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  • Page 1 FiberCUT ® Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Inc. authorized personnel. ® Laser Mech is a registered trademark of Laser For complete warranty information, visit our web site Mechanisms, Inc. at www.lasermech.com. ® PLMNL0199 REV. J Effective Date: 08/05/21 FiberCUT ST Operation Manual...
  • Page 3 INITIAL INSPECTION TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL Inspect all shipping containers for damage as soon WARNING: The user could be injured as the device arrives. It is your responsibility, the if the warning is not followed. recipient, to notify the freight company of any damage.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................1 Installation – Mechanical ...........................2 Robotic Mount ............................. 2 Mounting the Cutting Head to the Robot Mount Bracket ..............2 Plumbing – Water Cooling / Assist Gas / Purge Gas ................. 3 Fiber Input ............................4 Bundling ..............................
  • Page 5 Interface Example ..........................12 Ethernet Interface (P3) ........................13 Simulating Inputs (i1 – i8) ....................13 3.7.1 3.7.2 Simulate Analog Input (anlg) ..................13 3.7.3 Output Status (MG @OUT[n]) ..................14 3.7.4 Temperature Status (MG tmp1, tmp2, tmp3) ..............14 3.7.5 Inquire Analog Height Sense (MG @AN[1]) ..............
  • Page 6 Multiple View ............................. 33 5.5.1 Connecting ........................33 5.5.2 Displays ......................... 34 ® FiberCUT Monitor Settings ......................34 5.6.1 Unlock Settings ......................34 5.6.2 Temperature Limit ......................34 5.6.3 Extended Crash ......................35 5.6.4 Inverted Crash ....................... 35 5.6.5 Prog. Retract Positions....................35 5.6.6 Sleep Mode ........................
  • Page 7 Specifications ..............................53 Troubleshooting .............................. 54 Appendix A – Coolant Specifications ......................56 10 Appendix B – Assist Gas Specifications ...................... 56 11 Appendix C – Beam Delivery Purging ......................56 12 Appendix D – Fiber End Types ........................57 13 Appendix E –...

  • Page 8: Introduction

     The tip retainer assembly comes in various focal lengths and configurations, allowing 1 Introduction the end user to optimize the cutting head configuration. ® The FiberCUT robotic laser processing head was developed to work in the most extreme This manual explains the steps of installing, manufacturing environments.

  • Page 9: Installation - Mechanical

    2 Installation – Mechanical 2.2 Mounting the Cutting Head to the 2.1 Robotic Mount Robot Mount Bracket The robotic mount attaches to the robot The standard bracket holds the head in a and can provide optional collision sensing vertical orientation. The bracket bolts onto to protect the cutting head during a crash.

  • Page 10: Plumbing - Water Cooling / Assist Gas / Purge Gas

    2.3 Plumbing – Water Cooling / When the gas source is less than Assist Gas / Purge Gas 25 feet (7.5 meters) away from the FiberCUT ® head, route 8 mm OD All lines must be suitable for robotic hose between the gas source and applications and are supplied by the the proportional vale.

  • Page 11: Fiber Input

    2.4 Fiber Input 2.6 Electrical Wiring The fiber input is where the fiber optic cable There can be two electrical wires plugs into the cutting head. See Figure 6. connected to the cutting head. See Figure There are several industrial standard styles of fibers ends (QBH, QD/LLK-D, LCA, ...

  • Page 12: Electrical Grounding And Noise

    2.7 Electrical Grounding and Noise Electrical noise can create sensing issues. Large electric motors, arc welders and The capacitive sensing circuitry contained other devices may be a source of ® in the FiberCUT cutting head measures significant electrical noise. In order to minute changes in electrical capacitance eliminate this noise it may be necessary to between the tip and earth-ground to...
  • Page 13 Figure 10 illustrates the control box Figure 11 illustrates the control box door clearance mounting clearance envelope dimensions. dimensions. Figure 11 Figure 10 ® PLMNL0199 REV. J Effective Date: 08/05/21 FiberCUT ST Operation Manual...

  • Page 14: Installation - Electrical

    3 Installation – Electrical 3.2 Customer Interface (P2) NAME DESCRIPTION INPUTS Height Select Bit 1 P2-1 Input-1 (HS1) (LSB) P2-2 Input-2 (HS2) Height Select Bit 2 Height Select Bit 3 P2-3 Input-3 (HS3) (MSB) P2-4 Input-4 (COT) Teach/Center of Travel Input-5 P2-5 Motion Inhibit/Hold...

