Multi Flexi TUBE

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Laser Processing Systems

with an Eye on the Future

Multi Flexi TUBE - MFT

 High Performance TUBE Cutting & Welding System for WET & DRY Operation

 Vibration Resistant Massive Granite Frame ALL IN ONE CONCEPT

 Built and Configured to meet Individual Application Requirements

 Leading Manufacturer of Customized Laser Micromachining Solutions

Markets:

 Medical Devices

 Aerospace

 Automotive

 Electronics

Laser Technologies:

 FIBER

 FEMTOSECOND

 PICOSECOND

Applications:

 CUTTING

 DRILLING

 WELDING

 ABLATING

MFT 80

MFT 120

MFT 160

MFT

CUSTOMIZED

25 Years of Swiss High Precision Laser Micromachining 25 Years of Swiss High Precision Laser Micromachining

MFT 80

MFT 120

MFT 160

MFT

CUSTOMIZED

Laser Processing:

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Tube/Pipe

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RodRod

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Laser sources / cutting system

  FIBER FEMTOSECOND PICOSECOND

Wavelength [nm] 1070 / 535 / 355 1030 / 515 1070 / 535 / 355

Output Power 50 W - 1 kW 5 - 100 W 10 - 100 W

Pulse Frequency [Hz] CW or < 50 kHz 1 Hz - 10 MHz max. 8 MHz

Pulse Length 10 µs to CW < 550 / 400 fs < 8 ps

Cutting Head [mm] f = 50 / 80 / 100 / 200 f = 50 / 80 / 100 / 200 f = 50 / 80 / 100 / 200

Exchangeable Protective Glass

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Nozzle Diameter [mm] 0.1 - 0.5 0.1 - 0.5 0.1 - 0.5

Beam Expander 1 - 8x 1 - 8x 1 - 8x

Motorized Beam Expander

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Nozzle Distance Adjustment motorized motorized motorized

Focus Distance Adjustment motorized motorized motorized

Cut-On-the-Fly

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Cooling System AIR/AIR Chiller - Water/AIR Water/AIR Chiller Water/AIR Chiller

Process Gas Connections 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4

Gas Pressure Monitoring and Control

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Gas Flow Monitoring and Control

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Water Flow Monitoring and Control

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Process Monitoring Camera System Color CCD Camera (High Speed Vision Camera optionally available)

  FIBER FEMTOSECOND PICOSECOND

Multi Flexi TUBE - MFT

Technical FacTs

Performance

• Tube Micromachining for Wet or Dry Cutting • Maximum Cutting Length of 1,500 mm in one set up • Tube Diameter Range of 0.2 - 30 mm

• Maximum Cutting Speed of up to 3,000 mm per minute (50 mm/sec) with a geometric tolerance of +/- 1µm • Cutting Speed for 8 mm long Coronary Stents is less than 20 seconds

• Nozzle Distance Adjustment / Focal Height

• Control Panel integrated in Machine Frame (All-in-One)

Reliability

• Massive GRANITE Construction for Ultimate Stability, Modular Component System

• Shock, Vibration and Temperature Resistant GRANITE Frame

• Process Parameter Monitoring and Logging (FDA) • NC Controlled GAS Pressure / GAS and WATER Flow • High Precision Tube Guiding System (swisstec _Design)

• 2,000 Hour Warranty; 25,000 Hour Warranty Option

Performance

• Tube Micromachining for Wet or Dry Cutting

Reliability

• Massive GRANITE Construction for Ultimate Stability

Profitability

• Automatic Tube Feeding System for Single Tubes • Auto Tube Feeder optionally available

(for up to 50 tubes with a maximum length of 6 m) • Wet Cutting Pump System (50 liter Water Tank) • Shop Floor hardened for 24/7 Production • Low Maintenance (Easily Changeable Parts ) • Modular Component System configured specifically to match your process

• Customizing Laser Configurations to specific applications (IR / GREEN / UV)

