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Amada FX Series Operation Manual

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LASER FOCUS HEAD
50mm FX SERIES
USED WITH A-SERIES Nd:YAG LASER WELDERS
OPERATION MANUAL
990-520 REV M

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  • Page 1 LASER FOCUS HEAD 50mm FX SERIES USED WITH A-SERIES Nd:YAG LASER WELDERS OPERATION MANUAL 990-520 REV M...

  • Page 2: Revision Record

    Updated to Amada Miyachi America format. 46110 05/21 Update to Amada Weld Tech format + manual changes Models Described In This Manual This manual covers the following standard AMADA WELD TECH 50mm Focus Head Models: Collimator Output CCTV FX Straight FX...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page Revision Record ............................ii Models Described In This Manual ......................ii Contents .............................. iii Contact Us .............................. iv Safety Precautions ............................v Warning Labels ............................v Limited Warranty ............................. vii Chapter 1. System Description Section I. Model Number Identification ....................1-1 Focus Head Model Number Label –...

  • Page 4: Contact Us

    The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions about the contents of this manual, or find any errors or omissions, please contact us. AMADA WELD TECH is not responsible for any losses due to improper use of this product or the procedures contained herein.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    This Instruction Manual describes how to perform procedures on Laser Focus Heads. These procedures are intended for AMADA WELD TECH field personnel and properly trained end users. All procedures contained in this Manual must be performed as explicitly written. Failure to perform a correct procedure may cause damage or expose personnel to laser radiation hazards.
  • Page 6 Triangle Warning Label (AWTA # 425-102) Avoid Exposure Label (AWTA # 425-096) 50mm FX FOCUS HEAD 990-520...

  • Page 7: Limited Warranty

    1. Applicability. (a) These terms and conditions of sale (these “Terms”) are the only terms which govern the sale of the goods (“Goods”) by Amada Weld Tech Inc. (“Seller”) to the buyer identified in the Sales Quotation and/or Acknowledgment (as each defined below) to which these Terms are attached or incorporated by reference (“Buyer”).
  • Page 8 7. Inspection and Rejection of Nonconforming Goods. (a) Buyer shall inspect the Goods within two (2) days of receipt (“Inspection Period”). Buyer will be deemed to have accepted the Goods unless it notifies Seller in writing of any Nonconforming Goods during the Inspection Period and furnishes such written evidence or other documentation as required by Seller. “Nonconforming Goods”...
  • Page 9 (c) All patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property rights embodied in the Goods, including without limitation the Software, are owned by Seller and its licensors. Seller and its licensors retain all right, title and interest in such intellectual property rights. Except as expressly set forth herein, no license rights or ownership in or to any of the foregoing is granted or transferred hereunder, either directly or by implication.
  • Page 10 (b) IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE TOTAL OF THE AMOUNTS PAID TO SELLER FOR THE GOODS SOLD HEREUNDER.
  • Page 11 19. Force Majeure. Seller shall not be liable or responsible to Buyer, nor be deemed to have defaulted or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Seller including, without limitation, acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, governmental actions, war, invasion or hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest, national emergency, revolution, insurrection, epidemic, lock-outs, strikes or other labor disputes (whether or not relating to either party’s workforce), or restraints or delays affecting carriers or inability or delay in obtaining supplies...
  • Page 12 Exhibit A Warranty For “Specialty Products” LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY SET FORTH BELOW IN THIS EXHIBIT A, SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE) OR SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY (a) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (b) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE;...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. System Description

    PART NO. 8-660-01-0x SER. NO. <serial number> FX xxx / yyy a C FX Series (50 mm optics) Optics Type: H – High-Powered Optics (1064 nm) Collimator Lens Option (4-60694-0x): S – Standard Optics (1064 nm) 100 – 100 mm High-Powered Optics (100H) G –...
  • Page 14 PART NO. 8-660-01-0x SER. NO. <serial number> FX xxx / yyy a C FX Series (50 mm optics) Optics Type: Collimator Lens Option (4-60694-0x): H – High-Powered Optics (1064 nm) S – Standard Optics (1064 nm) 100 – 100 mm High-Powered Optics (100H) G –...
  • Page 15 PART NO. 8-661-01-0x SER. NO. <serial number> FX xxx / yyy a S FX Series (50 mm optics) Optics Type: H – High-Powered Optics (1064 nm) Collimator Lens Option (4-60694-0x): S – Standard Optics (1064 nm) 100 – 100 mm High-Powered Optics (100H) G –...

