC

Dimensions

LaserTurn2



LaserTurn2 Tooling Interface



LaserTurn5-ASR



LaserTurn5-ASR Tooling Interface



LaserTurn5-ACS



LaserTurn5-ACS Tooling Interface



Ordering Information

LaserTurn2 Linear/Rotary Motion Platform

Travel (Required)

Option Description
-200 200 mm linear axis travel
-300 300 mm linear axis travel

Feedback (Required)

Option Description
-E1 Incremental linear encoder, 1 Vpp (linear axis)
-E2 High-accuracy incremental linear encoder, 1 Vpp (linear axis)

Rotary Speed (Required)

Option Description
-SS Standard speed rotary axis
-HS High speed rotary axis

Cutting Configuration (Required)

Option Description
-DCUT Dry cutting configuration
-WCUT Wet cutting configuration with fluid rotary union

Front Tooling (Optional)

Option Description
-FT1 Metric front tooling platform
-FT2 Metric front tooling platform with gripper
-FT3 Metric front tooling platform with alignment gripper
-FT4 English front tooling platform
-FT5 English front tooling platform with gripper
-FT6 English front tooling platform with alignment gripper

Gripper Jaws (Optional)

Option Description
-J1 Gripper jaws for 0-10 mm tube diameters

Rear Tooling (Optional)

Option Description
-RT1 Metric rear tooling platform
-RT2 English rear tooling platform

Metrology - Linear (Required)

Option Description
-PL1 Metrology, uncalibrated withe performance plots
-PL2 Metrology, calibrated (HALAR) with performance plots
Note:
  1. Metrology option applies to linear axis only.

Integration (Required)

Aerotech offers both standard and custom integration services to help you get your system fully operational as quickly as possible. The following standard integration options are available for this system. Please consult Aerotech if you are unsure what level of integration is required, or if you desire custom integration support with your system.

Option Description
-TAS Integration - Test as system
 
Testing, integration, and documentation of a group of components as a complete system that will be used together (ex: drive, controller, and stage). This includes parameter file generation, system tuning, and documentation of the system configuration.
-TAC Integration - Test as components
 
Testing and integration of individual items as discrete components that ship together. This is typically used for spare parts, replacement parts, or items that will not be used together. These components may or may not be part of a larger system.

Accessories (to be ordered as separate line item)

Option Description
Collet-ER16-CLTxxx ER16 collet - consult with Aerotech for available sizes
RingSeal-ER16-RSxx Ring seal for wet cutting - consult with Aerotech for available sizes
CGF Collet and Gripper Filtration Kit

LaserTurn5-ASR Linear/Rotary Motion Platform

Travel (Required)

Option Description
-200 200 mm linear axis travel
-300 300 mm linear axis travel

Feedback (Required)

Option Description
-E1 Incremental linear encoder, 1 Vpp (linear axis)
-E2 High-accuracy incremental linear encoder, 1 Vpp (linear axis)

Rotary Speed (Required)

Option Description
-SS Standard speed rotary axis
-HS High speed rotary axis

Cutting Configuration (Required)

Option Description
-DCUT Dry cutting configuration
-WCUT Wet cutting configuration with fluid linear rotary union

Front Tooling (Optional)

Option Description
-FT1 Metric front tooling platform
-FT2 Metric front tooling platform with gripper
-FT3 Metric front tooling platform with alignment gripper
-FT4 English front tooling platform
-FT5 English front tooling platform with gripper
-FT6 English front tooling platform with alignment gripper

Gripper Jaws (Optional)

Option Description
-J1 Gripper jaws for 0-10 mm tube diameters

Rear Tooling (Optional)

Option Description
-RT1 Metric rear tooling platform
-RT2 English rear tooling platform

Metrology - Linear (Required)

Option Description
-PL1 Metrology, uncalibrated with performance plots
-PL2 Metrology, calibrated (HALAR) with performance plots
Note:
  1. Metrology option applies to linear axis only.

