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[Wire Compacting: A Route to More Reliable Electrical Connections of Stranded and Braided Wires](https://amadaweldtech.com/resistance-welding-compacting-stranded-and-braided-wires/) - [Resistance Welding Systems: Transitioning from R&D to Manual and Automated Production](https://amadaweldtech.com/resistance-welding-systems-transitioning-from-rd-to-manual-and-automated-production/) - [Achieving Success in Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Webinar](https://amadaweldtech.com/achieving-success-in-hot-bar-reflow-soldering-webinar/) - [Black Corrosion Resistant Laser Marking Webinar](https://amadaweldtech.com/black-corrosion-resistant-laser-marking-webinar/) - [Electric Vehicle Manufacturing](https://amadaweldtech.com/electric-vehicle-manufacturing/) - [Laser Tube Cutting in the Medical Device Industry Webinar](https://amadaweldtech.com/laser-tube-cutting-medical-device-industry/) - [Laser Microwelding Processes Webinar](https://amadaweldtech.com/laser-microwelding-webinar/) - [AC vs AC Inverter Welding Webinar](https://amadaweldtech.com/ac-vs-ac-inverter-welding-webinar/) - 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[Laser Welding Metals: Troubleshooting 4 Common Issues](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-welding-metals-troubleshooting-4-common-issues/) - [Galvo Scanning Heads: Efficient Precision](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/galvo-scanning-heads-efficient-precision/) - [Measuring Displacement: Absolute vs Reference](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/measuring-displacement-absolute-vs-reference/) - [Advanced Laser Marking Processes Solve Manufacturing Challenges](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/advanced-laser-marking-processes-solve-manufacturing-challenges/) - [Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Manufacturing: Resistance & Laser Weld Monitoring](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-for-manufacturing-resistance-laser-welding/) - [Resistance Weld Monitors Improve Process Consistency](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/resistance-weld-monitors-improve-process-consistency/) - [Getting the Most from Your AMADA WELD TECH Closed Loop Resistance Welding Power Supply](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/getting-the-most-from-your-amada-weld-tech-closed-loop-resistance-welding-power-supply/) - [Wire Compacting for EV Wire Harnesses using Resistance Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/resistance-welding-compacting-for-electrical-vehicle-wire-harnesses/) - [Welding Aluminum? Use Lasers for Best Results.](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/welding-aluminum-use-lasers-for-best-results/) - [Reliable Joining with Hot Bar Reflow Soldering](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/reliable-joining-with-hot-bar-reflow-soldering/) - [Mid Frequency Inverters – A Game Changer for Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/mid-frequency-inverters-a-game-changer-for-lead-acid-battery-manufacturing/) - [Nanosecond vs Picosecond Black Laser Marking: Which One Stands Out?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/nanosecond-vs-picosecond-black-laser-marking-which-one-stands-out/) - [The Benefits of Wire Compacting for EV Manufacturing](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/the-benefits-of-wire-compacting-for-ev-manufacturing/) - [Tips for Choosing the Right Power Supply for Micro Resistance Spot Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/tips-for-choosing-the-right-power-supply-for-micro-resistance-spot-welding/) - [Tips for Choosing the Right Weld Head for Micro Resistance Spot Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/tips-for-choosing-the-right-weld-head-for-micro-resistance-spot-welding/) - [Electric Motor Hairpin Welding: Comparing 3 Joining Technologies](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/electric-motor-hairpin-welding-comparing-3-joining-technologies/) - [eMobility. Battery Pack Manufacturing and Beyond: How 3 Welding Technologies Stack Up](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/e-mobility-battery-pack-manufacturing-and-beyond-how-3-welding-technologies-stack-up/) - [Corrosion Resistant Marking: Why You Should be Using a Picosecond IR Laser for Black Laser Marking Applications](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/black-corrosion-resistant-marking-why-you-should-be-using-a-picosecond-ir-laser/) - [Laser Micromachining: 5 Things to Know About this Precision Manufacturing Technology](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-micromachining-5-things-to-know-about-this-precision-manufacturing-technology/) - [Top 4 Uses of Lasers in Medical Device Manufacturing](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/top-4-uses-of-lasers-in-medical-device-manufacturing/) - [3 Steps to Production Success: Define – Design - Deliver](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/3-steps-to-production-success-define-design-deliver/) - [Laser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability and Increases Manufacturing Throughput](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-cleaning-metal-improves-battery-pack-reliability-and-increases-manufacturing-throughput/) - [Resistance Spot Weld Monitoring Ensures Quality and Provides Traceability](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/resistance-weld-monitoring-ensures-quality-and-provides-traceability/) - [Drive EV Battery Efficiency with Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/drive-ev-battery-efficiency-with-laser-welding/) - [Tips for Generating Clear and Effective Laser Motion Programs Using Delta Motion Software](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/tips-for-generating-clear-and-effective-motion-programs-using-delta-motion-software/) - [Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical Devices](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/ultra-short-pulse-lasers-are-great-tools-for-processing-plastics-for-medical-devices/) - [Projection Welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/projection-welding-of-fasteners-to-hot-stamped-boron-components/) - [Spot welding: improve quality and reduce cost with inverters](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/spot-welding-improve-quality-and-reduce-cost-with-inverters/) - [Ultrafast Laser Systems Offer Great Promise as a Manufacturing Tool](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/ultrafast-laser-systems-offer-great-promise-as-a-manufacturing-tool/) - [Nanosecond Laser Micro Welding: The Possibilities!](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/nanosecond-laser-micro-welding-the-possibilities/) - [Application Labs - Invest Time Up Front to Ensure Success](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/application-labs-invest-time-up-front-to-ensure-success/) - [Machine Vision: How Can It Benefit Your Manufacturing Process?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/machine-vision-how-can-it-benefit-your-manufacturing-process/) - [Position-Based Firing Generates Improved Laser Seam Weld Quality](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/position-based-firing-generates-improved-laser-seam-weld-quality/) - [Nd:YAG Versus Fiber Laser Welding – What Are Your Options?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/ndyag-versus-fiber-laser-welding-what-are-your-options/) - [Battery Pack Welding: Tips for Improving Tab-to-Terminal Connections](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/battery-pack-welding-tips-for-improving-tab-to-terminal-connections/) - [Laser Welding Process Reduces Cycle Times and Inventory: Saves Money](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-welding-process-reduces-cycle-times-and-inventory-saves-money/) - [Micro TIG Welding – "Touch Start" Low Voltage, Low Noise Operation](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/micro-tig-welding-touch-start-low-voltage-low-noise-operation/) - [Micro TIG welding – Troubleshooting Tips for Improving Your Results](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/micro-tig-welding-troubleshooting-tips-for-improving-your-results/) - [Micro TIG Welding – Setup Tips and Tricks](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/micro-tig-welding-setup-tips-and-tricks/) - [Micro TIG Welding – What Is It and How Can I Use It?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/micro-tig-welding-what-is-it-and-how-can-i-use-it/) - [Material Processing Solutions for Manufacturing – One Size Does Not Fit All](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/material-processing-solutions-for-manufacturing-one-size-does-not-fit-all/) - [Passivation After Laser Marking? Select the Right Laser Source for Passivation-Resistant Marks](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/select-the-right-laser-source-to-produce-passivation-resistant-marks/) - [Are You On Track for meeting UDI Requirements?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/are-you-on-track-for-meeting-udi-requirements/) - [Stent and Tube Cutting Technology for Next Generation Production Needs](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/stent-and-tube-cutting-technology-for-next-generation-production-needs/) - [Laser Marking: Use Laser Markers to Mark Your Parts and Verify Your Process](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-marking-use-laser-markers-to-mark-your-parts-and-verify-your-process/) - [Laser Welding Modes: Conduction, Transition, & Keyhole Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-welding-modes-conduction-transition-keyhole-welding/) - [Laser Safety: A Few Reminders](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-safety-a-few-reminders/) - [Battery Welding: Using Lasers for Battery Tab Welding Applications](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/battery-welding-using-lasers-for-battery-tab-welding-applications/) - [Avoid These Pitfalls When Moving to a Laser Welding Process](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/avoid-these-pitfalls-when-moving-to-a-laser-welding-process/) - [Plastic Welding With Lasers - Making It Work For You](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/plastic-welding-with-lasers-making-it-work-for-you/) - [A Visual Guide to Optimizing Laser Peak Power & Laser Pulse Width](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/a-visual-guide-to-optimizing-laser-peak-power-laser-pulse-width/) - [Lasers in Manufacturing – 5 Trends to Keep Your Eye On](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/lasers-in-manufacturing-5-trends-to-keep-your-eye-on/) - [Laser Welding Basics – CW, Pulsed or Modulated?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-welding-basics-cw-pulsed-or-modulated/) - [Laser Welding Basics: How Does Laser Welding Work?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-welding-basics-how-does-laser-welding-work/) - [Cutting Polymer Stents? Green Femtosecond Lasers Offer Best Cut Quality.](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/cutting-polymer-stents-green-femtosecond-lasers-offer-best-cut-quality/) - [Update on ROI for Disk Femtosecond Lasers](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/update-on-roi-for-disk-femtosecond-lasers/) - [Some Thoughts on Choosing the Best Battery Welding Technology](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/some-thoughts-on-choosing-the-best-battery-welding-technology/) - [Automatic Wire Stripping: Lasers are Innovative & Efficient!](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/automated-laser-wire-stripping-innovative-efficient/) - [Ultra-Fast Laser Micromachining - What’s All the Fuss About?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/ultra-fast-laser-micromachining-whats-all-the-fuss-about/) - [Why Weld Monitoring? 3 Reasons: Analysis – Stability - Yield](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/why-weld-monitoring-3-reasons-analysis-stability-yield/) - [Scan Heads for Micro Laser Welding: “Ham n’ Eggs” of Laser Industry](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/scan-heads-for-micro-laser-welding-ham-n-eggs-of-laser-industry/) - [Medical Tube Cutting With a Femtosecond Disk Laser - ROI in Less Than a Year](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/medical-tube-cutting-with-a-femtosecond-disk-laser-roi-in-less-than-a-year/) - [Battery Pack Welding: Which Technology for Your Job?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/battery-pack-welding-which-technology-for-your-job/) - [Bringing Laser Technology In-House: 6 Simple Steps to Success!](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/bringing-laser-technology-in-house-6-simple-steps-to-success/) - [4 Tips for Maximizing your 2D Data Matrix™ Code Readability](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/4-tips-for-maximizing-your-2d-data-matrix-code-readability/) - [PCBs: Design Tips for Successful Hot Bar Reflow Soldering](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/pcbs-design-tips-for-successful-hot-bar-reflow-soldering/) - [Resistance welding trouble shooting: 7 simple steps](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/resistance-welding-trouble-shooting-7-simple-steps/) - [How to Minimize Cycle Time for Large Area Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/how-to-minimize-cycle-time-for-large-area-laser-marking/) - [Designing Ring Projections for Hermetic Sealing](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/designing-ring-projections-for-hermetic-sealing/) - [Battery Pack Welding: Better Performance and Higher Currents](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/battery-pack-welding-better-performance-and-higher-currents/) - [Fine Laser Cutting: Definition & Capabilities](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/fine-laser-cutting-definition-capabilities/) - [Seam Sealing Electronic Packages: Laser or Resistance Welding?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/seam-sealing-electronic-packages-laser-or-resistance-welding/) - [Tips for Laser Micro Welding Aluminum Alloys](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/tips-for-laser-micro-welding-aluminum-alloys/) - [Laser Micromachining with Pulsed Fiber Lasers](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-micro-machining-with-pulsed-fiber-lasers/) - [Green Lasers: the Key to High Volume Laser Micro Welding of Conductive Parts](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/green-lasers-the-key-to-high-volume-laser-micro-welding-of-conductive-parts/) - [Manufacturing Innovation – the Decade’s Top Advancements](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/welding-innovation-the-decades-top-advancements/) - [More on Direct Part Marking Methods: Compare Durability, Speed, Mark Quality, and System Cost](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/more-on-direct-part-marking-methods-compare-durability-speed-mark-quality-and-system-cost/) - [Weighing the Pros & Cons of the Major Marking Methods](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/weighing-the-pros-cons-of-the-major-marking-methods/) - [AC, DC, CD or HF: Which Spot Welding Power Supply Should I Use?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/ac-dc-cd-or-hf-which-spot-welding-power-supply-should-i-use/) - [Projection Welding: Balance Heat and Extend Electrode Life](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/projection-welding-balance-heat-and-extend-electrode-life/) - [Direct Part Marking: Enabling Cradle-to-Grave Traceability](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/direct-part-marking-enabling-cradle-to-grave-traceability/) - [Spot Welding Equipment Calibration: the Key to Reducing Down-Time](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/spot-welding-equipment-calibration-the-key-to-reducing-down-time/) - [Heat Balance: the Key to Successful Resistance Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/heat-balance-the-key-to-successful-resistance-welding/) - [Laser Tube Cutting: 5 Tips for Successful System Integration](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-tube-cutting-5-tips-for-successful-system-integration/) - [Closed-Loop Resistance Welding Control: WIFM?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/closed-loop-resistance-welding-control-wifm/) - [Better safe than sorry – 5 spot welding safety tips](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/better-safe-than-sorry-5-spot-welding-safety-tips/) - [Laser welding, marking, cutting? Top 2 laser safety questions answered!](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-welding-marking-cutting-top-2-laser-safety-questions-answered/) - [Spot Welding? Remember the Old Adage "Opposites Attract"](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/spot-welding-remember-the-old-adage-opposites-attract/) - [5 Reasons to Consider Upgrading Your Aging Nd:YAG Laser Marker](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/5-reasons-to-consider-upgrading-your-aging-ndyag-laser-marker/) - [4 Tips for Laser Beam Focus & Delivery](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/4-tips-for-laser-beam-focus-delivery/) - [Which Laser Marker? Comparing Available Technologies](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/which-laser-marker-comparing-available-technologies/) - [Laser Tube Cutting: Capabilities and Constraints](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-tube-cutting-capabilities-and-constraints/) - [Electronic Package Sealing? Projection Cap Welding Technique Saves $$$](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/electronic-package-sealing-projection-cap-welding-technique-saves/) - [Laser Micromachining With a Fiber Laser Marker: Fast, Cheap & Flexible](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-micromachining-with-a-fiber-laser-marker-fast-cheap-flexible/) - [Laser Welding Tip: 4 Simple Steps for Finding Laser Beam Focus](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-welding-tip-4-simple-steps-for-finding-laser-beam-focus/) - [3 Ways to use Laser Marking Equipment for Banding Applications](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/3-ways-to-use-laser-marking-equipment-for-banding-applications/) - [Laser Tube Cutting - Should You Use a Wet or Dry Process?](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/laser-tube-cutting-should-you-use-a-wet-or-dry-process/) - [4 Tips for Laser Marking Anodized Aluminum](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/4-tips-for-laser-marking-anodized-aluminum/) - [Welding Problems and Solutions - Start with These 4 Things](https://amadaweldtech.com/blog/welding-problems-and-solutions-start-with-these-4-things/) - 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[Laser Cut Hypodermic Tube](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/laser-cut-hypodermic-tube/) - [Stainless Steel and Nitinol Hypodermic Tube](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/hypodermic-tube-stainless-steel-and-nitinol/) - [Catheter Electrode Ring](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/catheter/) - [Titanium Pacemaker Case](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/titanium-pacemaker-case/) - [Titanium Pacemaker Case](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/titanium-pacemaker-case-2/) - [Medical Electrodes](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/medical-electrodes/) - [Magnet Wire Medical Electrodes](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/magnet-wire-medical-electrodes/) - [Wire Mesh](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/wire-mesh/) - [Electronics in an Implantable Medical Device](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/electronics-in-ian-mplantable-medical-device/) - [Brachyseed](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/brachyseed/) - [Airbag Can Sealing](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/air-bag-squib/) - [Stator](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/automotive-motor-stator/) - [Brake Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/brake-assembly/) - [Brake Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/brake-assembly-2/) - [ABS Brake Module](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/abs-brake-module/) - [Brake Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/brake-assembly-3/) - [Motor Armature](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/motor-armature/) - [Relay Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/relay-assembly/) - [Turn Indicator](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/turn-indicator/) - [Wire Harness](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/wire-harness/) - [Automotive Capacitor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/automotive-capacitor/) - [Fuel Pump Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/fuel-pump-assembly/) - [Automotive Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/automotive-sensor/) - [Fuel Pump Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/fuel-pump-assembly-2/) - [Fuel Pump Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/fuel-pump-assembly-3/) - [Fuel Pump Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/fuel-pump-assembly-4/) - [Fuel Pump Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/fuel-pump-assembly-5/) - [Switch Assembly Wire Termination](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/switch-assembly/) - [Automotive Subassembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/automotive-subassembly/) - [Fuel Pump Housing](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/fuel-pump-housing/) - [Turbo Automotive Component Housing](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/turbo-component-housing/) - [Gold Electronic Packaging](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/electronic-packaging/) - [Copper and Aluminum Electronic Component](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/electronic-packaging-2/) - [Laser Welding Honeycomb Cells](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/honeycomb/) - [Copper Aerospace Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/sensor/) - [Nickel and Copper Automotive Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/sensor-2/) - [Tin Plated Copper Automotive Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/sensor-3/) - [Copper Automotive Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/sensor-4/) - [Copper Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/sensor-5/) - [Pressure Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/pressure-sensor/) - [Wire to PCB](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/wire-to-pcb/) - [Flex to Glass](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/flex-to-glass/) - [Terminal Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/terminal-welding/) - [Buss Bar](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/buss-bar/) - [Coil Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/coil-welding/) - [Wire to Terminal](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/wire-to-terminal/) - [8-Pin DIP Package](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/8-pin-dip-package-semiconductor/) - [TO5 Package](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/to5-package/) - [Getter Lid to Package](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/getter-lid-to-package-semiconductor/) - [16 Lead Flat Pack Semiconductor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/16-lead-flat-pack-semiconductor/) - [Butterfly Package](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/butterfly-package/) - [Semiconductor](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/semiconductor/) - [16 Pin Semiconductor Package](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/16-pin-semiconductor-package/) - [Seam Sealing Lid to Package](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/seam-sealing-lid-to-package/) - [Battery Welding Nickel and Cold Rolled Steel](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/battery-welding-ni-crs/) - [Copper and Aluminum Jelly Roll](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/jelly-roll-copper-and-aluminum/) - [Nickel and Silver Plated Copper Battery Tab to Terminal Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/tab-to-terminal-welding-nickel-and-silver-plated-copper/) - [Copper Battery Tabs](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/copper-battery-tabs/) - [Nickel Plated Cold Rolled Steel Battery Lids to Cans](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/nickel-plated-cold-rolled-steel-battery-lids-to-cans/) - [Laser Marked Battery Cans](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/laser-marking-battery-cans/) - [Nickel Plated Steel Battery Tab Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/nickel-plated-steel-battery-tab-welding/) - [Nickel and Cold Rolled Steel Battery Tab Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/nickel-and-cold-rolled-steel-battery-tab-welding/) - [Aluminum and Titanium Battery Anodes and Cathodes](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/aluminum-and-titanium-battery-anodes-and-cathodes/) - [Pouch Batteries](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/pouch-batteries/) - [Aluminum Terminal Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/terminal-welding-aluminum/) - [Nickel Battery Tab Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/battery-tab-welding-nickel/) - [Nickel Plated Steel Battery Terminal Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/nickel-plated-steel-battery-terminal-welding/) - [Dissimilar Metal Welding: Copper and Aluminum](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/dissimilar-metal-welding-copper-to-aluminum/) - [Copper Magnet Wire](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/copper-magnet-wire/) - [Tab to Coin Cell](https://amadaweldtech.com/industry/tab-to-coin-cell/) --- ## Applications - [Guidewire](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/guidewire-3/) - 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[Wire Compacting](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/wire-compacting/) - [Compacting Multiple Wires](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/compacting-multiple-wires/) - [Wire Compacting](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/wire-compacting-2/) - [Copper Wire Compacting](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/copper-wire-compacting/) - [Resistance Welding Equipment for Battery Tab to Terminal Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-equipment-for-battery-tab-to-terminal-welding/) - [Black Laser Marking - Depth Gauges](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/black-marking-depth-gauges/) - [Black Laser Marking - Home Appliance](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/black-laser-marking-home-appliance/) - [Black Laser Marking - Forceps](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/black-laser-marking-forceps/) - [Black Laser Marking - Implantable Medical Device](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/black-laser-marking-implantable/) - [Honeycomb Tacking](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/honeycomb-tacking/) - [Honeycomb Brazing](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/honeycomb-brazing/) - [Black Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/black-laser-marking/) - [Laser Ablation of Copper Wires](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-ablation-of-copper-wires/) - [Laser Ablation of Metal](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-ablation-of-a-paint-can/) - [Robotic Arm Integration by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/robotic-arm-integration-by-amada-weld-tech/) - [Electric Motor Copper Hairpin Weld](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/electric-motor-copper-hairpin-weld/) - [Usibor Projection Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/usibor-projection-welding/) - [Copper Wire Laser Ablation](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/copper-wire-laser-ablation/) - [Guidewire Laser Tube Cutting](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/guidewire-no-tip-laser-tube-cutting/) - [Large Scale Wire - Compacting](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/compacting-2-awg-copper-stranded-wire/) - [Pressure Sensor Stainless Steel – Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/pressure-sensor-stainless-steel-laser-welding/) - [Gold Plated Kovar Electronic Packaging](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/gold-plated-kovar-electronic-packaging/) - [Aluminum Casting – Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/aluminum-casting-laser-marking/) - [PCB Wire to Pad Soldering](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/pcb-wire-to-pad-soldering/) - [Resistance Welding – Battery Welding System](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-battery-welding-system/) - [High Speed Laser Spot Welding by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/high-speed-laser-spot-welding-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Cutting Coaxial Cables](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-cutting-coaxial-cables-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Cutting Steel Shims](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-cutting-steel-shims-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Cutting Thin Copper](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-cutting-thin-copper-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Hermetic Welding of Medical Devices by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-hermetic-welding-of-medical-devices-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Marking a Stainless Steel Cannula by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-marking-a-stainless-steel-cannula-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Marking Aluminum Casting - Automotive](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-marking-for-the-automotive-industry-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Marking for the Medical Device Industry by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-marking-for-the-medical-device-industry-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Marking Plastic Electronics Housing by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-marking-plastic-electronics-housing-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Stent and Medical Tube Cutting System](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-stent-and-medical-tube-cutting-system-by-amada-weld-tech/) - [Laser Welding a Diesel Fuel Injector](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-a-diesel-fuel-injector-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Welding Automotive Pressure Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-automotive-pressure-sensor-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Welding Auditory Implant by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-auditory-implant-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Welding Electronic Relay by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-electronic-relay-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Armature Needle - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-of-an-armature-needle-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Welding Stellite Blade Support by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-stellite-blade-support-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Laser Wire Stripping of a Magnet Wire](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-wire-stripping-of-a-magnet-wire-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Micro TIG Welding with MAWA-300A by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/micro-tig-welding-with-mawa-300a-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Projection Welding by AMADA WELD TECH](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/projection-welding-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Resistance Welding Stainless Steel Battery Cap to Nail](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-stainless-steel-cap-nail-by-amada-miyachi-america/) - [Resistance Welding - Spud Fitting Case](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-spud-fitting-case/) - [Resistance Welding - Triple layer steel](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-triple-layer-steel/) - [Resistance Welding -Wire to Terminals](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-wire-to-terminals/) - [Sensor - Resistance Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/sensor-resistance-welding/) - [Roll Spot Seam Weld](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/roll-spot-seam-weld/) - [Resistance Welding - Fuses to connectors lap](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-fuses-to-connectors-lap/) - [Motor - Hair Pin Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-motor-resistance-welding-silver/) - [Resistance Welding Terminal Electronic Components](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-terminal-electronic-components/) - [Resistance Welding Terminal Electronic Components](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-terminal-electronic-components-3/) - [Cable Terminal Connection](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-terminal-electronic-components-4/) - [Ribbon to Resistor Lead Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-copper-tin-plating-ribbon-to-resistor-lead/) - [Battery Cap Spot Weld](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/resistance-welding-battery-cap/) - [Fuse to Terminal - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-fuse-superscan/) - [Laser Welding - Aluminum Camera Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-aluminum-camera-assembly/) - [Photonic Component - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-photonic-compenent/) - [Battery - Fiber Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-marking-galvo-battery/) - [Punch Tool - Fiber Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-marking-etching-punch-tool/) - [Photonics Device - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-communication-device/) - [Laser Welding - Valve](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-valve/) - [Valve - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-valve-2/) - [Switch Assembly - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-switch-assembly/) - [Connector Assembly - Fiber Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-marking-connector-assembly/) - [Laser Welding - Sensor Cable](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-sensor-cable/) - [Circuit Breaker - Fiber Laser Marking Etching](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-marking-etching-circuit-breaker/) - [Fiber Laser Marking -Etching](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-marking-etching/) - [Fiber Laser Welding - Portable X Ray Machine](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-welding-portable-x-ray-machine/) - [Kitchen Sink Drain - Fiber Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-kitchen-sink-drain/) - [Consumer Electronics Sensor - Fiber Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-welding-consumer-electronics/) - [Medical Tool - Fiber Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-medical-tool/) - [Stove Top - Fiber Laser Marking Annealing](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-marking-annealing/) - [Industrial Cover Plate - Fiber Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-marking-cover-plate/) - [Laser Welding PCB Automotive](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-pcb-automotive/) - [Miniature Medical Scalpel – Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-miniture-medical-scalpel/) - [Pressure Sensor – Fiber Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-pressure-sensor-stainless-steel/) - [Retaining Ring - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-retaining-ring/) - [Sensor – Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/yag-laser-welding-electronic-components/) - [Pressure Sensor - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-pressure-sensor/) - [Pressure Sensor Stainless Steel - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-pressure-sensor-stainless-steel-2/) - [Medical Implant - Fiber Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-marking-implant-medical/) - [Battery Tab - Spiral Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-electrical-conductivity/) - [Fiber Laser Marking - Medical](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fiber-laser-marking-medical/) - [Medical Wire in Tube - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-wire-medical/) - [Fuel Tank Ring - Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-welding-fuel-tanks-2/) - 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Stainless Steel and Nitinol](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/hypodermic-tube-stainless-steel-and-nitinol/) - [Laser cut hypodermic tube](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-cut-hypodermic-tube/) - [Catheter](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/catheter/) - [Titanium Pacemaker Case](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/titanium-pacemaker-case/) - [Magnet Wire Medical Electrodes](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/magnet-wire-medical-electrodes/) - [Medical Probe - Tube to Housing Weld](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/medical-electrodes/) - [Electronics in an Implantable Medical Device](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/electronics-in-ian-mplantable-medical-device/) - [Wire mesh](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/wire-mesh/) - [Brachyseed](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/brachyseed/) - [Airbag Can Sealing](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/air-bag-can-sealing/) - [Stator](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/motor-stator/) - [Brake assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/brake-assembly/) - [Wire end on ABS brake module](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/abs-brake-module/) - [Brake assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/brake-assembly-2/) - [Brake assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/brake-assembly-3/) - [Fuel Pump Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fuel-pump-assembly/) - [Fuel Pump Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fuel-pump-assembly-2/) - [Fuel Pump Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fuel-pump-assembly-3/) - [Automotive sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/automotive-sensor/) - [Automotive Capacitor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/automotive-capacitor/) - [Wire harness](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/wire-harness/) - [Turn indicator](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/turn-indicator/) - [Relay assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/relay-assembly/) - [Fuel pump housing](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fuel-pump-housing/) - [Automotive subassembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/automotive-subassembly/) - [Switch assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/switch-assembly/) - [Fuel Pump Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/fuel-pump-assembly-5/) - [Electronic packaging](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/electronic-packaging-2/) - [Electronic packaging](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/electronic-packaging-3/) - [Honeycomb](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/honeycomb/) - [Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/sensor/) - [Pressure sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/pressure-sensor/) - [Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/sensor-2/) - [Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/sensor-3/) - [Sensor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/sensor-5/) - [Flex to glass](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/flex-to-glass/) - [Wire to PCB](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/wire-to-pcb/) - [Wire to terminal](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/wire-to-terminal/) - [Coil welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/coil-welding/) - [Buss bar](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/buss-bar/) - [Terminal welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/terminal-welding/) - [Seam Sealing Lid to Package](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/seam-sealing-lid-to-package/) - [16 pin semiconductor package](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/16-pin-semiconductor-package/) - [Semiconductor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/semiconductor/) - [Butterfly package](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/butterfly-package/) - [16 lead flat pack semiconductor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/16-lead-flat-pack-semiconductor/) - [Getter lid to package - semiconductor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/getter-lid-to-package-semiconductor/) - [TO5 package](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/to5-package/) - [8 pin DIP package, semiconductor](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/8-pin-dip-package-semiconductor/) - [Battery welding Ni - CRS](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/battery-welding-ni-crs/) - [Jelly roll - copper and aluminum](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/jelly-roll-copper-and-aluminum/) - [Tab to terminal welding - nickel and silver plated copper](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/tab-to-terminal-welding-nickel-and-silver-plated-copper/) - [Copper battery tabs](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/copper-battery-tabs/) - [Nickel plated cold rolled steel battery can](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/nickel-plated-cold-rolled-steel-battery-lids-to-cans/) - [Laser marking battery cans](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/laser-marking-battery-cans/) - [Nickel plated steel battery tab welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/nickel-plated-steel-battery-tab-welding/) - [Nickel and cold rolled steel battery tab welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/nickel-and-cold-rolled-steel-battery-tab-welding/) - [Aluminum and titanium battery anodes and cathodes](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/aluminum-and-titanium-battery-anodes-and-cathodes/) - [Pouch batteries](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/pouch-batteries/) - [Terminal welding aluminum](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/terminal-welding-aluminum/) - [Battery tab welding nickel](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/battery-tab-welding-nickel/) - [Nickel plated steel battery terminal welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/nickel-plated-steel-battery-terminal-welding/) - [Dissimilar metal welding - copper to aluminum](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/dissimilar-metal-welding-copper-to-aluminum/) - [Copper magnet wire](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/copper-magnet-wire/) - [Tab to coin cell](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/tab-to-coin-cell/) - [Medical tool](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/medical-tool/) - [Medical electrode](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/medical-electrode/) - [Tweezer](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/tweezer/) - [Electronics: wire to terminal](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/electronics-wire-to-terminal/) - [Electronics: cold rolled steel](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/electronics-cold-rolled-steel/) - [Guidewire](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/guidewire/) - [Guidewire](https://amadaweldtech.com/application/guidewire-2/) --- ## Technical Articles & Whitepapers - [Closing the Gap: Overcoming Common Challenges in Laser Welding of Medical Devices](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/closing-the-gap-overcoming-common-challenges-in-laser-welding-of-medical-devices/) - [Addressing New Challenges in Laser and Resistance Welding for Battery Pack Assembly](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/addressing-new-challenges-in-laser-and-resistance-welding-for-battery-pack-assembly/) - [Advanced Laser Marking Techniques in Automotive, Medical, and Electronics Markets](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/advanced-laser-marking-techniques-in-automotive-medical-and-electronics-markets/) - [Laser Cleaning for e-Mobility](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-cleaning-for-e-mobility/) - [Hot Crimping for EV](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/hot-crimping-for-ev/) - [7 Questions about Resistance Weld Process Monitoring](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/7-questions-about-resistance-weld-process-monitoring/) - [Selecting the Best Ultrashort Pulse Laser for Polymer Processing](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/selecting-the-best-ultrashort-pulse-laser-for-polymer-processing/) - [Wire Compacting for EV](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/wire-compacting-for-ev/) - [Hairpin Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/hairpin-welding/) - [Hot Application - Black Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/black-laser-marking-application-study/) - [Hermetic Sealing Technologies Enable Reliable Welds](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/hermetic-sealing-technologies-enable-reliable-welds/) - [Micro Makes Sense](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/micro-makes-sense/) - [Laser Welding Technology for Dissimilar Metals Drives Electric Vehicle Efficiency](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/8374/) - [Robust System Design Process Ensures Production Success for Laser Welding, Cutting and Marking Processes](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/robust-system-design-process-ensures-production-success-for-laser-welding-cutting-and-marking-processes/) - [Corrosion Resistant Dark Laser Marking](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/corrosion-resistant-dark-laser-marking/) - [Fundamentals - Hermetic Seam Sealing Microelectronic Devices](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/fundamentals-hermetic-seam-sealing-microelectronic-devices/) - [Laser Wire Stripping for Medical and Electronics Industry](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-wire-stripping-for-medical-and-electronics-industry/) - [Laser Microwelding of Copper](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-microwelding-of-copper/) - [Battery Welding Solutions Using Laser & Resistance Technologies](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/battery-welding-solutions-using-laser-resistance-technologies/) - [Laser Beam Delivery and Focusing Optics - Maintaining Yield When Microwelding](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-beam-delivery-and-focusing-optics-maintaining-yield-when-microwelding/) - [Laser Welding Source Selection](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-welding-source-selection/) - [Improve Tab to Terminal Connections in Battery Pack Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/improve-tab-to-terminal-connections-in-battery-pack-welding/) - [Laser Micro Welding - Fiber or YAG?](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-micro-welding-fiber-or-yag/) - [Micromachining of Metals Cheaper and Faster with New Laser Technology](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/micromachining-of-metals-cheaper-and-faster-with-new-laser-technology/) - [Femtosecond Laser Processing of Metals and Plastics in the Medical Device Industry](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/femtosecond-laser-processing-of-metals-and-plastics-in-the-medical-device-industry/) - [Laser Welding Ramps Up Heart Pump Production](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-welding-ramps-up-heart-pump-production/) - [Ultrafast Lasers Offer Great Promise as a Unique Manufacturing Tool](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/ultrafast-lasers-offer-great-promise-as-a-unique-manufacturing-tool/) - [High Speed Thin Metal Cutting Using Fiber Laser Technology](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/high-speed-thin-metal-cutting-using-fiber-laser-technology/) - [New Tube Cutting Technology Meets Next Generation Production Needs](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/new-tube-cutting-technology-meets-next-generation-production-needs/) - [How to Choose the Right Marking Technology for Your Applications](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/how-to-choose-the-right-marking-technology-for-your-applications/) - [Laser Marking Technology Comparison](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-marking-technology-comparison/) - [Laser Marking for Unique Identification](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-marking-for-unique-identification/) - [Single Mode Fiber Laser Markers Offer Processing Advantages](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/single-mode-fiber-laser-markers-offer-processing-advantages/) - [Fiber Laser Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/fiber-laser-welding/) - [Designing Ring Projections for Hermetic Sealing](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/designing-ring-projections-for-hermetic-sealing/) - [Seam Welding Part Design Guidelines](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/seam-welding-part-design-guidelines/) - [Conductive Adhesive Bonding](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/conductive-adhesive-bonding/) - [Heat Staking Process Overview](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/heat-staking-process-overview/) - [Reflow Soldering Process Overview](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/reflow-soldering-process-overview/) - [Part Design Guidelines for Reflow Soldering Flex to PCBs](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/part-design-guidelines-for-reflow-soldering-flex-to-pcbs/) - [Heat Staking Fundamentals](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/heat-staking-fundamentals/) - [Pulse