At Medtec Europe 2014 on 3-5 June at the Messe Stuttgart (hall 7, booth B30) in Stuttgart, Germany, Rofin will showcase the next generation human-machine interface (HMI) for its 4-axis laser cutting system StarCut Tube and its revised computer numerical control (CNC) laser welder Select.
• StarCut Tube: With several 100 installations world-wide, Rofin’s 4-axis laser cutting system StarCut Tube provides high-precision tube processing for medical implants and instruments. Last year, a newly developed tube loader and a wet-cutting module opened new fields of application. Now, Rofin presents the newly designed next-generation HMI, which integrates on a single screen all user-interface components required during normal operations, such as system status and production progress. User input and parameter modification is limited to certain designated fields. Previously, most tube cutting systems used separate user interface screens to control laser, CNC and accessories.
The StarCut Tube HMI is based on a smart administration concept that allows the easy creation of production jobs using so-called "recipes." With built-in user administration, access to job creation and other functions can be limited to certain users. Normal users no longer need to deal with the operating system, so access to it can be blocked.
• Select: Rofin’s Select has become one of the most widely used laser-welding systems in medical device manufacturing, according to the company. The multi-functional laser workstation is suitable for high-precision CNC welding with manual or partly automated parts loading. At Medtec Europe 2014 a new entirely revised Select generation makes its debut. It takes advantage of Rofin’s expertise with high-end CNC systems such as StarCut Tube and Modular Processing System (MPS). The new Select features a servo-driven motion system, a completely reworked CNC and laser controlling software.
The new controlling software processes CNC machine codes the way they are processed on conventional CNC equipment. This is true for the automated creation of flanging radii, as well as for using a look-ahead algorithm to calculate the optimum feed rate. The laser source will be synchronised with the motion system at all times, even when using advanced features such as V-Track Mode or Pulse Ramping. Joystick-controlled and CNC-controlled operations are well integrated into the user interface. A new, capacitive multi-touch display and the redesigned joystick-box make setup and teaching of CNC programs easier.
- Select Fibre: The Select is also available with a fibre laser - the Select Fibre. With its process reliability and the possibility for ultra-fine welding, even finer than the well-known MicroWeld option, the Select Fibre meets the quality and precision requirements of medical device manufacturing, according to the company.
• Rofin-Lasag PWS Mini: Steel materials are becoming increasingly harder. This development, along with smaller needle diameters, has led to a higher demand for laser needle drilling systems, one of Rofin-Lasag’s core competencies. The sophisticated technology combined with many years of experience guarantees quality with high productivity and minimum waste. With its small footprint, the tabletop workstation Profile Welding System (PWS) Mini is suitable for cost-intensive clean-room production environments (e.g., for welding pacemakers or endoscope housings).
• EasyMark: The desktop laser marker EasyMark is now optionally available with a full-fledged Computer-Aided Design (CAD) suite. The CAD extension processes the CAD objects and includes the assigned laser parameter sets. In this way, repetition and post-parameterising of the marking data after layout changes are nearly eliminated. With its process reliability, minimum maintenance requirements and environmental soundness, laser marking and engraving is an attractive alternative to conventional engraving techniques. The EasyMark is one of the most compact desktop laser markers on the market. The system is easy-to-operate and it offers a large working chamber and integrated air-cooling. Integration into individual production facilities is not difficult.
- At Medtec 2014 Rofin will offer a special laser-marking starter package. All EasyMark systems ordered during the fair will come with a prolonged warranty of 36 months and an automatic door (optional equipment) at no extra charge.
• CombiLine Basic: Rofin’s CombiLine Basic offers a technical solution for efficient, high-quality laser marking: a standing workstation with a large working chamber, an integrated laser marker and smart operation technology. Thanks to streamlined manufacturing processes and a focus on frequently required options, the CombiLine Basic is available at a low investment cost, according to the company. The wide, motorised door provides easy access to a spacious working chamber and makes application setup simple. There is enough room even for bulky workpieces. A motorised z-axis precisely adapts the marking head position to varying workpiece heights.
All components, including the laser marker, are controlled by an integrated computer running on Windows 7 Professional. With VisualLaserMarker laser marking software, defining a simple or complex marking layout requires only minutes. It supports matrix codes, bar codes, serial numbers and much more. The whole system is controlled via a 15-inch touch screen with smart operation technology. The CombiLine Basic accommodates air-cooled PowerLine F and PowerLine E laser markers in fundamental wavelengths. As access to the rear side is not required, the CombiLine Basic can be positioned close to the wall. A regular single-phased power supply is all you need.
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