Integration (Required)

Aerotech offers both standard and custom integration services to help you get your system fully operational as quickly as possible. The following standard integration options are available for this system. Please consult Aerotech if you are unsure what level of integration is required, or if you desire custom integration support with your system.

Option Description
-TAS Integration - Test as system
 
Testing, integration, and documentation of a group of components as a complete system that will be used together (ex: drive, controller, and stage). This includes parameter file generation, system tuning, and documentation of the system configuration.
-TAC Integration - Test as components
 
Testing and integration of individual items as discrete components that ship together. This is typically used for spare parts, replacement parts, or items that will not be used together. These components may or may not be part of a larger system.

Accessories (to be ordered as separate line item)

Option Description
Collet-ER16-CLTxxx ER16 collet - consult with Aerotech for available sizes
RingSeal-ER16-RSxx Ring seal for wet cutting - consult with Aerotech for available sizes
CGF Collet and Gripper Filtration Kit

LaserTurn5-ACS Linear/Rotary Motion Platform

Travel (Required)

Option Description
-200 200 mm linear axis travel
-300 300 mm linear axis travel

Feedback (Required)

Option Description
-E1 Incremental linear encoder, 1 Vpp (linear axis)
-E2 High-accuracy incremental linear encoder, 1 Vpp (linear axis)

Collet Style (Required)

Option Description
-ER25 ER25 ultra-precision collet chuck
-ER40 ER40 ultra-precision collet chuck

Cutting Configuration (Required)

Option Description
-DCUT Dry cutting configuration
-WCUT Wet cutting configuration with fluid rotary union

Front Tooling (Optional)

Option Description
-FT1 Metric front tooling platform
-FT2 Metric front tooling platform with gripper
-FT3 Metric front tooling platform with alignment gripper
-FT4 English front tooling platform
-FT5 English front tooling platform with gripper
-FT6 English front tooling platform with alignment gripper

Gripper Jaws (Optional)

Option Description
-J1 Gripper jaws for 0-10 mm tube diameters
-J2 Gripper jaws for 8-18 mm tube diameter
-J3 Gripper jaws for 16-26 mm tube diameters
-J4 Gripper jaws for 24-34 mm tube diameters

Rear Tooling (Optional)

Option Descsription
-RT1 Metric rear tooling platform
-RT2 English rear tooling platform

Metrology - Linear (Required)

Option Description
-PL1 Metrology, uncalibrated with performance plots
-PL2 Metrology, calibrated (HALAR) with performance plots
Note:
  1. Metrology option applies to linear axis only.

Metrology - Rotary (Required)

Option Description
-PL1 Metrology, uncalibrated with performance plots
-PL2 Metrology, calibrated (HALAR) with performance plots
Note:
  1. Metrology option applies to rotary axis only.

Integration (Required)

Aerotech offers both standard and custom integration services to help you get your system fully operational as quickly as possible. The following standard integration options are available for this system. Please consult Aerotech if you are unsure what level of integration is required, or if you desire custom integration support with your system.

Option Decription
-TAS Integration - Test as system
 
Testing, integration, and documentation of a group of components as a complete system that will be used together (ex: drive, controller, and stage). This includes parameter file generation, system tuning, and documentation of the system configuration.
-TAC Integration - Test as components
 
Testing and integration of individual items as discrete components that ship together. This is typically used for spare parts, replacement parts, or items that will not be used together. These components may or may not be part of a larger system.

Accessories (to be ordered as separate line item)

Option Description
Collet-ER25-CLTxxx ER25 collet - consult with Aerotech for available sizes
Collet-ER40-CLTxxx ER40 collet - consult with Aerotech for available sizes
RingSeal-ER25-RSxx Ring seal for wet cutting, ER25 collet - consult with Aerotech for available sizes
RingSeal-ER40-RSxx Ring seal for wet cutting, ER40 collet - consult with Aerotech for available sizes
CGF Collet and Gripper Filtration Kit

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