  • Page 16: Section Ii. Parts Identification

    CHAPTER 1: DESCRIPTION Section II. Parts Identification CCTV Focus Heads with Kowa Video Lens (8-660-01-0x) Camera + 5 mm Spacer** ** The 5 mm spacer is used only with CS-Mount cameras See Section III for information on available cameras Focus Adjust Ring 75 mm C-Mount Kowa Video Lens (475-499) Aperture Adjust Ring M46 –...

  • Page 17: Cctv Focus Heads With Pentax Video Lens (8-660-01-0X)

    CHAPTER 1: DESCRIPTION CCTV Focus Heads with Pentax Video Lens (8-660-01-0x) Note: The Pentax Video Lens is no longer manufactured. Information below is for historical purposes. Camera + 5 mm Spacer** ** The 5 mm spacer is used only with CS-Mount cameras See Section III for information on available cameras Aperture Adjust Ring 75 mm C-Mount Pentax Video Lens (475-109)

  • Page 18: Straight Focus Heads (8-661-01-0X)

    CHAPTER 1: DESCRIPTION Straight Focus Heads (8-661-01-0x) Optic Coupler Dust Cap (7-34422-00) Fiber Optic Coupler (475-463) Collimator Tube Assembly (4-60694-0x*) Focus Head Mounting Clamp (475-096) Straight Head Adaptor (475-110) Output Lens Assembly (4-60693-0x*) Output Lens Assembly (4-60591-xx*) Cover Glass Retaining Ring (part of 4-60591-01 housing) Protective Lens (475-107) –...

  • Page 19: Section Iii. Focus Head Options

    5 mm spacer. The spacer is included with all cameras and is also available separately (AWTA # 475-084). The available camera options constantly change in industry. Therefore some of the cameras listed below may no longer be available. Contact AMADA WELD TECH for more information and suitable replacement cameras.

  • Page 20: Fiber Breakage Detection (8-620-Xxxx-Xx)

    Breakage Cover Plate (4-67402-01) and fasten the Fiber Breakage Receiver to the focus head body using two M3 x 10 mm screws (AWTA # 625-827). The Fiber Breakage Detection option is configurable. Contact AMADA WELD TECH AMERICA for more information. Cover Gas Nozzle Kit (4-61088-0x) The Cover Gas Nozzle Kit is an accessory for applications where cover gas is used in a welding process.

  • Page 21: Straight Focus Head Adjustment

    The adjustment procedure below is comprehensive, and covers all FX Focus Heads that are used with the AMADA WELD TECH A-Series Nd:YAG Laser Welders. Depending on the focus head set-up, some portions may not be applicable to that specific adjustment and may be skipped. Likewise, if a focus head parameter is known to be adjusted correctly, that portion of the procedure may be skipped as well.

  • Page 22: Cctv Adjustment Points

    CHAPTER 2: FOCUS HEAD ADJUSTMENTS CCTV Adjustment Points Refer to the illustration below for the adjustments points notated in the CCTV Focus Head Adjustment Procedure. Camera 5 mm Spacer (used with CS-Mount cameras) Video Lens (Kowa or Pentax) Tip-Tilt Locking Screws [3 plcs] Red Filter (optional) Tip-Tilt Adjustment Set Screws [3 plcs] IR Filter (optional)

  • Page 23: Cctv Focus Head Adjustment Procedure

    CHAPTER 2: FOCUS HEAD ADJUSTMENTS CCTV Focus Head Adjustment Procedure: 1. Connect Focus Head to Laser. Connect the optical fiber between the A-Series Laser Welder and the CCTV Focus Head. Hand tighten the optical fiber until snug. 2. Connect Camera Output. Connect the video output of the Camera to a video monitor or video capture system.
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 2: FOCUS HEAD ADJUSTMENTS 8. (Optional) Rotate the for the clearest / best image, then hand-tighten the Aperture Adjustment . A small aperture number (default aperture f-stop) results in more Aperture Adjust Locking Screw light but less the depth of field (narrow range of focus). Likewise a large aperture number (aperture f-stop) results in less light but more depth of field (large range of focus).
  • Page 25 CHAPTER 2: FOCUS HEAD ADJUSTMENTS Loosen the nut that secures the Fiber Optic Coupler to the Collimator Tube using a 15/16” (24 mm) or adjustable wrench. Adjust the position of the Fiber Optic Coupler by turning the Fiber Optic into (CW) or out of (CCW) the Collimator tube until the Laser Focus is coincident with the Coupler Visual Focus.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 2: FOCUS HEAD ADJUSTMENTS If the focus head does not include a Watec camera, the will need Video Lens Locking Ring adjustment. Before adjusting the Axis Orientation, it is important to know how the Video Lens functions. For the purposes of this step, we will call the Video Lens Assembly the Locking Ring section of the focus head that includes;...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. User Maintenance