Heated, Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Fundamentals](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/pulse-heated-hot-bar-reflow-soldering-bonding-fundamentals/) - [Laser Seam Sealing of Electronic and Opto-electronic Packages](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/laser-seam-sealing-of-electronic-and-opto-electronic-packages/) - [Advances in Laser Welding systems and Technology for Medical Device Manufacturing](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/advances-in-laser-welding-systems-and-technology-for-medical-device-manufacturing/) - [Microwelding Demands New Laser Tools](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/microwelding-demands-new-laser-tools/) - [Battery Welding Using Laser, Resistance and Micro TIG Technologies](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/battery-welding-using-laser-resistance-and-micro-tig-technologies/) - [The Importance of Voltage Monitoring and Checking](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/the-importance-of-voltage-monitoring-and-checking/) - [Retrofits Boost Welding Precision](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/retrofits-boost-welding-precision/) - [Battery Welding Solutions Using Laser and Resistance Welding Technologies](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/battery-welding-solutions-using-laser-and-resistance-welding-technologies/) - [Optimizing the Resistance Welding Process](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/optimizing-the-resistance-welding-process/) - [The Benefits of Closed Loop Control for the Resistance Welding Process](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/the-benefits-of-closed-loop-control-for-the-resistance-welding-process/) - [Cascading](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/cascading/) - [Weld Monitor and Weld Checker Calibration](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/weld-monitor-and-weld-checker-calibration/) - [Inverters Meet the Need for Improved Control](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/inverters-meet-the-need-for-improved-control/) - [The Importance of Squeeze Time in Resistance Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/the-importance-of-squeeze-time-in-resistance-welding/) - [Using Gain to Optimize Weld Nugget Formation](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/using-gain-to-optimize-weld-nugget-formation/) - [Welding Material Control](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/welding-material-control/) - [Compensating for Varying Material Conditions in Resistance Welding](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/compensating-for-varying-material-conditions-in-resistance-welding/) - [High Frequency Inverter Feedback Modes](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/high-frequency-inverter-feedback-modes/) - [The Effects of Polarity on the Resistance Welding Process](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/the-effects-of-polarity-on-the-resistance-welding-process/) - [Electrode Force Control for Foot and Air Actuated Weld Heads](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/electrode-force-control-for-foot-and-air-actuated-weld-heads/) - [Introduction to SPC and Weld Checkers and Monitors](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/introduction-to-spc-and-weld-checkers-and-monitors/) - [Using the Resistance Set Feature](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/using-the-resistance-set-feature/) - [Welding Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Steel](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/welding-fasteners-to-hot-stamped-boron-steel/) - [Advanced Data Analysis for Resistance Weld Monitoring](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/advanced-data-analysis-for-resistance-weld-monitoring/) - [Resistance Welding Tips for Getting Better Performance and Higher Currents from Battery Packs](https://amadaweldtech.com/technical-whitepaper/resistance-welding-tips-for-getting-better-performance-and-higher-currents-from-battery-packs/) --- ## Newsroom - [AMADA WELD TECH Highlights Hot Bar Bonding Solutions for Wearables and Robotics](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-highlights-hot-bar-bonding-solutions-for-wearables-and-robotics/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Appoints Kurt Tolliver as President & CEO](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-announces-kurt-tolliver-as-president-and-ceo/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Highlight Battery Welding Capabilities at the International Battery Seminar](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-highlight-battery-welding-capabilities-at-the-international-battery-seminar/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Expands the SIGMA LS Laser Platform with Flexible Integration Formats and Motorized Focus Upgrade](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-expands-the-sigma-ls-laser-platform-with-flexible-integration-formats-and-motorized-focus-upgrade/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Releases Next Generation Linear DC Weld Controls](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-releases-next-generation-linear-dc-weld-controls/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Highlight Innovative Solutions for Medical Device Manufacturing at MD&M West 2026](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-highlight-innovative-solutions-for-medical-device-manufacturing-at-mdm-west-2026/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Highlights Synergistic Capabilities to Streamline Electric Motor Manufacturing](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-highlights-synergistic-capabilities-to-streamline-electric-motor-manufacturing/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Showcases Joining & Laser Solutions at MD&M Midwest 2025](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-showcase-advanced-joining-and-laser-processing-solutions-at-mdm-midwest-2025/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Showcase Advanced Battery and EV Welding Solutions at The Battery Show 2025](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-showcase-advanced-battery-and-ev-welding-solutions-at-the-battery-show-2025/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Showcase Innovative Welding Solutions at FABTECH 2025](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-showcase-innovative-welding-solutions-at-fabtech-2025/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Highlights Advanced Wire Compacting Solutions](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-highlights-advanced-wire-compacting-solutions/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Appoints New Director of Sales](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-appoints-new-director-of-sales/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Announces New Chief Operating Officer](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-announces-new-chief-operating-officer/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Highlights Synergistic Capabilities for Producing Coiled Guidewires for Medical Catheters](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-highlights-synergistic-capabilities-for-producing-coiled-guidewires-for-medical-catheters/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Unveils Advanced Laser Weld Monitor](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-unveils-advanced-laser-weld-monitor/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Highlight Battery Welding Capabilities at the International Battery Seminar 2025](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-highlight-battery-welding-capabilities-at-the-international-battery-seminar-2025/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Highlight Innovative Solutions for Medical Device Manufacturing at MD&M West 2025](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-highlight-innovative-solutions-for-medical-device-manufacturing-at-mdm-west-2025/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Implements Advanced Blue Diode Laser Technology for Micro Welding Applications](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-implements-advanced-blue-diode-laser-technology-for-micro-welding-applications/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Showcase Innovative Welding Solutions at FABTECH 2024](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-showcase-innovative-welding-solutions-at-fabtech-2024/) - [AMADA WELD TECH will Showcase the Latest in Advanced Medical Device Manufacturing Solutions at MD&M Minneapolis](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-will-showcase-the-latest-in-advanced-medical-device-manufacturing-solutions-at-mdm-minneapolis/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Highlights equipment for Battery and EV manufacturing at The Battery Show](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-highlights-equipment-for-battery-and-ev-manufacturing-at-the-battery-show/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Announces the Release of the WL-300A Precision Laser Welding Workstations](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-announces-the-release-of-the-wl-300a-precision-laser-welding-workstations/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Announces New Chief Financial Officer](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-announces-new-cfo-sayeed-chowdhury-mba/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Host the Emmet A. Craig Resistance Welding School in California](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-host-the-emmet-a-craig-resistance-welding-school-in-california/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Highlight Battery Welding Solutions at the International Battery Seminar 2024 booth #316](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-highlights-battery-welding-solutions-at-the-international-battery-seminar-2024-booth-316/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Elevates Matt Green to Manager of Research and Development](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-elevates-matt-green-to-manager-of-research-and-development/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Highlight Innovative Solutions for Medical Device Manufacturing at MD&M West 2024](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-highlight-innovative-solutions-for-medical-device-manufacturing-at-mdm-west-2024/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Introduces WR Series of Resistance Welding Workstations](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-introduces-wr-series-of-resistance-welding-workstations/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Announces New Sustainability Initiatives](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-announces-new-sustainability-initiatives/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Attend FABTECH 2023 in Chicago](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-attend-fabtech-2023-in-chicago/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Exhibit at the 2023 Battery Show](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-exhibit-at-the-2023-battery-show/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Adds Sample Processing and Training Capacity with 3 Locations Across the US](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-inc-adds-sample-processing-and-training-capacity-with-3-locations-across-the-us/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Expanded Range of Galvo Scanning Heads for Laser Welding Applications](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-expands-range-of-galvo-scanning-heads-for-laser-welding-applications/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Highlight Battery Welding Solutions at the 2023 International Battery Seminar](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-inc-highlights-battery-welding-solutions-at-the-international-battery-seminar/) - [AMADA WELD TECH to Highlight Innovative Solutions for Medical Device Manufacturing at MD&M West 2023](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-to-highlight-innovative-solutions-for-medical-device-manufacturing-at-mdm-west-2023/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Celebrates Grand Opening of its Eastern Technical Center](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-celebrates-grand-opening-of-its-east-coast-technical-center/) - [AMADA WELD TECH will Showcase the Latest in Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at MD&M Minneapolis](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-will-showcase-the-latest-in-advanced-manufacturing-solutions-at-mdm-minneapolis/) - [WL-100A Laser Processing Workstation to be Highlighted at The Battery Show](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/wl-100a-laser-processing-workstation-to-be-highlighted-at-the-battery-show/) - [AMADA WELD TECH Opens New East Coast Technical Center](https://amadaweldtech.com/news-room/amada-weld-tech-opens-new-east-coast-technical-center/) - 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? 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Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? 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Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Achieving Success with Hot Bar ACF Bonding Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Careers Careers Located in sunny Southern California, AMADA WELD TECH – a member of the AMADA Group – is building on a successful 70+ year heritage of providing market leading products to manufacturing firms worldwide. 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When contacting us, kindly provide both your contact information and the nature of your accessibility issue. --- - Tags: laser micromachining, ultrashort pulse, usp Advanced Laser Marking in Mfg | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Advanced Laser Marking Techniques in Industrial Manufacturing Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. Advanced Laser Marking Techniques in Industrial Manufacturing Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule... --- - Tags: laser micromachining, ultrashort pulse, usp Weld Monitoring | Road to AI | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Process Monitoring – The Road to AI for Weld Monitoring Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. Process Monitoring - The Road to AI for Weld Monitoring Webinar Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our... --- Making the Right Connections | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Making the Right Connections Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. Making the Right Connections Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Getting the Most From Your Closed Loop Resistance Welding Power Supply Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule... --- - Tags: laser micromachining, ultrashort pulse, usp Process Monitoring The Road to A.I. for Welding Processes | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Process Monitoring: The Road to A.I. for Welding Processes Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. Process Monitoring: The Road to A.I. for Welding Processes Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight... --- - Tags: laser micromachining, ultrashort pulse, usp Weld Monitoring | Data Security | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/The Next Generation of Weld Monitoring: Data Security & Usage Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. The Next Generation of Weld Monitoring: Data Security & Usage Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different... --- - Tags: laser micromachining, ultrashort pulse, usp Next Generation of Weld Monitoring | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/The Next Generation of Weld Monitoring Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. The Next Generation of Weld Monitoring Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training... --- Weld Monitor | Troubleshooting | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Troubleshooting Resistance Welding Process Problems Utilizing a Weld Monitor Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. Troubleshooting Resistance Welding Process Problems Utilizing a Weld Monitor Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a... --- Resistance Welding Compacting: stranded and braided wires | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Wire Compacting: A Route to More Reliable Electrical Connections of Stranded and Braided Wires Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. Wire Compacting: A Route to More Reliable Electrical Connections of Stranded and Braided Wires Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is... --- - Tags: laser microwelding, webinar Laser Microwelding Processes | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Laser Microwelding Processes Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. Ensuring Manufacturing Success with Laser Microwelding Processes Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/AC vs AC Inverter Welding Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. AC vs AC Inverter Welding Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training or sign... --- - Tags: laser micromachining, ultrashort pulse, usp Resistance Welding Troubleshooting | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar and/or download the PDF presentation. Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training or sign up for our blog in the... --- - Tags: laser micromachining, ultrashort pulse, usp Laser Micromachining | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. 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Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some... --- System Basics | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/System Basics Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? 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Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Solutions in e-Mobility Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Overcoming Key Challenges to Tab-to-Cell Connections for Battery Pack Manufacturing Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar. Overcoming Key Challenges to Tab-to-Cell Connections for Battery Pack Manufacturing Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training... --- Medical Device Manufacturing Learning Center | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Medical Device Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing The challenges of today’s medical device manufacturing applications – small, single use devices in high demand with ever-increasing reliability and traceability requirements (like UDI) – are pushing the need for more sophisticated manufacturing technologies and AMADA WELD TECH, in consult with medical device industry expert customers, is leading the way with our comprehensive range of resistance and laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting and laser micromachining technologies. 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Black laser marking using picosecond lasers for unique device identification and laser micromachining using ultrashort pulse lasers to produce high quality small features in... --- - Tags: hermetic package sealing, RGA analysis, webinar Hermetic Package Sealing: Solving Moisture Content | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Solving Moisture Content in Hermetically Sealed Packages Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar. Solving Moisture Content in Hermetically Sealed Packages Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training or sign up for our... --- Battery Manufacturing Learning Center | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Battery Manufacturing Battery Manufacturing Batteries and battery packs have become an integral part of everyday life in response to the ever increasing demand for portable electronic devices, cordless power tools, energy storage, and from the e-mobility sector. This in turn, drives the need to manufacture batteries and battery packs that meet the quality and production requirements for these products. Battery tab welding. Battery can welding. Battery pack assembly. Battery marking. Electrode cutting. For each battery application and type of battery manufactured, AMADA WELD TECH offers a production solution: resistance and laser welding, micro TIG welding, laser marking, laser surface cleaning and laser cutting.... --- - Tags: obsolete, replacement 100ADP 115/230 100ADP/230 125DP/115 125DP/230 100 ws 125 ws 125 ws 125 ws 15 ws 15 ws 160 ws 2. 5 KVA 200 ws 200 ws 20 ws 250DP 250DPS/115 250DPS/230 250 ws 250 ws 300DP/115 300DP/230 40 ws 45 ws 45 ws 500DP/115V 500DP/230V 500DP/230V 500DP/230V 500DPS/208 500DPS/230 500HV DP/115V 500HV DP/230V 500 ws 500 ws 500 ws 500 ws 500 ws 50 ws 5 KVA 60 ws 60 ws 60 ws 60 ws 60 ws 60 ws 7. 5 KVA 7. 5 KVA 80 ws 80 ws 875DP/115V 875DP/230V 875DPS/115 875DPS/230 AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC DC25 DC25 HF Series Inverter Inverter Inverter IS-120A IS-120A ISA-1000CR ISA-2000CR ISA-4000CR ISA-500CR Pendant Pendant Pendant PM6 PM6 PM6/115 PM6/230 PM6/460V PM6/460V PM7 PM7 Pulsar Pulsar Pulsar Pulsar 3000 Pulsar 6000 Pulsar 9000 STA-400 STA-800 UB 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Device Manufacturing Webinar - AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Lasers in Medical Device Manufacturing Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar. Lasers in Medical Device Manufacturing Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training or sign up for our blog in the... --- Covid-19 Statement | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/COVID-19 Message to our Partners Regarding COVID-19 AMADA WELD TECH is committed to supporting essential industries while ensuring the health and safety of our employees AMADA WELD TECH and COVID-19 AMADA WELD TECH supplies critical infrastructure to the medical device, DOD and other essential industries. As such, its work qualifies under the operation of the “Federal Critical Infrastructure Sectors.” AMADA WELD TECH is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and taking all necessary health precautions prescribed by regional, governmental and WHO agencies. We continue to discuss our action plan as a team to support our employees’ health and safety, provide required support to our customers... --- Seam Sealing Fundamentals | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Fundamentals of Hermetic Seam Welding Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar. Fundamentals of Hermetic Seam Welding of Electronic Packages Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training or sign up for our blog... --- Femtosecond Laser Cutting Webinar | Medical Tubes PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Femtosecond Laser Cutting of Medical Tubes Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar. Femtosecond Laser Cutting of Medical Tubes Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training or sign up for our blog in the Learning... --- Resistance Weld Monitoring Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Resistance Weld Monitoring Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar. Resistance Weld Monitoring for Improved Product Quality and Throughput Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training or sign up for our blog in the... --- Laser Weld Process Monitoring | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Laser Weld Monitoring Webinar Download Webinar Thank you for your interest in our distance learning program. Please take a moment to register your virtual attendance with us. After you submit the form you will be presented with a link to view the webinar. Improved Process Reliability and Quality through Laser Weld Monitoring Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training or sign up for our blog... --- Microjoining Equipment Selection | Webinar | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Webinars Webinars AMADA WELD TECH offers educational webinars on a quarterly basis. Topics include equipment selection, process optimization, applications and more. View the schedule and register for our upcoming LIVE webinars. Because we know that isn't always possible to attend these events live, we've made our recordings available to you here, to watch at your leisure. Using Laser Welding Process Monitors to Improve Manufacturing Success Webinar Lasers are widely used in manufacturing to weld (join) materials, and consistent weld quality is important, especially in life-critical industries such as medical devices, aerospace, and automotive. Historically, this assurance was completed using a combination of pre/post weld... --- CCPA | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/About/CCPA AMADA Weld Tech and CCPA Amada Weld Tech is committed to the privacy of our customer and website visitor data. We honor and value the relationships with customers and website visitors. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Technical Center Technical Center Capability and services AMADA WELD TECH's state-of-the-art Technical Center features 11 application-specific product demonstration labs in 25,000 square feet of lab space. Application Engineers - who process more than 100 customer samples each month - have extensive experience with applications across many different industries. That experience, coupled with the broad range of laser and resistance welding, laser marking, laser cutting, micromachining and reflow soldering and bonding equipment offered by AMADA WELD TECH, enables them to recommend the best solution for your specific application based on process requirements, production space and budget. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Laser Cutting Laser Cutting What is laser cutting? How does it work? What are its applications? You'll find the answers to those questions and more right here! 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Laser Micromachining Laser Micromachining What is laser micromachining? How does it work? What are its applications? You'll find the answers to those questions and more right here! 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Interactive Tools Interactive Tools We've helped solve resistance spot welding, laser welding, laser marking and laser cutting applications challenges for more than 70 years and we have a lot to say on the subject! Use these tools to: Troubleshoot existing processes Determine material weldability using resistance or laser welding Configure a glovebox system Supported Browsers: Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 9, Mozilla® Firefox® 11+, Google Chrome™ 14+" Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Use this tool to troubleshoot resistance spot welding problems such as overheating, weak welds, metal expulsion, electrode sticking and more. Watch a quick tutorial video on using the Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Tool. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Products/Product Comparison Compare up to three products   Technical Specifications No product available for comparison. Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. 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Visit the Support Center Products... --- Glovebox Configurator - AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Glovebox Configurator Glovebox Configurator Request Info Hidden News Learn more about AMADA WELD TECH and our industry-leading products in our newsroom. Visit the Newsroom Learning Center An educated customer is a happy customer! Learn more about our eight different manufacturing technologies, watch a video, schedule some training or sign up for our blog in the Learning Center. Visit the Learning Center Support Everyone needs a little help now and again. Visit the support center for technical documents, applications assistance, field service, customer service, sales assistance, software downloads and more. Visit the Support Center Products Industries Applications Support Learning Center About Contact Us Careers Blog Newsroom... --- Resistance Welding Learning Center | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Resistance Welding Resistance Welding What is resistance welding? How does it work? What are its applications? You'll find the answers to those questions and more right here! 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Technical Articles & WhitepapersAMADA WELD TECH BlogVideo Center Resistance Welding Fundamentals Resistance Welding Fundamentals Learn More Application Support, Process Development & Training Learn More Technical Articles & Whitepapers Wire... --- About the Company | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/About AMADA WELD TECH AMADA WELD TECH INC. Based in Southern California, AMADA WELD TECH Inc. is a leading manufacturer of equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, laser micromachining, and hot bar bonding. Visit our Virtual Showroom! 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Product Support AMADA WELD TECH Product Support Search products by name or model number Search Customer Service: (626) 303-567624/7 Technical Support: +001 (866) 751-7378 Browse Product Support Cap Discharge Support Docs Browse LF Series Fiber Laser Support Docs Browse Gas Dryer Support Docs Browse LM-F Fiber Laser Marker Support Docs Browse ML Series YAG Laser Support Docs Browse Weld Monitor Support Docs Browse Uniflow Support Docs Browse Weld Head and Handpiece Support Docs Browse AC Power Supply Support Docs Browse DC Power Supply Support Docs Browse Electronic Weld Head Support Docs Browse Autoflow Support Docs Browse Seam Sealer Support Docs Browse Inverter Support docs Browse... --- Laser and Resistance Welding Training | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Training Training Although all of our products feature simple, user-friendly control interfaces, most production processes and applications may be improved by further knowledge of the technology and application. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Field Service Support Field Service Support Preventive Maintenance, Calibration & Service AMADA WELD TECH’s equipment is built to last; our welders are known to run 20 or 30 years - or even longer! But even the most sophisticated, robust machinery needs service now and then to keep it in top performance. AMADA WELD TECH's QA/Service network extends around the world so that, regardless of location, our customers can be comfortable being partnered with a responsive, worldwide leader. Did you know that many problems can be avoided by establishing an annual service program? 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Application Support, Process Development & Training Application Support, Process Development & Training Understanding the Product and the Process- Ensuring Success! 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Laser Welding Laser Welding What is laser welding? How does it work? What are its applications? You'll find the answers to those questions and more right here! We have more than 70 years' experience working with customer's applications and we like to share what we've learned in that time. Start with the basics – ‘fundamentals' as we like to call them – and then check out our collection of articles, blog posts and videos. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/Laser Marking Laser Marking What is laser marking? How does it work? What are its applications? You'll find the answers to those questions and more right here! We have more than 70 years' experience working with customer's applications and we like to share what we've learned in that time. Start with the basics – ‘fundamentals' as we like to call them – and then check out our collection of articles, blog posts and videos. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? 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Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. 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Visit the Support Center Products Industries Applications Support Learning Center About Contact Us Careers Blog Newsroom AMADA WELD TECH... --- History | AMADA WELD TECH PRODUCTS Select a Technology Resistance Welding Wire Compacting Monitoring Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Cutting Laser Soldering Integrated Systems Hermetic Seam Sealing Glovebox Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Micro TIG Welding Resistance Welding Power Supplies Weld Heads & Actuators Monitors & Checkers Integrated Systems Power Supplies Linear DC High Frequency Inverter Mid Frequency Inverter Capacitive Discharge (CD) Alternating Current (AC) Inverters Alternating Current (AC) Thermocouple Welder Weld Heads & Actuators Motorized Electromagnetic Motorized Servo Pneumatic Manual Handpieces Footswitches Monitors & Checkers Desktop Handheld Accessories Electrodes Consumables Weld Cables Accessories Obsolete Product?Find suggested replacement products here Wire Compacting Compacting Heads Monitoring Resistance Welding Desktop Resistance Welding Handheld Laser Welding Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Why Monitor? Process development Improve product quality Increase throughput Traceability Read more… Laser Welding Fiber Nd:YAG Direct Diode Integrated Systems Laser Heads Accessories Monitors Laser Welding Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser Welding?Learn when you might choose one technology over the other in this blog piece: Nd:YAG for Fiber Laser Welding? Laser Marking Fiber Laser Integrated Systems Accessories Corrosion Resistant Black MarkingUse a picosecond laser for corrosion resistant black marking on stainless steel alloys: UDI marking, banding, part traceability Laser Micromachining Integrated Systems Ultra Short Pulse Laser MicromachiningWhat’s all the fuss about? Read about micromachining with a femtosecond laser in our blog. Laser Cutting Integrated Systems Fine Laser CuttingWhat is it and what can you do with it? Laser Soldering Direct Diode Direct Diode LasersLaser soldering and plastic welding; both possible with direct diode lasers Integrated Systems Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Marking Laser Cutting Laser Micromachining Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Hermetic Seam Sealing Gloveboxes System Design Options Moving your laser manufacturing in-house?Read our blog piece Bringing Laser Technology In House: 6 Simple Steps to Success which outlines some of the pitfalls and how to avoid when moving from contract manufacturing. Hermetic Seam Sealing Parallel Seam Sealers Projection Welders Integrated Systems Accessories Projection WeldingHow to design ring projections for hermetic sealing. Glovebox Welding Enclosures Need a Glovebox for Your Application?Configure your Glovebox here Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Standard Systems Power Supplies Reflow Soldering & Bonding Heads Monitors Integrated Systems Accessories Thermodes Interposers Calibration Tools Soldering, Bonding or Heatstaking?Fundamentals of Hot Bar Reflow Soldering Micro TIG welding Power Supplies Accessories Just Getting Started with Micro TIG Welding?Check out these tips and tricks for successful setup of your micro tig welding application. INDUSTRIES Select an Industry Aerospace Automotive Batteries Defense/Military Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Electronic Components Medical Motors & Coils Photonics Sensors View All Industries Aerospace Electronic Packages Honeycomb Sensors Other Aerospace Components Seam Sealing Electronic PackagesLaser or resistance technology? Which do you choose when it’s critical to prevent external environmental conditions from penetrating the package? Automotive Brake Assemblies Motor Armatures Powertrain Wire Assemblies Other Automotive Components Air bags Air Bag Cans Automotive Welding Application:Projection welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Components Batteries Button Cell Batteries Cylindrical Batteries Pouch Batteries Prismatic Batteries Ultracapacitor Batteries eMobility Depends on Great ConnectionsLaser Cleaning Metal Improves Battery Pack Reliability. Read the blog now. Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components Electronic Components Printed Circuit Boards Semiconductors Sensors Terminal Welding Other Electronic Components SensorsIndustry increasingly relies on sensors in both factories and products. New sensor technologies mean new product capabilities with improved performance and efficiency. Medical Electrodes Guidewires Medical Tools Tubes Stents and Tubes Implantable Medical Devices Implantable Devices Automated Laser Wire StrippingFast, clean, efficient! Read the blog. APPLICATIONS Methods ACF Bonding Black Marking Brazing Coil Winding Terminations Drilling Engraving Etching Femtosecond Laser Heat Staking Hermetic Sealing Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Laser Ablation Laser Cutting Laser Marking Laser Micromachining Laser Welding Lid Placement & Tacking Projection Welding Resistance Spot Welding Seam Sealing Thermocompression Bonding Wire Compacting Wire Stripping Materials Copper Dissimilar Metals Metals Plastics End Product Automotive Components Automotive Electronics Batteries Battery Tab Buss Bars Catheters Electronic packages Flex Connections Hypo Tubes Medical Devices Black Laser Marking with a Picosecond LaserDark marks that are resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. Read more. SUPPORT Product Support Technical Datasheets Company Brochures Technical Articles & Whitepapers User Manuals Quick Start Guides Software / Downloads 2D/3D Models & Drawings Facility Documents Service Support Documents Optical Specifications Systems Support Documents Error Codes Product Configurators Obsolete Products/Recommended Substitutions Support Sales Support & Customer Service Field Service Technical Support Applications Support Applications Support Application Support & Process Development Training Field Service Support Field Service Support Process Knowledge key to achieving desired production rates and yieldsHigh production rate + high yield = industrial process success. Understanding both the process requirements and production environment allows companies to optimize their production rates resulting in lower cost per part and higher profit. LEARNING CENTER Learning Center General Interactive Tools Technical Articles & Whitepapers Technical Glossary Training Center Video Center Webinars Blog Learn About Resistance Welding Laser Welding Laser Micromachining Laser Marking Laser Cutting Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Bonding & Heatstaking Hermetic Seam Sealing Battery Manufacturing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Medical Device Manufacturing Fundamentals Quick Links Resistance Welding Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical DevicesVisit our blog for more information Training Request ABOUT About About AMADA WELD TECH Visit our Virtual Showroom History Careers Newsroom Events AMADA Group Info Contact Us Home/History History Since 1948, AMADA WELD TECH has worked to achieve one goal: to solve our customer’s manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, we strive to provide our customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions so that we may be their single source provider. 1948Unitek Corporation founded in Pasadena, CA to manufacture orthodontic appliances1950Weldmatic Division organized; produced a complete line of electronically operated resistance welders for missile, aircraft, electronics, and metal working industries1965Moved into current Headquarters location in Monrovia, CA1971Unitek Equipment Division established1978Unitek Corporation acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb. Development and patent of force ring systems critical to small parts... --- --- ## Posts - Categories: Laser Micromachining Femtosecond laser micromachining is rapidly becoming a foundational technique for next‑generation, life‑saving medical devices, and AMADA WELD TECH is helping manufacturers bring this technology into high-volume production environments. Why Femtosecond Lasers Matter Ultrashort pulse femtosecond lasers deliver energy in pulses measured in quadrillionths of a second, enabling extremely precise, nearly athermal material removal with minimal heat-affected zone, melting, burrs, or dross. For medical device manufacturers, this means cleaner features, reduced or eliminated post-processing, and more stable, repeatable production for the smallest and most sensitive components. Advances such as Chirped-Pulse Amplification have helped in the transformation of femtosecond lasers from lab tools into compact, robust industrial sources with high pulse energies at sub-200 fs durations, ready for integration into space-efficient micromachining systems. Flexible Wavelengths for Complex Devices Modern femtosecond lasers are available in near-infrared (IR), green, and ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths, giving engineers flexibility to match the laser source to material and feature size requirements. Nonlinear effects like multiphoton absorption underpin the capabilities of femtosecond lasers, and they dramatically enhance the efficacy of standard IR femtosecond lasers on reflective metals and medical-grade polymers, enabling stent and polymer tube cutting, functional surface creation, and high-contrast, wear-resistant marking, often without the requirement of shorter wavelengths. Green wavelength femtosecond lasers are particularly effective for catheter and cannula applications that demand very small, high-quality features, while avoiding some instability and consumable costs associated with UV-optimized optics. Cutting: Stents, Balloons, and Biological Tissues Coaxial gas-assisted femtosecond laser cutting enables single-pass, full-wall cuts with intricate geometries that can remove over 90% of a tube’s surface area for metal and polymer stents and similar devices. For thin, flexible, or highly deformable materials with complex three-dimensional geometries, such as balloon catheters and filters, galvanometer-based scanning ablates material in multiple high-speed passes to form fine features like sub-30 micron struts in geometrical mesh patterns. Femtosecond lasers are also used to cut biological materials for implantable devices, including cardiac valve components from animal pericardial tissue and collagen meshes for hernia repair and soft tissue reconstruction, where low-thermal-damage edges improve incorporation with surrounding tissue. Drilling: Precision Holes for Cannulae Femtosecond laser drilling delivers small, debris-free, dimensionally stable holes in medical cannulae, which typically range from 350 µm to 1 mm in diameter and are made from metals or polymers such as stainless steel, titanium, nickel titanium, polyurethane, polyimide, PTFE, and PEEK. Delivery holes in the 50 - 200 µm range, through one or multiple sides, enable controlled delivery of drugs, insulin, antibiotics, chemotherapy agents, and pain medications. In reinforced catheter and cannula designs, femtosecond drilling can penetrate both the outer polymer and the embedded metal braid while maintaining hole quality and smooth internal surfaces, preserving flow characteristics and device integrity in high-volume production. Surface Texturing: Functionalizing Next-Gen Devices Femtosecond lasers also enable advanced surface functionalization on metals, alloys, and polymers. They can create laser-induced periodic surface structures for robust, high-contrast “dark marks” that withstand passivation and autoclaving, supporting durable dimensional markings, labeling, and UDI codes. With IR, green, and UV sources, engineers can produce micron and sub-micron features to tune surface properties, from hydrophilic textures that improve wettability and reduce friction on catheters and implants to hydrophobic patterns that limit protein adsorption, clotting, and infection risk. Sub-20 µm features on alloys such as nickel titanium, cobalt chromium, and platinum iridium can provide echogenic surfaces for guidewires and surgical tools, enhancing ultrasound visibility, while surface texturing on polymer balloon catheters improves adhesion for electronic components and other assembly features. Partner with AMADA WELD TECH Femtosecond laser micromachining has evolved into a production-ready technology for demanding medical device applications, combining stable, high-quality cutting, drilling, and surface texturing on small, sensitive components with high-throughput capability. AMADA WELD TECH’s experienced engineering and applications teams support customers from feasibility studies and process development through system integration in regulated environments, helping bring innovative device concepts into reliable, scalable production. Read the entire article here. --- - Categories: Laser Welding, Micro Tig Welding, Resistance Welding Electric motor design continues to evolve as manufacturers work toward smaller, lighter, and more powerful machines. A key driver is the efficient use of copper, which is both heavy and expensive. One important innovation has been the move from traditional round-wire windings to pre-formed rectangular conductors known as hairpins. These hairpins—so named because of their shape—are inserted into the stator core, locked in place, and then joined at their ends through welding. This shift in design has created new requirements for forming, inserting, and joining processes. Understanding these processes helps to illustrate how improvements in equipment design directly impact motor performance, efficiency, and manufacturability. Forming Hairpins To produce copper hairpins, manufacturers use specialized CNC bending and transfer systems. For example, the ES-1A 48-axis coil processing machine from AMADA PRESS SYSTEM, allows high-speed, high-precision production by combining multiple steps into one continuous process: feeding, straightening, peeling, cutting, bending, and pressing. These machines support copper wires of different cross-sectional sizes and can manage multiple conductor types in a single setup through program-controlled changeovers. Its ability to perform advanced plane bending and three-dimensional forming gives engineers flexibility in designing compact, high-efficiency motor windings. Stator Core Production Another important area of innovation is the production of the stator core itself. Traditionally, stator cores were stamped as single pieces using very large presses. More recent approaches divide the core into three segments. This modular structure improves material yield, reduces the size of the press required, and simplifies the factory layout. Compact, high-precision presses combined with automated feeders – like AMADA PRESS SYSTEM’s SDEW-i3 GORIKI high-rigidity, high-speed precision series of presses and the ALFAS-03ARZ high-speed, high-precision NC roll feeder - now enable efficient stator production while reducing auxiliary requirements such as pit construction, coil handling, and overall energy use. This method not only improves precision and consistency but also reduces total production cost. Watch the video here. Welding Hairpins Once hairpins are inserted into the stator stack, their ends must be welded together. The challenge is to create reliable joints without damaging insulation or introducing defects such as spatter that could lead to electrical shorts. Three joining methods are commonly applied, each with distinct advantages depending on production needs: Laser Welding - A non-contact method well suited to high-speed production. Vision systems are often integrated to ensure precise alignment, as joint accessibility and tooling design can present challenges. Frequently used equipment includes a laser (infrared fiber laser or blue diode laser), fiber delivery, and scanning head. When built into an integrated system, machine vision, process monitoring, and other accessories can be added. Micro TIG Welding - A lower-cost solution that is effective when hairpins are well aligned and spacing is limited. This process is often considered for lower-volume production or repair work. AMADA WELD TECH’s high-performance MAWA-300B pulsed micro TIG welding power supply is ideal for hairpin welding, especially for low volume production or repair. Resistance Brazing - A robust process that naturally pulls the conductors together during welding, compensating for small gaps or misalignments. It requires access to both sides of the hairpin, which can be more difficult in compact motor designs. Selecting the appropriate joining method depends on factors such as hairpin geometry, accessibility, production volume, and required throughput. AMADA WELD TECH’s IS-800CA mid-frequency inverter resistance weld control with air actuated F160-Z pincer weld head are considered the best equipment for hairpin welding, especially for electric vehicles. Smaller electric motors can use smaller power supplies with less current capacity. For more information on technologies used for hairpin welding, read our related blog Electric Motor Hairpin Welding: Comparing 3 Joining Technologies. Bringing It Together The production of hairpin stators illustrates how forming, stamping, and welding technologies converge to support the next generation of electric motors. By integrating these processes – using solutions from AMADA PRESS SYSTEM and AMADA WELD TECH - manufacturers can achieve greater control over product quality, optimize efficiency, and reduce overall production complexity. --- - Categories: Laser Welding Medical guidewires require both flexibility and rigidity to weave around the body without collapsing. They are typically made of very finely coiled stainless-steel wire with a solid domed tip which helps prevent them from getting caught or snagged along the way. Guidewire manufacturers, therefore, need machines to accomplish both processes – coil winding and tip welding – and success is dependent on precision equipment and operator/process expertise. Amada has both manufacturing technologies in their portfolio: wire coiling from Amada Press System and precision welding from Amada Weld Tech. Amada Press System’s MEC Spring-Forming Machine Division, originally established as Matsuoka Engineering Co. , Ltd. and later joined the AMADA Group in 2018, has been developing and building coil winding and wire-forming machines for more than 50 years. Similarly, Amada Weld Tech has been in the medical device welding business since its founding as Unitek Corporation way back in 1948. Together, they embody the AMADA ONE philosophy which is “Synergy in Action through Diverse Technologies” giving customers a single source with clear points of contact and a partnership to develop applications and quickly address issues if/when they arise. Expertise at Both Ends The two key manufacturing processes to make guidewires are the coiling process and the doming process. As the wire diameter – and, therefore, the coil diameter - gets smaller, success requires special knowledge. Ultrafine coil winding (30 µm-200 µm wire diameter) for medical guidewires demands delicate wire handling and precision motion to produce consistently high-quality coils. Manufacturers face three key challenges: achieving extremely accurate coil outer diameters, boosting production speed to meet growing demand, and simplifying the process through automated setup. Advanced coil winding solutions are essential to maintain tight tolerances while improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention. Doming or welding the end of the coils requires extreme precision to ensure that the dome is the correct size. Without proper balance of energy, the dome will form on just one side which can prevent closure of the coil or create issues where the ball exceeds the outer diameter of the coil, preventing easy gliding. In addition, the dome needs to be consistent with a clean finish free of soot or oxidation. Due to the fine gauge of the wire, getting the cover gas just right also requires special considerations. A Look Under the Hood at Technology Solutions Amada Press System’s new WH-2A is a 13-axis CNC dual-point coiling machine for ultra-fine wire that addresses these unique needs by equalizing the forming force during coiling, delivering excellent outer diameter precision. And by maintaining constant wire tension and load throughout the process, it achieves production speeds up to three times faster than traditional shaft winding machines. Its dual-point servo mechanism eliminates the need for highly skilled operators and allows easy switching between right- and left-handed coiling, facilitating integration into existing production lines. Full automation is possible, including measurement, sorting, and discharge processes. In addition, the WH-2A is capable of coiling specialized materials, offering even greater manufacturing flexibility. This precision coiling process can be combined with Amada Weld Tech’s advanced welding solutions, such as the TC-W resistance welder or the ML-2150W 25W Nd:YAG laser welder, providing a complete manufacturing solution. The TC-W100A, is designed specifically for the challenging task of welding delicate wires. Typically used for welding thermocouple wires, it can also be used to dome wires, coiled wires, and tubes. Built in the USA, the TC-W100A welds 70 µ to 600 µ diameter wires to form a uniform bead, consistent in size and quality, without detrimental oxide layers. Amada Weld Tech’s ML-2150A Nd:YAG laser welder is designed specifically to meet the stringent demands of precision welding applications such as medical devices, electronic components and other macro and micro processing requiring the highest levels of quality, precision, reliability, and uptime with the lowest cost of ownership. With exchangeable fiber delivery and focusing optics, it can manage coil diameters between 200 µ to 600 µ. Synergistic Success Medical device manufacturers who currently coil stainless steel guidewires but outsource the doming step—or vice versa—and are facing production delays, inefficiencies, or lost revenue may benefit from a new integrated approach. A joint offering from MEC Spring-Forming Machine Division and Amada Weld Tech has the potential to address both stages of manufacturing, allowing the entire operation to be brought in-house. This collaboration showcases the promise of AMADA ONE—two companies combining expertise to streamline production, improve process control, and lower costs. