Engraving / Marking / Structuring / Cutting / Welding
Micro-precision redefined
High-precision laser processing in series production is the specialty of the PIRANHA® µ. That is why it is our bestseller when it comes to micro-precision. In combination with an Femtosecond Laser (USPL), the PIRANHA® µ is a true precision champion and impresses with its flexibility in terms of materials and application options.
Precision that sets standards: PIRANHA® µ
Low-vibration, temperature-stable and wear-free: these are the attributes of the PIRANHA® µ machine design made of solid black granite. Particularly in laser micromachining, where maximum accuracy with high repeatability is essential, you benefit from the granite base with the best vibration damping, low thermal conductivity and low coefficient of expansion. In addition, the µ version of the PIRANHA® has high-precision positioning systems to ensure the highest possible accuracy. There are also numerous options that allow you to customize the PIRANHA® to your individual requirements: These include Optical Parts Recognition (OPR), dual lasers and even Femtosecond Lasers (USPL) if required. The choice is yours.
Laser perfection, over and over again
Long-running processes with high repeatability in particular benefit from the unrivaled precision of the PIRANHA® µ. Developed for industrial laser micromachining, our bestseller scores on the one hand with an extremely temperature-stable and low-vibration granite design that enables an axis positioning accuracy of ±10 µm and on the other hand with a footprint of less than 2.5 m². The PIRANHA® µ combines top-class industrial laser technology with smart software and intelligent options – for maximum precision with maximum repeatability for series production.
PIRANHA® µ
Engraving, marking, structuring
Micro-precision requires a low-vibration, vibration-free machine body and dimensional accuracy. That is why the PIRANHA® µ is equipped with a temperature-stable and low-vibration granite design and additional measuring systems with glass scales. The X and Y axes are also made of granite and are adjusted by linear direct motors. This guarantees maximum processing and repeat accuracy.
Especially in industries such as watch & jewelry, mint & print and medical technology, the PIRANHA® µ offers significant advantages in laser processing, combined with a compact design and numerous options, such as software and optics-controlled assistance systems.
PIRANHA® µ cut
Cutting
With its axial accuracy of ±10 µm, the PIRANHA® µ cut achieves extreme contour accuracy. This is also ensured by the low-vibration, temperature-stable and wear-free machine structure made of solid black granite. The optimum vibration damping ensures a perfect combination of maximum precision and maximum efficiency in laser flame cutting and high-pressure fusion cutting. The laser cutting system is equipped with an air-cooled fiber laser as standard, which is available in various performance classes.
There are also numerous options that allow you to tailor the PIRANHA® µ cut to your personal requirements. For example, our unique Live Adjust System (LAS), which transmits live images of the cutting process from inside the machine to the monitor on the operating terminal. This allows the cutting layout to be placed directly and with particular precision. And with the help of the NC-controlled rotary and swivel axes, round and cylindrical workpieces can be cut precisely.
PIRANHA® µ weld
Welding
Maximum precision and flexibility for filigree welding processes make the PIRANHA® µ weld a specialist for fine laser welding at high contour speeds. In particular, the PIRANHA® µ weld reliably fulfills filigree welding processes with complex contours and the highest precision requirements. Its solid granite structure ensures maximum stability and durability and therefore maximum positioning and repeat accuracy in laser processing. And the combination of ACSYS software and NC-controlled rotary and swivel axes makes it possible to join cylindrical as well as conical and rotationally symmetrical workpieces made of metal and plastic with high precision and durability.
PIRANHA® µ UKP
Engraving, marking, structuring
The PIRANHA® µ demonstrates its strengths in processes with long engraving times and high repeat accuracy, particularly in conjunction with ACSYS’ Femtosecond Laser technology. The PIRANHA® µ UKP in the temperature-stable and low-vibration granite design in combination with a femtosecond laser is the first choice for the highest processing accuracy. With its high-precision picosecond or femtosecond laser, it enables unprecedented control over the energy transferred to the material.
Whether you are facing challenges in the microstructuring and functionalization of surfaces, the manufacture of optical components or the production of medical implants, the PIRANHA® µ UKP offers you new possibilities for precision machining.
Add-on technologies for even more precision
PIRANHA® µ laser processing systems are designed for precision and efficiency as standard. That’s what makes them so economical. We offer you a broad and technologically unique portfolio of options so that you can benefit even if your machining requirements are anything but standard. You will find a solution for almost every requirement and can customize your PIRANHA® µ.
All-in-One Quick-Change System
A high-precision laser system solution for three completely different laser processes: The patented quick-change system from ACSYS enables marking, engraving and cutting with laser technology. The laser is guided by a galvanometer scanner and either gravure optics (F-theta, plane field optics, telecentric optics) or a laser cutting head is attached.
DFC – Dynamic Focus Control
The DFC module from ACSYS ensures that the laser focus is constantly and dynamically tracked on curved components. This saves you the time-consuming task of splitting the layout into different focus layers. What’s more, even complex 3D geometries can be processed precisely with the dynamic focus control. Reductions in processing quality are a thing of the past.