  • Page 15: Digital Inputs

    3.3.2 Teach / Center of Travel (COT) The COT input sets the head in the fixed center of travel position. When teaching the motion system path, it is ® preferable to have the FiberCUT head in the COT position.  At the COT position, the decal on the telescoping tube will have half Figure 14...

  • Page 16: Programmable Retract Position

    3.3.3 Programmable Retract Position  HOLD has precedence over HS1, The FiberCUT ® controller has the HS2, HS3 and COT. ability to position the head at seven  Section 4.3 for more details. different retracted positions. To enable this feature, click the check 3.3.5 Tip Select Bit (TSB) box for Prog.

  • Page 17: Analog Inputs

    3.4 Analog Inputs 3.5 Digital Outputs  3.4.1 Analog Input (ANALOG-IN, Specifications: 5 to 24VDC, 250mA per ANALOG-GND) output   0 to 5VDC (input range) All outputs are configurable for sourcing or sinking depending on the  Selects standoff height. Working connection made to OUT-COM.

  • Page 18: Fault Code Status Bits

    3.5.6 Fault Code Status Bits Automatic Sleep Mode STATUS STAT1 STAT2 STAT3 STAT4  CODE While in sleep mode the ® FiberCUT disables its servo No Fault motor and the head fully extends. • 1: Head Not All of the status bits (STAT1, Extended STAT2, STAT3 and STAT4) will be •...

  • Page 19: Interface Example

    3.6 Interface Example ® The interface allows control and feedback of all the FiberCUT operations. Interface Figure 16 ® PLMNL0199 REV. J Effective Date: 08/05/21 FiberCUT ST Operation Manual...

  • Page 20: Ethernet Interface (P3)

    3.7 Ethernet Interface (P3) 3.7.1 Simulating Inputs (i1 – i8) The Ethernet port provides a means of The variables i1 – i8 are used to ® interfacing to the FiberCUT controller with simulate the discrete inputs by all of the capabilities of the discrete I/O with assigning the variables a value of 1 or the addition of fault descriptions.

  • Page 21: Output Status (Mg @Out[N])

    3.7.3 Output Status (MG @OUT[n]) 3.7.5 Inquire Analog Height Sense (MG @AN[1]) Inquire the status of any of the discrete outputs by sending the MG Monitor the value of the analog tip @OUT[n] command where n indicates height sense signal using the the output in question from 0 to 15.

  • Page 22: Head-Control Cable (P4)

     Device configuration files (EDS or GSD) and supplemental manuals are available for download from the FiberCUT ® Updates web page: http://www.lasermech.com/fibercutupdates  All remote I/O options include the digital inputs and digital outputs shown below. Digital Inputs Digital Outputs...

  • Page 23: Ethernet/Ip

    3.9.1 EtherNet/IP PLCSA0046 Configuration ® The connection to the EtherNet/IP The FiberCUT controller with an ® uses an RJ45 jack in the FiberCUT external power switch consists of a controller. Do not confuse the HMS Industrial Networks Anybus IC EtherNet/IP with the computer EIP module and Interconnect Board.

  • Page 24: Devicenet

    3.9.2 DeviceNet PLCSA0044 Configuration The connection to the DeviceNet I/O uses a 5-pin micro connector located ® The FiberCUT controller with an in the bottom corner of the control external power switch consists of a box. See Figure 20. HMS Industrial Networks Anybus IC DEV module and Interconnect Board.

  • Page 25: Profibus

    3.9.3 Profibus The connection to the Profibus I/O uses a 5-pin micro connector located on the bottom of the control box. See Figure 21. Figure 21 PLCSA0017 Configuration ® The FiberCUT controller without an external power switch consists of an Allen Bradley 1734-APB Point I/O module preconfigured to appear on Node 12.

  • Page 26: Profinet

    Selecting a value of 00 allows you to configure the Node Address up to 126 using Fieldbus Settings on the ® Preferences page of FiberCUT Monitor. See Section 5.6. There is a termination resistor fitted on the Interconnect Board. The resistor is controlled using switch S5.