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding Manufacturers — especially those in the automotive sector — often use stranded wire for its flexibility, but it can present a challenge in making robust interconnects. While flexible and durable, stranded wire tends to fray and splay when pressed without confinement, which may create hazardous short circuits. Using hot wire crimping or wire compacting, manufacturers can create a single, solid electrical and mechanical connection for efficient energy distribution and robust performance by gathering and compacting the ends either directly or in a terminal sleeve. The resultant package provides lower resistance and a more robust connection. Here are a few key questions and answers that explain hot crimping and wire compacting and review when and where each is best used. What is the difference between hot crimping and wire compacting? The shortest answer is that hot crimping uses a sleeve and compacting does not. Hot crimping is a wire crimping manufacturing process that uses electrical current and mechanical force to form a robust electro-mechanical connection. A sleeve is placed on the end of the wires, which gathers them into a neat package. An electrical current is applied which both removes insulation and fuses the wires and sleeve into a single, connection-ready package. Wire compacting also uses current and mechanical force to create a solid cuboid shape, but without the use of a sleeve so the wires must be stripped of any insulation before fusing. The resultant compacted wires form a solid welded volume that facilitates connections to other components. Explain how hot crimping and wire compacting help manufacturers meet the stranded wire challenges they face Manufacturers utilizing stranded wire face four primary challenges: contact resistance, mechanical stress load, product lifespan, and cost. Contact resistance — Mechanically crimped stranded wires have a higher resistance than compacted or hot crimped stranded wires, which generates heat at the interface that weakens cables over time. Hot crimping and wire compacting produce a connector that possesses reduced contact resistance, thus reducing the electrical system’s overall temperature. Mechanical stress load — Stresses due to vibrations can cause degradation or failure in conductivity. Hot crimping and wire compacting result in more robust connections, reducing potential problems due to mechanical stress load. Product lifespan — The cycle of localized heating and cooling of the weld joint causes minute expansion and contraction of the material, which ultimately reduces the part’s lifespan. Compacted joints offer reduced contact resistance, resulting in lower temperatures, less thermal cycling, and, ultimately, improved product lifespan. Cost — Hot crimping and wire compacting reduce the need for complicated assemblies that require additional processing steps, like organizing frayed wires. This also reduces cycle time and increases throughput, saving money. How do manufacturers determine whether to select hot crimping or wire compacting for an application? Key considerations for selecting a technology include material and process, insulation, connection size, and final product design. Material and process Hot crimping Ideal for joining standard magnet wires, high-frequency magnet wires (above 10 kHz), and uninsulated copper wires. Because the crimping process essentially encapsulates the wires, the material choice is more forgiving than wire compacting. Ideal for applications where the cable elements are individually insulated, and that insulation needs to be removed to make a connection. Wire compacting Particularly well-suited for copper wire, with or without a tin or silver coating. It is also a good fit for twisted pairs and multiple sheathed cables. It is not well suited to aluminum because the thin oxide layer that naturally occurs on the aluminum inhibits strong welds. Not suitable for copper wires with nickel plating or a nickel barrier layer; the different melting points of the base material and coating make it difficult to get stable process results. Better suited to applications where the compacted connection requires direct contact to deliver current and the individual cable elements are not insulated. Size Hot crimping can be used for individual magnet wires as thin as 30 AWG (0. 05 mm2) or a wire bundle as thick as 400 mm2 (stranded or braided). Wire compacting can handle a wide range of wire sizes, from 0. 25 mm2 (26 AWG) to 120 mm2 (4/0). What are some typical applications of each technology? Hot crimping in electrical vehicle (EV) manufacturing is used for making high-current connections from the battery to the inverter as well as high-current connections from the inverter to the electrical motor internal components. Wire compacting EV manufacturing applications include sensors (safety belts, temperature, etc. ), electrical distribution from batteries, airbag initiators, and Y and T connections. What other criteria should I consider when selecting between compacting or hot crimping? Pay careful attention to part requirements (particularly weight), and such manufacturing criteria as throughput and available facilities. What equipment is typically used for wire compacting and hot crimping? Wire compacting typically uses an alternating current (AC) inverter or direct current (DC) inverter weld control and high-force weld head with bus cooling. Hot crimping usually features a DC inverter paired with a pincer weld head. Contact your local AMADA WELD TECH sales representative for more information and a free sample evaluation. --- - Categories: Laser Welding, Monitoring Every year, our application team fields hundreds of questions from customers who are experiencing challenges with their laser welding processes. We polled the team about the most commonly reported issues and the winners are: Gaps that cause welding defects Porosity caused by trapped gasses in the weld pool Cracking during and after welding Overheating during welding In this post, we’ll discuss each of these issues and offer solutions that consider materials, equipment, and processes. They fall into two general categories: “gaps” usually result from an error in set-up, while the other three result in poor weld quality. Set up issues: gaps A gap between parts is the source of numerous welding issues including underfill, low strength, and porosity. To make a successful weld, the laser must heat both materials and fuse them together. Because the spot size can be very small - for fiber lasers it can be --- - Categories: Laser Welding In the dynamic world of manufacturing – especially micromanufacturing – precision and efficiency are paramount. Generally speaking, however, “precision” rarely equates to “speed” or “efficiency. ” Enter galvo laser scanners (or galvo scanning heads). Laser Beam Delivery The components that deliver a laser beam from the resonator to the parts are key elements that, ultimately, determine the performance of a system. These components include mirrors, shutters, fibers, and focus heads. The three most common types of focus heads are: Fixed – as the name implies, the optics in this head are fixed. The head is mounted to a fixed vertical programmable Z-stage and parts are moved to set points below it for welding. The laser is fired directly beneath the focus head, aiming the beam at one static point. Wobble/Weave –like the fixed head, the wobble/weave head is mounted to a fixed vertical programmable Z-stage and parts are moved to set points for welding. It differs from the fixed head however, in that the beam is moved with mirrors using a small oscillation to create a wobble or weave pattern. This wobble/weave creates a larger melt pool, enabling the joining of parts with lower manufacturing tolerances for part fit-up. Galvo Laser Scanners – like the other two, this head is also mounted to a fixed vertical programmable Z-stage, but rather than moving the parts to fixed positions for welding, the laser beam is steered – using mirrors – over the parts in the scanning area. What are Galvo Scanning Heads? A galvo laser scanner consists of two mirrors mounted on small rotary motors called galvanometers (“galvos” for short), which are then mounted orthogonally to each other so that the rotary motion of the mirrors translates to linear motion in the respective X- and Y-axes. Positioning in the X-Y field is related to a very small motion of the mirrors, so a 25 mm move takes just a few milliseconds. The mirrors’ light weight facilitates high-speed positioning, short settling times, and high-speed acceleration/ deceleration, all of which are ideal for high-speed, short-distance motion. This results in the ability to make many spot welds, or a seam weld, rapidly. Advantages of Galvo Laser Welding in Manufacturing The incorporation of a galvo scanning head in a laser welding system has many benefits: Increased Precision: with the ability to make fine, accurate adjustments, galvo laser scanners enable a level of precision that is essential in industries where even a micron's deviation can lead to product failure. Enhanced Speed: speed is critical in manufacturing, and these scan heads can move the laser beam rapidly over a workpiece, significantly reducing welding cycle times. Versatility: galvo scan heads can easily adapt to different welding patterns and are suitable for a wide variety of materials and thicknesses. Reduced Heat Input: their fast processing speed results in minimal heat input, which is crucial in preventing material distortion and maintaining the integrity of the components. Automation: galvo scanning heads lend themselves to integration on the end of robotic arms (remote welding), into conveyor systems (welding on the fly), and other high-volume manufacturing situations where full automation is required. Applications in Various Industries Galvo scan head technology finds applications in several industries, including: Electronics: in the assembly of small components where precision is key Medical Devices: where the integrity and cleanliness of welds are vital Aerospace: for strong, precise welds in critical components For more information about galvo laser scanners, their application, and how to transition from traditional laser welding to galvo scan laser welding, read the full article Galvo Scan Heads for Precision Laser Welding in Manufacturing on our website. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding In resistance welding, “displacement” is the term used to define the distance that parts compress or collapse during the welding process, and monitoring this displacement is critical for ensuring weld quality. There are two methods for measuring displacement – reference and absolute – however, the definition and usage of these terms varies between different companies. In this article, we follow the terminology outlined using PECO equipment and in doing so help support our customers using these products. Many manufacturers default to the absolute method because of a widespread lack of information on how to interpret displacement values. But we believe what we call the reference method might yield better results for some applications, especially those where the component needs to be welded to a specific desired thickness such as tang welds, fork welds, and projection welding. The following is an overview of the two displacement methods and considerations for selecting the right one for a particular application. Resistance Welding Event Dynamics In order to understand displacement, it is important to understand the fundamentals of the resistance welding process. Fig. 1 provides an overview of the timing of electrode force and weld energy firing. Fig. 1 – The electrode force curve and timing during a welding process are shown. Understanding the basic dynamics and terminology of the weld schedule, helps to understand and describe displacement. The electrodes start in the open position. An actuation mechanism (mechanical, pneumatic, or servo motor) moves the electrodes onto the part and, once in contact, applies force. Initially, the force “rings” – think of a mallet coming in contact with a bell - but as force continues to be applied (SQUEEZE), the ringing dampens and reaches the desired force setting. Then the current flows through the parts (WELD) stopping at the preset weld time. The weld head continues to apply force during the current flow and for a time thereafter (HOLD). Then, at a set time after the weld has occurred, the electrodes retract and return to the home position. Understanding the dynamics of the basic welding schedule will help facilitate understanding of the methods to measure displacement. SQUEEZE, WELD, and HOLD time are essential concepts for determining when to measure. Why Measure Displacement? Measuring and controlling displacement in the resistance welding process is critical in order to ensure reliable results. By measuring the amount of collapse during the weld, it is possible to achieve a consistent weld quality that can overcome part-to-part variations. This is especially useful when welding two wires or parts with projections. Displacement can also be used to detect part presence or lack thereof, which, in turn, can prevent firing the weld energy and incurring scrap of partial parts. Displacement Method Basics So, where does displacement come into play? There are three key location definitions which need to be understood before we discuss displacement. Fig. 2 provides a high-level overview of displacement measurement. “Zero” or “Reference” point- as outlined above, the electrodes are moved under force to a defined position and a zero reference point is set. For opposed electrodes, the reference point is most commonly considered to be the electrode-to-electrode interface (Fig. 2a), but sometimes it can be set including part stack-up and would be equivalent to initial part thickness. For parallel gap electrodes or series welding, the reference point may be set to either of the two electrodes with reference to tooling or top surface of the part prior to weld. Fig. 2 - The three key locations in displacement: a. ) Zero or reference point b. ) Initial part thickness, and c) Final part thickness. Initial Part Thickness The initial part thickness is the displacement measurement taken under force at the end of SQUEEZE time and before current flow is initiated. This value is most commonly greater than zero and is a measurement of the thickness of the part stack-up (Fig. 2b). For opposed electrodes, it is the distance from the top of the part to the referenced lower electrode face. As noted above, some people may use this as the reference point as it is determined just before the weld. Final Part Thickness For final part thickness (Fig. 2c), the measurement is taken after current flow has stopped at the end of HOLD time. The displacement measurement can be either the actual distance the electrodes have moved (absolute) or the distance from the top of the part to the lower electrode (reference) during weld and hold time. Weld-to-Displacement One other special term to know when talking about displacement is “weld-to-displacement. ” Often, it is desirable to achieve a certain displacement because it indicates a good process result: the system is set up to continue to apply current and force until a defined displacement is reached. This is referred to as “weld-to-displacement. ” In the next section, we will compare the absolute and reference displacement methods and the effect on “weld- to-displacement” features for each. Absolute vs Reference Displacement Measurement Method Fig. 3 illustrates an example of the difference between the absolute method and reference methods. In the graphic, the weld to displacement value is set to 100 microns (μm) for both methods. In the absolute measurement method, the electrodes will move only 100 μm before the energy shuts off. In the reference method, however, the electrodes will move to 100 μm above the zero or reference point before energy shuts off. In the reference method, the final displacement is displayed as the position in reference to the lower electrode; to find the absolute distance the electrodes moved during welding, you can simply subtract the final displacement value from the initial displacement value. Fig. 3 – Comparison of absolute vs reference method Looking Closer at the Absolute Method Fig. 4 shows displacement using the absolute method illustrating the start and end of the absolute displacement measurement. Beginning on the left, the graphic shows the electrodes at rest, in the start position. The active electrode moves down to apply force to the parts before welding. (SQUEEZE). The initial part thickness... --- - Categories: Other Before we get started, let’s make something clear: “laser marking” may not be as narrow a topic as you think. The definition of laser marking process is “a method that uses a focused laser beam to alter the surface of a target material. ” This could mean engraving, etching, color change, or ablation among other effects. This blog post highlights how laser marking was implemented in three very different advanced manufacturing applications: marking on an automotive seat frame, marking on a medical cannula, and the selective removal of plastic coating from a copper wire for an electronic component. Why select laser marking? Marking is used in many industries for product identification, serialization, and aesthetics. There are a number of ways to accomplish this depending on desired mark type, size, material, and required throughput. Available technologies include laser, dot peen, industrial inkjet printing, and electro-chemical etching. We expound on these technologies in some detail in a previous blog post entitled Marking Methods: When Lasers Make Sense, but here’s a quick technology comparison: Figure 1 - Marking technology comparison Laser marking is achieved by focusing laser energy onto a work piece and scanning it in a defined pattern over a desired area. The intense interaction causes the work piece material to change properties leaving a visible mark. Laser marking has a number of significant advantages over other marking technologies: Direct, non-contact marking method Offers high contrast and fast processing times Chemical, water, and oil-free process Flexible programming to produce text, barcodes, and pictures No retooling necessary for different marks High legibility Long term durability The following graphic shows a wide range of possible laser marks on several different materials. Figure 2 - Mark types The type of mark can be determined by the material, laser choice, and intended use of the parts. Sometimes this can be broken down by industry – for example, the automotive industry typically has high-wear parts and desires to have engraved or deep engraved to survive usage. Three Case Studies Following are three real-life examples of how advanced laser marking techniques are utilized in manufacturing today. Each one outlines the application challenge, manufacturing goal, selection criteria, and type of laser used to produce the successful outcome. 1. ) Automotive Component Manufacturing Challenge: An automobile seat manufacturer found that the adhesive labels used to identify their frames were falling off with normal use during the product lifetime. This caused a loss of cradle-to-grave traceability of the parts. They needed a direct marking method that was resistant to the typical wear and tear on seats in an automobile. Figure 3 - Printed labels Goal: The manufacturer needed to create a dark, human-visible mark directly on the frame that would not only be machine readable and human legible from any angle, but also survive the wear and tear of a car’s average 12-year lifespan. The company also desired to connect the solution to their ERP/MRP for product traceability. Selection Criteria: The criteria for selecting a marking solution was cost-effectiveness of investment based on a relatively low value part and low volume production. Dot peen, although a lower cost solution, was slower and had consumable cost to consider. Ink jet and pad printing resulted in a dark mark on relatively dark stainless steel material and was both difficult to read and susceptible to wear. Solution: The manufacturer switched to an infrared (IR) nanosecond fiber laser, which helped them achieve a dark and resilient mark, to which they added a white background (using the same laser! ) for added clarity and contrast. The data matrix mark was machine-readable and, with a networked solution, easily connected to ERP/MRP systems. Figure 4 - Laser marked part 2. ) Medical Device Manufacturing Challenge: A medical device manufacturer needed to mark human readable text and bands on 304 stainless steel cannula used in surgery. For these devices, it is critical that there are no occlusions where bacteria could grow, no oxidation or corrosion from exposed iron atoms, and the mark needs to survive multiple rounds of passivation / cleaning. Figure 5 - Picosecond laser marked cannula Goal: Produce a clean, smooth mark - legible from any angle - that would survive repeated cleaning and passivation cycles. Selection Criteria: In this case, ink jet printing was not an acceptable solution as the ink could dissolve in a body during surgery and would be easily washed away during the passivation process. Chem-etch and dot peen were also not suitable due to consumable cost and formation of occlusions. The best solution was laser marking as it is a non-contact process which could keep the part sterile. Although the picosecond laser is a higher cost solution, the high cost per part and added safety guarantee supported the higher initial investment. Solution: The manufacturer first tested a nanosecond fiber laser, but found that the marks were inconsistent and would often fade with multiple cleaning cycles. Additionally, a close look at the parts showed that the oxide layer built on the surface during the marking process was prone to micro-cracks due to overheating of the part. They started testing a picosecond laser, which provided the desired dark marks and a close look showed that the mark effect was from a different reason- namely a light-trapping microstructure formed on the surface. This structure was also impervious to corrosion and withstood passivation process. As an added bonus, they found the process window to be wide, so it was easy to achieve and easily applicable to other parts. Producing darker marks than a nanosecond fiber laser, the picosecond solution gave the company bands and numbers with human readable text. This helped make the marks highly visible during surgical procedures. 3. ) Cable Harness Manufacturing Challenge: The manufacturer needed to remove a plastic coating from selective sections of a copper wire to produce electrical conductivity. Manual wire stripping was slow, labor intensive, and often led to nicks on the copper material. Furthermore, some of the smaller copper wires were too small to handle manually. Goal: The manufacturer... --- - Categories: Monitoring - Tags: ai, artificial intelligence, machine learning, ml, monitor, monitoring Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms are widely used in our modern, digital society to monitor our habits, serve “appropriate” advertising, suggest which new television series to watch, and more. AI/ML is also being implemented, less visibly, in industrial environments - machine learning for manufacturing - to determine material flow through production lines on the floor, allocate parts to the right place at the right time to enhance throughput, and predict which product to build to maximize profits. One key area of development is weld process monitoring: using AI/ML to look directly at a resistance or laser weld manufacturing process to determine success. This involves recording and analyzing an array of the physical signals emitted which requires not only high-resolution sensors to collect them (the duration of the weld can be on the order of milliseconds), but also an infrastructure to export and analyze copious amounts of data. This blog post will explore the three main areas of development of machine learning for manufacturing - and one collateral area - that are paving the road to AI for resistance and laser weld processes today. These developments will facilitate a deeper understanding of what is happening during the process, resulting in improved quality and yield. Fig. 1 – The road to artificial intelligence and machine learning for manufacturing - specifically welding processes - requires high-resolution data acquisition, high-speed data handling, and AI/ML algorithms to analyze and use the data. The collateral branch of data security is a logical additional step required when placing process monitors on a network. Data acquisition: collecting high-resolution data The first, and, arguably, the most important part of the process is data acquisition, which includes collection, digitization, and storage. Resistance and laser weld processes can take just milliseconds for smaller parts, but there are dynamics, even within that very short time scale, that will yield valuable information about the success of the weld. Thus, the data capture resolution needs to be high enough to gather features on the microsecond time scale. For AI/ML algorithms, the richer the data set (higher resolution), the more accurately the algorithms can sort good from bad. Let’s take a closer look at the importance of resolution. Fig. 2, below, depicts a physical signal from a weld collected by a sensor over time. When the data is collected at a low sample rate (top center) the output (top right) is a stair-step signal that misses the outlier feature that appears in the center of the curve which could result in a poor weld being deemed good or vice versa. If the sample rate is high (bottom center), however, the true signal is better reconstructed (bottom right) in the output and that outlier would be noticed. The same is true for the signal level: the higher resolution of the signal, the better the reconstruction of the actual physical signal occurring during the welding process. Fig. 2 – High-resolution data is key to accurate reconstruction and interpretation of the physical signals. In this illustration, we see a representation of low and high sampling rates and the effect they have on capturing a feature. Why is this so important? When making any kind of prediction about quality, more data results in more accurate results. If that blip in the middle of the curve was the primary indicator of a successful weld, it is clear that the higher resolution signal is required to confirm its presence. To be fair, the curve in the above example is fairly simple, and an experienced process engineer could easily pick out good/bad welds. In reality, however, the curves are much more involved, and the correlation between certain segments of the measured curve and welding success will not be obvious. This is where the AI/ML algorithms can be used to parse and de-trend the data in multiple ways to find new correlations. The takeaway here? Higher-resolution data will yield better results from the AI/ML algorithms. Networking takes data collection from local to global Acquiring high-resolution data does pose a challenge, however, when it comes time to transfer it from the sensor to local storage, or to remote, networked storage. Depending on the resolution and number of channels, this can translate to many megabits per second. This clearly requires high-speed data transfer over the internet and fast write-speed hard drives capable of accepting this amount of information continuously throughout production. Of course, having a network brings additional advantages. Historically, each individual work cell was equipped with a dedicated process monitor. Data was stored locally and aggregated so that basic numeric values - for example a maximum or minimum signal - could be collected and compared. Exporting data was a time-consuming task, via USB stick or over RS-232. These devices are relatively slow, so huge amounts of data could not be easily transferred, and a lot of manual manipulation of the files was required. This had the effect of creating machine and operator-dependent information silos. Fig. 3 – Networked weld monitoring Creating process monitors that are connected via Ethernet significantly eases the transfer of information which now can be collected globally, assuming there is an outside connection to the internet. This means that process engineers can collect and analyze data from across multiple factories located all around the world. Tying this into AI/ML algorithms, these can source data from similar setups in different locations. This enriches the weld repository more quickly and expands the data to provide more refined judgments of the welding process. Using collected and stored data in AI and ML algorithms Now a look at how to use this collected and stored data. Ultimately, the data should tell a story - or in other words, provide information that can be interpreted and used to make further decisions. It can help the process engineer or machine operator understand and answer the following questions: Is the process efficient, under control, and producing good product? Is the equipment performing correctly? Does it need maintenance? Is the equipment well utilized? What is the... --- - Categories: Monitoring, Resistance Welding Using Resistance Weld Monitoring to Improve Process Consistency What do you do when your established welding process suddenly begins to yield weak or inconsistent welds that require time-consuming rework or cause expensive scrap down the line? In a prior blog, we addressed troubleshooting resistance welding problems, but in this post, we’re going to talk about identifying them and using data to prevent them. We’ll look at the basics of resistance weld process monitoring and how to use it to ensure quality welds. We will also touch briefly on the brave new world of applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to resistance welding processes. Process monitoring provides critical manufacturing data Resistance weld monitors can measure many parameters including current during the weld, the voltage between electrodes, electrode force, and electrode movement. Once dialed in on a successful process, variations in these parameters can tell a lot about the welding conditions. A change in any of them could indicate issues like improper part or electrode alignment, dirt/debris, change in material, inconsistent plating, and other defects. Why monitor the process? Why? Simple: the data collected by weld monitors tells a story that even the most well-trained eyes and ears of an experienced operator cannot. Even when it is obvious that a weld is not working, the operator may not be able to pinpoint the root of the problem, whereas the data from a monitor provides that type of insight. Know which model suits your purposes There are two types of monitors: basic and advanced. Basic weld monitors output a numeric aggregated value (min or max) for one or more parameters. For simple analysis and flagging suspected manufacturing defects, these monitors are sufficient. Advanced monitors, on the other hand can capture and analyze the entire, high-resolution waveform of every parameter, which provides a deeper insight into the dynamics of the weld process. In addition, the pass / fail signal can be further refined by looking at different regions of interest, rather than a simple min/max value. Do your due diligence to determine your range of acceptable values or limits It’s important to note that a monitor will not definitively say whether a weld is bad or good. It can, however, compare it to a known good weld. If the parameters are similar, it will be passed as “good”; if outside the range, it will be flagged as “different. ” Different is “bad” in a production setting and the part would be tagged for rework or scrapped. To determine the range of acceptable values or limits, users should run a design of experiments (DoE) using the different weld equipment settings that are known to affect weld quality. The experiments should be recorded and then reviewed with weld quality results. At the end of the study, set upper and lower parameter limits so the range includes “good” welds and excludes “bad” welds. The optimal limits settings reflect a balance between the successes at accepting a “good” weld and avoiding too many “false positives. ” Sounds time-consuming, right? It certainly can be. But it will generate robust process settings that will accurately identify a good weld within statistical limits. This is the de facto procedure to follow for such safety-critical products as automotive or aerospace components or medical devices. Use monitors to get data for use in other processes In addition to quality assurance, weld monitors are used to gather data for process development, maintenance troubleshooting, equipment certification, and data storage. Data can be stored locally in the process monitor or on a networked server. The waveform data stored on the server in a database can be imported into SPC, equipment health, or OEE software programs for further analysis. The output from these programs can be used to make manufacturing and business decisions. The future in welding: artificial intelligence and machine learning AI and ML algorithms are starting to be applied in the welding field to create smart adaptive limits and to predict weld quality. The AI/ML algorithms look for trends in the recorded data that aren’t revealed in standard analysis of graphs and extract important data features that affect the welding quality. This goes beyond the use of simple limits by today’s monitors and can set “smart adaptive limits” that update over time, further improving throughput and output product quality. In short, AI/ML may be able to achieve the holy grail of process monitoring and finally answer the question, “Was that last weld good or bad? ” and offer a path to weld quality prediction. See AMADA WELD TECH's full range of resistance weld monitors and checkers. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding One of the keys to manufacturing success is simply to know your equipment so you can maximize its usage. Today’s post focuses on eight key features found on AMADA WELD TECH’s closed-loop resistance welding power supplies: what they are, where to find them, how they work, and when to use them. Closed loop control - At a high level, resistance welders are either “open-loop” or “closed-loop. ” Open-loop welders provide no feedback during the weld; they just supply the programmed energy regardless of any process variation. This can lead to variation in weld quality. Example power supplies include most AC welders and some capacitive discharge welders. Closed-loop welders, on the other hand, use current, voltage, or power feedback to precisely control the energy delivered to the parts. This ability to accurately control weld energy is a key factor in overcoming problems associated with process variation and the rapid changes in resistance that happen during the weld. Examples include high frequency inverters and linear DC power supplies. When to use the different power supplies depends on the process, its sensitivity to variation, and the budget. For safety critical parts, we always recommend closed loop power supplies to get consistent results. Feedback modes – Most of our closed-loop resistance welding power supplies feature three feedback modes: constant current, constant voltage and constant power. Constant current (kA): Delivers the same current for each weld Voltage and power will vary based on resistance Constant voltage (V): Voltage is held constant for each weld Current and power will vary based on resistance Constant power (kW): Holds power constant Varies both the current and voltage during the weldHow do you know which feedback mode to use? This depends on the part and weld design, and any process variations that might occur. The table below illustrates some common scenarios: Combo mode – a special variation of feedback modes, “Combo Mode” combines constant voltage and constant current during one weld event. Constant voltage addresses high contact resistance at the start of the weld, and constant current addresses resistance drop at the end of the weld. Combo mode is a good choice for wire welds, which tend to experience high contact resistance at the beginning of the weld, reduced resistance when the wires deform, and a severe resistance drop as the parts melt. Dual pulse - Dual pulse is (as it sounds) two pulses. The first pulse’s current level is typically lower – e. g. one-third that of the second pulse - and is used to seat the electrodes on the parts and reduce contact resistance that might result from contaminants on the surface. The second pulse, with higher current, produces the actual weld. Pulse shaping - Pulse shaping is the ability to adjust both the upslope and downslope of the weld pulse to address different manufacturing challenges. Upslope refers to the gradual ramping of a controlled weld parameter like current, voltage, or power. The upslope of current, for example, helps to reduce the initial contact resistance, focusing weld heat into the parts and reducing weld splash. The length of the upslope period can be programmed to suit the application. A long upslope is recommended for very hard or resistive parts. Much like upslope, downslope refers to the gradual ramping down of a weld parameter. Downslope of the weld current allows the metal to cool more slowly than it would without downslope control. This can help remove some impurities in the weld and reduce stress induced cracking that might occur without the downslope. Built‐in monitoring - Built-in monitors in the power supplies provide information that can help improve the process and provide data about the weld. While not as effective as an “external” monitor, e. g. MM-400B, WM-200A, it can be a first line of defense in your process. You’ll find buttons to access these screens right on the front panel of your AMADA WELD TECH welding power supply. Typically, you’ll have a run screen and monitors for power, resistance, current and voltage. Monitor limits – the fact that we are monitoring the weld parameters, means we can also set limits around the desired signal to ensure that you fall within a process boundary. You can set upper and lower limits, individually, for each pulse. You want to set the limits around the parameter that is not controlled. That is, if you are running in constant current mode, you want to set the boundaries on voltage. What’s the purpose of these limits? The purpose is to identify outliers/defects in the process or to monitor process shift. Outliers or defects might indicate something wrong for one particular part/weld – for example, a misplaced or incorrect part, change in material or coating, or damage on the parts. A process shift or trends will show the process over time and show when maintenance might be needed to exchange or clean the electrodes. In addition to those benefits, weld data can be stored for future reference and traceability. This is a cornerstone for quality control. Process Control Tools Finally, AMADA WELD TECH power supplies often have a few advanced features to control the process and improve manufacturing results. In this final bullet, we outline several advanced features that can be implemented. Active Part Conditioner (APC) – APC utilizes the dual pulse feature to help generate good welds. In simple terms, APC actively adjusts the first pulse time to bring the parts to the same resistance for the welding pulse. This is most often used with oxidized parts. Resistance Set – Resistance Set is similar to APC. It utilizes the same concept: use the first pulse to condition the parts and bring them to same resistance. Instead of a square pulse, however, it’s all upslope. Current starts low. Why? Sometimes you don’t want to put high voltage into the part all at once. Purpose: generate good welds and avoid splash. Pre‐Weld Check – Use pre-weld check to find problems in the welder that would normally cause the weld to expulse material or the part... --- - Categories: Resistance Welding Robust solid cuboid shape lessens contact resistance and reduces overall weight By now, we all know that electric vehicles are powered by batteries and that wires and cables – several kilometers thereof - are used to distribute available current to all of the vehicular components. And as the “central nervous system” of the vehicle, those wire connections must be fault free and robust enough to ensure that the vehicle starts, that headlights come on, tire pressure sensors are read, and battery power level is displayed on the on-board computer. Designing and assembling these essential cables poses numerous challenges, including thermal management, contact resistance, connector dimensions, mechanical stress load, and increased product lifespan. In this article, we will review how resistance weld wire compacting can help design and manufacturing engineers achieve these goals. Wire compacting solutions Electric vehicle manufacturers rely on robust electrical connections to distribute power efficiently from the source throughout the vehicle. As the technology has developed, the requirement for higher current carrying capacity has increased the size of the cables to be connected. To do so, they often turn to stranded wires, known for their flexibility and durability over a solid single element wire, however, the multiple strands are often difficult to manage and often result in frayed ends that can lead to short circuits and lost current. There are a few solutions that can be used: Crimping: One solution is to put a cable lug/connector over the wires and mechanically crimp them in place. This is a relatively easy, straightforward process. This mechanical joint, however, adds significant weight and bulk to the cable harness. In addition, these may loosen over time with vibration and aging of the material. Hot crimping: A second solution is hot crimping, which in addition to the mechanical joint, supplies heat to the crimp location, which can join the elements together and increases the reliability of the joined wires. Ultrasonic welding: A third solution is ultrasonic Resistance Wire Compacting: Another solution is resistance weld wire compacting, which forms stranded wires to a solid, cuboid shape that is robust, possesses less contact resistance, and, because sleeves are no longer required, can reduce overall weight. Using resistance welding or other joining processes, manufacturers can compact stranded wire and weld it into a desired shape to better facilitate attachment to other components. In the rest of this blog, we will explore the benefits of resistance wire compacting. Resistance wire compacting process Resistance wire compacting (welding or brazing) is suitable for both stranded and solid wire applications. A weld head fitted with tungsten electrodes delivers current and applies vertical force to “compact” the wires, while ceramic tooling inserts apply a sideward force to assist in controlling the final shape. Figure 1 illustrates the compacting process. Figure 1: Six steps of the wire compacting process Figure 2 provides a few examples of typical compacted wire applications for EVs. In addition to automotive wire harness cabling, wire compacting is used in the production of safety belt sensors, electrical distribution from batteries, and temperature sensor connections, as well as airbag initiators, and Y and T connections. Figure 2: typical wire compacting applications Compacting wires solves stranded wire challenges Wire compacting helps EV manufacturers with five key challenges associated with stranded wires, including contact resistance, connection footprint, reduced product lifespan, and mechanical stress load. The table below reviews these challenges and explains how compacting helps solve them. Consider restrictions and limits to determine if compacting is a good fit Compacting is an ideal solution for copper wire, with or without tin or silver coating. Depending on the parameters chosen, the degree of compacting (compacting strength) can vary from light adhesion of the individual wires to a solid copper end. Key considerations include: Electrode width must be greater than 0. 6 mm to ensure maintaining a stable process. The height of the compacting must not be greater than the width. The smallest possible cross section is 0. 33 mm² (0. 6 mm x 0. 