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.