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Fronius product. These instructions will help you familiarize yourself with the product. Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different features your Fronius product has to offer. This will allow you to make full use of its advan- tages.
Contents Safety Instructions ............................. Explanation of Safety Instructions......................General ..............................Intended Use............................Environmental Conditions ........................Obligations of the Operating Company....................Obligations of Personnel........................Personal Protective Equipment......................Danger from Toxic Gases and Vapors....................Danger Posed by Shielding Gas Leak ....................Danger from Flying Sparks ........................Hazards from welding current .......................
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Installing the Laser Welding Head on the Robot..................Mount Laser Welding Head on the Robot..................... Installing and Connecting SplitBox SB 360i LaserHybrid ................Installing SplitBox SB 360i LaserHybrid on Robot ................Connecting the SplitBox SB 360i LaserHybrid..................Connecting the CrossJet and Additional Extraction ................... Connecting the CrossJet and Additional Extraction................
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Checking Position of the Wire Electrode in relation to the Laser Focus ..........Example: Use of the Reference Program after Welding Torch Replacement........Measures to Reduce Contamination of the Optics ..................Measures to Reduce Contamination of the Optics ................Appendix Technical Data ............................
Safety Instructions Explanation of DANGER! Indicates an immediate danger. Death or serious injury may result if Safety Instruc- appropriate precautions are not taken. tions WARNING! Indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken. CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.
Intended Use The LaserHybrid head is to be used exclusively for its intended purpose. The LaserHybrid head is intended exclusively for LaserHybrid welding of alu- minum, CrNi and steel materials. Any other use does not constitute proper use. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from improper use.
Personal Protec- Please take the following precautions for your own personal safety: tive Equipment Persons present in the sealed cell for the LaserHybrid process must wear rigid, wet-insulating footwear protect hands with appropriate gloves (featuring electrical insulation and ther- mal protection) protect their eyes from laser beams by wearing regulation-compliant safety glasses for lasers.
The following components are factors that determine how toxic the welding fumes are: The metals used for the workpiece Electrodes Coatings Cleaning agents, degreasers, and the like Consult the corresponding material safety data sheets and manufacturer's in- structions for the components listed above. Keep flammable vapors (such as solvent vapors) out of the laser and arc ra- diation range.
Vagrant welding If the following instructions are ignored, vagrant welding currents may occur. currents These can destroy earthed conductor terminals, the power source being used, the LaserHybrid welding head and other electrical equipment. Ensure the workpiece clamp is connected tightly to the workpiece. On elec- trically conductive floors, the power source must be set up in such a way as to be insulated from the floor, wherever possible.
Particular Hazard Laser beam poses a risk of injury to the eyes. In addition to using the protec- Areas tive shield with a regulation-compliant UV filter insert, eyes should be protect- ed from laser beams using regulation-compliant safety glasses for lasers. It must still be ensured, however, that no one can accidentally look into the laser beam.
Only use suitable load-carrying equipment from the manufacturer for trans- porting devices by crane. Attach chains or ropes to all designated suspension points on suitable load-carrying equipment. Chains or ropes must be as close to perpendicular as possible. Remove the gas cylinder and wirefeeder (MIG/MAG and TIG devices). Always use a suitable wirefeeder hoisting attachment with insulation on the crane for hoisting the wirefeeder (MIG/MAG and TIG devices).
Take care to ensure that the applicable national and regional guidelines and accident prevention regulations are observed when transporting the device, especially guidelines concerning hazards during transport and shipment. Before transporting the device, always completely drain the coolant and dis- mantle the following components: Wirefeeder Wirespool...
Spare and Wear- Use only original spare and wearing parts (also applies to standard parts). ing Parts It is impossible to guarantee that externally procured parts are designed and manufactured to meet the demands made on them, or that they satisfy safety requirements.
Intended Use The WF 25i LaserHybrid UC is intended exclusively for automatic MIG/MAG welding in combination with Fronius system components. Any other use does not constitute proper use. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from improper use.
Scope of Supply 1 laser welding head WF 25i LaserHybrid UC (complete) 1 LaserHybrid UC hosepack 1 metal gauge to set the focal spot 1 flat spanner, size 8/10 mm 1 slotted screwdriver, 2.5 mm 1 Allen key, 2.5 mm 1 ballpoint Allen wrench, size 3 mm 1 ballpoint Allen wrench, size 4 mm 1 drive wheel spanner...