55 mm). To achieve a long electrode lifetime, the electrode cross section should be double the size of the welding area cross section after compacting. The electrodes must create a metallic path. To avoid negative heat generation on the electrode contacting surface and potential damage to electrodes, the electrode force must ensure sufficient contact force on all contacting points during current flow. Higher contacting force is required in case of higher welding currents and worse surface condition of the parts. The following table provides a brief summary of wire compacting basics. How to select the right equipment Selecting the right resistance welding compacting system requires consideration of the power supply, weld head, compacting mechanism, weld controls, and monitoring unit. It also depends upon the size of the wires to be compacted, and weld force needed. Before choosing equipment, it is important to carefully calculate compacting dimensions. The width times height must be the same or slightly smaller than the nominal wire cross section. The future looks compacted We are seeing more and more requests for large compacted cables; especially as electric vehicle technology requires numerous interconnections that carry high currents. Compacting is also being used for connections required in EV battery modules. To ensure success, carefully consider the wire size to be compacted, follow the rules of thumb for establishing the necessary compacting force, and be mindful of the other compacting restrictions and limits. And always test the application first in an established technical laboratory. --- - Categories: Laser Welding Aluminum: it is relatively inexpensive, offers excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, possesses an attractive finish, and has limited susceptibility to corrosion. It’s no wonder manufacturers turn to it - especially those making packages for sensitive electronics. But the qualities that make aluminum so attractive, also make it notoriously difficult to weld. In today’s post, we are going to discuss how to achieve strong welds with excellent hermeticity using aluminum. Spoiler alert: we recommend laser welding in a butt weld configuration. How the different technologies stack up when welding aluminum There are several welding technologies to choose from and each one comes with its own set of challenges when joining aluminum. Here is a comparison of the three most commonly used methods: While all three technologies present challenges, laser welding offers the most stable and reliable solution. It generates the smallest heat affected zone, protecting the sensitive contents of the package. Choosing the right laser A number of laser sources can weld aluminum. Available options include pulsed Nd:YAG, continuous wave (CW) fiber, or quasi continuous wave (QCW) fiber, each paired with a focus head to deliver the energy to the part. The best laser solution for your application depends on part design, factory floor space, budget and more. Here are a few considerations: Pulsed Nd:YAG, usually configured with a fixed focus head, is a commonly selected laser source for aluminum welding. It is still the laser of choice for complex geometrical welds where stage motion limits speed in corner areas. Its larger spot sizes help accommodate for fit-up tolerances, providing a fairly robust weld for production. CW fiber lasers are also popular due to their low consumable nature and faster weld speeds. Challenges exit, however, with the small beam diameter which makes it difficult to overcome manufacturing tolerances. CW fiber lasers are best for welding from the top of the package where the weld path geometry is “1D” or “2D”. QCW fiber lasers land somewhere between pulsed Nd:YAG and CW fiber lasers. In pulsed mode, they behave similarly to pulsed Nd:YAG lasers. Pulsing can be controlled to limit heat input to the part. However, these lasers typically have small spot sizes which can make it difficult to bridge gaps between parts, so component manufacturing tolerances must be tighter. Package design plays an important part in success The three basic joint types commonly used for laser welding are butt, fillet, and lap. In our experience, butt welding achieves the very best hermeticity, and the greatest strength per watt of laser power as the laser penetrates directly down the interface line between the two parts. The figure below shows weld penetration for the three basic weld geometries in red. The strength of the weld is found along the yellow line. The following table outlines the four most common package design geometries. We have found that a recessed butt joint weld is best because it allows for easy, repeatable positioning of the lid, provides beam access from the top, and limits the number of degrees of motion. It is also easier to automate, with potential for multiple up configuration. A side butt weld would be the next best choice. This option allows the use of a simple, flat lid of any thickness. Creating a strong joint requires at least 3-axes of motion and good joint line positioning. Tips and tricks for successfully laser welding aluminum: After evaluating the considerations shown above, we recommend the following when welding aluminum: Since aluminum is more prone to impurities that can lead to weak, porous welds, be sure to thoroughly clean the package to remove oil, grease, fingerprints, and other surface contaminants. Remove surface oxides using a brush, acid, or laser. Assemble parts quickly to avoid further contamination. Keep parts dry and at room temperature. If not welded within a few days, repeat cleaning process. Select aluminum alloys that are known weldable combinations. AL 1000 series AL 3000 series AL 6061 cannot be welded to itself without micro-cracking, but using an alloy of Al 4047 or 4043 for the lid can be welded For butt welds where manufacturing tolerances sometimes lead to a wide gap, the small beam from a CW can be problematic. However, it is possible to oscillate the beam either with a “wobble head” or a galvo scanning solution to increase the size of the melt pool and bridge the gap. --- - Categories: Hot Bar Reflow Soldering and Bonding You’ve heard us say it before, and hot bar reflow soldering is no exception: success is found at the intersection of material selection, an optimized process and proper equipment. Today, we’re going to talk about optimizing your hot bar reflow soldering process. WHAT IS HOT BAR REFLOW SOLDERING? Let’s start with the basics. Soldering is a manufacturing process that uses a filler material called solder to join different types of metals in order to create an electro-mechanical joint. Traditionally, it’s a single point process achieved using a hand-held soldering iron, but as parts/terminals continue to get smaller and importance of consistency increases, the demand for a controlled process also increases. Enter hot bar reflow soldering. Hot bar reflow soldering (emphasis on the “hot bar” part) enables multiple connections simultaneously by applying heat and force to pre-fluxed and pre-tinned parts using a thermode (hot bar). The electrical current required to heat the thermode is supplied by a pulsed heat power supply. Both the heat and the pressure are programmable, providing the desired control. When the thermode reaches sufficient temperature, the tin (solder) melts and flows and is then cooled down to solidify – while still under pressure - forming an entire array of joints. You can see how this would be useful. WHERE IS HOT BAR REFLOW SOLDERING USED? So what is the real-world application of hot bar reflow soldering? It’s used just about anywhere electronics are employed using a flexible circuit; notably medical and commercial wearable devices that monitor heart rate, blood oxygen levels, respiration, movement patterns and sleep and more. In the automotive industry, it can be used in the assembly of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) and 5G connected devices including cameras, sensors, displays, USB ports, electrical connections and much, much more! WHY USE HOT BAR REFLOW SOLDERING? Just a few of the many reasons to employ a hot bar process: You need to achieve higher throughput You need to make multiple connections simultaneously You need a more reliable and repeatable process You are having trouble accurately positioning parts with a manual production process You want to shave a little cost of the process MATERIALS: SOLDER AND FLUX Mentioned earlier, solder is a filler material used in traditional soldering which creates the electromechanical joint between two metal parts. Flux is a catalyst; the chemical agent which removes and prevents oxide formation during the soldering process and also improves the wetting action of solder. Both are critical components in hot bar reflow soldering. Selecting the right solder and flux for your application requires knowledge not only of their melting and activation temperatures but also “soak time. ” This information is typically included in the material data sheet provided by the supplier. To comply with ISO manufacturing safety standards, lead free solder and no-clean flux are commonly used in the industry today. The melting temperature of most lead free solders ranges from 220 – 230°C and no-clean flux activates between 80 – 100°C. Solder deposition - the amount of solder applied to the PCB - is a critical part of the process. Too much solder and it will overflow and “bridge” to adjacent bonding pads, causing shorts. Similarly, insufficient solder may result to weak or poor connections which may generate high resistance or even arcing at the joint area leading to premature electrical connection failure. MATERIALS: PART DESIGN When designing parts for hot bar reflow soldering and bonding, consider both heat migration and heat sinking and use thermal dams to isolate the bonding pad tracks from the main circuitry. Be sure to incorporate even spacing and uniform pad dimensions in the design. Fig 1: PCB Circuits Design Proper dimensional relationships between the thermode face and the PCB and flex tracks design and through-hole alignment features will Make part loading easier Prevent misalignment Prevent solder bridging Promote efficient heat transfer All resulting in a more reliable hot bar reflow process. Note that the thermode face must overhang by at least 1 mm on each side of the PCB tracks and should cover 50-60% of the track length. Fig. 2 Thermode Face, PCB and Flex Pad Design EQUIPMENT: SELECTION & CONSIDERATIONS All hot bar reflow soldering processes require: A pulse heated power supply to heat and cool the thermode. The power supply should be capable of preheating in order to activate the flux and remove oxides, solder wetting to reflow the solder, and cooling to allow the solder to solidify without bridging to the other joints. A bonding head capable of delivering sufficient bonding force. A thermode. The thermode transforms energy from the power supply into heat and must be not only the correct size for the parts to be bonded but also maintain co-planarity to ensure even bonding results. Even heat distribution is critical. PROCESS: HOT BAR REFLOW SOLDERING PROCESS FLOW Here’s a quick overview the hot bar reflow soldering process: Load the PCB to the part fixture. Tip: consider including alignment features in the part and fixture design to simplify this process. Apply flux to the PCB’s bonding pads Load the flex, making sure it is properly aligned and secure. Use a high magnification microscope or camera to verify alignment. Activate the bond head with the properly sized thermode face for the application. Make sure the thermode face is co-planar with the part to ensure even heat transmission. A pressure indicating film can be used during setup to verify planarity. Be sure to use sufficient bonding force, typically this is within 0. 5 – 1. 5 N/mm2 (72 – 217 lb/in2) of the thermode face area in contact with the flex. As soon as the bonding force is achieved, heat can be applied. The solder will melt, reflow and re-solidify before the bond head retracts. Things to Look At: Alignment, Temperature, Force, Heat Sinking, Heat Barriers VERIFICATION OF PROCESS How do you know if your hot bar reflow soldering process is successful? Visual indicators Look for shiny solder fillets No solder bridging An even thermode witness mark No scorching Destructive... --- - Categories: Resistance Welding - Tags: battery - Formats: Quote Everyone is talking about Li-ion batteries – the proverbial “belle of the ball” in the booming EV market. But did you know that most EV’s still use a traditional lead acid battery to power the car’s electronics at startup? Gas powered cars with internal combustion engines still make up 90+% of the worldwide market; they aren’t going away anytime soon. And that means lead acid batteries aren’t either! The assembly of reliable, high-performance lead-acid batteries for use in automotive, marine and industrial applications, however, poses a significant challenge. The basic application involves welding a series of lead castings or “tombstones” which make up the cores of the individual battery cells. These castings must be consistent and precisely controlled in order to assure the robust, long-life of the finished battery. Unfortunately, the intrinsic properties of the castings themselves vary, making it difficult to achieve consistency with traditional AC resistance welding which is susceptible to current spikes, line voltage variation, secondary resistance and other challenges. Even advanced AC weld controls, which feature secondary current output, can’t completely overcome the dynamic variability of the lead castings. As a result, production floor operators are constantly tweaking weld parameters to maintain even marginally acceptable consistency. We've found that the best way to address this lead acid battery manufacturing challenge is to use a closed loop mid-frequency inverter that combines precision-controlled secondary power (V x I) with monitoring and real time feedback to adapt for the differences in resistance in the lead castings, as well as other variations in the weld process (e. g. electrode wear, cabling, etc. ). Why? Inverters automatically maintain constant power and consistent heating profiles, resulting in dramatically increased yields and decreased dependence on operator process tweaking. CHANGE IN TOMBSTONE RESISTANCE VS. TIME Let's take a look at the tombstone manufacturing process. As molten lead moves from the smelting pot into the mold, its resistance properties begin to change - and can keep changing for up to eight days. Welding is downstream from a number of other post-mold operations, so it’s not possible to accurately predict when each batch will be welded. And because that time varies, the exact resistance properties of each batch is a moving target that can’t be accommodated by a static weld control. The tombstone's rate of resistance change is so rapid that weld parameters that are producing good welds one minute may be producing marginal or unacceptable welds twenty minutes later - even for units within the same batch. Consequently, production floor operators often have to readjust weld process settings whenever the flow of production is interrupted for more than 15 minutes. With such a narrow process window, the resistance welding operation is never able to reach a level of process stability to support sustained high volume production demands. FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTANT POWER CONTROL WITH CLOSED- LOOP FEEDBACK There are two primary kinds of welders: open-loop and closed-loop. The definition of an open loop control system is simple: no feedback. Open loop controls do not react to variations – like the dynamically changing nature of lead- acid battery tombstones - that affect either the primary or secondary of the power transformer. This renders them poorly suited for this kind of complex welding challenge. Closed-loop controls with constant power feedback, on the other hand, dynamically monitor changes in secondary voltage as they relate to changes in secondary resistance. The secondary current can then be controlled to deliver consistent power from weld to weld. Ultimately, the use of a closed loop, constant power control is the only practical method for ensuring uniform heating profiles in a situation where the resistance of the materials being welded shows a significant variation over time, as seen in lead-acid battery manufacturing. REAL-WORLD BOTTOM-LINE RESULTS AMADA WELD TECH has been working with leading lead acid battery manufacturers for more than twenty years. Our focus has been characterizing the resistance welding processes and refining the effective use of closed loop inverters with real time feedback and constant power control. Among the most significant benefits has been the expansion of the effective process window using the same weld schedule from 15 minutes to as long as 72 hours without any operator adjustments. The use of secondary power with real-time closed- loop feedback significantly increases overall weld consistency and dramatically reduces bad welds. --- - Categories: Laser Marking - Tags: black laser marking, black marking, laser marking, passivation resistant marking Our recent blog post Black, Corrosion Resistant Marking: Why You Should be Using a Picosecond IR Laser defined “black marking” and presented – at a high level – why picosecond lasers are superior for making black, corrosion resistant marks on metal. Since that post, we’ve conducted some very specific research comparing black marks made with nanosecond fiber lasers and those made with picosecond lasers. Here’s what we learned. First, a brief refresher: What is Black Marking? Defined simply, a black mark is: Dark black in color, with high contrast against its background Corrosion-resistant Permanent, non-fading, no bleeding of color Survives auto-clave or other cleaning processes or additional passivation processes Machine-readable Shallow, with minimal surface relief to prevent bacteria accumulation Where are These Black Marks Used? Black marks are used in several industries including automotive, marine and home appliance but they are most commonly found in medical device manufacturing - and includes both single and multiple use devices and tools: UDI labeling of implantable devices Banding for depth gauges Branding on surgical tools Making Black Marks Laser interaction with material is determined by the its intensity - that is: The amount of laser energy divided by the time the Energy is applied and the area over which you are marking. For black marking, these three parameters must be below the ablation threshold of the material so you’re not actually removing material, but rather simply interacting with it. Both nanosecond fiber lasers and picosecond lasers are capable of making black marks, but because the picosecond laser’s pulse duration is so much shorter, the process is actually athermal meaning there is limited heat generated at the part surface. The laser actually restructures the surface resulting in a matte black mark that traps light. Nanosecond laser marks by contrast are created via a thermal process and tend to have a somewhat shiny, reflective sheen which can hinder readability. Care must be taken not to overheat the parts which will result in cracks that can flake and peel away over time. The nanosecond black marking process often takes more time as the need to carefully manage heat input results in multiple passes to make the dark mark. Durability of Black Marks To document the durability of black marks made with both picosecond and nanosecond lasers, we marked 304 stainless steel tubes using a picosecond laser on one side and nanosecond fiber laser on the other. The first thing you’ll notice is that the black marks made with the picosecond laser (on the left) are much darker and have a matte finish: We subjected the marked tubes to various tests including: Nitric passivation Citric passivation Autoclaving Salt spray Combinations of the above Both the picosecond and nanosecond marks fared well in the passivation tests. But when it came to autoclaving (commonly used in the medical industry to clean reusable instruments) and salt spray testing for corrosion resistance, the picosecond marks were clearly superior. In the images below, the red circles indicate areas where the oxide layer has been broken. No issues were noted for the picosecond laser marks for the tests we ran and the magnification we used to inspect the parts. Marked + Passivated + Autoclaved Marked + Passivated + Salt Spray Summary In summary, black laser marking is possible with both nanosecond fiber and picosecond laser sources but picosecond lasers tend to produce darker, matte marks which retain their integrity through passivation, autoclaving and other destructive testing better than their nanosecond counterparts. That said, any process or mark should be tested and confirmed to meet your specific requirements. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding Electric vehicles (EV) were once a curiosity. Just 4 short years ago, our sister company, AMADA WELD TECH EUROPE was helping to lend its welding expertise in assembling batteries for the first electric motorcycle which circumnavigated the globe in just 80 days. Now, EVs are everywhere; almost every major automotive manufacturer has one or has plans to release one in the next few years. What is the Challenge? Today’s electric vehicles need to be powerful, fast and efficient; they need to be able to go farther, faster on a single charge. The cables and connections that make up their “central nervous systems,” so to speak, must be fault free and robust enough to ensure performance throughout the serviceable life of the car. Some of the issues engineers encounter in designing and assembling these all-important cables include thermal management, contact resistance, connector dimensions, mechanical stress load, weight, product lifespan, and the need for cost reductions. In our experience, wire compacting is essential for stranded cable connections. What is Wire Compacting? Wire compacting is a process in which stranded wire is compacted and welded into a desired shape in order to better facilitate attachment to other components. This is generally done using resistance welding. The process looks like this: How Will Wire Compacting Benefit My Process? Challenge How Compacting Helps Contact resistance. When contact resistance increases, current flow is reduced, and heat is generated at the interface, which, over time, weakens cables. As cumulative heat exposure increases, longevity of the electrical system decreases. Compacted wire connections possess reduced contact resistance, which helps to reduce the overall temperature of the electrical system contributing to longevity. Connection footprint. Stranded wire cables often have frayed ends which need to be gathered together before connecting to a terminal. Wire end sleeves are often used to achieve smaller dimensions and facilitate easy installation but this process is slow and labor intensive. AND adds weight. Wire compacting results in cables free of frayed ends, negating the need for wire end sleeves and resulting in smaller dimensions for installation. This is advantageous particularly as engineers are always looking for ways to reduce the size and weight of installed components. In addition, compacted cables can be welded to terminals whose geometry and package dimensions otherwise render them unsuitable for direct, non-compacted wire connection. Reduced product lifespan. The cycle of localized heating and cooling of the weld joint causes minute expansion and contraction of the material which, as the material relaxes during cooling, often doesn't return to its original crimped dimensions, thus reducing the lifespan of the part. The reduced contact resistance of the compacted joint results in lower temperatures, less thermal cycling and, ultimately, improved product lifespan. Cost reduction - The EV market is becoming extremely competitive and every manufacturer seeks to make more and better product at a lower cost per unit. Wire compacting reduces the need for complicated assemblies that require unnecessary processing steps like organizing frayed wires or adding wire end sleeves. It also reduces cycle time and increases throughput, saving money. Mechanical stress load. Stresses due to vibrations and G-forces can degrade joints and lead to reduced or failed conductivity. Wire compacting results in more robust connections reducing the potential for problems due to mechanical stress load. Typical Wire Compacting Images What Kind of Equipment is Needed? To achieve the kind of compacting discussed in this blog, you'll need a resistance welding power supply and a weld head fitted with tooling specifically designed for wire compacting. The exact products selected will depend on many things including the materials you are working with, the size/gauge of the wire to be compacted, the degree of compaction required, and your anticipated duty cycle. Contact us for more specific information. --- - Categories: Other Successful micro resistance welding is achieved at the intersection of material choice, process development, and equipment selection. In our last blog post, we reviewed available options and imparted some guidance on How to Choose the Right Weld Head for Your Micro Welding Application. In this post, we’ll do the same for selecting the right power supply. Typical Resistance Micro Welding Setup A typical micro resistance welding setup (Figure 1) consists of a power supply, a weld head, electrodes, and, optionally, an external monitor. This is the same whether they are implemented for manual production or installed in an automated line. The power supply creates the energy, the weld head exerts the force, the electrodes make contact with the parts, applying the force and delivering the energy, and a monitor ensures the parameters set in the weld schedule are met. Figure 1: Typical Battery Welding Setup Resistance Welding Power Supplies Choosing the right power supply technology depends on the size, shape and resistivity of the parts to be welded. Available options include high frequency inverter welders (HF), linear DC welders (DC), capacitive discharge (CD) welders, and alternating current (AC) welders. Depending on the type of controller selected, the energy delivered is either “open loop” or “closed loop. ” Open loop controls make no adjustments to current delivery during the weld, while closed loop power supplies include integrated feedback which enables them to make changes to the current during the weld. In Figure 2, the open loop and closed loop power supplies are categorized and compared. As a general rule of thumb, closed loop is generally preferred to achieve consistent results. This comes at a price, but for safety critical components the added cost is easily justified. Figure 2: Power Supply Feedback Types Let’s take a look at these four basic types of resistance welding power supplies for micro welding. High Frequency Inverter Figure 3: Current vs Time and Features - HF Inverter Power Supplies Considered one of the “resistance spot welding workhorses,” high frequency (HF) inverter power supplies are widely used in medical, automotive and electronic component welding applications. These power supplies get their name from the high frequency sampling rate of feedback. Though the definition tends to vary between different suppliers, in general, they have >10 kHz sampling range. Looking at a sample curve shown on the right, the frequency manifests itself as a slight ripple on the commanded current. HF inverters require three phase power input and feature closed-loop feedback that can be used in current, voltage, power, or combination modes. They provide high repetition rates and fast rise times for welding conductive parts. With the best control for automation and built-in monitoring, HF inverter power supplies enable operators to adjust weld times in 0. 1 microsecond increments. Considering micro welding processes, they are best suited for resistive wires in diameters of about 0. 002-0. 072-inches (0. 050-1. 8 mm) and flat resistive material measuring 0. 002 to 0. 040 inches (0. 050-1. 0 mm). Linear DC Figure 4: Current vs Time and Features - Linear DC Power Supplies Linear DC power supplies use single-phase power and deliver a DC output that can be finely controlled, making them a good choice for small components and fine wires, particularly safety critical medical and automotive applications. Linear DC supplies are closed-loop, feature built-in monitoring, and can be used in current, voltage, power, or combination modes. Linear DC welding power supplies are appropriate for resistive wires with diameters ranging from 0. 0002 to 0. 036 inches (0. 005-0. 91 mm) and flat resistive parts ranging from 0. 001 to 0. 020 inches (0. 025-0. 50 mm). Capacitive Discharge Figure 5: Current vs Time and Features - CD Power Supplies Often used for battery tab welding and battery pack repair as well as for aerospace foil and ball tacking applications, capacitive discharge (CD) welders provide fast rise times with high peak current and are therefore a good choice for joining conductive parts. CD welders are open loop, so they provide no feedback during the weld. Rather, they have time controls on their pulse lengths. CD welders are commonly used to weld resistive wires with diameters ranging from 0. 004 to 0. 051 inches (0. 10 -1. 3 mm) and flat resistive parts ranging from 0. 004 to 0. 028 inches (0. 10-0. 71mm). For conductive materials, CD welders are commonly used to weld wires with diameters ranging from 0. 004 to 0. 036 inches (0. 10 -0. 91 mm) and flat conductive parts ranging from 0. 004 to 0. 020 inches (0. 10-0. 51 mm). Alternating Current Figure 6: Current vs Time and Features - AC Power Supplies A good choice for general purpose welding and brazing applications, AC welders are - for the most part - an open loop technology, though AC inverters offer closed-loop current control. For AC welders, time control is in cycles. AC welders are commonly selected for welding for resistive wires with diameters ranging from 0. 004 to 0. 051 inches (0. 10 -1. 3 mm) and flat resistive parts ranging from approximately 0. 004 to 0. 028 inches (0. 10- 0. 71 mm). Figure 7 provides a complete power supply technology overview, summarizing the above information. Figure 7: Power Supply Technology Overview At first glance these various types of power supplies look to have similar performance for similar wires. So what’s the difference and how do I choose which one is better? Indeed, the dimensions for wire and flat resistive part sizes are fairly similar for each of the power supplies. Determination between the best power supply also depends on manufacturing considerations and the production environment. Linear DC provides the best and finest control for the smallest of wires: dimensions < 0. 008”. Because they typically run on single phase input power, they can be installed and operated virtually anywhere. However, they do not possess high firing rates, so production speed can be limited. Not surprisingly, they are often used for medical device manufacturing and micro-electronics where... --- - Categories: Resistance Welding Successful resistance welding is achieved at the intersection of material choice, process development, and equipment selection. In this blog post, we will review available options and impart some guidance on how to choose the right weld head for your micro welding application. A typical resistance welding setup (Figure 1) consists of a power supply, a weld head, electrodes, and, optionally, an external monitor. This is the same whether they are implemented for manual production or installed in an automated line. The power supply creates the energy, the weld head exerts the force, the electrodes make contact with the parts, applying the force and delivering the energy, and a monitor ensures the parameters set in the weld schedule are met. Typical Battery Welding Setup Let's look specifically at the weld head and the various options to consider when selecting one for your resistance welding application. Selecting a Suitable Weld Head The weld head applies the force onto the parts to be welded, and, combined with the electrodes, provides the current path to the material. Weld head types include manual, pneumatic, motorized servo and electromagnetic, classified based on their actuation technology. Figure 2 offers an overview of these types. Figure 2: Weld Head Actuation Types Proper weld head selection is essential to ensuring a successful resistance welding process. When choosing a weld head, consider its force, dynamics, electrode configuration and weld head configuration. We will cover each of these in more detail in the following sections. Force Force is the amount of pressure the electrodes will exert on the parts and is one of the primary factors determining success of a weld. Too little force – the parts will not have sufficient contact and can result in sparks and spitting of material. Too much force – and the contact resistance between the parts will be low, resulting in a cold weld. And of course, once the right force is dialed in, you want to have consistency to ensure a consistent process. The SI unit of force is Newton – which is kg m/s^2. In the US, the unit of lbf (pound force) is often used. The amount of force needed depends on the parts themselves – materials, geometry. For micro welding, necessary force ranges from 0. 39 N (40 gf) (0. 09 lbf) to 490 N (50 kgf) (110 lbf). Weld head dynamics “Weld head dynamics” refers to the way the head moves and interacts with the parts. Regardless of actuation type, there are several phases of the motion as highlighted in Figure 3. Figure 3: Weld Head Dynamics Approach - the approach phase brings the electrodes from their home position until they make contact with the part(s). Typically, the motion from home position to initial contact will be --- - Categories: Laser Welding, Micro Tig Welding, Resistance Welding Top of mind for today’s electric motor manufacturers is to build smaller, lighter, more powerful motors with ever-improved electro-conductivity. One key to achieving that goal is optimizing the amount of copper used in the stator core slots. And to do that, manufacturers are replacing the older types of heavy, round wire motor windings with “hairpins:” solid, preformed rectangular bars that are intertwined and locked into place. These formed copper bars (named for their resemblance to hairpins) improve stator cavity fill yet produce a smaller end-product that weighs less, withstands greater thermal stress, exhibits improved torque, higher power density, and produces less heat. Now, the ends of these hairpins need to be joined to provide an electrical path. Successful hairpin welding can be achieved using a variety of technologies such as laser welding, micro TIG welding, or resistance brazing. Each method comes with its own set of manufacturing advantages and challenges. Here’s our unbiased take on each. Steps for successfully assembling hairpin motors First, let’s take a look at the hairpin stator assembly, which is a multi-step process as shown in the following figure: The copper bar is typically coated with a polymer to protect it from oxidation. This must be removed. This can be done mechanically or by means of laser cleaning (see related blog on Laser Cleaning). After stripping or ablating the polymer coating, the copper bars are bent and the ends are twisted placing them in close proximity for welding. The goal in hairpin welding itself is to achieve a high-quality joint with minimal heat input and no spatter. There are several challenges to achieving a high quality weld including hairpin alignment and delivering enough energy to melt the copper material, but not so much as to overheat the copper material and damage the coating lower down on the hairpin. That has to be balanced with putting the energy in too fast creating spatter. Which Welding Method? To decide whether to use laser welding, micro TIG welding, or resistance brazing for a particular application, manufacturers must consider: Hairpin alignment Fixture/tooling Part access Cycle time Quality of the hairpin end trimming Here is a brief overview of what each option has to offer. The chart below summarizes how each welding technology measures up to the key hairpin welding considerations. Laser welding Alignment and tooling are the two primary difficulties encountered when laser welding hairpins. Custom tooling can resolve some alignment conditions, but may make joint access more difficult. Vision systems can be used to help identify the location of the weld joint and ensure the hairpins are aligned and within acceptable positional tolerance for processing. Vision systems can also be used to adjust the laser’s power, beam path and speed. Any parts that fall outside the acceptable welding tolerances can be flagged for repair. Because the laser interacts with the top surface layer of the part first, excessive variations in the end trim (burr) play a role in how the laser couples with the material and can cause spatter, resulting in inconsistent welds and potential short circuits. Micro TIG welding As with laser welding, successful micro TIG welding relies on well aligned parts with a negligible gap. While part fit up for this process may be more forgiving than laser welding, it is less forgiving than resistance brazing. Accessibility to the weld joint is from the top of the hairpins, making it a good process to consider when the spacing doesn’t allow for resistance brazing, pincer type heads. Because the micro TIG strikes an arc between the electrode and the top surface first, excessive variations in the end trim (burr) play a role in where the arc interacts with the material. This can cause spatter and the potential for inconsistent welds. Resistance brazing Resistance brazing can be an ideal solution for hairpin connections because the pincer action draws the parts together, correcting for many gap/alignment issues. However, it necessitates access to both sides of the hairpins. Proper tooling is required to insure that there is no X-Y-Z shift. As motors become smaller and more compact, the ability to access may become increasingly difficult. Creative tooling and the use of multiple heads can improve the overall cycle time for the resistance brazing process. The quality of the end trimming does not affect the brazing process results. Summary Successful electric motor stator (hairpin stator) manufacturing results from successful welding of the copper hairpins. Laser welding, micro TIG welding and resistance brazing are all viable technologies; the one selected is dependent on many factors including end-trim quality, alignment and access as well as manufacturing considerations, such as throughput and safety. --- - Categories: Laser Welding, Micro Tig Welding, Resistance Welding You have probably noticed the increasing numbers of electric vehicles and other transportation devices on the roads today including private automobiles, transportation trucks, bikes, motorcycles, scooters and other modes of transportation driven by electrical power, all of which is provided by stored energy in batteries. This electrification - which applies across several sectors - is neatly wrapped up in new terminology: eMobility, e-Mobility or Electro Mobility. According to Gartner, eMobility “represents the concept of using electric powertrain technologies, in-vehicle information and communications technologies and connected infrastructures to enable the electric propulsion of vehicles and fleets. ” A BIG piece of the eMobility puzzle is battery and battery pack manufacturing. The challenges encountered in bringing this technology to market include the demand for reduced weight, expanded range, faster charge times and lower costs. Translated into manufacturing goals, the batteries need to possess higher capacity with negligible energy loss delivering to the drivetrain, higher current carrying capacity for charging, and be made of light-weight, lower cost materials. And since the emobility market is so rapidly expanding, there are additional manufacturing challenges, including the demand for higher throughput and quality. Some of these goals can be achieved by improved cell chemistries and battery pack design, but others can be improved only by considering the joint quality between the batteries and the current collectors. It’s a tall order, and that is why special attention must be paid to the welding system selected for EV battery pack manufacturing. In this post we will examine the key challenges in tab to cell connection and see how the available welding technology options measure up. We’ll focus on: Resistance welding Laser welding Micro TIG welding Another viable option – ultrasonic welding - is not covered in detail but is shown in a matrix summing up how the technologies compare. Tab to Cell Connection Manufacturing Challenges The challenges listed above can be broken down into desirable solutions. The following graphic shows five key challenges typically encountered in tab to cell battery connections: Dissimilar metal welding Thicker tab materials High speed positioning Tooling design Process monitoring Let’s see how the three welding technologies measure up: DISSIMILAR METAL WELDING In battery pack manufacturing, the cells are often already assembled and the engineer is challenged with coming up with a design to join them in series and parallel to deliver optimum energy. A typical Li-ion cell is constructed of nickel plated cold rolled steel. We know that we can easily join a nickel or steel tab to this material, but both materials possess high resistance. Therefore, ideally, the engineer would choose a more conductive tab material like aluminum or copper - materials that will minimize thermal loss and provide a means to quickly discharge and charge the batteries. However, can these dissimilar materials be joined? Which welding technology is best? Let’s take a look. Resistance Welding Material conductivity somewhat limits the ability to join materials using resistance technology. As the name indicates, resistance is required to heat and melt the parts. When the material is conductive – like aluminum or copper – this technology is not suitable. Some novel alloys which combine both resistive and conductive material are starting to be used - like Ni SS Cu (SIGMAclad®), – which provide a resistive layer to make the weld and a conductive layer to meet the challenges above. Micro TIG Welding Micro TIG welding is strictly a fusion process, which limits materials to be joined to those with compatible chemistries: welding copper to steel is possible, but aluminum to steel is not. Laser Welding In general, laser welding is also a fusion welding process. However, new laser sources make it possible to avoid the traditional fusion process and join materials with limited intermetallic mixing. The resulting mechanical joint which is akin to Velcro®, provides good electrical and thermal contact. This enables even the previously unthinkable joining of aluminum and cold rolled steel without forming the brittle intermetallic structure of a traditional fusion weld. The fitness and purpose of the weld needs to be thoroughly tested, however. In the case of an aluminum battery tab to a nickel plated cold rolled steel battery can the mechanical pull strength is quite strong along the direction of anticipated vibrations. Thermal and shock testing shows that the resultant mechanical joint meets conductivity, strength and overall durability requirements. THICKER TAB MATERIALS Why are battery manufacturers using thicker tab materials? Higher current carrying capability. However, thicker tabs also require more energy and more precise input to avoid burning through them and damaging the battery cell. Resistance Welding When using resistance spot welding, careful consideration of the current path between the electrodes must be considered. The electrons will always flow along the path of least resistance, thus as the tabs get thicker, the energy will travel directly between the electrodes with little to no energy at the desired interface. This starts to occur for nickel tabs >0. 005” (125 microns). To avoid the shunting of current, the tab needs to be carefully designed with slots and tabs to concentrate the energy and guide the weld energy to specific spots. Laser Welding When laser welding, the joint geometry of the battery tab weld is a lap weld, which means the laser must penetrate fully through the top tab and at least slightly into the can wall. It is possible to reach very high penetrations (>0. 4” or >10 mm) with single mode fiber lasers, however, from a practical point of view the thickest tabs are on the order of 0. 020” (500 microns) for can walls that are 0. 012-0. 014” (0. 3-0. 35 mm), though preferably the tab thickness of 0. 010” (0. 25 mm) is preferred to have best manufacturing success. Micro TIG Welding Micro TIG welding can also handle up to 0. 020-inches (500 micron) thick material with a 200 A output power supply, but thicker tab material requires additional heat that can be a safety concern. HIGH SPEED POSITIONING Battery modules are getting larger and larger and... --- - Categories: Laser Marking If you’ve been tasked to find a laser source for a black laser marking - especially a medical laser marking - project, you’ll soon find that while there are a number of available laser sources, not all laser marks are created equal. Black laser marks made with picosecond IR lasers are superior – in terms of readability and corrosion-and passivation-resistance – to marks made with more traditional lasers, like fiber nanosecond IR and nanosecond UV. Here’s the scoop. What is Black Laser Marking? Defined simply, a black mark is: Dark black in color, with high contrast against its background Corrosion-resistant Permanent, non-fading, no bleeding of color Survives auto-clave or other cleaning or additional passivation Machine-readable Shallow, with minimal surface relief to prevent bacteria accumulation Who Needs to Make Truly Black Marks? While many industries and applications – like automotive safety components; aerospace and marine components; and home appliances, such as cook tops, ovens, sinks, and faucets – require permanent, corrosion-resistant, dark marks, they are especially imperative for medical laser marking applications which need to meet strict FDA-mandated Unique Device Identification (UDI) marking requirements for identification, tracking, and traceability of medical components. Medical devices, like cannulae, catheters and tubes; implantable devices; invasive tools and wires; and operating room/surgical instruments need permanent black laser marks capable of surviving multiple passivation and autoclaving cycles. For this purpose, our applications engineers have found that ultrashort pulse picosecond infrared (IR) lasers are superior for fast, permanent, reliable black marking. Where Traditional Marking Falls Short Medical devices are commonly made of 300-series or 17-series stainless steels due to these materials’ high biocompatibility with the human body, as well as to their mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability. The naturally-occurring chromium oxide passive layer that forms on stainless steel resists corrosion during sterilization and is inert to the human body. This passive layer is often damaged during laser processing and other machining steps, making it necessary to do a post-process passivation step to restore it. This passivation step not only adds time and cost, but also can severely degrade or even erase the marks made using traditional fiber nanosecond IR or nanosecond UV lasers. Why? Because these traditional dark marking techniques rely on thermal processes that leave the passivated material damaged and easily removed in cleaning processes. Enter Ultrashort Pulse Picosecond IR Lasers The pulse durations used for picosecond laser black marking are about 10,000 times shorter than the typical pulse durations used for nanosecond laser marking. As a result, they can impart energy to a material surface with minimal thermal effects. Unlike heat-generated annealed marks made by nanosecond lasers, picosecond lasers create marks that are periodic nanostructures – “light traps” – with antireflective properties that make the marks appear deep black against their surroundings. What’s more, the marks are actually the restructured surface material – not a newly formed oxide layer – so they are highly resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion, and autoclaving. Another plus – the processing window for making the marks is much wider than it is with traditional fiber nanosecond lasers, not only for stainless steels, but also for aluminum and titanium. The picosecond IR laser can be integrated into customized CDRH Class 1 systems that are designed for a specific part or range of parts. System features may include a galvo scanning head, a bar code scanner for job load, four or more axes of motion and machine vision for part recognition and mark placement. Summary: Black Laser Marking with Ultrashort Pulse Picosecond IR Lasers Ultrashort pulse picosecond IR lasers show a number of benefits that make this the laser of choice for the black marking process. Although upfront costs are higher, the consistency and reliability of the process reduces scrap and increases throughput. Add in the fact that additional processing and testing steps are not required, and the ROI on this type of laser is clear. --- - Categories: Laser Micromachining Recent advancements in laser technology have resulted in machines capable of high precision micromachining: cutting, drilling, joining, and texturing. Because laser micromachining (or laser micro machining) is a remote (non-contact) photonic processing technique, it is beginning to replace the more traditional machining methods commonly used to create small drill-holes, narrow pockets, slots and intricately shaped features in parts across many industries including microelectronics, semiconductors, medical and aerospace. The following are answers to the top 5 questions we get asked about this technology. 1. What is Laser Micromachining? Laser Micromachining is a tightly controlled material removal process in which a laser beam is used to reshape a material (e. g. cut, drill, texture). For years, these processes have been achieved using mechanical milling, chemical etching and EDM. But as parts get progressively smaller with every passing year, the need for improved processing techniques that can produce smaller features with fewer defects has increased. Lasers meet that requirement. 2. What industries rely on Laser Micro Machining? The extreme level of precision achieved using lasers for micromachining makes them ideal for applications such as: Cutting and drilling ceramic semiconductor wafers Etching next generation solar cells Cutting lithium ion battery foils Machining fuel injector nozzles in the automotive industry Drilling fine holes into advanced, lightweight space-grade alloys in aerospace applications Countless sensitive, precision medical device processing techniques. The laser micromachining market is growing fastest in the medical device sector, where minimally invasive surgical techniques and drug delivery capabilities are driving the need for smaller and more precise components. Features like ports, slots, and grooves must be precisely machined with tolerances as low as +/- 2. 5 µm. There is little room for defects or imperfections. Laser beams can be focused to extremely small diameters, and, since they are pure light, there is no chance for broken or worn tools to leave burrs on the parts. 3. What types of lasers are used for Laser Micromachining? One of the most exciting advancements in laser technology in recent years has been the refinement of the ultrashort pulse (USP) laser, which emits extremely short pulses that may be only a few hundred femtoseconds in duration. This timescale is shorter than electron relaxation times and the subsequent transition of photon energy into thermal energy (heat). This allows for localized near-athermal ablation in the laser-material interaction region (within the area of the focused laser beam), resulting in highly repeatable features with ablation resolution as small as +/- 1 µm and excellent finish quality – no burrs, no dross, and dramatically reduced heat-affected zones. USP lasers can be used to process metals, polymers, ceramics, and glass. Note that the laser source is THE key component in a laser micromachining system. Laser integrators should carefully test and vet all laser options to ensure that the best laser is selected for any particular application. 