• Small Footprint (less than half the size of co-competitors)

Easy Operation

• Process Monitoring Camera System - Optional high speed vision camera allows inspection of contour accuracy (+ / - 1 µm) • Easy Access - Smooth, efficient loading of stock to the laser • Workstation with LCD Touch Screen Panel (17 to 21 inch) • Interlocked Class 1 Safety Machine Enclosure (2 Channel Wiring) • Multi-Axis Capability CAM Software (up to 5 Axes)

• LAN & Internet Connection (Remote Maintenance)

• Free swisstec Laser Training Programs (Manufacturer Maintained)

Designed to produce all kinds of round and square geometries. High

speed and high accuracy laser micromachining in the most compact

footprint available on the world market. Robust, fully automated system

for cutting, welding, drilling, marking and general micro machining.

FIBER, FEMTOSECOND & PICOSECOND laser types can be integrated.

Micro Cutting

of biopsy needles

using a FIBER

Laser

Micro Drilling

of highly accurate and

precise holes with

diameter tolerances

of less than 6µm

Welding

Consistent, repeatable

welds of the same

material and of

dissimilar materials

Medical Devices

Key requirement is

a small kerf width

(less than 8 µm)

Aircraft &

Aerospace Industry

Efficient drilling of

cooling holes in

turbine blades using a

FEMTO / PICO Laser

Automotive Industry

Advanced drilling of

holes in fuel injector

nozzles using a

FEMTO / PICO Laser

Electronics

Cutting & Drilling

of Bronze /

Composites using a

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modular

component

system

The Online swisstec Configurator - Do the „swisstec-Check“ Now:

Tell us

HOW

(cutting, drilling, welding, milling, grinding, marking, perforating, ...) you want

to process

WHAT

(material & dimension) - and we will build

„YOUR“

customized machine

to meet your individual production requirements - within shortest delivery time!

Use our Online

„swisstec

Configurator“

to find the solution that best fits

„YOUR“

application needs!

w w w.swisstecag.com/configurator

Laser Processing

Tube/Pipe Rod

Diameter: > 0.2 up to 30 mm Workpiece Length: > up to 1500 mm Wall Thickness: > up to 4 mm Cutting

Center Cut (2 Axes) Off-Center Cut (2+2 Axes) 3D/5 or 6-Axis Cut

Drilling

Center Drilling Off-Axis Drilling Positively Tapered Hole Negatively Tapered Hole

Welding

Radial Welding Axial Welding 3D Welding

Single Tube Processing Double Tube Processing 4-Fold Tube Processing

Laser Processing > Center Cut > Off-Center Cut

Axes

  X-Axis: up to 1500 mm   Y-Axis: up to 150 mm   Z-Axis: up to 100 mm   Rotary Axis: up to Ø 30 mm

> the perfect length for each application

Machine Frame

800 x 800 x 1300 mm 1200 x 800 x 1300 mm 1600 x 800 x 1300 mm or customized dimensions

Design

Natural GRANITE Base Black Machine Frame / other colors available

Temperature Resistant Shock Absorbing Torsional Stiffness Corrosion Resistant Washable Easy Care

Touch Screen Control Panel

17‘‘ to 21‘‘ Touch Screen Monitor Pivot-mounted Movable Height-adjustable

Loading System

Material Loading manual / automated

Finished Part Unloading

manual / automated

Remaining Material Unloading

manual / automated

Water Supply

swisstec System Customer‘s System > different options available

Machine Enclosure

Pivot-mounted Movable Easy Access

Different Colors available Customized Solutions

available

X | Y | Z - Axes (Linear)

Standard Guide Rails

Precision AIR or WATER Bearings Corrosion Resistant Coating Direct Drive Linear Motor

Absolute/Incremental Measurement Resolution 0.1 to 0.01 µm

A - Axes (Rotary)

1500 / 6000 rpm

_{Collet Clamping Range Ø 0.2 - 30 mm} Automatic Clamping Mechanism Sensor Controlled Open and Close

Quick Change Clamping System

Axes

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> the perfect length for each application

Loading System

Tube Feeder

Ø 0.6 - 30 mm material Lengths: 1000 - 6000 mm

WET& DRY Operation Loading Magazine for 12/24/48 Tubes

24/7 Production

We work with you to understand your needs and then put

years of industry experience to develop YOUR laser

processing solution. In record time. We can customize our

standard system or create a completely custom design.

