Emerson Radiance 3G System, Radiance 3I System Technology Guide

Contoured Laser

Contoured Laser Technology

Simultaneous, Precise Plastics Joining
for Parts Demanding Particulate-free and
Aesthetically Clean Weld Joints

BRANSON Contoured
Laser Technology (CLT)

Maximizes Product Integrity and Cost-effectiveness

• Simultaneous weld joint illumination:

Branson’s patented technology enables the heating and

plastification of the entire weld line at once.

• High-volume production capability:

Contoured Laser Technology’s 0.5 to 5-second weld

times help deliver lower-cost production, less energy

consumption, with no compromise to product quality

or performance.

• High-efficiency SmartFiber optic bundles:

CLT employs SmartFiber optics along with application-

specific wave guides with reflective coatings to deliver

highly efficient laser energy for optimum results.

• Clean, clear, weld-bead aesthetics:

The clean welds created with Branson CLT are virtually free

of particulates that can complicate downstream manufac-

turing, or compromise aesthetics and product performance.

Fiber optic bundles transmit laser energy through a wave guide that
creates simultaneous, uniform laser light output, contoured to the shape
of the weld joint.

• Application flexibility:

Standard CLT systems are suitable for weld lines up to

1000 mm. They can be configured to “clean-weld” small

applications, such as printer ink cartridges, or larger

applications, such as automotive instrument clusters and

lighting assemblies with complex weld areas. Custom

applications are virtually limitless.

• Efficient welding of pre-assembled parts:

For applications that require internal components to be

held in place during welding, CLT allows for parts to be

placed into the welder in the same position and orienta-

tion as the final, assembled position demands.

• A broad range of weld materials:

CLT has successfully welded a broad range of materials,

including PC, PA, PS, ABS, Elastomers (TPU/TPE), PP, HDPE,

LDPE, PETG, PBT, PPS, and PMMA.

• Precision meltdown control:

The CLT 2000X actuator ensures precise part collapse

(meltdown) and is available with manual or automated

operation in varying configurations to properly match

the application.

How Contoured Laser Technology (CLT) Works

STTlr® Welding

Branson CLT employs an exclusive

process called Simultaneous Through-

®

Transmission Infrared

Simultaneous welding equates to speed,

uniform collapse, and low localized

power density.

(STTIr) welding.

wave

guide

optics

fiber

tool

With STTlr

®

, laser energy produced by

laser diodes passes through one plastic

component (the transmissive compo-

nent), and then is absorbed at the bond

line by the second component (the

absorptive component). This absorption

heats and plasticizes the entire welding

surface simultaneously while the two

parts are held together under precision-

controlled pressure. The result: a strong,

uniform weld, with less risk of rejects

due to surface imperfections, than tradi-

tional trace laser welding can produce.

laser

beam

In addition, CLT laser energy can be

adjusted around the weld profile to

optimize weld results. CLT units also

offer quick-change capability that

allows for fast exchange of tools for

different applications.

joining

zone

absorbent

material

Laser-emitting wave guides conform exactly to
the contours of the part surfaces they are to join,
melting the entire interface at once for fast,
uniform weld joints.

CLT can be configured with one laser bank with 125
Watts of power for small parts (e.g., ink cartridges)
or with up to four laser banks with 500 Watts of
power for larger parts (e.g., instrument clusters).

transparent

material

Medical Filtration Automotive Irrigation Ink Cartridge

Branson System Controllers Provide Flexibility and Ease of Use

Branson offers two standard models

of CLT welder controllers. The 3G is a

compact bench-top controller designed

to interface with a 2000X actuator

and 1 or 2 CLT laser banks capable of

delivering up to 250 Watts of laser power.

The 3I is a free-standing controller

designed to interface with a 2000X

actuator and up to 4 CLT laser banks

capable of delivering up to 500 Watts

of laser power.

Both systems allow operators
to control and monitor the
following functions:

• Time and distance welding modes

(both collapse and absolute)

• Force measurement

• Process limits with alarms

3G Welder Controller

• Multiple preset memory

• Graphing and weld history data

• Multiple languages

3I Welder Controller

Optional: In some cases, a custom system adapted to special applications can be offered.