4. What are the critical components and design features in a Laser Micro Machining system? In addition to the right laser source (see #3 above), critical components and features include: Class I enclosure with fume extraction, light curtains, and proximity sensors for operator safety Vibration dampeners to stabilize and isolate the processing zone Carefully selected optics and optomechanics to deliver the beam to the work piece High precision motion with machine vision to move the work piece precisely and repeatably Integrated robotic arms, tube loaders, and conveyors to safely handle parts to support high volume automated production Ergonomic and intuitive user interfaces/controls Built-in monitoring and data logging for rapid, efficient troubleshooting Easy access to machine subsystems to facilitate efficient maintenance 5. How should a system integrator position itself to provide high quality industrial Laser Micromachining solutions? Laser system integrators and machine builders should design laser micromachining systems with the laser process foremost in mind. Put simply, these system integrators and machine builders must be as dedicated to their customers’ projects and product lines as they are to their own. This means drawing on a combination of hands-on and academic experience to optimize the customer’s process and then build a machine that satisfies complex requirements. Conclusion The medical device, aerospace, semiconductor and displays, and energy and renewables industries already rely on laser micromachining for many of the smallest and most delicate processes. Every day, new applications are developed that further showcase the unique capabilities of laser micromachining. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Marking, Laser Micromachining, Laser Welding Laser technology is used for a wide range of medical device manufacturing processes, including marking, micro-welding, cutting, micromachining and more; they are the veritable Swiss Army® Knives of manufacturing. This post will explore what we consider the top 4 uses of industrial lasers in medical device manufacturing and the laser sources most appropriate and effective for each process. 1. Laser marking – great for company and product/part information and traceability Laser marking is used for a wide range of medical and dental devices including bone screws, cases which house delicate electronics like pacemakers and auditory implants and endoscopic tools. Well known as an excellent way to permanently mark company and product/part information to ensure traceability, laser marking is a direct part marking (DPM) process ideal for achieving the corrosion-resistant unique device identifier (UDI) marks mandated by the FDA. There are several different laser sources suitable for laser marking, which are categorized based on wavelength, laser medium, or pulse duration. These include ultraviolet (UV), green, infrared (IR), far infrared (FIR) and ultrashort pulse (USP) picosecond and femtosecond lasers. Material selection will determine which laser source is best suited for the project. One interesting growing trend is the use of stainless steel multi-use medical devices, where mark must be: Corrosion-resistant Free of surface inclusions Biocompatible Able to survive multiple cleaning passes We have found that USP lasers achieve the best overall results and pass a rigorous hot nitric acid test (insert maniacal “Doctor Evil” laugh), with special recipes developed for 17-4, 17-7, 304 and 316 stainless steel alloys. Another interesting black, corrosion resistant marking application for USP lasers is banding – essentially marking tubes with depth gradations. 2. Laser welding – ideal for joining very small, intricate parts Lasers are widely used for spot welding, seam welding and hermetic sealing of small, intricate medical devices. We’re talking really small. Laser micro welding is defined as a weld where the penetration and weld width is under 1 mm. Micro welds like this are often used for pacemakers, surgical blades, endoscopic instruments and batteries. There are a variety of laser sources suitable for micro welding, including pulsed Nd:YAG, continuous wave (CW) fiber, nanosecond (Ns) fiber, quasi continuous wave (QCW) fiber and high brightness direct diode (HBDD) lasers. Once again, your application will determine the most appropriate laser source. Spot welding of medical tubes and the electrical contacts for fine springs, hook assemblies, guidewires, and medical hypo wires requires precision energy delivery and tooling: 20-200 micron spots → fiber lasers 200-1000 micron spots → pulsed Nd:YAG lasers Seam welding, the method used for seam-sealed implantable devices, can be achieved with pulsed Nd:YAG or CW lasers. Here the deciding factor may be the complexity of the geometry and part sensitivity to heat. Pulsed nanosecond (Ns) lasers – fiber lasers - employed for medical device manufacturing relatively recently, are a great choice for welding very small parts with metal thicknesses up to 0. 25 mm and spot sizes --- - Categories: Gloveboxes, Hermetic Sealing, Laser Cutting, Laser Marking, Laser Micromachining, Laser Welding, Resistance Welding On paper, the definition of manufacturing success is simple: make as much quality product as you can in the shortest possible amount of time. Easy to summarize but difficult to achieve. There are many external factors that limit maximum capacity; determining the correct manufacturing process and designing a machine to do it is the key to success. So, how do you approach the definition, design and implementation of a new integrated laser system (welding, marking, cutting, or micromachining)? Three words: Define – Design – Deliver. Define Before you can “design” the right system, you must define what it is to do and the success criteria. Process success, e. g. , welding success, is driven by a variety of factors: material selection, equipment capability and process conditions. These elements are the bedrock to ensure quality, but ultimately for manufacturing success, must be combined with an understanding of the production facility. First, define each step of the process such that it is repeatable, efficient, and capable of producing a high yield. Ask and answer a lot of questions: What is the current process? Where is it succeeding and failing? What are the target success rates? What are the production goals? Does this match the production rate of other steps in the production line? Are there any budget limitations? Where will the manufacturing take place? Who will be performing the manufacturing process? What is the project timeline? Once you have a thorough understanding of the project at hand, apply that knowledge to your production needs and priorities in order to determine the best solution. Design After the goals for the project are defined it’s time to focus on designing a solution. Start by considering the role that the materials, equipment and process have on production efficiency. More often than not, multiple technologies could be used to address one process. Choosing the right technology for your process can be challenging. Some questions to consider are: What is the ROI for each of the technology options? How the machine will be operated, i. e. will it be a manual load/unload cell run by a single operator? Or will it be part of a conveyorized production line? Does the machine need to address one specific part or will a high mix of parts need to be considered? Lastly, how will the equipment be serviced and supported? Is the site where it is located remote or have restricted access where service and support may be limited? All of these questions should be discussed with the machine builder before starting the project. Deliver The final key in production success is delivering an integrated laser system that works. Having equipment designed for a specific process on a specific part is invaluable to ensure success at outset – particularly if manufacturing just that part. By defining the manufacturing challenge, designing a solution, and delivering a product and process the client is satisfied with, AMADA WELD TECH has remained an industry leader in custom laser welding solutions. When working with their expert engineers, clients are ensured a robust understanding of the manufacturing process and benefit from the knowledge gained from previous challenges. --- - Categories: Laser Micromachining Why is laser cleaning metal a thing? Have you ever tried putting tape on a dirty, grimy surface? Yes? Then you know it doesn’t stick very well and that you generally need to clean the area first. The same is true when trying to bond or weld two metals together: the more surface contaminants present, the weaker the bond or weld and the less conductive the finished part will be. This is especially important when manufacturing battery packs. A battery pack consists of two or more individual batteries which, depending on the device, are connected in series or parallel to provide energy to a device. The more energy required, the more batteries that are needed. The electrical connection between battery cells is typically achieved by a metal strap - or tab - attached to each cell. Every connection is critical to the overall performance of the finished battery. Why is Cleaning Needed? Battery packs are typically assembled in two places: cells are often manufactured in one plant and transported to another plant to be assembled into a pack. The surface of the cells can acquire a variety of contaminants during this transportation. Furthermore, operators handling the battery cells are likely to leave fingerprints on the surface. Dirt and fingerprints = potential contamination at the weld joint – these kinds of organic contaminants or the presence of corrosion inhibiting agents like thin film coatings can contribute to low tensile strength joints in welding processes leading to poor adhesion, cracks and porosity between the materials. Therefore, it’s a good idea to clean the joint interface before welding to help ensure defect-free joints, which in-turn result in stronger welds and improved battery performance. How is Laser Cleaning Achieved? Traditional methods to remove contaminants and thin-film coatings include sand blasting, dry ice blasting and plasma cleaning. But these methods are costly, time-consuming, inflexible multi-step procedures that also pose risks to the operator and environment by dispersing fine particles that can be adsorbed into the lungs (particularly sandblasting). Laser cleaning metal, on the other hand, is a clean, fast process. Benefits of laser cleaning metal like battery anodes and cathodes, include quality and reliability improvements of the joint strength, fewer damaged parts, and increased processing speed. Typically, this laser cleaning process is implemented just prior to the bonding process. How Does Laser Cleaning Work? Laser cleaning – sometimes referred to as laser ablation or laser machining, are all terms used to describe the removal of the top layers of material by laser irradiation. The amount of material removed depends on the intensity, pulse length and wavelength of the laser, as well as the material itself. By scanning the laser beam across the surface several times, the contaminants are stripped away exposing the base material and leaving a clean surface. Watch a video of laser cleaning metal here. Laser cleaning paint from metal - 1/4 complete Laser cleaning paint from metal - 3/4 complete Benefits of Laser Cleaning vs Traditional Thin Film Removal Techniques Quality improvements Laser cleaning of the battery anode and cathode before welding creates an extremely clean surface for joining helping to ensure quality, repeatable results. Traditional cleaning techniques may actually leave debris if not properly used. Less part damage Media blasting cleaning techniques use abrasives to rip away contaminants which are effective, but can cause micro denting on the surface of the part. By contrast, laser cleaning removes only surface materials without affecting the surface morphology of the substrate. Increased speed and safety Laser cleaning is a significantly faster process than traditional media blasting. Reports suggest that it can be up to 15 times faster. In addition, media blasting produces debris that may be harmful to breathe requiring additional equipment or cleaning steps. Lower cost The cost for operating a laser cleaning system, including electricity and consumables, is significantly less than for other cleaning methods. In fact, reports indicate that a laser ablation / cleaning system can pay for itself within a year. Seeing is Believing The figure below shows the anode and cathode of a Li-ion battery before and after laser cleaning. On the left, a battery received from a cell manufacturer. Note the significant amount of debris and darker appearance. On the right, the same battery after laser cleaning: cleaner, brighter. A pull test showed that the bond on the cleaned anode was significantly stronger than on the dirty anode. Li-ion battery before (left) and after (right) laser cleaning Here’s another example. On the left, an image of a battery can with a fingerprint (see arrow). On the right is the same surface after laser cleaning. The customer welded tab material to the surfaces with and without fingerprints and performed pull tests. Samples subject to laser ablation showed significant increase in weld strength with less variation. Battery can with fingerprint (left) and after laser cleaning (right) --- - Categories: Monitoring Product failure. Upset customers. Disappointed leadership and stakeholders. Product on stop shipment. For the process manufacturing engineer, it’s a worst-case scenario. When this situation occurs, it requires swift attention and accurate resolution: do you know the fundamental underlying issue? Can you calmly and expertly identify the source of the problem and what to do to get back on track? This is where process monitoring comes in. By observing the process, it is possible to discern good from bad product, and when bad occurs, specific defect signatures. In fact, process monitoring can help manufacturers avoid this situation altogether. In this blog, we will specifically consider monitoring of resistance spot and seams welds. Resistance welding is a process that uses current to heat metals and create a fusion bond. The key parameters that define successful resistance welding are material composition, equipment performance, and process conditions. These are typically optimized on weld quality (often strength) and product throughput. However, there are a number of production issues that may arise suddenly or build up slowly over time. Here are a few examples: Operator places wrong part or right part in wrong orientation (sudden change) A different grade or alloy of material is used (sudden change) Electrodes wear (change over time) Force changes (change over time) All of these changes have the potential to introduce defects into products, limit throughput, or threaten the safety of equipment and personnel if a botched weld results in material expulsion. The good news is that these process defects can be monitored and recorded for quality control. The data can identify the issue causing the defective welds, which will reduce downtime – or, even better, change the downtime type from unplanned to scheduled. The spot weld monitoring data can also be used to develop better manual or automated workstations that can avoid weld inconsistencies. Plus, data collected with monitors can provide value after a product is sold in case of a recall or similar situation, as weld data can be correlated with serial numbers. So, what does a resistance spot weld monitor actually monitor? Every resistance weld has to get three things right: current, force and time. If current is applied at the wrong time or with the wrong force, or if the wrong force is applied or it is applied for the wrong amount of time after the weld pulse, the joint will not be as strong as possible. So, a resistance spot welding monitor needs to account for both the electrical and mechanical process parameters – though in some cases simple checkers can be used for current only. In addition to monitoring current, time, and force, some advanced monitors can measure voltage and displacement (e. g. weld collapse). Monitors can be set up to measure peak limits, RMS limits to monitor the average parameter value during a weld and set envelope limits to monitor the entire waveform of a parameter through a weld. While monitors built into advanced power supplies seem to be a simple solution, most rely on control circuitry for monitoring, so a welder could be outputting the wrong current without that change registering in any data. In short, it is highly recommended to ensure consistent welds and joint strength with an external monitor. For more information about resistance weld monitoring, watch the webinar Resistance Weld Monitoring for Improved Quality and Throughput. --- - Categories: Laser Welding - Tags: battery, e-mobility, emobility, EV Enhanced performance of EV batteries is a major factor in the steady increase in electric vehicle sales. And better performance stems, in part, from recent developments in laser welding of dissimilar metals which increases efficiency by increasing energy storage, reducing size, and preserving reliability. It’s a fact that welding a less resistive metal to the standard stainless-steel terminal of a lithium ion battery can reduce resistance and improve battery efficiency. Traditional resistance spot welding, however, can’t effectively join highly-conductive dissimilar metals like copper and aluminum because the resultant intermetallic mix is brittle. But lasers CAN do the job with surprising results! Both CW and pulsed fiber lasers are capable of successful dissimilar metal joining. The key is to utilize high power and very short pulses to join the parts without fusing the metals. The image below, achieved using a 500W single mode continuous wave fiber laser, shows a cross section of spiral weld joining of aluminum and steel and looks a lot like a multi-staking profile. The actual laser weld profile is highlighted in yellow. Weld Profile Lower power (70 W) pulsed lasers can be used to join thin dissimilar metals. Pulsed lasers feature small spot sizes using more weld spots to create the same contact area in a weld zone and ensure appropriate weld strength at the material interface. The resulting weld profile closely resembles a staking process. The joint is mostly mechanical, with a transition zone between metals of less than ten microns in width and avoids brittle intermetallic formation. Even though the individual welds are small, the technique produces single-layer shear strengths of around 10 lbs (44 N). In addition to aluminum/steel, potential weld combinations include copper/steel, titanium/steel, copper/titanium, and copper/aluminum. Expect this advanced laser welding technology to continue to drive electric vehicle efficiencies in both the short and long terms. --- - Categories: Laser Welding, Other Delta motion control software is used to program motion on Amada Miyachi America laser welding systems. Many of the terms are standard G&M codes, which can be applied to other CNC style motion programming. Here are a few tips for using the software to program nearly every type of weld joint configuration. In this post, we are just hitting the highlights to get you started on the right “path. ” Full instructions on essentials for each configuration type can be found in Quick Start Guide to Programming in Delta Motion. A quick look under the hood – G codes and M codes Delta motion uses a combination of ‘G’ and ‘M’ codes to generate a program that executes the desired weld path and events on your laser welding system. G-code is the common name for the most widely used numerical control (NC) programming language. It is used mainly in computer-aided manufacturing to control automated machine tools. M-code (machine code) is a computer program written in machine language instructions that can be executed directly by a computer’s central processing unit (CPU). Each instruction causes the CPU to perform a very specific task, like open a laser shutter, turn on cover gas, or actuation of external tooling. Follow these basic programming steps Start by initializing the program. Set a feed rate (speed the table or rotary chuck will move). Speeds are usually called out in inches per second or millimeters per second, and rotary movements are called out in degrees per second. Specify if you want the machine to read absolute coordinates, or incremental coordinates. Input commands to move each axis a set distance either in a positive or negative direction. The diagram shows the universal coordinate system. Weld programs available Examples of common weld joint styles and their sample programs include: Weld joint configuration Program name Butt Stitch. NC Square Square. NC Circular Circle. NC Rotary Rotary. NC Rounded Corner Rounded. NC Advanced Path NC program created using an external CAM program using PBF. NC style program Learning by example – stitch program Here’s an example of Delta motion programming for a butt weld using the stitch program, which is especially useful for welding in a straight line regardless if the part is straight to the laser head. The beginning of the program zeros out at the weld starting point. There is then an optional stop in which you then track to the end of the weld joint. When you start the program again, it will return to absolute home, welding the whole way back. Command Action open prog 26 clear Opens the program, sets 26 for the id clears buffer. pset x0y0z0 Sets the x y and z axes to zero on machine parameters. m53 Sets the laser to external mode which allows control by code. dwell100 Delay in milliseconds necessary to allow code to execute properly. m60 Laser branch shutter 1 open. dwell100 Delay. m10 s5 Sets the schedule number 5 which is programmed via the laser panel. g90 Sets the machine to absolute mode. F. 015 Sets feed rate to . 015 inches per second. m16 Turns cover gas on. m00 Optional stop, allows weld tracking or other inputs. dwell100 Delay. m54 Turns the laser beam on fire. x0y0z0 Absolute travel to origin x0,y0 z0. m55 Turns the laser beam off. dwell100 Delay. m17 Turns cover gas off. m61 Laser branch shutter 1 close. dwell100 Delay. m52 Sets the laser to panel control mode which allows manual control. close Closes the program. Advanced programming tip What if you need a more advanced programming technique, for example welding a pattern of parts laid out onto a flat plate? If so, use the built-in variables and logic commands to create an effective program. Go to the ‘Loops. NC’ program and use the variable called out on line 12 (p299=x), which is a counter for how many times you wish to run the loop. To start the loop, type in while (P299>0), which tells Delta Motion to execute all consecutive lines up to the endwhile function, after which it will return back to the first line. How to use position-based firing Rather than using the pulse rate set on the laser panel, position-based firing uses a set overlap variable for center to center spacing of the weld spots. After you set a feed rate, the motion program adjusts the pulses per second on the fly by modulating the laser’s frequency to accommodate table slowdowns on corners and sharp edges. This will ensure the overlap is the same on all areas of the weld. Position based firing is initiated by using the code m149 s1 dx – where x is the center to center spot overlap. Calculating the right feed rates To calculate the proper feed rate, you will have to input a few variables to get accurate speed and shot count. For pulsed style lasers, use the Weld Calculator tool. Enter: Pulse rate (Hz) at which you want to pulse the laser during welding operation Overlap desired Weld diameter Part diameter The Amada Weld Calculator will then calculate and read out: Linear speed in inches per second. Rotary speed in degrees per second. Estimated process time in seconds to complete weld. Spots needed for complete joint coverage. Linear welding (X, Y) feed rates are a bit more flexible with continuous wave style. Feed rates for rotary welds rely on a simple equation to calculate laser on time to ensure you are going around the weld joint 100 percent of the circumference. Laser on time is preceded and ended with a small ramp up and ramp down of 0. 2-0. 5 seconds to reduce crater cracking and spit holes. Converting linear and rotary motion. If you ever need to convert linear motion (inches per second) to rotary motion (degrees per second) or vice versa, use these formulas: Linear to rotary C=360(A/( πB)) Rotary to linear A=πB(C/(360 )) --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Micromachining In the past few years, we have found that ultra-short pulse (USP) lasers are being used more and more for medical device manufacturing – from stents and catheters, to wire stripping and balloon texturing. The level of quality and dimensional accuracy needed fits well with the USP lasers, which do a great job of drilling, cutting, skiving, texturing and machining both plastic and metal-plastic combinations. As an independent laser integrator with our own application labs in which we test and select the best laser for the job, we have conducted testing on USP lasers for polymer processing and want to share some of our findings and recommendations for success. Key laser parameters for polymer processing For polymer processing for medical devices, the most important considerations are pulse width, pulse energy and frequency, and wavelength. Pulse width We tested pulse widths ranging from 300 femtoseconds (fs) to 10 picoseconds (ps), using the same laser with adjustable pulse width so all other beam parameters were as equivalent as possible. The figure below shows cross sections of machined channels using different pulse durations and showing channel depth. The top row is fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) material and the bottom row is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The tests show that the fs pulse duration is the best choice based on material removal rates. Also, the shorter fs pulse width always provides superior feature quality because it is a pure sublimation removal process. Since there is no melting involved, there is no top or bottom side burr, and much more precise control over feature dimensions. The longer ps pulse widths, while still providing good quality, show burring effects, indicating some material melting. Pulse energy and frequency We asked ourselves, “Is it better to use higher pulse energy at lower frequency or lower pulse energy at higher frequency? ” To get a definitive answer, we tested three pulse energy levels at a constant average power of 20W and a pulse width of 290fs. The figure below shows data from multiple pass scribe lines in FEP plastic for the three pulse energy/frequency combinations. The left graphic shows the depth of the scribe with number of passes and the right shows the volumetric removal rate of the scribe line with number of passes. We found that both the depth and volume removal for the multi pass scribe line is better using the low energy/high repetition rate of 40mJ/500 kHz to around 0. 5mm (0. 02-inch) depth. Beyond this thickness the narrow width of the scribe likely blocks the energy from reaching deeper. The higher pulse energy of 200mJ starts to create a much wider scribe. The wider width allows the laser energy to reach deeper into the bottom of the scribe line and continue to increase scribe depth at a linear rate with more passes. We also found that using higher pulse energy increases the process depth of focus. This increase in the part position tolerance along the focus axis is important, because the most common problem of a process falling out of specification is maintaining the position of focus relative to the part. Wavelength Our wavelength testing took into consideration two key points: Longer wavelengths offer higher average power and pulse energy, and shorter wavelengths offer smaller spot sizes for the same optical setup. That meant it was nearly impossible to set up an absolute wavelength-vs-wavelength test. So we focused on which wavelength – IR, GR or UV – provides the best solution for removal rate, quality and processing window. We set out to make a flat out best processing performance test between the three wavelengths to produce “good” quality feature in Pebax®. The figure below shows our results, which clearly indicate that removal rate versus quality favors the GR and UV wavelengths. The cross section shows the feature in a lumen is for the UV wavelength. When we used the higher pulse energy/average power of the IR wavelength, it tended to just overheat the material rather than increasing removal rate. We did not find a big difference in removal rate between GR and UV – but the UV wavelength did show a better feature surface finish and less debris. We originally thought that fs pulses effectively normalize absorption across all materials irrespective of wavelength by effectively beating the material into submission with a literal avalanche of photons. Not so for polymers! Using GR or UV wavelengths also maximized the processing depth of focus, which we already mentioned as a key factor to maintaining a production process. Go with a femtosecond laser for polymer processing Our testing showed that a femtosecond laser is clearly the correct tool for polymer processing. The removal rate tends to favor mid-range pulse energy from 40-100 mJ and higher frequencies between 200-500 kHz. Also, there is a clear advantage to using the shorter wavelength of green and UV for processing removal rate, surface finish, and maximizing the process window. Of course every application is different and there are always budgetary constraints that factor into the laser selection. Be sure to conduct sufficient testing to make sure you come up with the best choice for the specific process and production requirements. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding Automotive component assemblies often incorporate projection welding of fasteners. And more and more manufacturers are using hot stamped boron steel, like Usibor®, resulting in lighter weight components with increased tensile strength (up to 1500 megapascals (MPa). This helps them meet regulatory requirements while maintaining 5-star safety ratings. There are a number of manufacturing issues that come up when projection welding fasteners onto hot stamped boron steel components. In most cases, the weld nuts and studs used are considerably softer than the 1500 MPa stamping. This large change in hardness can cause the weld projections on the fastener to collapse prior to a successful fusion of the parts. This results in vaporized projections, leading to extended weld times in an effort to forge the materials. The result is weak inconsistent torque and push out values as well as deformed fastener threads. Also of concern is the consistency of the base material due to in-house processing. Oven temperatures, heat cycle times, water flow rates, water temperatures, and quench times all lead to material variations. This leads to inconsistent interface resistance and in turn leads to inconsistent heat generation. Comparing processes to achieve success Researchers have compared mid-frequency direct current (MFDC) processes with capacitor discharge (CD) weld controls to arrive at the best process for the application – and the one that can meet the manufacturing challenges identified. Typical weld times with MFDC processes are in the range of 6-10 cycles (100 milliseconds (ms)/160ms). These longer weld times make it almost impossible to utilize the high contact resistance present in the hot stamped boron steels. Without being able to capture the heat on the rising edge of the current profile, the weld becomes more of a forging process than a projection welding process. The longer weld times also cause deformation of the nut and damage to any included threads. CD weld controls can deliver a high peak current in 3ms and total pulse widths on the order of 10-ms. (See Figure 1). These shorter weld times allow concentrated heating at the projection tip with subsequent increases in local deformation. This enhanced localized deformation improves both performance and reliability of the welds. The process can produce higher than normal pushout and torque values, which meet automotive requirements. It can also extend electrode life. See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for examples. Making the most of the CD welding process To get the full benefit of the shorter cycle times associated with CD welding, welder manufactures must properly size the weld cylinders, weld ram, and fast follow-up mechanism to maintain force through the projection collapse. Without this optimization, expulsion is unavoidable. For each welding application, I would recommend a laboratory study to evaluate the welding parameters using hot stamped parts to determine the optimal fast follow-up system. It is always best to use processed parts and not coupons when evaluating system mechanical response for this part of the process. In addition, the projection welder frame must be able to accommodate the added stresses caused by higher forces and increased rates of acceleration with little or no deflection. The CD weld process produces a rapid pulse of current that creates instantaneous heating at the weld interface. This is similar to a constant voltage feedback – small changes in current based upon resistance changes, while maintaining appropriate heat generation. A comprehensive weld monitor is a must-have when using a CD welding process. Once baseline process parameters have been established, high and low windows – or envelope – should be set to ensure the process stays within the limits. Figure 4 shows the most common parameters used in CD welding. To sum it up Customer installations and laboratory testing have shown CD welding to produce superior results when projection welding fasteners to hot stamped boron steel. The test results exceed manufacturers’ required push out and torque requirements with no damage to the fasteners threads. Consistent results have virtually eliminated costly post-weld inspections. In addition, CD welding equipment costs less than the larger MFDC power supplies, with the added additional benefit of lower facilities cost. But remember, the CD power supply is only the beginning of the process; the complete answer requires high current, high weld force, short weld times, fast follow-up mechanisms, and rigid frame welders. CD systems often use higher forces (compared to MFDC variants) to ensure proper follow-up. Read the entire white paper Projection Welding of Fasteners to Hot Stamped Boron Steel for more information on this important application. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding Successful manufacturers constantly look for ways to improve quality while reducing costs. That’s why many are looking beyond conventional spot welding technology for something to help them achieve their cost reduction goals. Resistance welding traditionally utilizes alternating current (AC); however, this technology has limitations in the control of the output energy. Resistance welding with direct current (DC) using inverter technology, however, dramatically improves weld process control through closed loop feedback. This provides a consistent output, in turn lowering scrap and increasing production yield. The specific advantages of resistance spot welding with inverter technology vary from customer to customer, but one interesting use is for cascade welding. This is when a control (using just one weld schedule), initiates a single air valve to close multiple electrodes, and sequentially fires two or more silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs). Cascade welding is being used successfully for industrial applications including sheet metal, cross wire, bracket to sheet metal, electronic cabinets, furniture, and lead acid batteries. Moving from AC to DC with inverter technology Over the past few decades, power switching technology has gained greater acceptance as a solution to get the precise process control that many users are seeking. There is now a long history of using insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) as power switching devices in resistance welding, as well as in servo drives and personal computers. The move to electronic switching technology has led to very precise control over the DC output. In addition to this controllability, resistance welding benefits from the use of stable and durable electronic components. As a result, the inverter technology used today to generate DC power now challenges AC welding in almost every welding application. In fact, AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA has been an active participant in the movement towards inverters. We developed our first inverter for micro welding more than 30 years ago! Shortly thereafter, we developed an inverter for large scale welding and continue to be the industry leader in this technology. With inverter technology, current feedback is configured with either primary or secondary current feedback. With primary feedback, the current is sensed at the input to the transformer. When secondary feedback is used, the current is sensed after the transformer in what is called the “secondary loop. ” In both cases the control uses the sensed current to dynamically adjust the output. Inverter technology also allows for other feedback modes, including automatic voltage compensation (AVC), constant current, constant voltage, and constant power. Let’s see how it works in the real world Inverters are great for power distribution cascading, which allows for even power distribution such that each phase of the line can be fired in a sequence that minimizes power requirements of the welding equipment. This is particularly important in systems that are already at their available power limits. In addition, not all buss systems are designed to handle such high power all at once, so sequencing to fire to multiple channels helps reduce the requirements of this design. Cascading the weld process reduces the need to purchase multiple controls; one cascade control with multiple SCRs can operate multiple electrodes. It also reduces operating costs, allowing for more even power consumption. Power costs can be considerable when operating multiple controls. Especially when all controls are fired at the same time; peak power costs rise quickly. We recently worked on an interesting tombstone (lead casting) welding application that really highlights the benefits of cascading. The customer was resistance welding lead (Pb) tombstones between internal cells (cell to cell) and terminal posts (cell to post). There were a total of 7 welds per assembly. Previously, the manufacturer had used one power supply and one head, indexing between each site. This was a time-consuming process where the time between welds is a significant portion of the production cycle. In addition, each weld affected the position of the tombstones for the next weld. The weld process pulls the material together in one location, but this can cause separation at other locations. The variable gap affects the success rate of the weld. By switching to the inverter technology (in this case, using an IS‐800CR‐X7 inverter power supply with 7-way cascade), they were able to use 1 power supply and control with 7 heads. This increased productivity; the electrodes squeeze and hold simultaneously, and energy cascades through each of the 7 locations. In addition, as one tombstone was welded in one location, the other 6 heads held the other tombstones in place. This helped decrease defects and variability between the welds. There are many other recent examples I could cite, but the important takeaway is to consider using resistance welding with DC power using inverter technology. It can be a good option for increasing production yields. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Micromachining Owing to their very short pulse durations - sometimes less than the target material's conduction time - and very high peak powers, ultrafast (femtosecond and picosecond) laser systems offer unique material processing possibilities such as “cold machining” of parts with no/negligible heat affected zone. In fact, this short pulse width/high peak power, combination enables processing capability of almost any material, including metal, plastics, ceramics or glass. The machining method works by sublimation, directly vaporizing the material from a solid. This offers a long list of advantages that simply cannot be produced by any other processes. We start with a near zero heat affect and then add minimal burring and debris and say "goodbye, post processing! . " As if those two were not enough, add high dimensional accuracy and the ability to produce very high quality small features. The down side? Ultrafast or ultra-short pulse lasers systems are expensive – typically in the range of $400,000 and up. So be sure to consider whether the return on investment (ROI) from cost reduction and/or unique processing capabilities makes it worthwhile. How short is ultra-short? Let’s start by defining what we mean by ultrafast or ultra short pulse lasers. The term is divided into two main categories. A picosecond laser emits optical pulses with a pulse duration of around 10 picosecond – just over one trillionth (10-12) of a second, or one millionth of a microsecond. A femtosecond laser emits pulses that are around 400fs, less than one trillionth of a second in duration. One more thing to keep in mind: the term “ultrafast” does not refer to the material removal rate. In fact, quite the opposite is true. These lasers excel at processing material thicknesses of less than 0. 01-inch (250 microns). Thicker materials can be processed, but cycle time may be affected. Which one is right? Processing differences between picosecond and femtosecond lasers are sometimes subtle and sometimes more obvious. Here’s what I mean: when used to process metals, the difference is subtle. The femtosecond laser will give you zero topside burr, with slightly better defined features and lower surface roughness. When drilling or machining small features, it laser provides more efficient processing and less cycle time, because there are no material conduction losses. The femtosecond laser can also process a greater range of plastics more efficiently. Quality comparison between picosecond and femtosecond is material-dependent. When the absolute best quality is needed, femtosecond is the clear choice. However, picosecond lasers tend to machine faster, so ask yourself, “How good is good enough for the process? ” Figure 1 compares the two lasers machining a 100-micron wide channel in metal. Using a similar material removal method and cycle time, the FS laser produces cleaner edges and a smoother base. As shown in Figure 2, shorter pulse durations can more efficiently process plastics, specifically shown is the scribe depth in polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as a function of pulse width for same pulse energy of 100mJ and 1064nm wavelength. Ultrafast wavelength choices Both lasers offer wavelength choices of infrared (IR), green (GR), and ultraviolet (UV). Certain wavelengths work best for specific materials and/or one can also select the wavelength based on a particular feature size required. For example, use picosecond IR for glass cutting and picosecond or femtosecond GR for medical plastics like Pebax®*. In the final analysis, understanding which laser works best for the application can only be determined through parts testing. As part of defining the application and system, AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA typically runs samples on both femtosecond and picosecond lasers and on multiple wavelengths. The final decision is made after an iterative process, which usually includes a number of short part runs. *Pebax is a registered trademark of the Arkema Group. --- - Categories: Laser Welding The nanosecond fiber laser is the most recent addition to AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA's broad portfolio of laser micro welding solutions. Its output parameters are a bit different than other laser welding sources like pulsed Nd:YAG , quasi-continuous-wave (QCW) fiber and the CW fiber laser. As the name suggests, the nanosecond fiber laser’s pulse widths are in the nanosecond range - under 250 nanoseconds (ns) - with pulse energies around 1 millijoule (mJ). Typically, the nanosecond fiber laser uses many pulses to make a weld, and, with pulse frequency typically set between 200-500 kilohertz (kHz), can do this very rapidly. The ability to use such low pulse energy while precisely controlling the number of pulses provides excellent resolution of the energy input, and ultimately weld stability. For comparison, a low energy pulsed Nd:YAG or QCW fiber laser weld may be 0. 5 joules (J) in a single pulse. This is equivalent to 500 pulses for the nanosecond fiber laser, which enables very fine metering of energy for micro laser welds. Figure 1 shows the pulse differences among various welding lasers: continuous wave (CW) fiber, pulsed Nd:YAG and QCW fiber, and nanosecond fiber. Figure 1 – Peak power and pulse width Furthermore, with a maximum peak power of around 10-15kW, the nanosecond laser has no difficulty coupling into reflective materials like copper and aluminum. A great example of this is welding copper tabs to cylindrical battery cells. The nanosecond welder can weld 0. 007-inch thick copper to the cold rolled steel cans, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 – Nanosecond fiber laser applications Another great feature of certain nanosecond fiber lasers is the ability to independently adjust peak power and pulse width, which isn't possible with Q-switched lasers. This adds an extra dimension of flexibility in dialing the exact weld needed, and makes the laser good for both reflective materials that need high peak power and metals like steel, which need less peak power. To have sufficient power density to weld, the nanosecond fiber laser uses a focus spot size of around 30 microns (0. 