AGV5D Five-Axis Laser Micromachining Precession Scanner

Description

Design Features

• Ideal for use with a wide variety of commercial femtosecond lasers
• Optics selections for compatibility with 1030 nm, 1064 nm, 515 nm, or 532 nm wavelengths
• Water- and air-cooling features for maximum stability and consistent performance over time
• Produces precise features with the greatest laser-processing precision available—even including features larger than the scanner’s field of view
• User-friendly features simplify integration into a machine, system, or subsystem
• Assist gas pressure up to 200 psig for improved processing of high-aspect ratio features

Key Applications

• Medical device manufacturing
• Interventional cardiovascular implants
• Hypotubes
• Microelectronics processing
• Probe cards
• Microvias
• Automotive component manufacturing
• Fuel injector nozzles
• Laser micromachining systems

Beam Manipulation in 5 Degrees of Freedom

Aerotech’s AGV5D five-axis laser micromachining precession scanner manipulates a laser beam in five degrees of freedom (DOF):

• Spot placement within the field of view (2-DOF)
• Spot focus depth (1-DOF)
• Precession angle (2-DOF)

AGV5D produces extremely precise holes, slots and user-defined geometries, while maintaining exact control of the cross section.

One Controller for All Motion

Through coordination with other axes of motion using an Aerotech controller, AGV5D offers the unique capability to generate features larger than its field of view while maintaining the highest processing quality. Regardless of whether the motion platform is comprised of servo-motor or stepper-motor stages, piezoelectric nanopositioners, or hexapods, Aerotech is the only supplier that coordinates the precession scanner with the other motion axes, resulting in the greatest laser-processing precision possible.

A G-code-based programming interface gives you the ability to take control and forge your own trajectory. Alternatively, defined functions with parametric features and geometries are available for programming simplicity. User-accessible diagnostic tools accelerate process development and optimization.

Simple and Flexible Integration

AGV5D is the most flexible multi-axis laser micromachining solution available. Mounting interfaces on the front and rear faces of the housing, along with a multidirectional beam input, simplify delivery of the input beam. Additional kinematic mounting features on the underside of the housing allow for repeatable dismounting and remounting of the AGV5D, thus minimizing the need for realignment of the input beam. Optional beam alignment modules provide a simple mechanism by which users can set and adjust the input beam alignment and the polarization.

AGV5D also offers great flexibility to users in that it is easy to integrate with a diverse range of commercially available femtosecond lasers. This is made possible through adjustable software parameters, allowing users to compensate for laser properties such as beam divergence, diameter and quality, which often vary among laser sources. With some relatively quick and simple adjustments, users can set up the AGV5D with the laser that best suits their process requirements, and can easily swap out one laser for another.

Optimized for Industrial Use

Like all Aerotech products, AGV5D is designed for long-term durability in production environments. Water- and air-cooling mechanisms regulate temperature gradients within the AGV5D, thereby mitigating thermal drift errors. The housing is sealed and includes an air purge to help keep the optical components free from contamination, greatly reducing the risk of damage.

Your One-Stop Precision Motion Control Partner

Since 1970, customers around the world have relied on Aerotech’s trusted support through every step of the process: from system layout and design, to out-of-the-box setup and support, to putting your process in motion and keeping it moving.

Aerotech is the only supplier offering solutions for every motion challenge. From precision mechanics and mechatronic devices, to state-of-the-art galvo scanners and light-manipulation technologies, to highly capable, user-friendly controller software and hardware, you achieve greater precision and quality with Aerotech because all components integrate seamlessly and are coordinated through one controller.