Requirements Mechanical Re- The following mechanical requirements must be met in order to ensure a stable and re- quirements peatable LaserHybrid process: Accurate welding torch guidance for robots or single-purpose machines (e.g. longitu- dinal chassis) Precise weld seam preparation Low component tolerances Precise and very fast weld seam management systems with little deviation Robot Require- The laser welding head weighs approx.
Alignment Always align the laser welding head so that it is never at a 90° angle to the workpiece 5° surface. NOTE! If this is not observed, then serious damage will be caused to the optical fiber because the laser radiation will be reflected directly into the laser optics.
LaserHybrid System with SplitBox SB 360i LaserHybrid Installed on the Power Source (10) (11) Remote control Unwinding wirefeeder: WF 25i REEL 4R Control line unwinding wirefeeder + OPT/i WF reel carriage D300 Power source TPS 500i LaserHybrid hosepack + robot interface + cooling unit CU 1400i Pro MC or Wirefeeding hose CU 2000i MC Single...
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Power source is in the welding cell (II) TPS 500i – power source HP 95i CON W/1.2 m/95 mm² – interconnecting hosepack SB 360i LaserHybrid – SplitBox, mounted on the power source MHP 300i LH W/7.5 m – LaserHybrid hosepack Wirespool WF 25i REEL 4R –...
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Power source is on a gantry and moves at the same time TPS 500i – power source HP 95i CON W/10 m/95 mm² – interconnecting hosepack SB 360i LaserHybrid – SplitBox, mounted on the gantry MHP 300i LH W/4.2 m or 7.5 m – LaserHybrid hosepack Welding wire drum WF 25i REEL 4R –...
Item Description Connection for welding torch cooling – coolant supply line (blue) for connecting the coolant supply line hose from the interconnecting hosepack SplitBox SB 360i LaserHybrid mount Welding torch connection (FSC) for connecting the LaserHybrid hosepack (10) Connection crossjet OUT (11) (12) Connection crossjet IN...
Connection Specifications Connection Spec- ifications Item Description Fiber optic cable for laser bending radius > 200 mm IMPORTANT! For the fiber optic cable, only use fibers </= 0.3 mm! Larger fibers may impair the welding result and lead to damage to the laser weld- ing head.
Item Description Laser optics water cooling connections (from the LaserHybrid interconnecting hosepack) External wirefeeding hose (Fronius) LaserHybrid interconnecting hosepack (Fronius) Hosepack incl. compressed air for CrossJet and radial air flow, laser optics water cooling, and media coupling Compressed Air MHP LH = LaserHybrid hosepack...
General Safety WARNING! Work performed incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage to property. This setting work must only be carried out by trained and qualified per- sonnel. Please observe the safety rules in the Operating Instructions, and the "Safety Inspection" section in particular. Setup Regula- The power sources have been tested according to degree of protection IP 23.
Setting Up Laser- WARNING! If a power source is connected to the grid during installation, there is Hybrid Welding a danger of serious personal injury and property damage. Please read the “Safety System Rules” chapter for the power source in the Operating Instructions before using it for the first time.
NOTE! The laser welding head does not have standard collision protection. Welding Head on Fronius therefore recommends the use of standard collision protection for robotic the Robot applications in order to prevent damage to the laser welding head in the event of a crash.
Installing and Connecting SplitBox SB 360i LaserHy- brid Installing Split- Separate the SplitBox SB 360i LaserHybrid and SplitBox mount Box SB 360i Lase- Install a suitable holder for the SplitBox mount on your robot rHybrid on Robot IMPORTANT Please observe the robot manufacturer's assembly instructions. Fit the SplitBox mount on the holder using 4 x Allen screws size 6 mm Tightening torque = 24 Nm...
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Fix the interconnecting hosepack strain-relief device in place using 2 x Allen screws size 4 mm Open the ear clamps (x 2) Insert the interconnecting hosepack into the ear clamps Close the ear clamps Insert SplitBox SB 360i LaserHybrid into the SplitBox mount as illustrated Fix SplitBox in place in the SplitBox mount using 3 x screws TX25 at the top and 3 x screws TX25 at the bottom...
SpeedNet (from the interconnec- ting hosepack) SpeedNet (remote control) Gas purging connection Connect the LaserHybrid hosepack to the welding torch connection (Fronius System Connector) Close clamping lever Open the cover on the LaserHybrid ho- sepack Connect welding torch cooling connec-...