Our ultra-compact machine design approach emphasizes

process consistency, precision and reliability. FIBER, PICOSECOND

& FEMTOSECOND laser types can be integrated.

Diameter:

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It‘s as easy as this:

1). www.swisstecag.com/configurator

2). Confirm your entry by clicking

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3). Go to „Request“ and enter your personal data.

4). Go to „Processing“ and describe your application needs and requirements.

You can select different workpiece types and processing methods.

5). Find the configuration/recommendation that best fits your application

needs under „Machine“.

6). Refine your entry to find the custom system that is designed specifically

to your needs.

> Our experienced staff will estimate the cost and you will receive

your QUOTE immediately.

System Requirements

Rated Voltage > 200 - 400 VAC  Power Frequency > 50 / 60 Hz  Number of Phases

> 3 / 1 ph. with / without Earthed Neutral Conductor

 Pneumatic Supply > min. 6 bar constant

 Electricity  Water

> (external Water for Tube Rinsing)  Condensation Drain

 Compressed Air  Water / Tube Rinsing

 Tilted Mirror - GAS Chiller  Network  Process Gas 1  Process Gas 2  Exhaustion

Sheet Band

Length: > Sheet up to 600 mm > Band ∞ Width: > up to 150 mm Wall Thickness: > up to 2 mm Cutting

Parallel Cut (2 Axes) Negative Open (2+2 Axes) Positive Open (2+2 Axes)

Drilling

Rectangular Drilling Angle Drilling Parallel Hole Drilling Positively Tapered Hole Negatively Tapered Hole

Welding 2D Welding Length: > up to 200 mm Width: > up to 200 mm Height: > up to 200 mm Wall Thickness: > up to 2 mm Cutting Parallel Cut Negative Open Positive Open Drilling Rectangular Drilling Angle Drilling Parallel Hole Drilling Positively Tapered Hole Negatively Tapered Hole

Welding

3D Welding

Materials

Metals & Alloys:

> Nitinol

> Stainless Steel / Inox > Cobalt Chrome > Tantalum > Titanium > Steel > Gold > Silver > Platinum > Copper > Aluminium > Nickel > Hastelloy

(Nickel Base Alloy) > ...

 Bioabsorbable Materials

> Polymers / PLLA / PEEK > Magnesium

> ...

 Organic and Inorganic

Compounds > Glass > Ceramics > Composites > Carbon Fiber > Glass Fiber > Diamond > Jewels > ...

Vision System

Machine Set-Up Regrip Function Geometry Measurement

> different options available

CNC Software

Network / Interface

Axis Tuning

Real-Time Cutting Line Visualization

Level Switch Operation / Standalone

Level Switch Operation / Network

Fingerprint Scanner / Standalone

Fingerprint Scanner / Network

Barcode Scanner / Standalone

Barcode Scanner / Network

Dynamic Laser Power Control

Dynamic Laser Ramp Control

CUT on the Fly

Process List

WEB Camera Connection

WEB Service Support by TEAMVIEWER

Machine Condition Monitoring

CAM Software

Tube / Sheet / 3D

2D = 2 Axes 2 1/2_{D = 3 Axes} Off-Center = 2+2 Axes 3D = 5/6 Axes

Laser Technology

FIBER FEMTOSECOND PICOSECOND

> the optimum laser technology for each application

3D Applications

> ... Standard Optional Electrical Supply  Water Supply  External Chiller  Condensation Drain  Pneumatic Supply  Water Supply/  Tube Rinsing High-Pressure Rinsing  Network