    CHAPTER 3 USER MAINTENANCE Section I. FX Focus Head Spare Parts AWTA PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 475-107 FX Cover Glass (Protective Lens), uncoated, (standard issue) FX Cover Glass (Protective Lens), AR (anti-reflective) Coated, λ = 532/1064 nm, Pyrex 475-108 FX Cover Glass (Protective Lens), AR (anti-reflective) Coated, λ = 1064 nm, Fused Silica 475-334 7-34422-00 Protective Dust Cap, Optical Fiber Input Coupler (Fiber Input)

  • Page 28: Section Ii. How To Clean A Focus Head

    In general these internal optical components will not need to be cleaned unless the Focus Head is taken apart, repaired or exposed to contamination. AMADA WELD TECH recommends daily inspection of the Focus Head to ensure that it is free of contamination and operating at optimal performance.

  • Page 29: Appendix A. Physical Specifications

    APPENDIX A PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Section I. Technical Specifications CCTV See Dimensional Data starting on Page A-2 Dimensions Straight See Dimensional Data starting on Page A-4 CCTV See Table data on Page B-2 Working Distance (nominal) Straight See Table data on Page B-2 CCTV 6.75 lb.
  • Page 30 APPENDIX A: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Section II. Dimensional Data Dimensional Data -- CCTV Focus Head (8-660-01-0x) With Kowa Lens Model # Configuration Working Distance (nom) 8-660-01-01 100/70 4.97” (126 mm) 8-660-01-02 100/75 4.97” (126 mm) 8-660-01-03 120/50 6.25” (158 mm) 8-660-01-04 120/70 6.25”...
  • Page 31 APPENDIX A: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensional Data -- CCTV Focus Head (8-660-01-0x) With Pentax Lens Obsolete Model. Information provided for reference. Model # Configuration Working Distance (nom) 8-660-01-01 100/70 4.97” (126 mm) 8-660-01-02 100/75 4.97” (126 mm) 8-660-01-03 120/50 6.25” (158 mm) 8-660-01-04 120/70 6.25”...
  • Page 32 APPENDIX A: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensional Data -- Straight Focus Head (8-661-01-0x) Working Model # Configuration Dim “B” (nominal) Distance (nom) 8-661-01-01 120/50 8.00” (203 mm) 6.25” (158 mm) 8-661-01-02 100/75 6.72” (171 mm) 4.97” (126 mm) 8-661-01-03 200/50 11.50” (292 mm) 9.75”...
  • Page 33 APPENDIX B OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS Laser Focused Spot Diameter Table (microns ± 10%) The following tables list the theoretical spot diameters (in microns) for the different Focus Head combinations that are available. The first table lists the Spot Diameters for “Standard” Focus Heads followed by the “Special Order”...

  • Page 34: Appendix B. Optical Specifications

    1.50x 76.5x 88° NOTES: Refer to Page ii for information on determining the AMADA WELD TECH AMERICA Part Number. The nominal Working Distance is measured from the bottom of the cover glass holder to the work piece. This data value has a tolerance of ± 10% and should be used as a typical value, rather than absolute value. The actual working distance occurs where the energy density of the impinging beam is the greatest (i.e.
  • Page 35 TEL. +1-626-303-5676 FAX, +1-626-358-8048 http://www.amadaweldtech.com AMADA WELD TECH CO., LTD. 200, Ishida, Isehara-shi, Kanagawa 259-1196, Japan AMADA WELD TECH KOREA CO., LTD. 28, Dongtanhana 1-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 18423, Korea TEL. +82-31-8015-6810 FAX. +82-31-8003-5995 AMADA WELD TECH SHANGHAI CO., LTD. Unit 401, A206(C8), No. 77, Hongcao Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China TEL.
  • Page 36 AMADA WELD TECH INC. 1820 South Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016, U.S.A. TEL. +1-626-303-5676 FAX. +1-626-358-8048...

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