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Only one CrossJet air outlet hose is avail- able for applications with the laser welding head WF 25i LaserHybrid 4/6 kW UC. IMPORTANT! When connecting the CrossJet air outlet hose, ensure that the cutting ring is present! Connect CrossJet air outlet Secure the hose to the connection using hexagonal nut, size 24 mm tightening torque = 50 Nm...
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Connect hoses for optics cooling (push-in) blue marking = coolant supply Connect interconnecting hosepack to the power source Option: Data line 3 x 0.5 mm² (e.g. for analyzing additional pres- sure monitoring)
Connecting the CrossJet and Additional Extraction Connecting the Connecting the CrossJet: CrossJet and Ad- With a hose clamp, slide the hose with ditional Ex- an inner diameter of 50 mm over the traction CrossJet exhaust air connection Tighten the hose clamp Connect the additional extraction: With hose clamp, slide the hose with an inner diameter of 40 mm over the...
Connecting/Changing the Wirefeeding Hose on the Laser Welding Head Connecting/ Insert wirefeeding hose into the laser Changing the welding head Wirefeeding Hose Press and hold locking button on the Laser Welding Head Insert the wirefeeding hose until the lo- cking button is released Tighten the strain-relief device 24 mm Replacing the Wirefeeding Hose...
Installing/Changing Wirefeed Rollers Preparation Remove two Allen screws size 3 mm Remove wirefeeder roller cover Installing/Replac- IMPORTANT! The wire electrode must be pulled out in order to change the wirefeed roller. ing the Wirefeed Rollers Disconnect the wirefeeding hose Swing open the clamping stirrup Remove the screw-type shaft Remove the wirefeed roller...
Remove the hexagonal nut, size 10 mm – use the drive wheel spanner included in the scope of supply for the laser welding head to hold on the wire- feed roller Remove the wirefeed roller Install by performing the steps in the rever- se order Final Tasks NOTE! When mounting the cov-...
Connecting the Laser Optics Connecting the CAUTION! Risk of damage to the laser welding head due to contamination from Laser Optics above. Observe the Operating Instructions, specifications, and safety instructions provided by the laser optics manufacturer Before connecting, position the laser welding head so that the longitudinal axis of the laser welding head is outside of the horizontal (>...
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IMPORTANT! When connecting the fiber optic cable, pay attention to the position of the register pin on the connector! Connect fiber optic cable: Press the button Withdraw the rubber sleeve in the direction of the optics Connect the fiber optic cable connector Check whether the rubber sleeve is cleanly sealed all around the fiber optic...
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Connect the optics cooling supply (blue marking) Position the laser welding head in the vertical line...
Preparing Welding Torch Equip Welding Insert the inner liner into the welding Torch torch from below Insert inner liner fully into the welding torch using the contact tip Position union nut via the contact tip Tighten the union nut size 12 mm tightening torque = 3 Nm...
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Apply the gas nozzle Secure the gas nozzle with Allen screw, 4 mm Fold bracket downwards...
Place LaserHybrid hosepack on the robot Installing Hose- IMPORTANT! The LaserHybrid hosepack holder option is not included with the laser weld- pack on Robot ing head as standard. 6 x 4 Nm 44,0360,0099 4 Nm 4 Nm Robot arm Opening for LaserHybrid hose- pack Beam Adapter insert for extraction hose...
Threading the Wire Electrode Threading the IMPORTANT! Before threading the wire electrode, carefully deburr the end of the wire Wire Electrode electrode. Requirement: Wirefeeding hose connected Wire electrode is threaded into the unwinding wirefeeder Correct wirefeed rollers and inlet nozzles available in the laser welding head Remove three Allen screws, size 4 mm Remove cover Remove Allen screw, size 3 mm...
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Close clamping stirrup Press the wire threading button until the wire electrode comes out of the welding torch Set contact pressure...
Setting up Laser Welding Head Stick Out NOTE! When setting the spatial position of the welding torch, pay attention to a general stick out of 14 mm. Welding torch Contact tip Stick Out 14 mm Adjustable Axes The spatial position of the arc process in relation to the laser beam can be adjusted in two Cartesian coordinate axes: An adjustment in the z axis can only take place via the collimation of the laser optics.
Adjustment De- The laser welding head is equipped with an adjustment device, which allows for precise vice on the Laser positioning in the x and y coordinate axis: Welding Head The adjustment device essentially consists Adjustment screw with gauge Allen screw, size 3 mm ¼-turn corresponds to an adjust- ment path of 0.25 mm...
