GSI Lumonics Introduces the JK802 and JK1002 for Laser Cutting and Welding
GSI Lumonics Inc. introduces its
JK802 and JK1002 Series Laser Processing Systems. A third generation of its JK
Classic Series of Nd:YAG laser systems, these systems are designed for
industrial precision welding and high-speed cutting of metallic materials. Used
in the automotive industry for fuel injector welding and for cutting tubes and
frames, this technology is transferable to any application where cutting or
joining metal is required.
"GSI Lumonics has designed the JK802 and JK1002 with a real market commitment to reducing total life cycle laser costs through innovation," said a GSI spokesperson. "In developing these robust laser systems, GSI Lumonics has drawn upon thousands of hours of operating experience and has refined, simplified, and tested our technological capabilities, incorporating them into this latest product offering.
"These laser cutting and welding systems offer a cost-effective combination of power, beam quality, and efficiency enabled by GSI Lumonics' patent-pending laser power "super modulation" technology. This super modulation technology momentarily doubles the laser's output intensity up to a maximum of 2,000W," explained the spokesperson.
"Super modulation offers the speed of continuous-wave (CW) laser processing with the control of a pulsed laser," explained William LeBlanc, General Manager of the Rugby, England facility where the JK lasers are manufactured. "By allowing process engineers to truly control such factors as weld penetration, heat effected zones, cooling rates, kerf quality, cornering speeds, and burnback, we are able to offer the most complete and precise laser tool on the market."
"Additionally, these new laser processing systems feature a patent-pending, fiber system, with built-in process detection and intuitive, self-protecting diagnostics. Key optical modules are pre-aligned, reducing intenance time by a factor of 15. Flashlamps which are designed for more than 1,000 hours of operation, are also modular and can be changed on the production floor in ten minutes or less. Multiplexing options, time-shares, and energy-shares will also be available on this system. These systems are available with GSI Lumonics' 'silver bullet' automatic focus control cutting nozzles, which are proven to be effective in most industrial applications," explained the spokesperson.
The JK802 and JK1002 also feature a graphical software interface, which decreases the level of experience required to operate this system. Remote modem diagnostics enable performance data to be ported out to a service center for diagnostics and repair.
GSI Lumonics Inc. manufactures laser-based automated manufacturing systems and components. Industries served include semiconductor, electronics and industrial manufacturing markets.
For more information contact:
GSI Lumonics Inc.
22300 Haggerty Road
Northville, MI 48167
248-449-8989
Fax: 248-735-2460