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Process Gas 1

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Process Gas 1

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Exhaustion

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Electricity 3ph. AIR WATER IN Nitrogen Network ARGON OXYGEN Exhaustion

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Equipment & Options

 MFT 80 MFT 120 MFT 160 MFT CUSTOMIZED Axis Specification

X-Axis: Maximum Cutting Length 250 mm

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650 mm 1050 mm

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1500 mm

V-Axis: Tube Positioning

W-Axis: TUBE Diameter / Precise Nozzle Positioning

Tube Guiding System

Exchangeable „swisstec“ Guide Rails

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Sensors, Valves, Process, Optimation

GAS Pressure Control System (for max. 25 bar)

GAS Flow Measurement System (Process Cost Calculation)

Dynamic Water Flow System (Tube Cleaning)

CNC System with LAN & Internet Connection, Process Control

LAN (Local Area Network)

Axis Optimization

Real-time Visualization of Geometry / Cutting Process

Key Switch for quick Process Changes

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Fingerprint Scanner for quick Process Changes

Barcode Scanner to capture Work Process Data

Network Data Transfer (FDA Requirements)

Tube Feeder for Tube Lengths 1-6 Meters / Ø 0.6 - 30 mm

12 / 24 / 48 Automatic Tube Loading System for Wet Cutting

Tube Cleaning System with Adjustable Water Flow

CAM Software

Multi-Axis Capability (up to 5 Axes) + additional Modules

Options

Robot Handling

Dynamic Tube Guiding System Cutting Box for Sheet / Band

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standard |

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optional | - not available

speciﬁ cations

  MFT 80 MFT 120 MFT 160 MFT CUSTOMIZED

General

Dimensions* [mm] 800 x 800 x 1300 1200 x 800 x 1300 1600 x 800 x 1300 project dependant Weight [kg] 750 1050 1450 project dependant Electrical Supply 3 x 400V/50Hz - 60Hz 3 x 400V/50Hz - 60Hz 3 x 400V/50Hz - 60Hz country specific Pneumatic Supply [bar] min. 6 min. 6 min. 6 min. 6

Transportable by Forklift    

Integrated Control Cabinet (All-in-One)    

Operator Panel (LCD Color Touch Screen) 17 - 21 inch, movable 17 - 21 inch, movable 17 - 21 inch, movable 17 - 21 inch, movable

Laser System (FIBER / FEMTO / PICO) internal internal internal internal Axis Configuration

Maximum Cutting Length in one set up [mm] max. 250 max. 650 max. 1050 max. 1500 X-Axis: Linear Guide Rails (AIR Bearings optional)    

X-Axis: Highly Dynamic Drive System DIRECT Drive Linear Motor Linear Motor Linear Motor Linear Motor X-Axis: Max. Contour Cutting Speed (by +/- 1µm) [mm/min] 3,000 (50 mm/sec) 3,000 (50 mm/sec) 3,000 (50 mm/sec) 3,000 (50 mm/sec) X-Axis: Measurement System (Glass Scale) [µm] + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) A-Axis: Highly Dynamic Drive System DIRECT Drive    

Collet Clamping Range [mm] 0.2 - 30.0 0.2 - 30.0 0.2 - 30.0 0.2 - 30.0

A-Axis: Measurement System (Glass Scale) [incr/rpm] 180,000 (1.5 Mio optional) 180,000 (1.5 Mio optional) 180,000 (1.5 Mio optional) 180,000 (1.5 Mio optional) V-Axis: Tube Positioning AC Servo or Linear Motor AC Servo or Linear MotorAC Servo or Linear Motor AC Servo or Linear Motor