Adjusting the Y NOTE! The y adjustment range of ± 3 mm starts from the second graduation mark Axis on the y scale. The laser and wire electrode are in the same position in position 0. - 3 mm + 3 mm Loosen the threaded pin (1), size 3 mm Adjust the y axis using the adjustment...
Set the radial airflow Requirements IMPORTANT! The radial airflow must be adjusted before starting-up the laser welding head. The flow volume meter from the laser welding head’s scope of supply is required to adjust the radial airflow. Set the Radial Air- IMPORTANT! When removing the protecti- flow ve glass, make sure that this is not contami-...
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Connect the hose (5) and adapter (4) from the laser welding head’s scope of supply Connect the hose Fit the flow volume meter (6) on the hose and adapter Open the air supply Adjust the air volume to 25 l/min using a slotted screwdriver Remove the flow volume meter (6) Disconnect the hose (5) and adapter...
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IMPORTANT! When removing the protecti- ve glass, make sure that this is not contami- nated, scratched, or otherwise damaged. Remove the protective glass from the laser optics Swivel the air connection (3) back Connect the air hose (2) IMPORTANT! When inserting the protecti- ve glass, make sure that this is not contami- nated, scratched, or otherwise damaged.
Creating Reference Program Safety WARNING! Work performed incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage to property. This setting work must only be carried out by trained and qualified per- sonnel. Please observe the safety rules in the Operating Instructions, and the "Safety Inspection"...
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Document the distance of the wire electrode to the laser focus in the x and y axis in accordance with the scaling on the gauge Save the settings in the robot as the reference program Conduct test welding The best welding result is used as the basis for the reference program. If changes are required to the mechanical x/y settings on the basis of the test welding, overwrite the reference program that was initially created...
Signal Sequence for LaserHybrid Welding Safety WARNING! Work performed incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage to property. The welding process may only be programmed by trained personnel. Please observe the safety rules in the Operating Instructions, and the "Safety In- spection"...
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LaserHybrid welding end position: Stop robot movement Reset signal "Laser on" Reset signal "Welding on" Wait until the current flow signal = zero Robot end position: IMPORTANT! The robot end position is not the end of the weld seam. Reset signal "Crossjet on" Reset signal "Extraction on"...
Measures before Starting Welding Measures before Check the coolant flow on the laser optics cooling system Starting Welding Check the coolant flow on the welding torch cooling system (visual inspection in the coolant tank of the cooling unit) Check whether a protective glass is present in the laser optics Check whether all covers are correctly mounted on the laser welding head Test CrossJet Test extraction...
Operation Recommendations for LaserHybrid Weld- ing System Operation Rec- To ensure smooth operation, the following objects should always be available for a Lase- ommendations rHybrid welding system: for LaserHybrid Welding System LaserHybrid service station Compressed-air gun supplied with 6 bar Movable tool trolley containing the following tools and spare parts: 20 x contact tips, for each diameter 10 x gas distributors...
Replacing the Welding Torch and Welding Torch Wearing Parts Safety CAUTION! Burning hazard due to hot welding torch, as a result of operation. The welding torch must only be cleaned and its components only checked after the welding torch has cooled down. Welding Torch Spare Parts Replacing the...
Remove Allen screws, size 4 mm Disconnect the media coupling tightening torque for assembly: 4 Nm Remove three Allen screws, size 3 mm tightening torque for assembly: 2,5 Nm Remove the welding torch in a down- wards direction Install by performing the steps in the rever- se order IMPORTANT! When assembling the wel- ding torch, pay attention to the condition...
Replace the spatter guard plate Removing the Remove Allen screws (1) and (2), Spatter Guard size 3 mm Plate Slide the spatter guard plate (3) to the rear and remove Mounting the Engage the spatter guard plate (1) and Spatter Guard slide forwards Plate Mount the spatter guard plate (1) with...
Replace the LaserHybrid UC hosepack Removing the La- Remove three Allen screws serHybrid UC size 4 mm Hosepack Remove cover Disconnect the coolant hose Remove Allen screw, size 2.5 mm Remove the media coupling cover...
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Loosen the three cable ties Remove the Allen screw, size 4 mm Disconnect the media coupling Disconnect the hose Unscrew the coupling Disconnect the black cable Unscrew the hexagonal nut size 46 mm Pull the LaserHybrid UC hosepack up and out...