  • Page 27: Operation

    4 Operation 4.1 Power Up 1. Home Position The COT input can be on or off Prior to applying power to the controller depending on the desired sequence. If verify: you are uncertain, leave COT on. 1. The head-control cable connects the ...
  • Page 28  5. At End of Cut Sleep Mode is an alternative method of powering off the motor  Turn off the beam, retract the head included in SW0012 Rev 25 or by deactivating HS1, HS2 and HS3 greater and FiberCUT ®...
  • Page 29 ® PLMNL0199 REV. J Effective Date: 08/05/21 FiberCUT ST Operation Manual...

  • Page 30: Special Case - Starting Off The Part

    4.3 Special Case – Starting Off the 4.4 Centering the Laser through the Part There may be times when the cut needs to It is essential to any laser process to center start off the edge of the part. If the the beam in the gas jet tip.

  • Page 31: Centering The Beam Using The Camera System

    4. See Figure 24 and center the 4.4.2 Centering the Beam Using the beam inside the tip orifice using Camera System the following: Laser Mechanisms’ camera system is a. Use a 1/8 inch hex wrench to an aid for centering the beam in the tip loosen the adjuster screw in orifice.
  • Page 32  An image similar to Figure 26 will appear. See Figure 25 for steps 5 and 6. 5. Unthread the shroud (turn it counterclockwise) to remove it ® from the FiberCUT head. 6. Install the centering tool by ® rotating it onto the FiberCUT head in the location where the shroud was.
  • Page 33 If the image appears blurry, adjust it For steps 9 to 12, see Figure 26. according to steps 7 and 8, see 9. If the beam is centered in the Figure 27. camera and tip orifice, no further 7. Rotate the brightness knob and adjustment is necessary.

  • Page 34: Setting Focus To Tip Distance

    4.5 Setting Focus to Tip Distance Figure 30 (on the next page) shows the nominal position of the lens holder for each ® This FiberCUT cutting head is available in tip style with the focus distance four different focal lengths (75mm, 100mm, approximately 1mm outside the tip.
  • Page 35 75mm Focal Length 100mm Focal Length 125mm Focal Length 125mm Focal Length 150mm Focal Length Short Tip Long Tip Figure 30 ® PLMNL0199 REV. J Effective Date: 08/05/21 FiberCUT ST Operation Manual...
  • Page 36   Adjusting the Focus Lens Position: Adjusting the Lens Holder Tension: (see Figure 31). (see Figure 32) 1. Remove the tip assembly according to If the lock nut tension is NOT set properly: Section 6.3. 1. Pull the lens holder to remove it from the 2.

  • Page 37: Fibercut Monitor

    ® the FiberCUT Updates web page: ® Monitor and the FiberCUT head. See http://www.lasermech.com/fibercutupdates Figure 33. After you download the compressed folders from the web site they only need to be decompressed. 1. Right-click on each compressed folder and select Extract All..

  • Page 38: Standard View

     ® 5.4.1 Connecting FiberCUT controller settings at the factory include a static IP address of ® To connect to a FiberCUT using 169.254.99.12. Standard View (see Figure 35): Typically, it is necessary to set the IP 1. Click on the IP address drop down address of your PC to the same range menu near the bottom of the ®...

  • Page 39: Displays

    5.4.2 Displays These temperature readings are valuable information that can indicate ® After FiberCUT Monitor is connected problems with contaminated or a series of meters appears. See damaged optics, or poorly aligned Figure 34. fibers. Each meter displays the upper and The Position Display indicates the lower limits in small digits, along with physical position of the head within its...

  • Page 40: Multiple View

    The Fault Code History is displayed below the Status panel. Any alarms that may occur while FiberCUT ® Monitor is connected will be recorded here. The history can be cleared by right-clicking on the list and selecting Clear Fault Log. To recover from a fault, click the Reset button ( ) in the toolbar...

  • Page 41: Displays

    2. To connect quickly to all panels When using Multiple View, that are assigned and currently Settings buttons ( ) will online, click the Connect All button appear in both the main toolbar and on each panel. Use the ) in the main toolbar. main button to access Manage 3.

  • Page 42: Extended Crash

    5.6.3 Extended Crash 5.6.6 Sleep Mode When enabled, the CRASH output Sleep Mode causes the servo motor actuates when the head is fully to turn off and the head to fully extend extended. after a specified period of inactivity. 1. Click the Settings button ( ) in 1.

  • Page 43: Analog Output

    For steps 2 to 5, see Figure 41. 3. The Analog Output (P2-12) will now correspond to the specified 2. A dialog box will appear with a value. See Section 3.4.2 for more field to enter the new value. details. ...

