As a freely programmable signal generator, ADwin is ideal for beam control. Any waveform can be stored in memory, processed by the CPU, and output via analog or digital outputs. The superimposition of path information and point information is easily achieved by adding different signal sources.
Laser technology is used for surface processing and surface finishing. Laser-trimmable resistors are increasingly being used in the production of electronic assemblies due to their advantages for automation. A laser beam vaporizes the material and cuts small notches into the resistors. The ADwin system moves the laser beam over the component with fast X-Y position control while simultaneously determining the resistance value. When the target value is reached, the laser beam is switched off.
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ADwin systems take over quality control in laser welding with intelligent measurement data acquisition and online analysis functions. Immediately behind the welding point, the newly created weld seam is detected by a triangulation sensor and evaluated online in real time. Deviations such as cavities, etc. are detected and their position is transmitted to the laser path control system for post-processing, e.g., via CAN or Profibus.