001-inch). That means an XY motion is needed to create sufficient joint volume. This allows flexible programmable of the weld size and shape. A somewhat surprising result of using such short pulse durations is the ability to create joints in dissimilar metals that would otherwise be considered impossible due to the creation of brittle intermetallics. Figure 3 shows two cross sections of such examples of metal combinations. On the left, we show copper and aluminum and on the right, aluminum to steel which has traditionally not been possible. Figure 3 – Cross section of dissimilar metal welding Here’s even more good news for the nanosecond fiber welder – it can be used for laser marking and thin metal laser cutting. That makes it a versatile, inexpensive, in-stock, off-the-shelf piece of equipment that can be multi-purposed for many processes. These units offer motion through scan heads, which can be easily programmed using a simple graphical user interface (GUI). The user interface functions like a simple drawing package, so you can easily create and position square, circle, line and spiral weld paths in the process area without the need to program G (preparatory) and M (action/ auxiliary) CNC codes. You can also import . dxf and other graphics files if necessary, so it’s super easy. A good example of this is welding a wire to a ring. Here, the ideal weld shape is rectangular, with the width just larger than the wire diameter, but not so large that it overheats the ring. It should be long enough for the required weld strength. Typically, the working area of the welder is 2x2 to 4x4 inches, and welding can occur anywhere in that area. This also offers the potential to nest parts and process in one go without need for additional motion. The galvo scanning solutions offers extremely quick part to part positioning, significantly faster than linear translation stages. In this blog, I have provided basic information on the unique qualities and benefits of using a nanosecond fiber laser for spot and seam welding metals. This is a rapidly expanding technology and new possibilities are found each day. Please contact us if you would you like to know more about this technology and how it might apply to your process. --- - Categories: Other Application engineers are a funny breed. They get their kicks from solving real-life manufacturing challenges – and the thornier the better! They like to get up close and personal with an application and help those having trouble to find the right way to weld, mark, cut, bond or machine a part. They also get a great deal of satisfaction from fixing a process that is taking too much time and affecting output (and the bottom line), one that results in unnecessary scrap or one that is out of limits. If the solution doesn’t work out the first time, they stick with it until they develop a one that works. The key to success is making the right choices at the start of the project Developing a rock solid production process before you run your first part is the number one factor that will lead to success. All of the decisions made at the front end of a project are critical to achieving the required production outcome. This includes material selection, part fit-up, and tolerances, as well as selecting the correct technology and equipment to perform the process. Going down the wrong road because you don’t take the time to develop the right process wastes a lot of time – and is massively costly. AMADA WELD TECH application engineers support this front end effort and also help customers at the back by guiding them select the right equipment for a robust process. Our ten full time application engineers aren't “one trick ponies” nailed to their desks in an application laboratory. They are constantly out in the field, with years of experience successfully implementing equipment into production environments. And consider AMADA WELD TECH'S own onsite application technical center: 25,000 square feet of lab space situated in a new 85,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The technical center is equipped with eleven application-specific labs that support each of our product lines. With almost 100 different samples going through the labs each month, our application engineers have definitely seen a thing or two! In addition to flexible technology selection, customers can see equipment options within each technology; resistance welding choices, for example, include AC, CD, HF and Linear DC. On the laser processing side we have Nd:YAG and fiber welders. For cutting and micromachining, we have setups of exactly what would be purchased (lasers, enclosures, motion). The experts at the application labs work to arrive at the solution that best fits the application – and budget. Application engineers shine a light on their labs Adam Kurzawinski, AMADA WELD TECH's application lab manager, has been either laser welding or electron beam welding for more than 25 years. He has seen a lot of material changes and variety. Adam comments, “For a long time we simply welded a lot of stainless steel. Now we see a lot of dissimilar material and aluminum alloy welding. ” Laser welding engineers see the variety of available lasers driving more welding applications. “We’ve seen new welding applications and markets emerge directly from new laser technology. This is particularly true in battery manufacturing, where the single mode fiber laser has enabled tab to terminal connections of dissimilar materials at very rapid rates. We have been seeing more and more battery welding applications in our labs and it has been a lot of fun helping these customers extend the capabilities of batteries that will be used in all manner of devices. ” Todd Hagerman, previously at Delphi, was a customer before joining AMADA WELD TECH. As a resistance guy for more than 30 years, Todd has been around to observe how the development of inverter closed loop power supplies and pneumatic weld heads – and now electronic welds heads – have been key in moving resistance welding forward, particularly into small parts joining. “With closed loop feedback, the inverter power supplies can make changes during the weld pulse to the current or voltage according to how the resistance changes part to part. But that’s only half of the equation: the weld head is equally as important and must maintain uniform force during the weld. ” Javier Valdez, the resistance welding “battery king,” and a resistance and reflow application engineer at AMADA WELD TECH for 27 years, notes, “Customers can come to us with almost any joining requirement. We have many options for them, including whether to choose resistance/reflow or laser. In most cases the decision is straightforward according to the application and production needs. But, if not, we have you covered. ” Wayne Lui, who can be found hanging out in the seam sealing lab, has a complete glovebox system that enables testing parts under controlled atmosphere. Application testing using the exact equipment that will be purchased means no surprises later. Finally, we have micro tube cutting and micromachining labs that have available a wide range of laser sources, including microsecond, nanosecond, picosecond, and femtosecond in a variety of wavelengths so our engineers have all the laser technologies at hand to provide the optimal laser solution for the customer’s application. These labs are supported by two graduate degree level application engineers with the in-depth material interaction and optics knowledge necessary for these specific types of applications. The thousands of welding power supplies and hundreds of laser processing systems produced by AMADA WELD TECH each year reflect the countless examples of how our application engineers solve manufacturing challenges to enable our customers to successfully produce their products. So, let me end as we began – it all starts with the application. And if you want to start with your application, take advantage of our free application evaluation process. Just fill in a few pieces of information on the form provided and send us at least 10 sample parts. Then watch as our experts process them to your exact requirements. Upcoming blog posts are going to give you some real live case studies of applications we have worked on, including those in the red hot areas of battery packs and medical device manufacturing. --- - Categories: Other Simply put, machine vision is the ability of a computer to “see” and process information about what it “sees;” a camera system is used to acquire an image, which is then processed and used to complete a task. For example, a seam between two parts can be located and laser welded together. The exact position of the seam may vary due to part stack up tolerances; if so, the vision system is used to adjust the welding tool path automatically to match the actual location of the parts. Using one or more video cameras, analog-to-digital conversion (ADC), and digital signal processing (DSP), a machine vision system produces data that gets sent to a computer or robot controller. The data sent is based on the set-up process, whereby one “teaches” the machine-vision system, defining what is good or bad, or outside of limits. The camera/computer visually looks at a part and is programmed to indicate whether the process should proceed, stop, or adjust. If it is outside of boundaries, the program is triggered to throw up a flag. Laser marking/welding, resistance welding, and cutting systems are starting to incorporate machine-vision as an additional quality check. It is often used for inspection, reading barcodes, or to ensure optical character or part alignment. The complexity and cost of the system is dependent on the specific vision application, not just the cost of the vision hardware. It is worth noting that considerable experimentation with lighting, vision parameters, and testing with a quantity of sample parts is a key part of developing a successful vision process. This is particularly true for vision-based inspection. Lighting plays a significant role in the effectiveness of the vision system. Illumination of the target feature must be carefully controlled by the system builder so that the vision system can consistently and correctly interpret what it is seeing. In particular, the direction, color, and intensity of the lighting source must optimize the visibility of the target features, and stray or ambient light from the production environment must not be allowed to interfere with this process. The vision application test lab at AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA is used to test and specify appropriate lighting and camera settings for a successful vision system implementation. Another important but often overlooked aspect for effective vision system operation is the consistency of the part-to-part appearance to the camera. Variations in surface condition (shiny vs matte finish, for example) can cause variations in the vision signal which may cause errors in interpretation. It is important to fine-tune the lighting and vision system parameters using a large quantity of the target parts. This up-front work pays dividends in the success of the vision system when finally deployed in production. What is machine vision used for? There are many uses for machine vision. The key applications typically found in laser welding, laser marking, and laser micromachining include: Part alignment/orientation Mark verification Inspection Part alignment and orientation is required for many applications. Examples include detecting the weld seam and aligning a weld path to the parts; determining the position and rotation of a part to enable a mark to be placed exactly at the correct location and orientation; and using part or tool fiducials to either align parts for micromachining or position feature locations. Mark verification provides a good / no good assessment of the mark, which may be text or barcodes or both. In addition to a basic read function, the barcode can be read and verified to match with quality aspects of MIL and IEC standards. Inspection is becoming a more important aspect of vision. Parts can be inspected while still on the machine or records of the part weld, mark of feature can be captured and saved to a data base. What are the benefits of machine vision? Increased throughput – In many cases a vision system can provide corrective commands in about one second-much faster than even a trained operator could assess and make the necessary manual corrections to the system. Decreased scrap – Machine vision can correct for part manufacturing tolerances. Regardless of how parts are made, there are tolerances on all the dimensions. While machine vision does not give manufacturers a blank slate, it can help fine tune and improve results. Especially for high-priced components, where failure can mean thousands of dollars, it is critical to have the checks and balances offered by a vision system. Automation to eliminate human error – In some cases, automation by machine vision can eliminate human error. This is particularly the case when the part can be identified – either by shape, barcode, or otherwise. Here, a vision system can either select the correct program to run or issue a flag that an unexpected event has occurred. It is also worth noting that the vision system also removes operator to operator variance and removes operator fatigue from the equation. Examples of machine vision in AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA systems AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA integrates machine vision into many systems, including laser welding, laser marking, laser micromachining and resistance welding. Machine vision systems are very common in laser welding systems, where they are frequently used to identify reference points or seam tracking, to determine if tolerances are off, or to ensure that the right parts have been loaded. In resistance welding, machine vision is often integrated to inspect electrodes and identify when they need cleaning or replacement. This ensures quality, repeatable welds over the lifetime of the system. Combined with AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA’s weld checkers, this provides a high level of certainty that the weld was successfully applied. Setting up a machine vision system for laser or resistance welding, laser marking or micromachining Three main components are required to set up a machine vision system: camera, lighting, and software. When we set up a machine vision system, we begin with a camera that can acquire images of sufficient resolution. Special lighting must often be used to acquire an acceptable image. These cameras are typically mated with a programming suite that an engineer... --- - Categories: Laser Welding In hermetic and seam sealing applications utilizing pulsed laser welding, it is critically important that weld spots are evenly spaced, overlapping to form a continuous welded seam. Traditional pulsed laser welding approaches attempt to do this by firing the laser at a constant repetition rate. While this can be made to work along straight lines or other paths that can be traversed at constant speed, the result is sub-optimal and the approach really falls short when welding along irregular contours. For example, it does not work well for hermetically sealed packages, such as implantable medical devices, aerospace sensors or electronics modules. A better alternative is to use what we call “position-based firing,” where the laser fires at particular positions on the seam – placing weld spots in predictable locations regardless of the speed of the laser beam along the weld path. This approach improves both the weld quality and process efficiency of seam sealing laser welding processes. Here’s how it works. First a little more background on the challenges of traditional laser welding It all has to do with changes in the speed of the laser beam along the weld contour on the part. Even with straight line or smooth curve paths, constant repetition rate laser firing leads to unequal spacing of weld spots due to finite acceleration and deceleration rates of the motion system components that move the laser beam along the weld contour. Laser pulses that occur at a constant rate produce weld spots that are correctly spaced only when the relative motion of the laser beam with respect to the part is at its target speed. The spots are spaced more closely together during acceleration and deceleration of the motion system components, because the speed of the laser beam along the weld contour is less than the target speed. The close spacing of weld spots can lead to overheating in these areas because more heat energy is applied to a smaller segment of the weld path. And this overheating can affect weld quality or even damage internal components in the device being welded. It may be possible to strike a balance between firing rate and part speed to create a weld that is “close enough” when welding straight lines or simple curves. With other shapes, striking this balance is much more difficult. To stay in focus, the laser focus head must constantly be at a fixed distance from the part that is being welded. Also, in many cases the laser beam must strike the surface of the part at a constant angle of incidence. These constraints can put a serious burden on the motion system components by requiring individual components (motion stages) to accelerate or decelerate at the limits of their capabilities. For example, even in the simple case of seam welding the edge of a rectangular package with rounded corners, one or more stages must attempt “instant” change of direction at certain critical points while maintaining constant speed. Physical stages cannot do this. The traditional solution is for the multi-axis motion system to slow down automatically at these points, and then speed up along more benign segments of the weld contour. Unfortunately, a laser firing at a constant repetition rate causes the weld spots to bunch together at these locations, just as they do during other periods of acceleration and deceleration. In some cases, operators choose to slow the entire process down to avoid the negative consequences of variations in speed of the laser beam along the weld contour, but this can greatly extend the overall welding time and reduce manufacturing efficiency. Position-based firing to the rescue Experts at AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA are always up for developing innovative solutions to real-world welding challenges. We've developed a new position-based firing approach to eliminate the issues faced with constant repetition rate laser firing. Instead of simply setting a constant rate at which the laser fires, the laser is commanded to place weld spots at pre-determined positions along the weld path. In other words, the laser fires in predictable locations regardless of speed of the laser beam along the weld contour; there is therefore no need to coordinate the laser firing rate with the speed of the laser beam along the weld contour to balance efficiency and quality. Whereas constant repetition rate firing requires that the entire process be slowed down to minimize overheating, position-based firing allows the laser welding process to occur rapidly along contour segments that can be traversed at constant speed, and only slow down where necessary to accommodate motion stage limitations – all the while delivering consistent spot-to-spot spacing. Position-based firing is especially valuable in situations where the operator wants to speed up or slow down the entire welding process. If they choose to do so, operators simply change the motion system feed-rate to ensure that the laser continues to fire at each appropriate location. By contrast, if operators used constant repetition rate firing, they would have to coordinate the laser firing rate with the new speed of the laser beam along the weld contour, compromising as best they can at the critical points where one or more motion system components must accelerate or decelerate at the limits of its capability. Compromised laser-motion coordination yields compromised weld quality results. Key benefits of position-based firing are: 1) The technique works with any arrangement of motion stages, any combination of rotary or linear stages, and in full 3D space; and 2) No special programming is required for different weld paths; just set the desired spot to spot spacing at the beginning of the NC program and position-based firing does the rest, regardless of the programmed weld path or machine feed-rate. Transitioning laser welding systems used for hermetic and seam sealing applications from a traditional approach to a position-based firing approach increases overall efficiency and weld quality, and improves final product quality. --- - Categories: Laser Welding Are you looking to use lasers for micro welding? If so, you have four excellent options: pulsed neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) and three different fiber lasers: continuous wave (CW) fiber, quasi continuous wave (QCW) fiber, and nanosecond fiber. In today’s post, I am going to compare the pulsed Nd:YAG laser with the three fiber laser options, and give some general comments on why and when one might be chosen over the other. I’m going to follow that up with another post with more information on how to choose. First up is Nd:YAG – this one has peak powers and pulse widths perfect for micro welding The Nd:YAG laser uses neodymium as the active gain medium, doped into a host crystal of yttrium aluminum garnet. The laser’s simple optical design includes a power supply that drives and controls the flashlamp voltage and allows precise control of peak power and pulse width during the laser pulse using internal optical feedback. The Nd:YAG laser also offers high peak powers in small laser sizes, which enables welding with large optical spot size. This translates to maximized part fit-up and laser to joint alignment accommodation. The pulsed Nd:YAG laser has been around for many decades and is a very popular option. I would say it is best suited to spot welding application under 0. 02-inch penetration and seam welding heat-sensitive packages. See below for a few examples. Wire to ring spot weld Electrical connections Medical tool weld Looking for fine focus with selectable beam quality? Go with a fiber laser A fiber laser is generated within a flexible doped glass fiber that is typically 10 to 30 feet long and between 10 and 50 microns diameter. Ytterbium is usually used as the doping element. You do not have to align the medium to cavity mirrors, nor maintain optics and alignment. In fact, it’s such an efficient lasing process that this laser can be small, air-cooled, and provide high wall plug efficiencies. Fiber lasers offer great “focusability” and a range of beam qualities, which can be tuned for each welding application. So which kind of fiber laser? Here are the options: Continuous wave (CW) With a CW laser, the laser output remains on until being turned off. For spot welding either a single weld or a seam, the laser output can be modulated – this means the laser is turned on and off rapidly. The CW laser’s peak power is the same as its maximum average power, so focused spot sizes are generally under 100 microns. CW fiber lasers are usually a good choice for general seam welding up to 0. 06-inch depth for a 500W laser, high speed seam welding of same and dissimilar materials, and producing spot welds below 100 microns in diameter. Quasi-continuous wave (QCW) The QCW fiber laser’s peak power and pulse width characteristics are similar to those of the Nd:YAG laser. The QCW lasers offer single mode to multi-mode options with spot sizes from 0. 001-inch to 0. 04-inch. These lasers also shine in small spot size applications and penetration applications, although they really can handle many micro welding applications. The figure below provides a few QCW fiber laser application examples. Cross section of 0. 06” deep weld for thick aluminum package seam sealing Guide wire weld Sensor seam weld Nanosecond The nanosecond fiber laser is a relatively new addition to the family. Often used for laser marking applications, nanosecond fiber lasers actually make a very cost effective welding solution. The nanosecond laser provides multi-kilowatt peak power, but with pulse widths around 60-250 nanoseconds that can be delivered between 20-500 kHz. This high peak power enables welding of almost any metal, including steels, copper, and aluminum. The nanosecond fiber laser’s very short pulse widths means you can get very fine control for welding small parts. This one is also a good choice if you need to weld dissimilar materials. See below for examples. Low volume battery tab welding Top view of weld 0. 0008” thick foil Cross section of seam weld using the “wobble” function in 250 micron thick titanium So stay tuned for more discussion on how to select the right one for your laser welding application. Spoiler alert: In some cases, several options may work; in that case, cost of ownership and serviceability can tip the scales. --- - Categories: Laser Welding, Resistance Welding - Tags: battery How would we survive without battery packs? Whether to power our latest portable electronic device, power tool, or hybrid/electric vehicle, the removable battery pack is essential to our everyday lives. Tab-to-terminal connection is one of the key battery pack welding applications. Manufacturers need equipment, systems, and automated lines that meet quality and production requirements for these products. Resistance and laser technologies are both good options for integration into production lines, either as standalone units or for automated operation. Battery pack manufacturing systems for welding tabs to terminals Today’s battery packs come in a variety of configurations and battery types – cylindrical, prismatic, ultra-capacitor, and pouch. Typical configurations are shown below. The critical process step for battery pack welding is joining the individual batteries together using a collector plate which consists of tabs for the individual cells to be welded to both the positive and negative terminals. Many packs also need a smaller number of collector plate-to-bussbar connections. Selecting the appropriate battery pack welding technology to weld battery tabs involves many considerations, including materials to be joined, joint geometry, weld access, cycle time and budget, as well as manufacturing flow and production requirements. Fiber laser welding The laser welding process is non-contact, has no consumables, and offers instantaneous welding once the laser is positioned at the weld point location. Furthermore, you can closely control and optimize the weld size and location on the part for strength and conductivity. You can also tailor the motion options to the manufacturing environment. Fiber lasers can be used to weld battery tabs on prismatic, cylindrical, pouch, and ultra-capacitor battery types. The tab thickness can vary from 0. 006-0. 08-inch for both aluminum and copper tab material, depending on the size of the battery. The fiber laser can weld many material combinations, including aluminum to aluminum, aluminum to steel, copper to steel, and copper to aluminum. The figure above shows examples of fiber laser welding of common dissimilar materials combinations for tab-to-terminal welding. Resistance welding Resistance welding is the most cost-effective method to weld battery tabs, using both DC inverter closed loop and capacitor discharge power supplies. With fast rise times, closed loop feedback control, polarity switching, and options for displacement and force sensing, the process can be finely tuned and monitored to ensure both high quality and yield. Resistance welding is a great choice for welding nickel tab material up to 0. 015-inch thickness, and nickel or steel clad copper tab material to around 0. 012-inch thickness to a wide variety of terminal materials. For nickel tab thicknesses up to 0. 0070-inch, the tab can be welded as is, with no modification. For thicker tabs, one should place a slot and projections in the tab as part of the stamping process to prevent electrical shunting and excessive electrode wear. So which technology is best for my application? Table 1 offers some guidelines on the available methods and a few parameters that can help choose the right option for a specific application. Table 2 provides an overview of battery pack joining applications and key components of joining solutions required. Table 1 Technology Key Benefits Battery Pack Applications Laser Non-contact High speed welding Tailored weld patterns Weld any joint geometry Weld dissimilar metals Cylindrical, prismatic, pouch, ultra-capacitor Resistance welding Closed loop feedback welding Cost effective Self-tooling Cylindrical, small prismatic Table 2 Technology Details Welds per second Laser Up to 0. 04"+ thick tab material Up to 20* Resistance --- - Categories: Laser Welding Not long ago I worked on an interesting project with an aerospace customer looking to develop an in-house laser welding process for a major turbine component. Thanks to our joint efforts, they were able to bring the operation in-house, achieving an impressive seven to eleven day cycle reduction. What’s more, the new process helped them reduce their inventory, translating to a large cost savings - all without sacrificing quality. Here’s how it happened: The aerospace company wanted to replace a standard furnace braze and electron beam welding process, for which they had no in-house capabilities. Farming out the furnace brazing and electron beam welding came at a very steep cost. They had to keep enough parts in line to satisfy external farm out operations, so they had to have at least as many parts shipped out daily as they received in. Factoring in the time needed to ship the parts, conduct the welding operation, and ship the parts back - as well as additional time needed for inspection and queuing in the shop - the entire process might take more more than eleven days. The facility manager also objected to eleven days of inventory sitting on his shop floor, especially with parts costing as much as $1000 apiece. Convinced he could reduce this high inventory cost without sacrificing quality on the hardware manufactured by switching to an in-house process, the plant manager looked around for possible options. He discussed both resistance welding and laser welding options with our sales and application teams and became intrigued with the notion that laser welding might be more robust from a quality standpoint. It’s also a faster process and one that could be brought in-house at a lower cost than brazing. Laser welding is not a new process, but had never before been considered suitable for welding large quantities of components. The plant team sent in mock hardware samples for processing at our application lab, to see if the laser process would be feasible to incorporate into the facility. As is the case with many parts used in the aerospace industry, their parts were made of a high nickel alloy and welding of high nickel alloys can be a challenge to avoid cracking and still provide the weld dimensions required for the part specification. This required an iterative effort in the applications lab; working closely with the customer we were able to produce a final sample with excellent quality. The team then worked with our dedicated team of system engineers to discuss the process, including cost, safety issues, and the amount of training that might be required. With on-going support from Amada Miyachi America they then embarked on a two-year project to qualify the process and integrate it into their production line. The top priority was developing plant safety standards for the new laser technology that met all OSHA requirements. Other steps included establishing machine limits, setting and reviewing engineering requirements, and laboratory testing. Their team also prepared cost savings analysis to establish the economic justification for the new process. The results were eye-opening – the cost savings were huge just from reducing the number of parts inline, eliminating shipping costs (both out and back), and the cost to braze or electron beam weld the parts. The initial assessments also showed a seven to eleven day cycle reduction, combined with a substantial reduction in inventory. Another happy outcome was a reduction in inspection needs. They previously had to conduct an inspection when parts were shipped out and then again when they were received to make sure the parts were conforming, or repair them if they were not. Now, each piece is inspected and then immediately passed along to another operator for welding. Since parts do not leave the plant, what used to take them as much as eleven days now takes 70 seconds. Along with the cost savings, the plant has also been able to improve quality. With electron beam welding or brazing it took a while to establish that all the parts sent back were acceptable. By contrast, with laser welding they know right away if there’s an issue and can fix it by making a slight parameter adjustment, or rework the parts to make them conforming. No more sending parts back to the vendor and putting them in queue, which took up to 30 days. They actually achieve about a 98 percent success rate on welds, far higher than the alternatives. The company is currently using the process to weld components for a few of its engines but is considering many other processes that might benefit by using the laser weld application. Amada Miyachi America's technical engineers have extensive experience with applications across many different industries. If you'd like a free evaluation of your parts, contact us today. --- - Categories: Micro Tig Welding This fourth installment in our multi-part series exploring micro pulse arc welding (micro TIG welding) focuses on “Touch Start” technology, which requires much lower voltage than the standard DC start system. Low voltage operation means no high frequency noise emission. With the Touch Start system in place, the user applies initial current while the electrode is touching the workpiece. The torch is then moved up, which generates a high electric field between the electrode and the workpiece, causing breakdown and generating the arc. The close proximity of the electrode to the workpiece in this Touch Start process allows the arc to be created at lower than normal voltage. The diagram provides a generalized illustration of how the Touch Start feature works. Touch_Start_Sequence. jpg The two key advantages to this system are a) low noise eliminates the possibility of damage to electrical devices near the unit and b) the ability to indicate and control the exact welding location. Touch Start also avoids firing of a start arc, which may damage very small parts even before the welding arc fires. For example, the diagram shows a waveform comparison by arc generation mechanism. With Touch Start (left diagram), there is little noise at the time of start. The high-voltage start, on the other hand (right diagram) generates a noise of a few microsecond duration due to the 10 kilovolt (kV) trigger voltage at the time of start. Other advantages are listed in the table below, which compares the Touch start feature to other standard high-voltage start systems from the point of view of noise generation, arc discharge, takt time (defined as the measure time, or the average time between the start of production of one unit and next), and difficulty of positioning. For more information on improving your MicroTIG pulse arc welding results, visit our previous blogs: Micro TIG welding - what is it and how can I use it? Micro TIG welding - setup tips and tricks Micro TIG welding - troubleshooting tips for improving your results --- - Categories: Micro Tig Welding This is the third entry in our multi-part series exploring micro pulse arc welding welding. Today we will cover troubleshooting – tips for improving your results when you’ve followed all the recommended setup tips and you’re still getting spurious results, inconsistencies, or part shrinkage. Power Supply Indication Light is ON Ground not connected Electrode tip too far from work piece to create start arc Electrode damaged and cannot fire No cover gas to aid arc formation Firing, but not welding There are several reasons that a pulsed Micro TIG power supply may fire but not achieve a good weld. Most common are: Material selection – Are the materials suitable for welding according to the weldability table? Part fit up – Parts should be in close proximity. Tooling is a key aspect in TIG welding because the electrode does not clamp the parts together while firing. Worn/damaged electrode – If weld is weak and shot count is high, it is possible that the electrode has worn out. Part shrinkage If the part has too much shrinkage, the pulse energy is too high. This can be corrected by lowering the current and/or shortening the weld time. For every weld, some material will be consumed. Uneven weld Uneven welding is a common issue in the welding process. To help minimize the unevenness: Ensure that the part is straight with respect to electrode tip. Ensure that the electrode tip is centered on the workpiece. Oxidation Oxidation is a common issue in welding. It typically happens when there is too little (or non-existent) cover gas used or if there is turbulence in the gas. It can also happen when there is plating or coating (like for magnet wires). A rule of thumb starting value for the cover gas is 20 cubic feet per minute (cfm. ) Also, if weld area is larger than the gas nozzle, select a larger nozzle. Other issues Porosity in the weld indicates that the contaminants were not able to escape. Using pulsation to rapidly turn the arc off and on, will allow for the contaminants to boil off. Operators must optimize the frequency. This will depend on material and weld parameters. For more information on improving your MicroTIG pulse arc welding results, visit our previous blogs: Micro TIG welding - what is it and how can I use it? Micro TIG welding - setup tips and tricks --- - Categories: Micro Tig Welding This is the second in our multi-part series exploring pulsed micro tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. Today we will cover setup tips and tricks. Electrode diameter – The electrode diameter determines the amount of current the electrode can support. It should be sized to the process requirements. See below for the allowable current range for a variety of electrode diameters. For high current, a flat tip will improve electrode performance and arc stability. Electrode material – Different materials are used for different applications. Follow the recommendations on the chart for best results. Electrode life – Electrode life differs based on a variety of factors, including the amount of current, shielding gas used, the diameter and angle of the electrode, and cooling used. Other factors include whether the electrode is being used continuously as well as the specific workpiece being welded. Replace electrodes after 300 to 400 shots when more than 100 amps (A) is used and after about 8000 shots when welding micro relays at below 5A. Consider electrode “seasoning” after the electrode has been dressed. For example, with an electrode that has a 2. 4 millimeter (mm) diameter, discharge a dummy pin 250A/200 microseconds (ms) about three times. Cover gas nozzle – The diameter of the nozzle must be greater than the weld area. When welding intricately-shaped workpieces, check whether the gas flow roils because of the gas bounced back from the workpieces. Make sure gas is emitted straight from the nozzle. The shielding gas must protect an arc generation and weld pool, or you will not get good welds. Weld geometry – The best geometries for micro pulse arc welding are butt and fillet. A lap weld is generally difficult because both the top and bottom piece must reach melting temperature. Part size – Part size and heat balance is another key for success. Parts must be relatively the same size. This will allow both to heat up simultaneously and fuse together. If one is significantly larger, it will take more time to heat than the smaller, so the smaller piece may be evaporated before the large piece reaches the melting point. Electrode stickout – The electrode stickout from a nozzle should be from 1 to 3 times the diameter of the electrode, as shown in the graphic. If it is too short, there will not be enough access to the part. If it’s too long, there will be insufficient gas coverage, and a higher start arc voltage will be required. For 1. 6mm diameter electrode: stickout should be 1. 6mm‐4. 8mm For 2. 4mm diameter electrode: stickout should be 2. 4‐7. 2mm Part positioning – Part position relative to the electrode tip determines how the energy is focused on the part. The ideal range is 1‐3mm separation. See graphic. For consistent welding, the tip should be consistently set to within ±0 25mm In addition, parts need to be in close proximity to each other to allow bonding. See illustration. Cover gas – Cover gas is required for arc formation, because the argon lowers the arc voltage required. In addition, the cover gas provides shielding of the weld to avoid oxidation. Provide laminar flow, typically, 20 cubic feet per hour, with good coverage on weld area. Start cover gas flow before weld and continue after weld. Use argon (most common) or argon‐helium mix. Add helium to improve penetration. Electrode tip angle – The electrode and electrode tip determine the amount of current the unit can deliver and how the energy is focused on the part. Use 30 angle for greater than 130A and 45 degree angle for less than 130A Many factors affect the micro TIG welding process. Welding success is achieved by selecting the correct equipment, material, and process parameters. Today’s tips focus on process settings. In our next post we will delve deeper into how to troubleshoot to improve your pulsed micro TIG results. If you missed our first post on this topic, you can read it here: Micro TIG welding – What is it and how can I use it? --- - Categories: Micro Tig Welding Today, we are embarking on a 7-part series exploring pulsed micro tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, also known as micro pulse arc welding. In our first installment, I’ll cover general features of a pulsed micro TIG system, and review the welding applications for which it is best suited. Later blog posts will cover setup tips, improving TIG results, touchstart, pulsation, monitoring, and safety. What is pulsed micro TIG? Micro TIG is an arc welding process that creates a high‐temperature (5,000°C) plasma arc between a tungsten electrode and the work piece. An inert gas (typically argon) helps plasma arc generation by displacing air from the weld area, thus lowering the resistance or voltage requirement to jump across the gap. Micro TIG (as distinguished from macro TIG), is geared toward weld areas that are --- - Categories: Hermetic Sealing, Hot Bar Reflow Soldering and Bonding, Laser Cutting, Laser Marking, Laser Micromachining, Laser Soldering, Laser Welding, Micro Tig Welding, Resistance Welding You heard it here first: there is no single materials processing technology that fits all applications. Manufacturers looking for a robust, production-ready solution must follow a rigorous process to determine the best choice of equipment. There are no short cuts or magic wands – you have to carefully review process feasibility and part design to maximize production reliability. The evaluation must also consider overall system needs. Here’s a quick overview of seven major materials processing technology solutions including capabilities and typical applications. Use this information to educate yourself and to help narrow down your options. Resistance welding – A thermo-electric process in which heat is generated at the interface of the parts to be joined by passing an electrical current through electrodes and to the parts for a precisely controlled time and under a controlled pressure (force). RW allows you to achieve very small heat affected zones and very light forces and can be used for metal joining applications from fine wires to sheet metal, for example, spot welding an implantable medical device like a pacemaker, or assembling airbag initiators. Micro TIG (pulse arc) welding – A pulse arc welding process that uses a constant current welding power supply to generate an electric arc between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece, which results in heat that creates the weld. The non-contact process produces high quality welds with minimal heat affected zone. Suitable for welding both conductive and dissimilar metals, Micro TIG welding is perfect for welding small components in medical devices and bus bar welding. Laser welding – A non-contact, single sided process suitable for welding a wide range of joint geometries and materials, laser welding offers low heat input, tailored weld dimensions, and high speeds. It is a highly flexible heating source that can be precisely controlled, and easily adapted to many different system integration motion platforms and manufacturing environments. Typical applications include seam welding pacemakers and welding semiconductor connections. Laser marking – Marking is achieved when focused light from a laser interacts with a material to produce a high quality permanent mark. Use this process for marking alphanumeric characters, bar-codes, 2D matrix codes, serial numbers, logos and graphics on a variety of materials including metals, semiconductors, plastics, ceramics and other materials. Laser cutting – This non-contact manufacturing solution can process mechanically delicate parts, such as medical stents, tubes and cannulas, and offers the ultimate precision cutting technology. Some options can cut both metals and plastics with no heat input into the part and provide burr free cuts even in materials such as nitinol. Hermetic sealing –Performed in a controlled dry environment that encapsulates and protects moisture-sensitive devices into a leak tight package. The microelectronic package cover is attached to the base, creating a hermetic seal using a resistance or laser welder fully integrated into a glovebox. Use this for seam sealing semiconductor components and projection welding small transistor outline devices. Hot bar reflow soldering and bonding –A thermode (hot bar) is very quickly heated and cooled, creating an electrical interconnection between the parts being joined. Hot bar bonding techniques are reproducible, quantifiable, and traceable to quality standards and are a great choice for connecting flex-foils to printed circuit boards (PCB) or LCD glass-panels, wires, coax cables and many other materials such a very light or small components. So which is the right “size” for my application? The "right" manufacturing solutions will be tailored to your specific application and budget. The way we approach this at Amada Miyachi America is to lead customers through a rigorous FREE sample qualification process. Our applications laboratory experts use the process to offer feedback on process feasibility, part design and technology selection to maximize production reliability. They also consider the potential integrated system needs, including items like enclosures, motion, optics, tooling, vision, monitoring, and software. If you want to know more about each of the material processing technologies discussed above – including each one’s capabilities, and application examples – check out our new Solutions brochure. Want to have your samples qualified? Contact us now! --- - Categories: Laser Marking - Tags: autoclave, black marking, corrosion resistant, dark marking, medical, passivation resistant Running passivation after laser marking? Experiencing fading or disappearing laser marks on medical devices? You're not alone. It's a daily battle for many contract manufacturers and end users, and it’s a topic I am often asked about. People especially want to know what they can do to make passivation resistant marks on their medical device parts and surgical tools in order to meet unique device identification (UDI) requirements. Why marks fade The most commonly used materials for medical device manufacturing are stainless steel 304 and 17-4, which have a natural, passive, corrosion-resistant layer that resists repeated sterilization cycles (autoclaving). Machining during the manufacturing process, however, can remove or degrade this passive surface. So the material must then be put through a passivation process, to rebuild the passive layer. This process removes iron from the part’s surface, and, at the same time, any potential corrosion sites. Unfortunately it also tends to remove laser marks. So what to do? There’s no one, universal solution for every part and mark. You can achieve a dark mark that is resistant to both passivation and autoclaving using nanosecond fiber, nanosecond ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) picosecond lasers. The right choice is dictated by the material, surface finish, and speed of the required mark. Make sure you have a clear understanding of the laser parameters, especially uniform heat input. For example, the fiber laser marker can be used on 300 series stainless, and in some cases 17-4 steels; however, as the material and surface finish increase in difficulty and cycle times, you will have to consider nanosecond UV, and IR picosecond solutions. Selecting the correct laser source will lead to a process that is stable in everyday production. Table 1 shows the increasing difficulty with marking 304/316 and 17-4 with surface finish and offers basic guidelines on which laser to use. Note that processing speed can increase when using UV nanosecond and particularly IR picoseconds lasers. Even after selecting the most suitable laser source for the application, you must establish the correct heat balance process window for each part and each mark on that part. The size and number of characters and the thermal mass of the part area are all significant factors in the equation. There are so many parameters that can be adjusted on the laser and the scan head that the starting point may seem somewhat daunting; the path to success is iterative. Make sure you get instant feedback by doing a passivation test right next to the machine. It can be really tricky to find the starting point from which marks can be developed based on controlling the heat balance, because there are false summits that do not provide a stable process. Figure 1 shows a typical benchtop fiber laser workstation. Figure 2 shows an example of a UV laser mark on 17-4 stainless steel after hot nitric passivation For related information on the topic, read Nanosecond vs Picosecond Black Laser Marking: Which One Stands Out? --- - Categories: Laser Marking - Tags: autoclave, black marking, corrosion resistant, dark marking, medical, passivation resistant, UDI By now, most of you are at least vaguely familiar with the landmark law that gradually phases in the requirement for manufacturers of medical devices to place unique device identification (UDI) marks on all of their parts. Are you on track for meeting the deadlines for the direct marks that are required? The comply-by timeline depends upon the type of product being made and method of marking employed. On September 24, 2015, we reached the first real milestone, which was for Class III implantable, life-supporting, and life-sustaining (I/LS/LS) devices. Take a look at Table 1 for an overview of deadlines for providing permanent marks on all device classes: Of course, even before these mandated UDI marking requirements, many manufacturers used direct laser part marking for alignment and depth aids as well as to apply logos and part numbers. Manufacturers like the dark mark the laser produces on stainless steels and titanium because it provides visibility from all angles, avoids removing material that could present sites for contamination, and projects a certain level of product quality to the end-user. Before you select a laser marker, however, be sure to do your homework. You will want to make certain you are selecting the correct laser source to make the required mark on the part to ensure stability in everyday production and avoid potentially substantial costs associated with an unstable mark including inconsistent yields, re-working parts, missed delivery schedules, and constant process tinkering. The right laser and a stable process saves labor costs, and provides consistent output that you can plan for and count on. Read more about making UDI compliant marks in Black Corrosion Resistant Marking: Why You Should be Using a Picosecond IR Laser and Nanosecond vs Picosecond Black Laser Marking: Which One Stands Out? --- - Categories: Laser Cutting - Tags: medical, stent, tube The medical tube cutting - stent and tube cutting specifically - technology coming on the market today is miles ahead of what we’ve been working with for years and that’s music to the ears of many, especially in the medical device industry. Stent and hypo tube cutting has been around for some time, but as demand continues to grow for these types of devices, cut quality and production rates are more important than ever to meet the demand and make the necessary return on investment. Now, I know that many readers already have access to older cutter technology which may have served them quite well, making them hesitant to upgrade. However, there are many good reasons to consider doing so. Here are a few features of the new technology that should pique your interest. New low mass / high acceleration direct drive stages maximize throughput Many legacy cutting machines are running with motion technology that is ten or more years old. Motion technology has advanced considerably in the past decade. For example, Amada Miyachi America has developed next generation technology with a new direct drive motion platform. The system, called the SIGMA® Laser Stent & Tube Cutter offers increased acceleration and deceleration ramping that can significantly reduce cycle times for stents and hypo tubes. This is especially true for those with numerous fine features and short move cut paths. This feature is further enhanced by new digital controllers that have higher bandwidth to provide much faster look ahead processing times, which essentially let the processor know what motion is coming next. High speed, off axis cutting Many hypo tubes require off axis cutting, and older machines may or may not have the cross axes needed for this. In addition, if the cross axis is present it will likely be a (relatively) slow servo motor. Using a linear direct drive increases cross axis motor cutting speed and improves feature dimensional accuracy. New laser source options add