V-Axis: Measurement System (Glass Scale) [µm] + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) W-Axis: Nozzle Positioning/Tube Diameter AC Servo or Linear Motor AC Servo or Linear MotorAC Servo or Linear Motor AC Servo or Linear Motor

W-Axis: Measurement System (Glass Scale) [µm] + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) Positioning Accuracy [µm] + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) Repeatability [µm] + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) + / - 0.1 (0.01 optional) Accuracy on Axis [µm] + / - 1 + / - 1 + / - 1 + / - 1

Safety Enclosure

Laser Class (with doors locked) 1 1 1 1 Laser Safe Inspection Window optional optional optional optional

Access Doors 2 2 2 2

Safety Interlock Switch (2 Channel Wiring)     * Including Control Cabinet integrated in Machine Frame

Axis Specification

Tube Guiding System

Sensors, Valves, Process, Optimation

CNC System with LAN & Internet Connection, Process Control

Tube Feeder for Tube Lengths 1-6 Meters / Ø 0.6 - 30 mm CAM Software

Options

General

Axis Configuration

Safety Enclosure

Multi Flexi TUBE - MFT

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Multi Flexi TUBE - MFT

MFT 80

MFT 120

MFT 160

MFT

CUSTOMIZED

Markets:

 Medical Devices

 Aerospace

 Automotive

 Electronics

Laser Types:

 FIBER

 FEMTOSECOND

 PICOSECOND

Applications:

Cutting / Milling / Grinding Drilling Welding

(Spot, Seam, Tube & Butt Welds)

Marking & Engraving

Perforating

Ablating

Materials:

Metals & Alloys

> Nitinol

> Stainless Steel / Inox > Cobalt Chrome > Tantalum > Titanium > Steel > Gold > Silver > Platinum > Copper > Aluminium > Nickel > Hastelloy

(Nickel Base Alloy) > ...

 Bioabsorbable Materials

> Polymers / PLLA / PEEK > Magnesium

> ...

 Organic and Inorganic Compounds > Glass > Ceramics > Composites > Carbon Fiber > Glass Fiber > Diamond > Jewelry > ... US EUROPE ASIA

Do the „swisstec

_{Check“ NOW:}

Tell us

HOW

(cutting, drilling, welding, milling,

grinding, marking, perforating, ...) you want to

process

WHAT

(material & dimension) - and we

will build

„YOUR“

customized machine to meet

your individual production requirements -

within shortest delivery time!

Get Your Tailored Solution:

 Customized Machine Dimensions

 X / Y / Z Axes (Linear) and A / B / C Axes (Rotation)

 Laser Types: FIBER, FEMTOSECOND, PICOSECOND

 Automated Material Handling

 and much more (see „Modular Component System“)

Use the

„swisstec

Configurator“

to find the

solution that best fits your application needs!

> www.swisstecag.com/configurator

25 Years of Swiss High Precision Laser Micromachining 25 Years of Swiss High Precision Laser Micromachining

International Sales & Administration:

swisstec micromachining AG

Mühlebühl 24

CH – 9100 Herisau / AR

Switzerland

T +41 / 71 / 755 31 12

F +41 / 71 / 755 31 14

eMail: [email protected]

www.swisstecag.com

„swisstec“ Features & Benefits:

 Flexibility & High Speed Precision  Fully Customized to Your Requirements  Compact Footprint

 1 Year / 2,000 Hour Warranty  Optional 25,000 Hour Warranty

 7 Day / 24 Hour Online Customer Support /

Remote Maintenance

 Great Ease of Use & Low Maintenance  Best Value for Money on the Market

 Short Delivery Time

CONTACT US!

Production / Development / R&D:

Swiss Tec Technology GmbH Sportplatzweg 15

A – 6414 Mieming / Tirol Austria

[email protected]

Technologie Center:

Showroom / Applikations Center / R & D: swisstec micromachining AG Tobeläckerstr. 4 CH – 8212 Neuhausen / Rhf. Switzerland [email protected]

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