  • Page 44: Ethernet/Ip (If Equipped)

    5.6.10 EtherNet/IP (If Equipped) 4. If desired, click the Reset & Verify button to reset the controller and ® FiberCUT controllers are set by implement the new configuration. default to use DHCP for EtherNet/IP  communications. A static IP address Wait for Configuration can be set using FiberCUT ®...

  • Page 45: Adding Or Modifying Addresses

    5.8 Diagnostic View 5.7.1 Adding or Modifying Addresses The Diagnostic view is provided to aid in 1. Click the + button to create a new troubleshooting faults. This mode records entry with the default IP address all input and output data for two seconds or click an existing address in the before and after a fault occurs.

  • Page 46: Fibercut Monitor System Identification Information

    To begin watching for a fault, click the Start For steps 2 to 5, see Figure 48. 3. Click on the View Hardware button ( ) in the toolbar. Once the Information drop down menu in the Status reads Ready, data collection will pop up box that appears and the trigger on the next change of state of the image shown in Figure 48 will appear.

  • Page 47: Service

    6 Service Regular maintenance is required for the ® FiberCUT Head. The operating environment has a critical impact on the frequency of maintenance procedures. Consult your Laser Mechanisms representative for guidance. 6.1 Servicing the Gas Jet Nozzle Tip See Figure 49 and Figure 50. 1.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Outside Of The Head

    6.2 Cleaning the Outside of the Head The tip assembly must be removed to service the focusing optics. Before opening any part of the head, clean off the dust and/or To remove the tip assembly: process debris according to the 1.

  • Page 49: Servicing The Cover Glass

    To install the tip assembly: 5. Push the SMB connector over the male 1. Clean the outside of the head SMB connection on the tip assembly by according to Section 6.2. firmly grasping the connector between For steps 2 and 3, see Figure 52. thumb and forefinger and pushing it straight on.

  • Page 50: Servicing The Focusing Lens Cartridge

    For steps 4 to 7, see Figure 53. 6.5 Servicing the Focusing Lens Cartridge 4. Remove the cover glass from the holder by applying pressure with your The service procedure is to change the fingers to the surface of the cover entire focusing lens cartridge;...

  • Page 51: Removing And Installing The Cutting Head And Fiber

    6.6 Removing and Installing the 3. Verify the fiber and connector are thoroughly clean. Cutting Head and Fiber 4. Remove the fiber optic cable from the To perform most service procedures, it is cutting head according to the fiber necessary to remove the cutting head from manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 52 For steps 8 to 11, see Figure 55. To install the head on a machine: 8. Unbolt the head using a 5mm hex For step 12 to 16, see Figure 54. wrench. 12. Position the head so it is 9. Separate the head from the mount until HORIZONTAL.

  • Page 53: Servicing The Fiber Collimator Assembly

    6.7 Servicing the Fiber Collimator Assembly The collimator assembly must be removed to service the collimator optics. Before opening any part of the head, clean off the dust and/or process debris according to Section 6.2. DO NOT BLOW OFF THE HEAD WITH COMPRESSED AIR! To remove the collimator assembly: 1.

  • Page 54: Servicing The Collimating Lens Cartridge

    6.8 Servicing the Collimating Lens The following procedures refer to motor part number PLMOT0018. Cartridge To remove the motor: The service procedure is to change the entire collimating lens cartridge; it is 1. Clean the outside of the head necessary to remove the fiber collimator according to Section 6.2.
  • Page 55 For steps 6 to 9, see Figure 59. For steps 10 and 11, see Figure 60. 6. Lift up on the actuator follower block by 10. Pull the cam arm off of the motor. pushing up on the moving head slide to 11.
  • Page 56 For steps 13 and 14, see Figure 61. To reinstall the motor: 13. Unplug the motor cable from the height For steps 15 and 16, see Figure 62. sense card. 15. Insert the new motor into the  ® FiberCUT body.
  • Page 57 20. Raise the actuator follower and push ® 17. Turn the FiberCUT head and verify the motor cam arm onto the motor that the threaded holes on the shaft shaft. See Figure 64. side of the motor are aligned with the ...

