Automation Laser Micromachining
Advanced Automated Workstation for Laser Micromachining
Key features:
- custom machine design
- precision positioning
- pneumatic fixture control
- embedded firmware development
- synchronization with femtosecond laser systems
- PLC communication integration
- automation of the complete machining process
Custom Automation for Femtosecond Laser Micromachining
SojaLab developed a fully customized automated workstation for ultra-precise femtosecond laser micromachining for Hofmeister Innovation.
The system was designed for processing miniature components with dimensions as small as 5 × 4 mm and included complete development from initial concept and mechanical design to electronics, motion control, and embedded firmware.
The workstation was fully integrated into the customer’s femtosecond laser platform, including:
- Custom automation for femtosecond laser micromachining
- Ultra-precise positioning for 5 × 4 mm components
- PLC integration and synchronized machine control
- Embedded firmware and motion control development
- Pneumatic workpiece clamping system
- High-stability automated micromachining
- Precision handling of miniature components
- Complete development from concept to functional system
Special focus was placed on positioning accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and seamless integration into the customer’s manufacturing workflow.
The result is a compact and highly specialized laser micromachining solution optimized for handling and processing extremely small parts with high precision and process stability.
Additional technical specifications
System footprint
- Compact integrated workspace: 373 × 225 × 150 mm
Controlled axes and actuators
- Linear positioning axis for workpiece magazine feeding
- Linear positioning axis for vacuum workpiece holder transfer
- Rotary axis for vacuum workpiece holder orientation
- Vacuum control valve for workpiece pick-up
- Pneumatic blow-off valve for controlled workpiece release
- Rotary pneumatic chuck actuation
- Vacuum chuck control valve
Position feedback and homing
- Optical gate end-stop system for precise axis referencing
- Non-contact position detection optimized for high-repeatability automation
- Reliable homing and positioning initialization for miniature part handling
Advanced control features
- Coordinated motion-control architecture for automated handling of miniature components
- Synchronized pneumatic and motion subsystem control
- Precision manipulation of ultra-small workpieces within femtosecond laser processing environment
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