Connect the La- Fasten the three cable ties serHybrid UC Hosepack Insert the LaserHybrid UC hosepack into the opening from above Slide the hexagonal nut over the hose- pack components Tighten the hexagonal nut size 46 mm Screw in the coupling Connect the black cable...
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Connect the hose Position the media coupling Mount the media coupling with the Al- len screw size 4 mm Fasten the hosepack components with three cable ties; cut the cable ties to length Position the media coupling cover Mount the media coupling cover with an Allen screw, size 2.5 mm...
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Connect the coolant hoses The coolant supply hose with the blue color marking is on the bottom. Position the cover Secure the cover with three Allen screws, size 4 mm...
Replacing the Laser Optics Safety WARNING! Work performed incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage to property. This assembly work must only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel. Please observe the safety rules in the Operating Instructions, and the "Safety Inspection"...
Attach the protective cover on the connector for the fiber optic cable Attach the protective cover on the connector for the fiber optic cable Connect the fiber optic cable to the laser optics as specified in the “Connecting the Laser Optics”...
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Remove the two Allen screws Move the extraction tube Unscrew the CrossJet extraction tube Move the extraction tube so that the protective glass can be removed IMPORTANT! When removing and inser- ting the protective glass, make sure that this is not contaminated, scratched, or otherwise damaged.
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Remove the four Allen screws on the underside of the laser welding head size 2.5 mm View from below Remove two Allen screws size 3 mm Remove two Allen screws size 3 mm Remove the bracket Remove the laser optics...
Assembly Posi- tions for Install- ing the Laser Optics E.g. laser optics with camera module (1) (without camera) Assembly position for laser optics with camera module Assembly position for laser optics without camera module Installing the La- IMPORTANT! When replacing the laser optics, ensure that the laser optics and welding ser Optics torch match in terms of the focal length.
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Insert and tighten the four Allen screws on the underside of the laser welding head size 2.5 mm View from below Mount the bracket Loosely mount the bracket with two Al- len screws (do not tighten) size 3 mm Loosely fasten the two Allen screws (do not tighten) size 3 mm Tighten the two Allen screws...
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Swivel the CrossJet into position Mount CrossJet with two Allen screws 3 mm tightening torque = 2.5 Nm Move the extraction tube so that the protective glass can be removed IMPORTANT! When removing and inser- ting the protective glass, make sure that this is not contaminated, scratched, or otherwise damaged.
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Position the spatter guard plate Mount the spatter guard plate with two Allen screws size 3 mm Position the cover Mount the cover with three Allen screws size 4 mm Connect the hose for the additional ex- traction Connect the fiber optic cable as speci- fied in the “Connecting the Laser Op- tics”...
Checking Position of the Wire Electrode in relation to the Laser Focus Safety WARNING! Work performed incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage to property. This setting work must only be carried out by trained and qualified per- sonnel. Please observe the safety rules in the Operating Instructions, and the "Safety Inspection"...
Example: Use of Switch off power source the Reference Change welding torch Program after Welding torch replacement is complete, wearing parts have been installed: Welding Torch switch on power source Replacement Adjust the stick out according to application Upload the reference program and slowly approach the reference position on the ad- justment gauge Thread in wire electrode until this touches the adjustment gauge Check the position of the wire electrode to the laser focus...
Measures to Reduce Contamination of the Optics Measures to Re- Crossjet and Extraction duce Contamina- tion of the Optics Please observe the values for the crossjet and extraction specified in these Operating Instructions. Switch on the crossjet and extraction at least five seconds before the start of welding. Do not switch off the crossjet and extraction until the laser welding head is safely in the smoke-free zone.
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Automated Torch Cleaning Device 10. When using an automatic torch cleaning device: Switch on the crossjet and extraction during the cleaning process. Changing the Fiber Optic Cable 11. The laser welding head must be in a horizontal position when you are changing the fiber optic cable so that no dust can fall into the optics from above.
1.0–1.6 mm 360i LH-UC Voltage rating (V-Peak) 141 V Cooling system Liquid cooling Coolant Original Fronius coolant Hosepack length 4.2/7.5 m Lowest cooling capacity as per IEC 60974-2, 1400/1500 W depending on the hosepack length Coolant pressure min./max. 3.0/5.0 bar Minimum flow of coolant 1.0 l/min...
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