flexibility With the latest laser cutting technology, you can have access to both microsecond fiber and femtosecond lasers. Do you need excellent beam quality, and high pulse repetition rates for high speed precision cutting? Then select a fiber laser. Or, does your application call for best in class cut quality using cold ablation cutting to produce an edge quality that reduces post processing costs? If so, opt for the femtosecond laser. Also, the femtosecond laser is the only source that can process biopolymers. If you really want to get crazy – select a machine that does both! Wet cutting without the hassle Leaking and/or blocked system, failed pumps – these are all too common occurrences in many systems. Amada Miyachi America has taken heed of user feedback to design a smart closed-loop water system that monitors flow, pressure, and reservoir level. Typically, the pump is a weak point in the system with very short lifetime, but this has been re-engineered to provide four to five times the usual lifetime. Graded particulate filtering from 200 microns to 10 microns captures all the fine metal particulates, and easy access to the water system by a drawer makes filter changes quick and convenient. Workspace and system component access The latest system design from Amada Miyachi America optimizes tube loading, checking focus, changing water filters, and quick access for part unloading. A large door provides complete access to the entire workspace, while an embedded quick slide door allows for quick part unload. All system components are mounted on large drawers that can be completely pulled out for easy access. Optimized vibration and isolation Mechanical stability is at the heart of any machine. Legacy machines tend to use granite as the base material, which has been a good choice in the past. The only problem is that granite cannot be mechanically modeled – so how can a design be optimized? Using a composite instead of granite enabled Amada Miyachi America engineers full modeling of the system developed for the SIGMA® Laser Stent & Tube Cutter. And, since it is cast, new features have been added for stage mounting, cable routing, and water directors. In fact, we know exactly how much our cantilever optics and stage mount deflects with a 100 kilogram load – and it isn’t much! I hope this post convinces you of the real benefits of moving your cutting operations into the 21st century. We’d love to hear from you with any questions about the benefits you’d gain from new laser stent and tube cutting technology. --- - Categories: Laser Marking Production floors can be hectic places with high demands and a need for 100 percent accuracy. One common way of systemizing process flow is to use production routers or travelers with barcodes. This technique ensures that the proper steps are followed to produce the part. It can also be used to insert quality checks at key points and to identify bottlenecks. As the requirements for part traceability increase, there is an increasing need to integrate part marking in the production process. In most cases, it is no longer an option to print and attach a label to the part, rather the information must be marked directly onto the part (direct part marking or DPM). So how does one integrate a laser marker into a production process using parts trays? Using laser marker software with parts trays/travelers Recently, I’ve seen a real uptick in requests for providing a specialized graphical user interface that will interact with both the production system and the marker. In other words, customers need a way to get information into the mark file from their production database, mark the part, and then provide a record of the same. This process is especially attractive to customers whose process includes the use of parts trays (also known as "travelers" or "routers") and the need to ensure “cradle to grave” parts processing. Medical and some automotive or aerospace applications are prime examples, but really any manufacturer with medium to low volumes can use the software interface to simplify production for the operator. So how does it work? Imagine a production line in which an individual tray or traveler is used to transfer parts through the steps in a manufacturing process – from initial assembly, to secondary assembly, to laser marking, and then packaging. The traveler method is used to ensure operators are not duplicating steps, are using the right equipment, and are getting the right marks on the parts. Each tray coming along the line will have two barcodes: one providing instructions for parts processing and one for the mark itself. The operator will scan one barcode to initiate the mark sequence. This barcode may contain information on the mark file template, as well as information on which fixture to use, and additional steps required before marking. The second barcode would contain information specific to the part to be marked – such as serial number and part number, or where to get the information that may be pushed from a database. The image of the intended mark information is displayed. The program also requests that the operator confirm part placement – this can be automated so once it is marked it can be flagged as a marked part. The operator inserts the part, marks it, and then go on to all the parts on the tray, whether serialized or one part at a time. Once the operator finishes, he/she scans the barcode to show the part is complete. This can be set up to create a log of the parts that are marked. The barcode remains with the traveler, which goes off to the next operation, and the station is now ready for the next part tray to arrive. The program can also record marked records to a database table (optional) and then return to the initial screen. An overall organizer makes sure that all the parts are going through properly. The system ensures that even if the next part to be worked on is completely different, operators will be always be aware of what is required for the particular part they are working on. This can really help to simplify production and reduce operator error (and waste), because the operator no longer has to choose the correct program from a dropdown menu. The accompanying graphic shows a visualization of the workflow. See it all on the screen The accompanying figure shows a screen with a sample human machine interface (HMI) for the software. The operator depresses the “Click to Connect” button to connect to the marker, barcode readers, and robot programmable logic controller (PLC) (#1). Also shown is the current marking job (#6). When everything is properly connected, the operator scans the first barcode, which then populates the required marking data in the marking data fields (#3) and the barcode data (#4). At the bottom is a visual image of what will be marked on every part. The marks and the data information can be stored on a network or locally. Many medical customers store data on a remote secured and locked network to ensure tracking and traceability throughout a product lifecycle. The traveler card can also include information on the serial number and the date of manufacture, which can be stored along with the marks made, available for later identification if necessary. The software is available in a basic version and can be customized as needed. Some customers may want an open network, while others may be fine with a local network. Still others may use the software for database logging. While the illustration shows the software monitoring door opening and closing, the system can also be used for manual operations, or only with a Z axis. For those looking for cradle-to-grave control of low to medium volume parts using a parts traveler or tray, this kind of laser marking software can be configured to incorporate laser marking into a manufacturing line while also improving your manufacturing flow. --- - Categories: Laser Welding - Tags: conduction, keyhole, mode, penetration, transition The laser is a high energy density process that provides a unique welding capability – maximum penetration with minimal heat input. There are three basic weld modes, which correspond to the level of peak power density contained within the focus spot size: conduction mode, transition keyhole mode, and penetration or keyhole mode. Figure 1 is a graphic illustration of the three weld modes. Conduction mode – Conduction welding is performed at low energy density, typically around 0. 5 MW/cm2, forming a weld nugget that is shallow and wide. The heat to create the weld into the material occurs by conduction from the surface. Typically this can be used for applications that require an aesthetic weld and when particulates are a concern, such as certain battery sealing applications. Transition mode – occurs at medium power density, around 1 MW/cm2, and results in more penetration than conduction mode. The keyhole is present but has shallow penetration and provides a typical weld aspect ratio (depth/width) of around 1. This mode is used almost exclusively by pulsed Nd:YAG laser, for many spot and seam welding applications Keyhole or penetration mode – Increasing the peak power density beyond around 1. 5MW/cm2 shifts the weld to keyhole mode, which is characterized by deep narrow welds with an aspect ratio greater than 1. 5. Figure 2 shows how increasing the peak power density beyond 1 MW/cm2 moves the weld from conduction to penetration or keyhole welding. In this keyhole welding mode the weld can be completed at either very high speeds in excess of 20”/s with a small weld depth shallow welds, or very deep welds, up to 0. 5”. The high power density laser light forms a filament of vaporized material, known as a keyhole, which extends into the material and provides a conduit for the laser light to be efficiently delivered into the material. This direct delivery of energy into the material maximizes weld depth and minimizes the heat into the material, reducing the heat affected zone and part distortion. This type of welding is used in the manufacture of many automotive power train components such as gearboxes and torque converters that require penetration of up to 0. 25”, and also in high speed battery tab welding. The keyhole is surrounded by molten material that acts to close the keyhole. Under steady state and optimized welding conditions, the vapor pressure contained within the keyhole effectively prevents the molten material from permanently collapsing in on itself, which would stop the welding. However, local and short time period collapses of the keyhole may occur even during an optimized weld. Figure 3 illustrates what happens during penetration or keyhole welding. The arrows in the lighter element indicate the vapor pressure created at the leading edge of the laser, and the arrows in the darker part indicate the direction of fluid flow. The speed and power penetration characteristics of a 3 and 5kW are shown in Figure 4. These weld cross sections clearly demonstrate the keyhole schematic shown in Figure 1, with narrow deep welds. It is interesting to note that increasing the speed only reduces penetration a little, but really affects the width of the weld as there is less time for conduction outwards from the keyhole. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Marking, Laser Micromachining, Laser Soldering, Laser Welding, Other - Tags: safety I have written before about laser safety but two topics come up again and again, so I thought it would be useful to review them. Namely: What are the differences between Class 1 and Class 4 laser systems and what are the safety requirements for each? Which laser safety glasses should I use? These are legitimate concerns. First, let me start by saying that all industrial lasers are classified as Class 4, and can burn the skin and/or cause eye damage. Keep this in mind that when buying components such as a laser only. The responsibility of ensuring laser safety according to ANSI Z136. 1 - including filing the necessary Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) reports - falls solely on the end user. Laser systems, on the other hand, are classed into 2 categories; Class I and Class IV. Differences between Class 1 and Class 4 laser systems "Class 1" refers to a workstation that can be placed and operated anywhere in a factory; it is safe under all conditions of normal use. These work stations have been designed to be light tight (except for CO2 lasers), and any viewing windows have correctly specified material for the laser wavelength and power density in accordance with the ANSI standard. For CO2 lasers, a Class 1 system can be physically open, as long as there is a clearly defined hazardous "Keep Out" zone in accordance with the maximum possible exposure (MPE) or safe optical power density for that laser source. Fiber and disk lasers operating at 1 micron must be housed in closed light tight enclosures for Class 1. For Class 1 systems, all the necessary safety requirements are taken care of by the system integrator. This includes conforming interlocking, dual channel emergency stop relay, and testing the light tight enclosure. The CDRH report is also filed by the system integrator. "Class 4" systems are open – with no protective barriers to stop the laser. These systems must be housed in a separate room or enclosed area with all of the appropriate warning lights, entry procedures and protective safety glasses. All operators within the room or area where the Class 4 laser workstation resides must wear safety glasses. Note that a Class 4 system does not require a CDRH report, but the end user must ensure safe Class 4 operation. Selecting the right safety glasses There are many styles and colors of laser safety glasses to choose from, but when it comes to picking out the right laser safety glasses, but careful to always match the wavelength marked on the glasses with the wavelength specified on the laser. Laser glasses also offer different levels of optical density (OD), for viewing protection. The higher the OD number the less light will pass through to your eyes. I recommend using a minimum optical density of 6 at the lasing wavelength. The OD thresholds are typically marked on the glasses. There’s a lot more to the issue of laser safety, so be sure to delve further in Laser Institute of America’s resources. --- - Categories: Laser Welding - Tags: battery We’ve covered a variety of battery tab welding related topics in this blog space - not surprising, given the importance of batteries in today’s world. This post, however, will narrow the discussion down to laser welding the tabs to the terminals for a battery pack. From a welding perspective, the most important aspects of tab welding are the thickness and material of both the tab and the terminal. Conductivity is the name of the game, so battery tabs are generally made of aluminum or copper, sometimes plated with nickel or tin. Terminals may be cold rolled steel, aluminum, or copper, depending upon the physical size of the finished battery. The most common battery types are cylindrical lithium ion cells around the 18650 size (18 mm x 65 mm), large prismatic cells, and lithium polymer pouch cells. Each cell type has a different set of welding requirements. Cylindrical batteries The key to welding the cylindrical cell type lies in the negative terminal weld, where the battery tab is welded directly to the can as opposed to the separate platform on the positive side. The weld on the negative terminal must not penetrate the can thickness which is typically around 0. 015-inch (0. 3mm). The thickness of the can dictates how thick the tab can be – a rule of thumb is that the tab should be 50-60 % that of the can. Cylindrical battery can material is usually nickel-plated steel, and the tab material nickel or tin-coated copper. Nickel plating is preferred over tin because it is more stable; tin’s very low boiling point can lead to weld porosity and excessive spatter. Large prismatic batteries These high capacity cells need thick tabs to ensure a sufficient current carrying cross-section to deliver the pack output. However, the tab connection needs only to deal with the capacity of a single cell. Therefore, thinning or "coining" of the thick tab material to enable a lap weld or creating a through hole for a fillet weld greatly reduces the size of the weld needed. This in turn reduces heat input to the can, which is always a concern when welding thicker tabs. For a lap weld geometry, reducing the tab thickness to a 0. 01-0. 02-inch thickness enables sufficient weld area for strength and capacity while keeping the temperature during the weld low enough to avoid battery damage. Material selection is generally aluminum for both terminal and tab – recommended tab materials are 1080 and 1100. Avoid aluminum alloy 6061, which cracks when welded. If this material is already specified and cannot be changed, use a 4047 pre-form as a third material which will introduce a large amount of silicon into the weld, which prevents weld cracking. Lithium polymer batteries These pouch type cells, which are thin with a rectangular footprint, are really gaining traction for consumer electronics. The terminals on these batteries are made up of thin layers of copper and aluminum foil which are laser welded to tab of copper and aluminum respectively. This weld is traditionally made using ultrasonic technology due to the need to weld through a stack of foil, however, fiber laser welders are now being used for increased weld quality and strength. The key to success in this application with a fiber laser is making sure that (a) the foils are in close contact and (b) you’re using a pulsed laser to avoid overheating. --- - Categories: Laser Welding - Tags: troubleshooting We often get customers asking us about moving an existing welding procoess to laser welding so they can take advantage of the laser’s great benefits. I'd like to take a minute to review a few of the potential pitfalls of moving to laser welding, so you might avoid them and make YOUR transition as smooth as possible. There is no doubt that it’s preferable to design part material, fit-up, and weld geometry for a specific welding technology. However - news alert! – we do not live in a perfect world. Technology is changing at lightning speed, and sometimes there’s a need to make a switch when one or more of these factors has already been determined. Verify that the materials are laser weldable. Although laser welding covers a board range of materials, it is certainly not as broad asthose which can be resistance or arc welded – or, even soldered for small joints. Consult our laser weldability tool for some guidelines regarding material weldability. Assuming the materials can be laser welded, the key issue faced by manufacturers is material fit-up and tooling. Resistance welding uses electrodes for self-tooling, while arc welding and soldering both use filler material that can bridge gaps between parts. Laser welding, however, is a non-contact process, which means that you must determine how well your parts fit up, how closely the welding edges can be brought together, and what tooling you need to make this happen. With larger welding applications (2kW and above), filler material can be considered. You can also use a hybrid welding technique which combines the speed and penetration of a laser with the fit-up accommodation of an arc welder. However, you have to keep in mind that filler material is not used in welding small parts, because delivering a small diameter wire into a very small weld pool is simply non production-viable. You'll find more about how lasers weld and part fit up in our Fundamentals of Laser Welding. The bottom line is that you have to do your due diligence before making any decisions. --- - Categories: Laser Welding - Tags: plastic Lasers are effective tools for plastic welding, even for clear plastics. The key to successful plastic laser welding is material selection: it must be a thermoplastic, meaning that it becomes soft or plastic when heated, hardens on cooling, and that process may be repeated. Let’s review the many benefits of using lasers for plastic welding. First of all, laser welding is a non-contact, tool-less process with a highly configurable heat source. You can achieve a tailored weld width, and perhaps most importantly, there is minimal clamping force used as compared to other welding options. Two methods can be used for plastic laser welding: transmission/absorption welding and clear plastic welding. Transmission/absorption is most common, and joins parts in a lap geometry in which the laser passes through the top layer to be absorbed at the surface of the bottom layer. The second layer heats up and conducts heat to the top material eventually causing melting. Under force for the entire process, the two plastics fuse and solidify. The graphic in Figure 1 illustrates the process. A scan head is used to rapidly move the laser over the joint line multiple times which enables controlled heating, and for certain joint geometries ensures such that the top part “seats” uniformly as the bottom layer melts. The force is applied to the parts via a piece of glass (glass being completely transparent to the laser) or in certain cases by using a mechanical interference fit between the parts. Figure 2 shows automotive component casings, an example of how the method can be used. The second method, called clear plastic laser welding, expands the joint configuration to include butt and fillet weld geometries and materials with little or no color or pigmentation. This method, shown in Figure 3, is made possible by using a laser wavelength between 1. 5 and 2 microns. At this wavelength, a number of thermoplastics have absorption peaks that are somewhat independent of colors or pigmentation, so suitable heating can occur for welding. With this method, the top layer absorbs a portion of the beam and transmits a portion. This continues through the thickness of the material until all the laser power has been absorbed, creating a molten section through the thickness of the plastics Figure 4 shows a close-up of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) welding using this method. Table 1 is a process comparison of the two methods. Usually the transmission method is used, however when both materials show poor absorption to the 900-1100nm laser wavelength, using the longer 1500-2000nm laser can provide a solution. It’s worth noting that there are many plastics and additive materials that can be used to adapt the absorption properties of plastics without changing the color of base properties. Table 1 - Process Comparison --- - Categories: Laser Welding Today’s post is a visual portrayal of how to optimize peak power and pulse width during laser welding. First let’s define the two concepts. Laser peak power is the maximum power that the laser provides either in continuously on (CW) mode or pulsed mode. It is a key welding parameter, used to control penetration. Peak power controls the maximum power of each pulse and is measured in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW). Laser pulse width is the duration of the laser pulse, measured in millisecond (ms). Pulse width is a fine tuning parameter, used to adjust both penetration and weld width, and if needed, weld stabilization. The following figure shows the effect of increasing pulse width and peak power on weld dimensions: Optimum peak power is defined as the peak power that creates the deepest penetration at a given energy without material expulsion. Welds made with high peak power and short pulse widths are narrow and deep, exerting a high thermal cycle on the weld material. Note how increasing the pulse width increases the weld dimensions in both penetration and width and heat affected zone by increasing the heat conduction time. To increase weld width, reduce the thermal cycling, and minimize depth variation, operators should increase the pulse width, which will introduce a more conduction-based welding mechanism. When optimizing the peak power and pulse width it is recommended to find the corners of the process window; high/low peak power & high/low pulse width. Too high peak power will exhibit spatter, too low will not join the parts. Too low pulse width will cause spatter or insufficient penetration, too long pulse with overheats the part and is very inefficient use of pulse energy in terms of joining. Need help optimizing your laser welding process? Contact our application experts. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Marking, Laser Micromachining, Laser Soldering, Laser Welding Laser technology in manufacturing is everywhere, touching our lives in many, invisible ways. For example, lasers are used to cut the material that the airbags in our cars are made of, the glass for our smart phone and tablet screens and the tiny, delicate medical stents used to improve our health and enhance our longevity. Lasers are used to weld airbag detonators, and the batteries in our handheld mobile devices; to drill engine components for planes; and to mark or engrave all of the above. The key driver of using laser technology in the manufacturing sector was laser cutting of sheet metal. The (then) new process turned out to produce cuts that were more accurate and precise than those produced by any other technology, leading to many advantages in the process downstream. I think, specifically, of the ship building industry, which used to utilize plasma to cut parts. Many of these parts, however, needed post cut reworking to fit correctly, and shipyards used to reverberate to the sound of a thousand hammers. I remember asking an overseeing manager what he thought of his new laser cutting machine after it was installed, and he gave me a one-word answer – “Silence! ” Fast forward 20 years and here’s my take on the 5 key trends in laser use for the manufacturing sector: High volume laser welding – Maximizing weld time and minimizing non-weld time is always a top manufacturing process goal. Laser welding is a non-contact process, so the laser can be directed very quickly by moving mirror systems known as scan heads, making welding almost instantaneous. A great example of this is welding car seat assemblies– a robot carrying a scan head moves above the assembly without stopping making all the welds on-the-fly. A job that previously took minutes now takes just seconds. Laser part marking – Laser engraving is the fastest growing laser market in recent years, and it continues to expand as the need for part tracking and traceability increases. Laser engraving provides a permanent direct mark on a wide variety of materials, with any feature; text, graphics, barcodes. Read more in our related blog Laser Marking, Etching and Engraving: One Flexible Tool. Laser additive manufacturing – Finally hitting the big time after waiting in the wings for almost 30 years, laser additive manufacturing can be used for both part repair and part creation. For part repair it’s great for reworking expensive components or tooling that wear over time, like molds and aero engine turbine blades. Metal layers are deposited in the region of repair with the slight excess machined back to specification. For part creation, I’m seeing a lot more fabrication of custom parts for medical implants, lighter single piece complex aero engine components, and fast component prototyping. Reducing cycle times is going to be key to keep up this success. Ultra short pulse laser micromachining – With pulse durations of 10-12 s and 10-15 s, picosecond and femtosecond lasers can process metals with no or negligible heat affected zone. They can machine plastics, brittle materials like glass and ceramics, and virtually any metal. The laser removes material by a sublimation method, solid to vapor. The machined edges are of the highest quality – clean, precise, and burr free. The extreme precision is being used in production to drill holes into gas injectors, for example, that must have a precise geometry to maximize efficiency. The medical device industry also has many requirements for plastic and metal machining that work well with ultra-short pulse laser capabilities. These lasers tend to be expensive, but prices are falling, and they can be a good choice if you need to create a unique part design or dramatically reduce post processing operations. Read our related blog Update on ROI for Disk Femtosecond Lasers. Flatbed laser cutting – Now we’ve come full circle, back to the operation that kick-started the laser processing industry and is still by far its highest revenue sector. The latest huge laser cutting advance occurred with the development of fiber and disk lasers, which have significantly pushed the envelope for cutting speeds. A 2kW fiber or disk laser can now cut faster than a 4kW CO2 laser! Systems require 5G accelerations with cutting speeds through the roof to keep up motion. More recently, these lasers can be externally controlled to optimally cut both thin and thick sections on the fly. A new twist on the scene is the diode laser, which is creating a lot of interest for aluminum cutting. The future is bright for lasers in manufacturing. There is still work to be done – one of the primary obstacles for laser technology uptake is lack of education on what lasers can do in the manufacturing workforce. I’ve been involved for years with the Industrial Laser Community, a technical community within the SME that is addressing this with webinars and conference presentations. Look out for laser sessions at Fabtech this year! I’d love to share more about these manufacturing trends. --- - Categories: Laser Welding Lasers create welds by outputting either discrete packets of energy known as pulses or extended output known as a continuous wave. A pulsed laser produces a series of pulses at a certain pulse width and frequency until stopped. Continuous wave (CW) simply means that the laser remains on continuously until stopped. Pulsed Nd:YAG lasers operate in pulsed mode only, diode lasers operate in continuous wave, and fiber lasers can operate in either pulsed or CW mode. A pulsed laser can produce peak power greater than its average power. For example, a pulsed Nd:YAG laser with 25W of average power can produce a peak power of 5kW, two hundred times greater than average. Therefore, pulsed lasers offer very efficient spot welding capability; they can provide penetration with a large spot diameter for weld strength and better fit-up forgiveness. Pulsed lasers are used for spot welding and for seam sealing when heat input is a factor, for example, for implantable medical devices or batteries. In contrast, a 25W CW laser produces discrete pulses of laser light by a modulation or “gated” output with a peak power of 25W. The term “gated” originated in early generation lasers, which could not provide a modulated output. A mechanical opening was rotated in the beam path to provide the gated output. CW lasers can penetrate at high processing speeds. For example, a 500W multi-mode laser can provide 0. 02-inch penetration at 5 inches per second. These lasers are a good option for high speed seam welding applications, for example, airbags initiators, battery tabs to terminals, and pressure sensors. CW lasers are used in gated mode when lap welding very thin materials (< 0. 002-inches thick). Figure 1 shows the use of pulsed and continuous wave lasers for several applications. How to choose among pulsed, continuous, or modulated output Choosing when to use pulsed, continuous wave or modulated output is based on the application. Pulsed operation is typically used for spot welding. For seam welding, the choice is made based on heat input and cycle time. For instance, when seam welding an implantable device, a pulsed laser is used to minimize heat input and maintain a uniform weld around a complex geometry. In contrast, the fast cycle time offered by high speed CW operation is favored for welding airbag initiators. Figure 2 compares power and time for pulsed and CW laser options. --- - Categories: Laser Welding How does laser welding work? When laser welding metal, one must first raise the temperature of the metal to a point where the laser's energy can be absorbed by the material. To do this, the laser is focused on the material much like the sun might be focused by a magnifying glass for a science experiment, only the laser’s power density is many orders of magnitude higher, around 106 Watts per square centimeter (W/cm2). Laser light photons - packets of light energy that make up the laser beam - impinge onto the material, and are partly or wholly absorbed in the material lattice causing heat waves within it. These packets are also called "phonons," defined as "elementary vibrational motion in which a lattice of atoms or molecules uniformly oscillates at a single frequency. " Repeated absorption of these photons eventually leads to the lattice breakup and melting. Figure 1 shows how this happens: Some of that laser light, of course, is reflected - even in metals that readily absorb laser light, like steel. As the metal heats, however, it absorbs more and reflects less, leading to a snowball effect of light energy absorption. The laser’s peak power density will then cause either conduction or keyhole laser welding – but that’s another blog post in this back to basics series! Figure 2 is a time-based schematic of laser absorption for welding showing how laser light energy absorption increases over time: --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Micromachining - Tags: femtosecond, green, medical, polymer, stent, tube Recently, I've noticed an increase in the use of polymers for stents and scaffolds in medical device manufacturing, largely because it offers a range of interesting features and applications. The only way to manufacture stents and scaffolds made of these materials, however, is by using a femtosecond (fs) laser, which provides both the necessary cutting capability and cut quality. Regular readers of this blog already know that fs lasers process materials utilizing very short pulse durations – in the 10-15 s range. For metals, this enables cold processing with almost no heat signature on the part. However, the situation is a bit different for plastics and polymers, because they don't tend to absorb laser radiation between 355 and 1070nm wavelengths particularly well. As we reduce the pulse duration from nanosecond to picoseconds and then down to femtoseconds, the regular absorption rules are essentially voided by the photon energy and density of the fs lasers, and we enter into the world of non linear absorption. Simply put, think of the route to ablation like a multi-chair ski lift to a mountain summit. Each “chair” is the femtosecond laser exciting the material at an electronic level with many small hits. When the summit is reached vaporization occurs. This very short pulse effect – known as multi photon absorption – was once thought to trump wavelength. However, with the different kinds of multiple wavelength fs lasers now on the market, that is no longer the case: green, and, in some cases, ultraviolet wavelengths, do offer an absorption advantage. The cutting of polymer stents is a great example of an application that really benefits from the shorter wavelengths. For one medical device customer, Amada Miyachi America application engineers looked at cutting polylactide (PLA) material with both 1030 nm and 515 nm wavelengths. We found that even after giving up 50 percent of the laser power to convert from infrared to green, the 515nm wavelength could cut the material with better quality, at around the same speed, with a significantly larger processing window which is great for the production environment to maintain yield. Unfortunately, due to non-disclosure agreements, I cannot show a picture of the comparative cuts . But, if you’d like to see for yourself why the green fs laser is the way to go for cutting polymer stents, send us some parts. We'll process free of charge! Just use the link below... --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Micromachining - Tags: femtosecond Just about a year ago, I blogged about the two main benefits of using an ultrashort femtosecond (fs) laser for hypo tube and stent cutting. Specifically, since the fs laser produces pulses that are shorter than the conduction time for most metals, there is no thermal “fingerprint” left on the part. And, pure ablation rather than melt ejection means the cut requires minimal post processing, even for materials like nitinol. Figure 1 exemplifies this precise cut and finish using the fs laser for a nitinol stent. Reduced post processing is music to the ears of manufacturers because post processing operations can add a significant amount to part cost and handling logistics for mechanically delicate parts. Furthermore, post processing also means manufacturers have to deal with chemical-based processes and the safety and disposal issues they bring along with them. In the past, the “fly in the ointment” had always been the ROI justification for making an investment in fs lasers, which are considerably more expensive than microsecond fiber lasers or pulsed Nd:YAG lasers. However, if you look at the cutting time per part and the post processing required, the ROI justification for the disk femtosecond laser may be less than 12 months – making it well worth the investment, especially for higher value parts and those that are difficult to post process, for example nitinol stents and hypo tubes. Let me show you the numbers. Figure 2 shows an ROI calculation for a femtosecond laser process used to cut nitinol stents. Note how post processing costs plunged from $11. 01 per unit with a fiber laser to a mere $2. 08 per unit with the femto laser. This reduces the annual post processing costs from more than a million dollars a year to just over $200,000. Even with a capital outlay of nearly three times the fiber laser, the femto laser’s payback period is a mere 12 months – well worth considering. --- - Categories: Laser Welding, Resistance Welding - Tags: battery If you’re like me, you could fill a bathtub with batteries and battery packs for all of the devices in your life; they have become an integral part of everyday living. With all of this, however, comes the need to manufacture batteries and battery packs to power our connected world. Materials joining requirements for battery manufacturing depend on the specific type, size and capacity of the battery as well as the specific application. Will you be joining internal terminal connections, performing battery can and fill plug sealing, making tab to terminal connections, or welding external electrical connections? I thought it might be helpful for me to give people some guidance on selecting and using the right technology for these applications. I’ll cover resistance, micro-TIG, and laser welding. I’ve also offered a table summarizing when and where to use each technology. Resistance welding – tried and true Resistance welding has been used in the battery industry for nearly 40 years. Some great new advances have really improved process control for battery welding, including DC inverter power supplies with basic closed-loop electrical modes; polarity switching for capacitor discharge supplies; and most recently, displacement and electrode force measurement. Resistance welding is the most cost-effective method for joining tabs on a wide range of battery types and sizes, using both DC inverter closed loop and capacitor discharge power supplies. It’s an excellent choice for welding nickel tab material up to 0. 015-inch thickness, and nickel or steel clad copper tab material to around 0. 012-inch thickness to a wide variety of terminal materials. Tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) welding – great for welding copper Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, also known as gas tungsten arc welding, has long been the most preferred method for challenging nonferrous welding applications. With the addition of great new high frequency power supplies with increased low current control and arc stability, the technology has segued into what’s known as micro-TIG welding. This non-contact process enables much finer welding and is really useful for copper joining, so it's a good solution for buss bar welding that would normally require a brazing material for resistance welding or a large power laser welder. Butt, fillet, and lap welds are possible up to and beyond thickness of 0. 02-inches copper. When welding copper using micro-TIG, it is extremely important to use a pulsation function that creates a finished weld without porosity. Laser welding – use for high speed seam sealing, tabs and buss bars Laser welding for batteries is still kind of the new kid on the block, introduced in volume into the manufacturing marketplace in the mid-1980s. Two laser types are a good choice for battery applications: pulsed Nd:YAG and fiber. Lasers are most often used for high speed seam and plug sealing of battery cans, offering significant advantages over mechanical clinching and adhesive methods. Figure 1 shows a few examples of seam welding of aluminum cans, including a weld cross section, and ball and plug sealing application examples. For tab and buss bar joining, laser welding offers a high degree of flexibility, welding both thin and thick tab materials, materials such as copper, aluminum, steel and nickel, as well as some dissimilar material combinations. Welding tabs or terminal connections to buss bars generally does not require as much penetration or heat input control as the tab to terminal welds. How to choose? Resistance, microTIG and laser technologies each have pluses and minuses for battery joining applications. Table 1 offers a few guidelines on the available methods and the parameters you should look at when examining their suitability for your battery application. --- - Categories: Laser Micromachining - Tags: wire stripping In the past few years, I have noticed an increasing number of medical device applications requiring automatic wire stripping: the removal of outer layers of polymers from small diameter wire to expose the underlying metal conductor. Some applications that spring to mind include cardiac rhythm management, and neurological and radio frequency ablation products. The laser is well suited for this delicate material removal task – unlike the most common manual process, which entails dipping each wire individually into a solvent, and then manually scraping any remaining coating material deposits with a sharp knife. I call this “the X-ACTO method. ” Moving away from X-ACTO wielding technicians to automatic wire stripping equipment increases production process control, ensures quality, and increases throughput. As an added bonus, it also improves worker safety and supports a company’s ISO 14001 sustainability program. Lasers well suited for wire stripping Since the laser imparts no physical force on the wire during the process, delicate wires with diameters as small as 50 microns can be stripped. Material is removed by directing a focused beam (around 25 microns in diameter) at the part which is steered in a set path by galvanometers, enabling highly tailored removal. A good example comes from a large medical device company that recently transitioned from a manual to an automatic wire stripping process using a laser for producing stainless steel guidewires used in intravascular interventional devices. The wire, which has a diameter similar to that of a human hair, is coated with an organic material that makes it compatible for use in humans. This organic coating must be stripped away from the microscopic metal core wire to enable connection to the guidewire’s distal end. The new laser automated wire stripping process consistently and precisely strips away the organic material coating from the component’s metal core wire, enabling other subsequent downstream assembly operations. The new process takes only seconds to complete, whereas the legacy process took about eight minutes. Throughput rose by 250 percent, with an additional increase in yield. In addition, the process eliminated the use of chemicals, improving safety and reducing chemical handling and disposal costs. Picking the right laser A number of different lasers can be used for laser wire stripping, depending upon the particular wire diameter, insulation material, and feature requirements. Table 1 shows the most commonly used lasers. The sealed CO2 laser should always be considered first. With a wavelength of 10604 nanometers (nm), the CO2 beam is readily absorbed by every polymer, so it will work to a certain degree no matter what insulation material is used. Figure 1 shows a polyimide wire that has been stripped using a CO2 laser. If a CO2 laser cannot be used for reasons of heat input control, a nanosecond laser should be considered next, specifically those with 532nm and 355nm wavelengths. When extreme quality or minimal heat input is needed, consider are the ultra-short pulse picosecond and femtosecond lasers. These two laser families produce pulse widths that are so short that the material does not have time to conduct any heat from the process area into the surrounding material. However, these best quality results come with a steep price. Laser wire stripping systems In medical device manufacturing, the wires are typically part of a production line, processed in either a manual or automated load machine that handles the wire pieces one at a time at the required length. Figure 2 shows a laser ablation system recently developed by AMADA WELD TECH which includes high speed galvo beam steering, and a custom wire feed and rotating mechanism that achieves accurate and repeatable wire positioning. Also included are several proprietary features needed to manage heat balance in the part. The approach also includes a self-cleaning mechanism – a high-tech “toothbrush” if you will – that removes sticky debris from the ablation process area so it won’t contaminate tooling. Easily automated, the laser transforms a key step in the manufacturing process to a lean operation, reducing and optimizing human-dependent processes, providing consistent part quality. Figure 2 – Laser ablation system for laser wire stripping To make the right decision on which laser source and removal methodology works best, be sure to test possible options in an application laboratory with a range of lasers so you can optimize both process and implementation. Interested in giving it a try? AMADA WELD TECH will test your parts FREE. --- - Categories: Laser Micromachining - Tags: femtosecond, picosecond, usp Ultra-fast laser micromachining has been getting a lot of press lately; does it live up to its billing? In my view, ultra-fast micromachining has terrific potential, but I’d like to temper the enthusiasm with a little dose of reality. Amada Miyachi America has a new micromachining applications laboratory set up with a variety of different ultra-fast laser micromachining sources and motion platforms, so I am in a perfect position to show some examples of what ultra-fast laser micromachining can do from a laser independent systems integrator perspective I’ll begin with one, big caveat: you must first match the laser source to your particular application, considering both performance and budget. Ultra-fast lasers offer unique micromachining capability, but they are not inexpensive, so it pays to do your homework to determine whether the benefits the laser provides to your specific process are justifiable via direct return on investment (ROI), or because it can provide unique features for a specific part. When considering the ROI for ultra-fast lasers, it is most important to factor in the reduction of post processing steps, including cleaning and de-burring, both mechanically and chemically. Refer to the recent blog "Cutting with femtosecond disk laser - ROI in less than a year" for more information. What is micromachining – and how fast is ultra-fast? Micromachining has some very specific processing requirements, chief among which are quality, dimensional accuracy, debris management, and the thermal impact of the process on the part. The actual definition of micromachining is somewhat vague. In general terms, it usually means creating feature sizes of 1 millimeter (mm) or smaller in materials that are 1mm thick or even thinner. The micromachining umbrella includes cutting, drilling, scribing, ablation, and texturing processes, each of which requires material removal. The laser is a great micromachining tool – it offers the benefits of a non-contact “tool-less” process, optical spot sizes less than 10 microns, and extreme control on how much material is removed, down tothe micron level. Micromachining processes use lasers that operate in “pulsed mode,” so the optical energy is delivered to the material by discrete pulses that have a certain time duration, frequency (repetition rate) and power level. The term “ultra-fast” does not refer to how quickly the laser processes, but rather to the pulse duration of the laser. For many years, lasers with pulse durations in the nanoseconds (ns) (10-9s, or one billionth of a second) were used, which provided a certain level of processing. Now, we’ve graduated to ultra-fast or ultra-short pulse lasers, with pulse durations measured in picoseconds (ps) (10-12s, or a thousandth of a nanosecond) and femtoseconds (fs) (10-15s, or a millionth of a nanosecond). Now we are really talking short (or fast). These shorter pulse widths fundamentally alter how the laser interacts with the material, offering some really significant benefits for some applications, as summarized in Table 1. Ultra-fast lasers are definitely worth a look to see if they might work in your micromachining process. For a start, take a look at a few examples of what ultra-fast laser micromachining can accomplish. Note, these images show the laser-finished part from the machine with no post processing apart from an ultrasonic bath clean! --- - Categories: Monitoring Resistance spot welding monitors and checkers measure the electrical and mechanical aspects of the welding process; they analyze weld quality enabling the user to make adjustments and improvements resulting in process stability, and, ultimately, improved yields. Here’s a quick look at the three most important reasons to consider adding a weld monitor or weld checker to your resistance welding line: Weld monitors give you a 360° view of your weld making both R&D and production analysis work more effective In the process development phase, weld monitoring is indispensable for evaluation and research, process optimization, and process validation. Recently, a process engineer from one of our medical device customers was doing some R&D work using a Miyachi Unitek UB25 linear DC welder (which can monitor current, voltage, power, resistance, and time), along with a Series 300 electromagnetic weld head, monitoring displacement. The legacy process used epoxy to join two small workpieces, and the company wanted to reduce manufacturing costs by developing a more automated method using resistance welding, but the engineer wasn’t having any luck getting it to work properly. His welds were inconsistent and the material was changing in form and structure during cooling, leading to unacceptable variations. The failure rate was an astonishing (and unacceptable) 50 percent! He had some data - bits and pieces of information from each of the devices he was using, but he wasn’t looking at them together on the same screen. Enter the Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM). We set the ADAM up with the UB25 and Series 300 to monitor force and displacement along with the other parameters the engineer was already monitoring (voltage, current, power, time). We put them all together on one large screen and within the first couple of welds got some eye-opening information. The screen looked something like this (note: this is NOT the actual data). Most significant: The part was collapsing after the weld energy had shut off – about 2-3 milliseconds (ms) after the end of the weld energy. Material displacement was very rapid, causing a spike of 40 pounds (lbs) in the force profile – when the welding force was only 8 lbs! The difference was due to the weld head acceleration as it tried to maintain force on the part while it was collapsing. As the material cooled, the increased acceleration caused the large 40 lb. impact force, which was having a negative effect on the weld, and causing variations in the formation of the part-to-part interface. 