  • Page 58: Servicing The Manifold Seal

    24. Reattach the fiber and communication To remove the manifold seal: cables. See Section 6.6. For steps 2 and 3, see Figure 66. 2. Unscrew the shroud from the main body.  It may feel stiff because of the seal. 3.
  • Page 59 To reinstall the manifold seal: For steps 4 and 5, see Figure 67. 4. Verify that the bottom of the shroud, especially the lip area, is clean. 5. Press the manifold seal (PLMSR0022) against the shroud along the lip until the entire seal is pressed against the inside of the shroud.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    7 Specifications CUTTING HEAD Power Rating ..........................up to 4 kW Focusing Lens (Effective Focal Length) ..........75mm, 104mm, 130 mm, 150 mm Focusing Lens (Diameter) ......................... 28 mm Clear Aperture ........................... 25 mm Nozzle Tip .......................... Various Shapes Assist Gas Pressure ....................... up to 20 BAR Gas ............................

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    8 Troubleshooting Most of the faults can be cleared by moving the head away from any objects, turning off all of the I/O’s, followed by resetting the head by activating the RST input for ~0.1sec. In some cases, just activating RST for ~0.1 sec will also clear the fault. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 62 SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Inspect all optics and fiber, replace as Fault: One or more optics have failed. needed. 7: Overtemp. Lower Assembly Check tip centering. The tip may need The tip is not centered. 8: Overtemp. Collimator to be replaced. 9: Overtemp.

  • Page 63: Appendix A - Coolant Specifications

    9 Appendix A – Coolant Specifications The cooling manifolds are designed to be operated on either a closed-loop cooling system or facility tap water. For either type of system, the requirements in the table below must be met. Minimum Flow Rate 1.6 liter/minute @ 2 BAR minimum Inlet Pressure 170 to 520 kPa...

  • Page 64: Appendix D - Fiber End Types

    12 Appendix D – Fiber End Types Fiber End Type Sample Image HLC or QBH QD or LLK-D Q5 or LLK-B ® PLMNL0199 REV. J Effective Date: 08/05/21 FiberCUT ST Operation Manual...

  • Page 65: Appendix E - Recommended User-Serviceable Parts List

    13 Appendix E – Recommended User-Serviceable Parts List For recommended user-serviceable spare parts, please call Laser Mechanisms at (248) 474-9480. If your head requires service beyond the instructions outlined in this manual, please contact Laser Mechanisms for further assistance. ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION FIBER INTERFACE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 66 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION NOZZLES PLGJT0623 Slim Style Tip 1.5mm Orifice PLGJT0522 Blunt Style Tip 1.2mm Orifice PLGJT0608 Blunt Style Tip 1.5mm Orifice PLGJT0563 Narrow Style Tip 1.2mm Orifice PLGJT0682 Narrow Style Tip 1.5mm Orifice PLGJT0711 Tight Access Style Tip 1.5mm Orifice PLGJT0226 TRA0417 Style Tip 1.0 mm Orifice PLGJT0227...
  • Page 67 Figure 68 ® PLMNL0199 REV. J Effective Date: 08/05/21 FiberCUT ST Operation Manual...

  • Page 68: Appendix F - Updating Controller Firmware

    14 Appendix F – Updating Controller Firmware ® Download the latest copy of FiberCUT controller firmware: To run the FiberCUT ® Update (SW0012) http://www.lasermech.com/fibercutupdates software (see Figure 69): Prior to using FiberCUT ® Monitor for the first 1. Launch the SW0012Rxx.exe application. ®...

  • Page 69: Glossary

    15 Glossary Pascal (Pa) Amp (A) Measure of pressure in the International System Measure of current in the International System of Units (SI) – kPa = 1,000 pascals of Units (SI) – mA = 1/1000 of an amp Assist Gas Pounds per Square Inch Any gas that is applied to the working point on the material to assist the laser process (also...

  • Page 70: Revision History

    16 Revision History REVISION EFFECTIVE DATE DESCRIPTION 09/03/2009 Initial Release 01/19/2012 Mechanical, Electrical & Controls updates to current design standard 03/14/2012 Mechanical, Electrical & Controls updates to current design standard 05/06/2012 Plumbing Specification updates to current standard 06/10/2013 Mechanical, Electrical & Controls updates to current design standard 01/08/2016 Mechanical, Electrical &...
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  • Page 72 Laser Mechanisms, Inc. 25325 Regency Drive • Novi, Michigan 48375 USA Phone: (248) 474-9480 • Fax: (248) 474-9277 In Europe: Phone: +32(0)92 18 70 70 • Fax: +32(0)92 18 70 79 Web: www.lasermech.com • E-Mail: info@lasermech.com...

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