3D Laser Marking: Dynamic Focus for Complex Surfaces

3D laser marking allows the laser’s focal point to be automatically adjusted during the marking process to work on parts and surfaces with variations in height.

Unlike a conventional system, where marking is performed on a defined focal plane, the 3D system dynamically adjusts the focal point to maintain marking conditions at different heights on the part. This expands application possibilities when the component’s geometry makes it difficult to keep the entire surface within a single working plane.

The COUTH LASER 3D marking solution uses a dynamic focusing optical system that rapidly shifts the focal point during marking, allowing for maintained positioning accuracy and process speed.

Key Features

Dynamic focusing during marking, automatically adapting the focal position to different heights of the part.

Marking on surfaces with height variations, expanding possibilities beyond applications limited to a single focal plane.

Advanced optical system, designed to minimize energy loss during the focusing process.

High positioning accuracy, maintaining marking definition on complex geometries.

Capability to operate at high power levels, expanding the range of applications compared to certain conventional 3D systems.

Integration with the COUTH LASER Fiber platform, sharing various components, electronics, and software with standard fiber systems.

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Advantages

Adaptation to complex geometries

Dynamic focal length adjustment allows for marking parts with varying heights without the need to keep the entire marking surface in a single plane.

Greater application flexibility

The ability to adjust the focal length during the process expands the range of parts and geometries that can be addressed via laser marking.

Maintains marking precision

The optical system controls the focal position during the process to achieve sharp results even when there are height variations on the surface.

Reduces the need to reposition the part

By compensating for certain height differences through the focusing system itself, it simplifies the setup of applications where a conventional system would require adjusting the relative position between the part and the head.

Allows for higher power operation

The design of the COUTH LASER 3D system enables the use of higher power levels than those supported by certain conventional 3D systems based on other focal adjustment technologies.

Facilitates integration and maintenance

The system shares various components, electronics, and software with COUTH LASER Fiber equipment, simplifying spare parts management and maintenance within facilities that already use this technology.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a marking system that dynamically adjusts the laser’s focal position to adapt to different heights on a part during the process.

A conventional system operates on a fixed focal plane. 3D laser marking allows the focal point to be adjusted during the process to adapt to surfaces with varying heights.

It is especially useful when the area to be marked has varying heights or geometries that make it difficult to keep the entire surface within a single focal plane.

The dynamic focusing system allows for the compensation of certain height variations through the head itself, reducing the need to continuously adjust the position of the part or the equipment.

The documented configuration of the COUTH LASER 3D system uses 1064 nm fiber laser technology and shares various architectural elements with conventional COUTH LASER Fiber systems.