DFS – Double Focusing System
With the Double Focusing System (DFS), you can see at a glance whether the laser processing head is at the correct focus distance from the workpiece. The correct focus distance can be determined in this way, especially for surfaces that are difficult to access or difficult to measure.
A pilot laser marks the center of the laser processing field and also offers the advantage that either fitting rectangles or the contour lines of the layout can be displayed directly. A high-resolution camera transmits images directly from the interior to the monitor on the control panel. The Double Focusing System is also available with green laser systems.
Dividing Heads
ACSYS offers you various dividing heads for precise angular positioning and further turning of workpieces. Each of the devices is NC-controlled and has an electric rotary axis as well as a manually or electrically adjustable swivel axis. Dividing heads are used for the internal and external marking of rings and cylindrical or conical workpieces. They are available with manual feed or automatic feed with automatic loading.
LAS – Live Adjustment System
The camera-supported Live Adjustment System significantly reduces your set-up effort and enables the exact positioning of even the smallest workpieces in the system. The principle: a high-resolution camera transmits images directly from the interior to the monitor on the control panel. With the help of the infinitely variable digital zoom function, you can bring all the details of a workpiece onto the screen and place layouts with absolute precision. The target result is displayed as a preview. If required, new layouts, markings, barcodes or data matrix codes can even be created and implemented directly on the monitor – without additional workpiece measurement.
The LAS is also available as a dual camera system for the highest precision requirements. The first camera shows an image of the workpiece inserted for processing. This is the basic LAS function. The second camera provides a view directly through the beam path of the laser and delivers a high-resolution partial image of the workpiece region to be processed.
OPR – Optical Parts Recognition
Optical part recognition from ACSYS is the key to highly efficient batch processing. The system is ideal if you feed several workpieces of the same type to your ACSYS system in bulk at the same time in order to process them in a single pass. How it works: The OPR camera module captures the parts on the workpiece carrier. The associated software uses the images to recognize the position and alignment of each individual workpiece and controls the laser so that the engravings or markings are always made exactly at the predefined position.
PLD – Pilot Laser Module
The Pilot Laser Module (PLD) generates a visual pointing laser that makes it much easier to position the workpiece correctly under the laser processing head. The clearly visible red light beam of the pilot laser offers several advantages: On the one hand, it marks the center of the laser processing field and also indicates a fitting rectangle according to the layout specification. Optionally, the fitting rectangles of all layout elements and, in the case of small layouts, the contour lines of the layout can also be displayed directly.
And with the help of the AC-LASER software, reference points and cutting edges can be precisely traced, allowing the laser process to be simulated before actual processing. In this way, the accuracy can be checked in advance and, if necessary, adjusted and simulated again without consuming material.
Quick Lens Changer
Demanding applications require the lens or optics to be changed for high-precision laser processing. With the quick lens changer from ACSYS, quick and easy changing when using different processing optics is child’s play. And the AC-LASER software ensures that all parameters are set correctly straight away – no matter how often you have to change the lens. The smart quick lens change system from ACSYS ensures consistently high-quality precision machining of the workpieces and maximizes efficiency in the production process.
RAS – Rapid Area Scan
With the unique Rapid Area Scan process, you can speed up the high-precision digitization of templates for the creation of 3D models by up to 30 times – including the transfer of data to CAD tools. Instead of a single measuring point, a complete measuring line is projected. This means that an original can be scanned in blocks and significant time savings can be realized during the scanning process. The scanned segments are merged by the software without any loss of quality. The line width can also be adjusted flexibly and easily. And with the precise preview of the scan, you have full control.
The Rapid Area Scan System can be integrated into all ACSYS precision laser systems of the µ series – also as a retrofit. And the direct interface to tools such as CarveCo saves even more time. RAS also offers the great advantage of scanning and processing in one system.
Smart software solutions for high-precision results
ACSYS’ own software enables you to fully exploit the potential of your laser systems. In addition to numerous functions for controlling the laser processes and for automation, our software offers a wide range of interfaces and customization options, adapted to your individual requirements on request. The user-friendly interface is easy to operate and provides a wealth of information and functions for optimizing the laser process.
3D Assistant
The 3D assistant makes it easy to create complex 3D and micro-engravings. A graphic preview makes it easier to set up the workpiece. Thanks to automated readjustment of the laser focus, even very deep 3D engravings can be realized in top quality. A very high surface quality is achieved through the targeted parameterization of the laser.
AC-LASER
Achieve outstanding results with the powerful modules of the AC-LASER software. Thanks to the graphical user interface, you can implement any requirement in the shortest possible time without having to compromise on design or quality. Intelligent image processing functions reduce set-up times to a minimum.
The AC-LASER software enables productivity without compromise. The close integration and uniform functionality of different modules enables you to consistently implement your ideas and requirements.
Performance features
- Camera image
The LAS – Live Adjust System enables precise positioning of even the smallest workpieces.