Control Interface

WELD SETUP

Weld Mode

Trig Force

Feedback Value

Act Clr Output

Weld Results Main Menu Weld Setup Graphs

User-friendly interface allows for the control and monitoring of
time and distance of welding modes and pressure measurements.

> Time

= 756N

= 1

> Off

Weld Toolmap

Hold Time

Intensity

Suspect Limits

Pg 1 of 2

= 0.50s

= 100%

> Off

> >

Tool Map

TOOL MANAGEMENT – WELD CHANNEL

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10

8

4

Weld Results Main Menu Weld Setup Graphs

An innovative tool map feature allows for control of discrete tool­ing segments via an on-screen graphic representation of the tool.

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Contoured Laser

Precise, High Volume, High Efficiency
Clean Plastic Welding

CLEAN

VIBRATION

TECHNOLOGY

As one of Branson’s leading-edge clean plastics-joining technologies, which include
Clean Vibration Technology and Contoured Infrared Technology, CLT meets the

growing trend toward applications using performance­engineered materials with increasing geometric complexity.
CLT allows designers to incorporate visible, virtually
particulate-free weld lines into the product design for
superior aesthetics, maximum product integrity,
and enhanced production efficiency.

Contoured Laser Technology (CLT) is another
Branson clean plastics-joining technology ideal for
welding 2D and 3D-contoured parts. It is capable
of high-volume production of small to medium
parts with excellent weld-to-weld uniformity using
rapid weld times of 0.5 to 5 seconds.

CONTOURED

INFRARED

TECHNOLOGY

CONTOURED

L A S E R

TECHNOLOGY

CLEAN JOINING TECHNOLOGIES

Medical Fluidic Device

Food Dispenser

Actuator

Sensor

Contoured Laser

The Branson Advantage

BRANSON is committed to not only engineering and supplying

CLT equipment to meet your needs, but also to providing

applications support, employee training, troubleshooting, and

ongoing customer service so that your equipment continually

operates as expected. To learn more about Contoured Laser

Technology, contact your Branson representative or call the

Branson office in your area.

True Global Support & Service

BRANSON Contoured Laser Technology is backed by our

proven commitment to providing superior global technology,

support, and customer service through a worldwide network

of 70 offices. Branson is part of the Industrial Automation

division of Emerson, a diversified international manufacturing

and technology company committed to developing tech-

nological breakthroughs that enhance the performance

of a wide range of products and processes.

Specifications

Branson Laser Bank

Wavelength: 980 nm

Laser Power: 25 Watts per channel, 125 Watts total per laser bank

Input Power: 48V DC, 19 Amps, 24V DC, 1 Amp

Cooling: Water/Dow Frost mix @ 18º C and 3 LPM

Air: Clean, dry air @ 420 kPa, 2 LPM

Size: 375 mm H x 508 mm D x 96 mm W

Weight: Approx. 11 kg

3G Controller

Input Power: 200-240V or 400V AC, 12 Amps, 50/60 Hz, 3 Phase

Air: Clean, dry air @ 420 kPa and 2 LPM per
attached laser bank

Size: 610 mm H x 760 mm D x 580 mm W

Weight: 50 kg

Capacity: Up to 2 laser banks

3I Controller

Input Power: 208-240 or 400 V AC, 35 Amps, 50/60 Hz, 3 Phase

Air: Clean, dry air @ 420 kPa and 2 LPM per attached
laser bank

Size: 1752 mm H x 1092 mm D x 635 mm W

Weight: Approx. 150 kg

Capacity: Up to 4 laser banks

2000X Actuator

Air: Clean, dry air @ 690 kPa

Americas

Branson Ultrasonics Corp.
41 Eagle Road
Danbury, CT 06810, USA
T: 203-796-0400
F: 203-796-0450
www.bransonultrasonics.com

All specifications subject to change without notice. All dimensions are nominal.
Note: All sales shall be subject to the Supplier’s terms and conditions of sale as described in Branson’s quotations and sales contracts.

Europe

Branson Ultraschall
Niederlassung der Emerson
Technologies GmbH & Co. OHG
Waldstrasse 53-55
63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
www.branson.eu

Asia

Branson Ultrasonics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
758 Rong Le Dong Road
Song Jiang, Shanghai, PRC, 201613
T: 86-21-3781-0588
F: 86-21-5774-5100
www.branson.com.cn

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