Precitec YW30 Welding Head
Precitec YW30 is a compact and modular laser processing head for automated laser welding with laser powers up to 6 kW. Its compact design makes the YW30 particularly suitable for robot cells, automated production lines and other systems where installation space is limited.
The YW30 is configured according to the specific welding application. Optics, working distance, shielding gas, camera and process monitoring can be adapted to the laser system, material and process requirements.
Compact laser head for automated welding
The YW30 is designed for automated laser welding processes using diode and solid-state lasers. The combination of compact design and small installation volume makes the head easy to integrate into robot cells and other automated production systems.
Its compact geometry is particularly advantageous where installation space is limited and in applications with short axis movements and high cycle rates.
Modular and application-specific
The YW30 is based on a modular concept and is specified according to the individual application rather than being supplied as a single fixed standard configuration.
Different optical and mechanical components can be combined to adapt the laser head to factors including the laser source, beam quality, required working distance and welding process.
The configuration can include:
- different collimating and focusing optics
- adapted shielding gas delivery
- camera for setup and process monitoring
- protective windows for the internal optics
- CrossJet for protection against process-related particles and spatter
- process monitoring depending on the application
Stable processes in series production
Stable process conditions and reproducible weld quality are essential in automated laser welding. The YW30 is designed for industrial series production and combines high-quality optics with water cooling and protective systems for the internal optics.
Protective windows and CrossJet help protect the optics against particles and contamination generated by the welding process, contributing to stable operation and long service life of the optical components.
Integration with robots and automation
The YW30 is well suited for integration into robotic and automated systems. Its compact design makes it possible to build efficient welding cells even where the available installation space is limited.
The laser head can be used in both new machine systems and customised automated welding solutions where the laser head, laser source, robot or linear axes, fixturing and control system are dimensioned as a complete process solution.
Typical applications
The YW30 can be used for a wide range of industrial welding applications, including:
- automotive and component manufacturing
- machine and equipment manufacturing
- electrical and precision engineering industries
- automated metal processing
- robotic laser welding
- series production with high requirements for repeatability
Advantages of Precitec YW30
- laser power up to 6 kW
- compact design
- designed for automated laser welding
- modular and application-specific configuration
- suitable for robot cells and automated production lines
- water-cooled optics
- protective windows and CrossJet for optical protection
- different optical configurations available
- camera and process monitoring options
- designed for stable and reproducible series production
Technical data
| Manufacturer | Precitec |
| Model | YW30 |
| Application | Automated laser welding |
| Maximum laser power | 6 kW |
| Collimation focal lengths | 55 / 75 / 100 / 125 mm |
| NA at collimation | ≤0.22 / ≤0.17 / ≤0.14 / ≤0.11 depending on optical configuration |
| Standard module | 50 × 50 mm |
| Cooling | Water-cooled optics |
The YW30 is a modular laser head and the exact configuration is specified according to the laser source, optics, working distance, process and other application requirements.
YW30 as part of a complete welding solution
For automated laser welding, the laser head must be specified together with the laser source, beam quality, process fiber, material, joint geometry, fixturing and automation.
LMI AB supplies Precitec laser heads and can help specify a YW30 configuration adapted to the individual application. LMI AB can also provide optics, protective windows, spare and consumable parts, as well as integration support for complete automated laser welding systems.
Contact LMI AB
Do you need a compact laser head for automated laser welding? Contact LMI AB and we will help you determine whether the Precitec YW30 is the right solution and specify the laser head for your application.