- Multi-axis functions
Up to 7 controlled axes can be moved simply at the click of a mouse or fully automatically.
- 3D functionality
Extensive processing options for 3D engraving with integrated depth control and digitizing functions.
- Special programming
Customer-specific layout and sequence programming as well as database connections.
- Professional text layout tools
Line spacing, spacing and typeface changes can be programmed and modified with any font installed on Windows.
- Material parameter wizard
Simple search for suitable laser parameters for a wide range of materials. Automatic creation of a parameter scale from data in an extensive parameter database.
- Barcode and DataMatrix code
Comprehensive processing module for barcodes and DataMatrix codes.
- Dual laser control
The software can manage and control two laser sources in parallel.
- Split layout
Intelligent segmentation. Large-area engravings on flat or round parts are “intelligently” separated and optimized.
- Multiple Execution
Intelligent batch processing. The laser machine can control its tasks fully automatically overnight or at weekends and process several blanks automatically.
Barcode, DataMatrix & QR code
In addition to 1D codes (barcode / barcode), 2D codes such as QR, DataMatrix, Aztec, Code One and dot codes or stacked codes are increasingly being used for marking workpieces. ACSYS offers special software modules for the generation of barcodes, DataMatrix and QR codes, which allow codes to be generated automatically on the fly. Especially when it comes to compliance with ISO 29158, durable and high-quality markings are required, particularly for printed circuit boards, in medical technology or for components in the mobility sector, as well as for the marking of wear tools.
Custom Programming
Do you need to integrate third-party software? Or do you need to connect databases or spreadsheets live? Our in-house developed software allows a wide range of customizations, from cloud connection to machine-to-machine communication with OPC/UA.
Exploit the full potential of your ACSYS laser system with our customizable software. In addition to numerous functions for controlling the laser processes and for automation, we offer you customized interfaces and customer-specific programming.
Database Integration
Whether serial numbers, product markings, data matrix and QR codes or personalization – connecting our laser systems to existing databases is now almost a standard requirement. Thanks to an open database interface, a wide range of database formats from different manufacturers can be connected. In addition to various SQL databases and flat file formats, proprietary database management systems can also be connected to ACSYS laser systems. We will be happy to advise you on the database connection of relational, object-oriented and object-relational databases.
DFC – Dynamic Focus Control
Complex 3D geometries, such as curved components, require the harmonious interaction of powerful hardware and smart software. With the help of Dynamic Focus Control (DFC), the laser focus is constantly and dynamically tracked for curved components, eliminating the need for time-consuming separation of the layout into different focus positions.
LAS – Live Adjustment System
Our unique Live Adjustment System (LAS) is just one example of how ACSYS intelligently combines hardware and software. Only with a powerful software solution can machine vision be turned into recognition. The camera-supported Live Adjustment System significantly reduces your set-up effort and enables the exact positioning of even the smallest workpieces in the system.
The principle: a high-resolution camera transmits images directly from the interior to the monitor on the control panel. With the help of the infinitely variable digital zoom function, you can bring all the details of a workpiece onto the screen and place layouts with absolute precision. The target result is displayed as a preview. If required, new layouts, markings, barcodes or data matrix codes can even be created and implemented directly on the monitor – without additional workpiece measurement.
Material Parameter Wizard
The material parameter wizard makes it easy to search for suitable laser parameters for a wide range of materials. The automatic creation of a parameter scale on the respective material and the subsequent adjustment in the software quickly and easily lead to the best results.
Multiple Execution
Use our intelligent batch processing to control your laser processes fully automatically overnight or throughout the weekend.
With Multiple Execution, you can organize your pending orders reliably, quickly and efficiently. The module monitors the order stock as well as the error-free processing of the process batch.
Small series in particular benefit from the possibilities offered by Multiple Execution for the laser processing of blanks. Intelligent batch processing is an efficient solution for automating production processes, both for automated material feeding and for material handling of finished workpieces.
OPR – Optical Parts Recognition
Software and hardware in perfect harmony: The OPR camera module captures the parts on the workpiece carrier. The associated software uses the images to recognize the position and alignment of each individual workpiece and controls the laser so that the engravings or markings are always made exactly at the predefined position. This makes optical part recognition from ACSYS the perfect solution if you feed several workpieces of the same type to your laser system in bulk at the same time in order to process them in a single pass.
Professional Text Layout Tools
With the help of our convenient layout tools, you can easily combine text, graphics and images to create individual designs. Whether circular texts with individually selectable fonts or different geometric objects and patterns – you have complete design freedom for engraving, marking and structuring your products. And thanks to the intuitive graphical user interface, operation is easy even for inexperienced users.
Split Layout
For particularly large layouts, ACSYS offers smart segmentation for flat and round parts. This allows particularly large workpieces to be engraved, marked and structured using laser technology. For this purpose, the layout is intelligently divided and separated using the split layout technique and then lasered in an approach-optimized manner.
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E-Mail: info@acsys.de