VascuLathe Laser Machining System
VascuLathe® represents a revolutionary approach to satisfying the demanding requirements of stent manufacturing applications. This integrated platform couples automated material handling functionality and wet cutting operation with high performance, high-throughput direct-drive linear and rotary motion capability.
Description
Specifications
Dimensions
Ordering Info
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Description
Description
Specifications
Dimensions
Ordering Info
Downloads
Description
Design Features
- High integration linear/rotary motion platform
- ER collet system for automated material clamping
- Optional gripper assembly for tube advance
- Advanced control architecture
- Single or dual spindle configurations
- Optional wet cutting
- High-speed rotary option for rotational speeds up to 2000 rpm
Integral Linear/Rotary
The integral linear-rotary design has much greater stiffness and lower moving mass resulting in an overall higher dynamic stiffness when compared to component-based systems. The resulting increased bandwidth provides throughput improvements on the order of two to five times when compared to traditional component-level manufacturing approaches, while still maintaining submicron tolerances on tight part geometries. The higher throughput of the VascuLathe® implies that fewer machines are required to produce an equivalent number of stents, resulting in lower total labor costs and reduced floor space requirements. Alternatively, the VascuLathe® can be used to meet increased product demand within the existing manufacturing space, saving the costs associated with facilities expansion.
Automated Material Handling
The VascuLathe® is a complete motion and material handling subsystem. The system includes an automated, pneumatically activated ER collet assembly as well as an optional combined bushing/tube advance mechanism that enables the sequential, unattended manufacture of multiple stents from a single length of tubing material. A wet cutting configuration is also available for applications that require fluid delivery through the stent material during the manufacturing process.
Advanced Control Architecture
The VascuLathe® is available with a powerful, yet intuitive Aerotech control system, with which a user can conveniently optimize the current, velocity, and position servo loops for maximum performance. Advanced trajectory generation capabilities such as multi-block look ahead minimize geometry errors in tight profiles by transparently regulating cutting speed. While our 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.
Dimensions
VascuLathe-ACS
VascuLathe-ASR
Ordering Information
VascuLathe-ASR Linear/Rotary Motion Platform
Travel (Required)
| Option | Description |
| -200 | 200 mm linear axis travel |
| -300 | 300 mm linear axis travel |
Rotary Speed (Required)
| Option | Description |
| -SS | Standard speed rotary axis |
| -HS | High speed rotary axis |
Cutting Configuration (Required)
| Option | Descriptio |
| -DCUT | Dry cutting configuration |
| -WCUT | Wet cutting configuration |
Cover (Optional)
| Option | Description |
| -CV | Protective cable cover for linear axis |
Front Tooling (Optional)
| Option | Description |
| -FT1 | Front tooling platform with grip |
| -FT2 | Front tooling platform with alignment gripper |
Gripper Jaws (Optional)
| Option | Description |
| -J1 | Gripper jaws for 0-10 mm tube diameters |
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 (ordered as seperate items)
| 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 |
VascuLathe® ACS Linear/Rotary Motion Platform
Travel (Required)
| Option | Description |
| -200 | 200 mm linear axis travel |
| -300 | 300 mm linear axis travel |
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 |
Cover (Optional)
| Option | Description |
| -CV | Protective cable cover for linear axis |
Front Tooling (Optional)
| Option | Description |
| -FT1 | Front tooling platform with gripper |
| -FT2 | 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 diameters |
| -J3 | Gripper jaws for 16-26 mm tube diameters |
| -J4 | Gripper jaws for24-34 mm tube diameters |
Metrology - Rotary (Required)
| Option | Description |
| -PL1 | Metrology, Uncalibrated with Performance Plots |
| -PL2 | Metrology, Calibrated (HALAR) with Performance Plots |
- 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 | 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 (ordered as separate items)
| 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 |