2. Stability = accountability With an ever-increasing emphasis on process accountability, manufacturers in ALL industries need the best possible information to support process development and production monitoring. They also need data to document quality requirements contained in ISO (International Organization for Standardization), GMP (good manufacturing practice) and TQM (total quality management) programs. Weld monitors enable them to get the information back up they need. Armed with the information gleaned from ADAM, we were able to focus our efforts to bring the process under control. We started by changing the process parameters - reducing weld energy, and introducing upslope to the weld profile to bring the energy in more slowly. We also increased the weld time slightly. These small changes resulted in less rapid displacement, allowing the weld head force control to become stable. Within a short time, and 20-30 adjustments, we had increased the success rate to 85%! (image shown is NOT actual data). 3. Improved Yields Obtaining high yields is the key to manufacturing success – and using a weld monitor is one fast and easy way to make that happen. As outlined above, weld monitoring helped our customer achieve an 85% yield in just a few short hours. After purchasing his own ADAM, and further tweaking the process, he obtained a 99 percent yield. The company is now in production with the part. So there you have it. Makes a pretty persuasive case for the benefits of weld monitoring, doesn't it? Bottom line: Analysis - Stability - Yield. 3 very good reasons for adding weld monitoring to your process. --- - Categories: Laser Welding - Tags: galvo What do you get when you pair a non-contact, high intensity heat source with a compact, relatively inexpensive high speed motion system? A perfect match! The "ham n' eggs" of laser industry: a micro laser welding system that can push productivity to the max with three key features: Point to point positioning in milliseconds On the fly customizable weld sizes and Very small footprint for integration (See the last section of this post if you need a quick guide to how a scan head works. ) Maximizing production by minimizing point to point positioning time Scan heads are ideal for use in volume manufacturing, where they can shave seconds off cycle times on parts with multiple weld locations by minimizing point-to-point positioning times. Typically, a 1-inch move will take 5 milliseconds to move, settle and be ready for welding. Disk drive armature manufacturing is a great example of how a laser can be used with a scan head in a mass-production, high-quality driven industry. Each armature assembly has 15-30 spot welds between materials that measure just 0. 001 to 0. 004-inch thick. 7-8 years ago a transition was made from the use of high speed linear stages to scan heads – essentially doubling the productivity of each machine. Each set of spot welds is made in less than a second, and in some places the proximity of the weld spots pushes the weld pace beyond 85 welds per second. Figure 1 shows disk drive armatures welded using scan heads, each armature completed in less than 1 second. The small dots indicate the locations of the spot welds. Figure 1: disk drive armatures welded using scan heads Customizable weld sizes Single mode fiber lasers offer incredible welding performance in terms of power vs penetration. A 500W laser is capable of penetration beyond 0. 04-inch in steel and aluminum. However, with an optical focus spot size of only 0. 001-inch, the welds are sometimes too narrow to meet weld strength requirements and part fit-up tolerances. The scan head, however, can rapidly dither or "wobble" the laser perpendicular to the weld direction so the weld may be widened according to requirements. The amplitude and frequency of the wobbling is programmed via software that controls the scan head. A file can contain multiple welds, each with different wobble dimensions. If you have a high mix of parts, you may build a library of files and load them into the machine via remote commands or I/O. Figure 2 shows a schematic of this technique and figure 3 is an image of the welding results. Figure 2: schematic of single mode fiber laser and scan head to to enable tailored weld profiles Figure 3: cross section of bead on plate welds using a single mode fiber laser and scan head. Top: without wobble. Bottom: with wobble. Note: linear welding speed is the same. Small footprint for ease of integration The scan head and connection optics for the fiber that delivers the laser are about the size of large shoe box. With the scan head providing the XY laser motion there is generally no requirement for additional part motion which is highly beneficial for inline volume processing. Fiber-delivered lasers offer an additional benefit – the laser can be positioned 20 or 30 feet from the scan head, adding the convenience of routing the fiber delivery cable as needed through the production line or machine. How a scan head works A scan head consists of two mirrors, each mounted on very small rotary motors, called galvanometers. These two mirrors and motors are mounted orthogonally to each other such that the rotary motion of the two mirrors translates to linear motion in the X- and Y-axis. The small size of the motors provides high-speed positioning, short settling times, and high acceleration and deceleration, which is ideal for high-speed, short-distance motion. The laser is directed though the scan head by two mirrors to what is known as an “F-theta lens,” which focuses the laser over an X/Y area according to where the motors have positioned the laser at the input side of the lens. This contrasts with a regular lens, which focuses to a single point in X and Y. Figure 4 is a schematic of the laser and scan head system. The laser is moved by high speed, low inertia galvanometer motors mounted with mirrors through a lens producing a focal XY plane for welding. Also shown is the scan head, the laser delivered to the beam expander/collimator. The size of the entire assembly is about 20-inches x 6-inches x 6-inches. Figure 4: schematic of scan head and image of actual hardware --- - Categories: Laser Cutting - Tags: femtosecond, medical, stent, tube Microsecond fiber and pulsed Nd:YAG lasers have been used successfully for hypo tube and stent cutting for many years. The only downside is that cut parts often require a number of post processing operations, depending on material and part requirements. These additional manufacturing steps can add significant cost; they also add to the handling logistics burden for what, in many cases, are mechanically delicate parts, not to mention the added problem of having to deal with chemical-based processes and the disposal of hazardous waste. Along comes the ultrashort femtosecond (fs) laser, which produces pulses that are shorter than the conduction time for metals. This means that the laser process occurs without a thermal fingerprint on the part. More specifically, a disk-based femtosecond laser offers sub-400fs pulses plus best in class beam quality and peak power that enable the highest quality cold ablation cutting process. Since the cutting process is purely ablation rather than melt ejection, the resulting cut requires minimal post processing, even for materials like nitinol. When investigating the ROI for a disk femtosecond laser tube cutting system compared to a microsecond system, key considerations are; Cutting time per part Post processing required If you look purely at the numbers, a disk femtosecond laser with 5-10W average power and pulse energies around 40 mJ would seem to be under-powered to compete on speed and therefore price per part. But, in reality, when viewing the complete picture of overall part cost, the ROI justification for the disk femtosecond laser can, in many cases, be less than 12 months. --- - Categories: Laser Welding, Micro Tig Welding, Resistance Welding - Tags: battery "Ugh - my battery just died! " "Can I use your charger? " "Mind if I recharge my phone? " Batteries are everywhere, and we've become increasingly dependent on them in many aspects of our daily lives: portable electronic devices, cordless power tools, energy storage, and hybrid and EV cars. Thus, the demand to manufacture batteries that meet or exceed quality and production requirements for these products, is great. Resistance spot welding, micro TIG welding, and laser welding processes all enable high quality volume production. The selection of one technology over another is usually made based on the application's specific requirements and the alignment of the technology to these needs. So, what battery welding technologies are available and what are the benefits of each? Technology selection depends in large part on the application it’s used for. Here are a few important rules that should be followed when using a technology for a particular application: Selecting the most suitable technology and process for battery pack manufacture Selection of the most suitable technology and process is based on two main factors: tab thickness and material. Resistance spot welding, micro-TIG welding, and laser welding technologies each have specific features that align well to these joining needs. A clear understanding of the technologies and application is needed to implement an efficient and reliable production welding system. The following diagram shows where each of the technologies fit for tab thickness and production throughput. For example, resistance welding is an excellent choice for thinner tabs and medium processing speed for hand tool packs, while laser welding is a better choice for thicker copper and aluminum tabs such as those used in electric vehicles. Micro-TIG is best suited for tab-to-busbar welding for low to high capacity packs. For more information read Battery Welding Solutions Using Laser & Resistance Technologies. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Marking, Laser Micromachining, Laser Welding Once the commercial justification for bringing laser technology in house is complete, new to laser manufacturers may still have some technical concerns. We’ve recently worked on several very successful collaborations with first-time to laser manufacturers to turn their mountains into mole hills. Now each system is on the floor in production and everyone is wondering what all the fuss was about. Here’s a step by step process for making sure bringing a laser in house is pain-free. Step 1: Process – Picking the right laser for the job is essential, so make sure that the integrator has the necessary application knowledge. Ideally the integrator would run the application in house to fully understand the system’s integration requirements. Step 2: Systems definition and specification – Laser technology, like any process, has its particular process requirements that need to be addressed by the system, so it makes sense to work with an experienced integrator. To make this a seamless process, it is best if the integrator has undertaken the application before (ideal case) or at the very least thoroughly understands the process. All the process requirements will need to be designed in, with no downstream surprises. Step 3: Dedicated system engineers – A single point of contact at the integrator who is dedicated to your project provides a vital link for information exchange and continuity throughout the entire system build, from system definition to buy off agreements. Along the way, if changes are needed, they are on the spot to ensure changes are completed quickly and with little fuss. Step 4: Laser safety – Laser systems are offered in two flavors, Class 1 and Class 4. Class 1 means that the system can operate anywhere in the factory with no concerns – the system is contained within a laser-safe enclosure that is light tight, with interlocks that prevent the laser firing when the system is in load/unload mode and the door is open. Class 4 systems are open and require personnel within the area to wear laser safety glasses. These Class 4 open system are either housed in a dedicated room or light curtains are placed around the system. Within the room or the curtains, when the laser is firing safety glasses must be worn. Many integrators will have Laser Safety Officers to help with the necessary safety measures needed. In addition it’s important to verify that the integrator files CDRH compliant report for the system. Step 5: Training – As with any system, sufficient training on both the system and the application are important to enable self sufficient operation, process development and troubleshooting. When ordering the system ensure there is enough time budgeted for training of engineers and operators to ensure “knowledge” coverage. In many cases getting off site training at the integrator is more beneficial as all the necessary support staff will be present. Step 6: Installation and support – The machine needs to be physically connected and brought up to working order by a laser field service engineer. Depending upon the complexity of the application, an application engineer will also be present to embed the process in and provide any additional training that may be needed. This can be for the specific process as well as generic laser 101 training. One example is an innovative in-house laser welding process that replaced standard furnace braze and electron beam welding processes. The development process was carried out by a team of application engineers and laser system design experts working in the Miyachi Unitek application laboratory. The team developed a process that would meet the company’s requirements for an operator friendly, high quality welding system that could be successfully integrated into its existing production line. The partnership also worked particularly well in helping successfully navigate the many steps necessary to bring this new technology into the manufacturing process. After bringing the process in-house, the company reduced a process that used to take eleven days down to 70 seconds. This, combined with a substantial reduction in inventory requirements, translated to a large cost savings. --- - Categories: Laser Marking 2D Data Matrix TM codes are made up of two parts: the finder pattern that tells the reader the code orientation and array size, and the actual encoded data. If you’re getting no read or a marginal read, you may have an issue with one these read factors. It’s also worth noting that the quality (and price) of the reader can have a significant effect – particularly on small codes, and codes marked on shiny surfaces. Here are the four important factors to consider for good code readability. Level of contrast – Difference in reflectance between marked and unmarked code cells. Print growth – Dimension ratio of unmarked cell to marked cell. Axial non-uniformity– Measure of how much the sampling point spacing differs from one axis to another. Quiet zone – Blank margin around the code. If the code is unreadable, start by inspecting it under an optical microscope and assess these factors. A code verifier or a reader that can capture images to be loaded into verification software provides a very good method of mark correction. Verification standards If you’re interested in 2D codes, be sure to stay tuned for our next post, “Optimizing a Data Matrix™ code for Readability. ” In the meantime, if you want to know more about the details of the verification standards, check out two white papers that Microscan, Inc. has prepared: Understanding 2D Verification – Comparing Evaluation Parameters for Data Matrix Symbol Verification Application of Data Matrix Verification Standards – Overview of Data Matrix Quality Standards and Measured Parameters --- - Categories: Hot Bar Reflow Soldering and Bonding Most PCB materials like FR2 and FR4 are very resilient to the application of heat during the hot bar reflow soldering (hot bar soldering or hot bar bonding) process. But some materials - ceramic substrates in particular - need to be heated in a more controlled fashion to minimize the chance of cracking. Excessive differences in the heat sinking capability of the two parts being joined can also cause solder cracking during cooling. Heat sinking differentials along the solder joint length are the most common design problem to overcome. Small differences may not have much effect on quality, but any large thermal mass change along the joint area will cause inconsistency of temperature and result in a poor solder joint. Following are some of the common part design problems we run into and possible solutions to ensure successful hot bar bonding. Referring to the image above: A. Heat is transferred away from the joint area to the large pad area, which is positioned too close to the joint area. B. Increased trace width and plated through-hole draw heat from the joint area. C. Reduced-width trace acts as a thermal dam and prevents any heat sinking of the pad. D. 0. 08” is the effective minimum area in which there must be no heat sinks if small trace heat dams are used. E. Equally sized small traces act as a thermal dam and ensure equal heating across joint area. Note that the traces leading from the pads should be of equal width and be as narrow as possible. This design will act as a thermal dam, preventing excessive heat drain from the pad area during the hot bar reflow soldering process. For multi-layer boards, restrict the traces under the bonding area to the smallest width possible and spread equally under the pads on the PCB. Any shielding on the PCB should have an equal effect along the joint area. For more information, read our whitepaper Part Design Guidelines for Reflow Soldering Flex to PCB's, Reflow Soldering Process Overview, and Pulse Heated, Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Fundamentals --- - Categories: Resistance Welding - Tags: troubleshooting You've been successfully running the same resistance spot welding program for days - months - years when all of a sudden it stopped working. What do you do? Where should you start? When troubleshooting a problem with your resistance welding process, we've learned that it's best to start with the materials and move back toward the power supply. Troubleshoot using 7 simple steps, in this order: Check the materials that are being welded. See if your supplier is using the same base materials, plating, process, etc. . If a new lot of materials is causing problems, look for some parts from a previous lot to see if they will still weld normally. Check the electrodes. Make sure the material, size and shape of the electrodes has not changed. Also look at the electrode condition and resurfacing procedure. Check the tooling that holds the parts in position. Make sure it has not been modified or damaged and that it holds the parts in the proper position. Check the weld head. Inspect the electrode holders to make sure they are clamping the electrodes correctly. Check the weld head motion and look for friction that might cause problems with follow-up. Check all of the electrical connections from the electrode holders, flexures, power bars, and weld cables to the power supply output terminals. Check the mounting location of the Voltage Sense cables and make sure they are screwed down tight. Check the power supply. Make sure it is connected to the correct line voltage. Make sure all of the electrical connectors are secure. Make sure it is operating properly and not giving any alarms. Verify all of the process settings including the power supply schedule, menu settings and weld head force and speed settings. Check with the operators to see if they are doing anything differently including electrode maintenance, part handling, initiation procedure. If new operators are using the equipment, make sure they have been properly trained on footswitch operation, etc. If you complete this troubleshooting list and are unable to identify the problem, you may want to conduct a process audit, in which case you'll find this Process Audit Worksheet helpful. It can be used to document your process and includes many details that you may not have considered as important, but could negatively affect your process if not controlled. If, after conducting a process audit you STILL can't identify the problem, feel free to contact us - our application engineers would be happy to assist. For more information please read Optimizing the Welding Process. Access our online Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Tool. Art Schuneman of Helgesen Industries in Hartford, WI recently said "I had been searching online for advice on resistance welding issues when I came across this Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Guide. It solved a number of major, long-term issues for my company in a matter of hours. It is first of its kind that I have ever found. Whoever had a hand in creating it should receive recognition (and a Nobel Peace Prize)! ” You may also download the tool from the Apple App Store or Google Play. --- - Categories: Laser Marking Most industrial laser marking applications are small and precise. But every now and then, an application comes along requiring a large area mark – with fill - and that generally means long process times, which no manufacturer likes to hear. Fortunately, there are several tricks of the trade that can greatly reduce process time, and, in some cases, the optimized process time can be significantly improved. In this application note, we'll consider a large area mark of the Miyachi Unitek logo on stainless steel and will compare process times based on tool selection, overlap, and path. We will also briefly discuss the limitations associated with each of these choices. Selecting the right tool Not unlike painting, to cover a large area (a wall, for example), you want to select the broadest brush possible to maximize coverage and decrease the time needed to complete the job. For laser marking, the "brush” is the laser spot size, determined by the optics (lens focal length) and laser parameters (input beam diameter on the lens). The figure below shows the different spot sizes for a given input diameter and focal length; the table shows calculated focal spot sizes for a given input beam diameter (7mm): Let’s consider using each of the spot diameters to fill a square as shown below. Multiple parallel lines are used to create the fill and the spacing between adjacent lines is equivalent to the diameter of the spot size, i. e. , the edges of the spots just touch. So, a marking speed of 300mm/s results in the following mark times for the Miyachi Unitek logo. You'll see that correct lens selection can reduce the process time by a factor of 4! Selecting the right overlap The overlap between adjacent rows may also negatively impact process time. Fill spacing can range from 0-99% overlap. Typically, a solid fill will have at least a 25% overlap. The figure below shows 0% overlap (left) and 50% overlap (right): Let's compare three different overlaps. The mark time is just about doubled by increasing the overlap from 0% overlap (0. 1 mm) to 50% overlap (0. 05 mm spacing). The optimal fill in this case was found to be 25%. Selecting the right path How the object is filled also affects total process time; the laser beam must be steered around the object and it does take time to jump from one line to the next. In the simple case above, filling the square is rather straightforward, and using parallel lines (also parallel to the square edge) is the easiest and fastest way to get it done. In the first order approximation, however, we neglected to account for the jump times in the calculation of the total process time. Limiting jumps naturally decreases process time. In the case of the square, the best marking time will occur with a bidirectional fill since the jump paths (dashed lines in the figure) will be shorter. This difference is magnified for more complicated text. The process time to fill the Miyachi Unitek logo with unidirectional and bidirectional fill is shown below. The bidirectional fill is 15% faster than the unidirectional fill. For more complex geometries, such as text, the fill orientation that will result in the fastest mark may not be obvious. In these cases, the mark time versus orientation must be tested. Consider these three orientations – 0°, 45°, and 90°. For the Miyachi Unitek logo example, there was only a slight decrease in time for the different angles: Limitations Large spots sizes do have some limitations. For one, the large diameter of the laser beam prevents production of smaller marks. Therefore, it's important to select a configuration that will provide adequate resolution for the desired mark. Consider also the type of mark that is to be made. The large beam diameter equates to lower energy density, which in turn will limit the processes that are possible. You may not be able to etch steel, for example (depending on energy level). For our logo mark, the 254mm lens was the longest that could be used to get the desired mark. Summary In summary, process time can be minimized by balancing the spot size, overlap, and fill path with the limitations set by the material and type of mark. In our example, a 20 W laser marker was used to mark a stainless steel plate with the Miyachi Unitek logo. The total mark size is 1” x 3. 4” (25. 4 mm x 86. 4 mm). The optimal configuration was found to be 254mm f-theta lens, 25% overlap, and a vertical (90°), bidirectional fill. The optimal process time was found to be 31. 3 seconds. --- - Categories: Hermetic Sealing - Tags: projection welding In a recent blog, we mentioned using projections as “energy directors” to achieve weld joints at specific, pre-defined locations. Ring projections - also known as annular projections - are commonly utilized in the electronic packaging industry to achieve hermetically sealed electronic packages, for transistor outline (TO) packages and, more recently, rectangular packages. Following are some tips for successful design of these ring projections and possible solutions to help you overcome less-than-perfect designs. Design Considerations Ring projections are usually coined into the drawn cap material, or, in some cases, machined into the header of the package: Ring projections must be on either the cap or the header only; never on both because these projections direct the heat and you want it directed to one predetermined location only. The typical height for projections used in electronic packaging applications ranges from 0. 006”-0. 010”. Furthermore, the projection height must be co-planar within 0. 002 or you will experience uneven heat distribution between the 2 mating parts which will result in a non-hermetic seal due to a “cold weld” or material expulsion in some sections of the weld joint. Refer to Fig 1: Compensating for design flaws The quality and flatness of the projection ring is a key factor in achieving a hermetic seal. Typical causes of failure include bowed cap flanges and uneven projection height. How do you overcome those issues? Increase weld force Increase weld energy To some degree, increasing the weld force can compensate for cap flatness and uneven projection ring height issues. Be careful, however, not to use excessive force as it can flatten the projection or dig into the mating part which will eliminate the effectiveness of the projection you’ve worked so hard to create. Furthermore, remember that when you increase the force, you decrease the contact resistance between the cap and the header. Under this condition, the weld energy needs to be increased to achieve a successful weld. Visual indicators and reliability of a hermetic seal Welded packages generally undergo Mil-STD gross and fine leak tests to guarantee hermetic seals, however, in most cases, visual confirmation of a continuous nickel fillet along the perimeter of the cap can be used as a good indicator of a hermetic seal. In some cases where the projection is far from the outer edge, however, a fillet may not be present. In those cases, you may consider visual monitoring of the projection collapse or performing a destructive test by mechanically separating the cap from the header. Weld checkers or weld monitors can also be installed on the weld head to measure actual current, resistance, and projection collapse during welding; these are very useful tools for process development and production monitoring. Don’t forget to check for Post weld defects You’ve successfully designed your projection and achieved a hermetic seal . Success! You’re done! Right? Not so fast... There are a couple of potential post-weld defects which need to be investigated: Particle Impact Noise Detection and Glass Feed-through Cracking Particle Impact Noise Detection (PIND) failure generally occurs due to material expulsion trapped inside the package during the projection welding process (see figure 4). In most cases, this material expulsion can be eliminated by either increasing the weld force or decreasing the weld energy. Another post-weld defect which should be investigated if fine leak failure is being encountered during weld schedule development is glass feed-through cracking. All electronic packages like TO packages, oscillators, modules, and photonics have feedthroughs surrounded by glass which can be cracked during the welding process (Figure 5) compromising the seals. These defects are attributed to excessive heat or sudden impact as the weld head connects with the parts and can be avoided by adjusting the clamping speed of the weld head and decreasing the weld pulse duration. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding - Tags: battery Battery tabs seem to have been getting thicker and more conductive over the last several years, as customers seek better performance and higher currents from their battery packs. These thicker battery tabs are usually made of nickel, but nickel-plated copper tabs are gaining in popularity due to their higher conductivity. We’ve had success welding the thicker nickel tabs, but have found the nickel-plated copper to be very difficult to weld. How to overcome that? Add slots and projections to the tab design to focus the current and minimize current shunting. Welding success also depends, in part, on the battery itself; those with thick caps can easily handle the high force and current needed to weld the thicker tabs. If the battery caps are too thin, however, they may get deformed or blown through. We’ve had the most success welding thicker tabs using our IPB-5000B-MU Inverter, a resistance welding power supply that delivers superior control for a wide range of micro welding applications. It features 5kHz fast feedback, and operates in constant current, voltage or power feedback modes. Voltage feedback is the typical mode of choice when welding battery packs, but the IPB-5000A can also weld in “combo mode” (current and voltage) to address even the most challenging battery welding applications. It is capable of a maximum output of 6000 amps, making it ideal for welding thicker tabs. Safety is another concern when selecting resistance welding equipment for battery welding. For example, if not welded properly, the chemicals contained in lithium ion batteries (you’ve heard about this in the news recently, associated with the new Boeing 787 aircraft) can leak out, burning eyes and skin. To avoid this hazardous situation, it is essential to use a closed loop power supply like the IPB-5000A, which includes features used to check weld resistance prior to applying the high welding current. We also recommend using an TL-089B-EZ Weld Head which offers 40 lbs. per electrode, and allows independent adjustment of the left and right forces to optimize heat balance between the two weld nuggets. It is supplied with Dual EZ-AIR, a pneumatic control that actuates the electrodes and maintains a preset firing force. At the predetermined firing force, EZ-AIR automatically closes the inlet and outlet valves to the weld head actuation cylinders, eliminating overforce. In summary, welding the thicker, more conductive tabs used in today’s more efficient, higher capacity battery packs can be challenging, but welding success can be achieved by designing the parts correctly and selecting equipment that is best suited to the application. For more information read Battery Welding Solutions Using Laser & Resistance Technologies. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting Lately, we’ve been doing a lot of talking about laser cutting. Fine laser cutting, that is. But what, exactly, is ‘fine’ laser cutting? Fine laser cutting applies to the cutting of metals, such as 300 and 400 series stainless steel, aluminum, nickel, titanium, nitinol and copper less than 0. 04” (1. 0mm) thick. In fact, they can be very thin - 0. 0005”-0. 002” (10-50 microns) - as the laser imparts no physical force on the part during the process. In addition to the thickness of the part, fine cutting is also defined by cut feature tolerances which can be down to ± 0. 0005”. Got that? OK! Let’s consider a few examples that highlight fine cutting – Medical Tube; Cannula Material 304 Stainless steel Thickness 0. 004” Smallest dimensional tolerance ±0. 0005” Average laser power 25W Edge quality requirements Burr < 0. 0005” Average cutting speed 0. 06”/s Battery Jelly Roll Material Copper (anode) Aluminum (cathode) Thickness 0. 0005” metal, 0. 008” active layer Smallest dimensional tolerance ± 0. 015” Average laser power 50W Edge quality requirements Heated affect zone < 0. 001” Average cutting speed 5”/s Medical Bone Saw Material 301 full hard stainless steel Thickness 0. 05” Smallest dimensional tolerance ± 0. 002” Average laser power 375W Average cutting speed 0. 1”/s Edge quality requirements Burr < 0. 0005” Light housings Material Aluminum 1050 Thickness 0. 01” Smallest dimensional tolerance ±0. 015” Average laser power 400W Edge quality requirements Burr < 0. 0005” Average cutting speed 1”/s So now that you understand the process, let’s talk about equipment. Just what do you use to achieve fine cutting? Fiber lasers are preferred for this type of cutting as they offer focused spot sizes down to 15 microns for the highest cut resolution, and excellent control and stability of laser power. Typical power levels range from 20-500W, and, in the majority of cases, the laser is not used in the continuously on mode as the parts are not sufficiently thick or features sufficiently large to allow it to dissipate that quantity of laser power. Rather, the laser is used in pulse mode, and with pulse widths down to 10 microseconds and pulse frequencies up to 50 kHz, the fiber laser has the necessary tools to produce an optimized cut for both speed and quality. The motion system is also a key part of the equation particularly for acceleration and deceleration rates; features sizes are so small that rarely is a system at constant speed for more than a fraction of a second. In most cases linear and direct drive stages are used. --- - Categories: Gloveboxes, Hermetic Sealing, Laser Welding, Resistance Welding - Tags: electronic packaging Seam sealing electronic packages is typically the last critical step in the package manufacturing process. Since the completed product performs a vital function and has a high dollar value, creating a barrier to contamination ingress is essential. Whether it’s optoelectronic packages for fiber optic cables transmitting signals in the middle of the ocean, or aerospace RF/microwave packages performing essential functions, the importance of preventing external environmental conditions from penetrating the package just can’t be over-estimated. So, what’s the best joining technology out there for sealing packages? The answer is... it depends! Resistance welding and laser welding are both well-established technologies; the selection of the right joining technology will be based on package design, throughput, and layout. The technologies rarely compete; they are usually mutually exclusive based on particular parameters. Use the table below to compare technologies to see which one might work the best for your application. Before reviewing the table, consider these basic concepts: Laser welding With regard to mechanical constraints, laser has the advantage because it uses a light beam rather than an electrode which needs to make physical contact with the package Laser has lower maintenance costs Laser seam welding is recommended for: A wider range of lid thicknesses Irregularly shape packages Packages with mechanical constraints where resistance welding roller electrodes cannot access Seam welding on top of the lid, as in RF modules where there are dividing walls inside the package that require joining the lid and the dividing walls that isolate RF emission from various components in the module Aluminum and copper packages Resistance Welding Resistance seam welding can be used for rectangular or circular packages with a lid thickness of 0. 004-0. 007 inches, made out of nickel or gold-plated Kovar or steel Resistance seam welding cannot be used to weld aluminum or copper Resistance welding is more accommodating of part plating thickness and the type of plating Generally, resistance welding is faster, especially on larger packages Does that give you a better idea of which technology will work for your specific application? Whichever you opt for, I highly recommend you run samples first to prove the concept. AMADA WELD TECH will do that for you at no cost! --- - Categories: Laser Welding Aluminum alloys, are lightweight, possess good thermal and electrical conductivity, and are relatively inexpensive to work with. Therefore, it’s no surprise that they are being used with increased frequency in product manufacturing applications ranging from batteries and electronics packaging, to automotive components and consumer goods packaging. Laser welding aluminum, however, is more difficult than welding steels for three key reasons: high reflectivity, surface oxide layer, and volatile alloying elements. High reflectivity - Aluminum is highly reflective to 1064 or 1070nm wavelength Nd:YAG and fiber lasers, meaning that high power density is needed to overcome this reflectivity and enable the laser to deliver heat to the part. Surface Oxide layer - Removing the oxide layer by either mechanical or chemical means ensures that dirt and contaminants that may be in the oxide layer are removed. Note that plating should be avoided in the welding area as it typically causes weld cracking. Material - Material selection is key in avoiding the more volatile alloying elements which can cause excess porosity and cracking, typical good material selections are 1050, 2219, 3003, 5052, 6061 & 4047. Note that 6061 is only weldable in combination with 4047 (though 4043 can be used) due to the silicon content of the 4047 alloy that prevents cracking. Hermetic Welding of RF/Microwave Packages The required material combination is 6061 for the body and 4047 for the lid. The joint geometry should be butt joint such that the penetration requirements are minimized. Typically in these applications a 500 or 600 micron spot size is used to ensure joint coverage and weld stability. When sourcing different material alloys for components that require welding it’s important to ensure that the alloys are weldable not only to themselves but also with the other alloy. As an example, consider 3003 and 5052, both weldable to themselves, however, if joined together the alloying elements create a condition that increases crack sensitivity, as shown in Figure 3: Some good background reading on alloy mixing - albeit not for laser welding - is Dudas, J. H and Collins, F. R. The Welding Journal, 45, 241s, 1966. --- - Categories: Laser Micromachining Laser micromachining is a process used to make tiny features in parts - measured in micrometers or millimeters. Pulsed lasers effectively complete this work by depositing very small, finite amounts of energy into a material, resulting in extremely precise and reproducible material removal. Suitable deposition of energy enables the laser to ablate, cut, drill, machine or scribe a material. A number of pulsed lasers are available for micromachining; in these examples, we used a 20W single mode pulsed fiber laser marker. Drilling Laser micro drilling creates holes that are important features for many applications – via holes for wafers, medical cannulae, or microchannels for fluids. Our first example, is an application to drill a hole into stainless steel. This particular hole is to be used in a precision flow application, so it’s really important to have a smooth wall without burring at the edges. The thickness of the material is 0. 01” (~250 µm), and the desired size of the finished hole is 0. 008” (~200 µm) with hole diameter tolerances of ± 0. 0005”. The tolerance for the hole diameter was so tight on this application, that a four step process was used (see table). The long pulse duration creates a large melt pool which is then ejected. Because a lot of heat is deposited into the part, a large heat affected zone is created, resulting in a melted region. The short pulse duration that follows creates a smaller melt pool which results in a very fine expulsion of the material, thereby cleaning the outside edge of the hole. Machining/Laser Micro Milling Our next application looks at a generic machining process which involves the removal of material to a specified depth, creating a variety of relief features such as grooves, slots and profiles, without actually cutting through the material. This technique is used frequently in the medical and electronics industries. The application below, looks at a cross machined into a thin sheet of stainless steel. The thickness of this sheet is 0. 001” (~25 µm). The application required a machining depth of 0. 0005” (~12. 5 µm ) without breaking through the back side. Process parameters are detailed in the table, and results are shown in the picture. Short pulse duration was critical in this application to achieve a shallow depth of marking. As noted in the previous example, the short pulse duration creates a shallow melt pool which is then extracted, removing very fine layers of material. Both of the above are excellent examples of precision results that can be achieved using a single mode fiber laser marker for laser micro milling. --- - Categories: Laser Welding - Tags: green Laser micro welding of conductive materials like copper has always been somewhat of a difficult proposition due to copper’s high reflectivity at the 1064nm wavelength. 532nm “green” laser welders however, remove this barrier, offering a truly viable method for laser micro welding copper (and other conductive materials) in high volume. Why is this so important? Well, as part miniaturization continues, and connector sizes decrease below 0. 004-inches thick for flat ribbons and wire diameters, the traditional processes we used to use – like crimping, soldering and brazing – become less viable due to high joint resistance, questionable joint reliability, and longevity. By contrast, welding, which provides excellent joint integrity, longevity and conduction performance, is quickly becoming the required standard. Some of the applications I can think of that would really benefit from this approach include: Flat ribbon to thick film metalized pad Wire to metalized pad/terminal Side by side square terminal to round wire Flat to flat lead frame connections Miniature lithium ion/polymer battery connections Micro welding of dissimilar materials The real challenge of micro welding copper, however, is how to control the heat balance in these small and highly conductive parts to enable welding while eliminating over- or under-heating. Using the 532 nm (green) wavelength is one way of meeting this significant challenge. Reducing the wavelength from 1064nm to 532nm significantly reduces the reflectivity of copper and other conductive materials. The 532nm wavelength enables consistent coupling into the copper and stabilizes welding. For those with experience of laser welding, the green laser welds copper like a 1064nm laser welds steel. LW5AG Green Laser Welder Welding Copper Green Laser Welded Copper Bus Bars A word of caution for those looking to adopt the 532nm technology for micro welding: there are mixed wavelength lasers on the market that use 532nm to couple into the part, and then use 1064nm to provide the weld energy. This does not work well for micro welding applications where consistent absorption during the weld is key to providing weld quality and repeatability. In addition, this set up offers no independent control of the 532nm wavelength because it is linked to the 1064nm. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, Resistance Welding One of the great things about working for Miyachi Unitek Corporation is the company’s near-religious zeal for manufacturing innovation. I feel like it’s really in our “DNA,” - and while it can be frustrating to ‘finish’ a new technical datasheet only to find out that the product has been tweaked/improved in the time it took to print it - it’s something that I’m proud to be a part of. As a company, we have always provided not only equipment, but also complete manufacturing solutions, which require an understanding of both equipment and process. We are always helping people answer the question, “Is there a better way to do this? ” That innovative spirit recently got its just rewards, as Miyachi Unitek was named one of 14 finalists in the Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal and NantWorks. We were honored as an organization that “expands the boundaries of its industry and leads the region in impactful innovation. ” I have to admit it felt good to get kudos for some of the technical innovations we have spearheaded in the past decade, and recognition for the impact some of these innovations. I’d like to give our readers just a few examples. Application of three-dimensional laser cutting for production of arthroscopic surgery devices – This is a method of using a five-axis motion platform to achieve true three dimensional contour cutting for a shaver used to cut away and remove unwanted fragments of the cartilage from a joint during arthroscopic surgery. With this technique, the edge quality of the laser cut tube is nearly flawless, minimizing the extent of secondary manufacturing process steps. This means better shavers, better surgeries, lower risks and ultimately a better quality of life for many people. New welding technique enables crack free welding of high silicon Al-Si controlled expansion alloys and aluminum 4047 for aerospace electronic packages – Using a novel concept, we enabled crack-free welding of 70 percent silicon alloys, which are lightweight, high thermal conductivity alloys that are used for RF and microwave packages and other critical heat sinking applications. Miyachi Unitek modified the solidification process without using post weld heat treatment. By using a fillet weld geometry and moving the weld close to the edge of the package the isotherms around the weld are modified such that the thermal gradient is reduced and re-orientated. The result included crack-free welds in the highest silicon content alloy, CE7. Advances in laser welding systems and technology for medical device manufacturing – This innovation includes motion and laser control techniques beneficial to hermetic laser seam welding of implantable devices. Using special software to achieve “position-based firing” along the contour, we developed a method that fired the laser in response to its actual position along the contour at any point in time. We also developed new metals joining production methods using “green light” (532nm) pulsed welding lasers, which facilitates precision welding of copper and gold alloys. This offers a true metallurgical weld, consistent high-reliability electrical connections with no long term resistance drift, and a non-contact process that completely eliminates risks of electro-static discharge or physical damage to the parts being joined. New force-based bend align increases yield and throughput for manufacturing pump lasers for the telecom industry – This unique force-based algorithm is used for deforming pump laser diode packages back into alignment. The packages are part of fiber laser amplifiers used to boost a telecommunications signal as it’s transmitted over vast distances. With the force based bend align method, the signal is peaked faster and in many cases with increased coupling over position based systems. The increased coupling provides improved amplification of the signal and greater signal to noise ratio. Enabling high performance optoelectronic modules using novel gas-conserving resistance welding electrode system – This new projection welding technique dramatically reduces the amount of Xenon gas needed to backfill a package. Xenon has good thermal properties and does not enter into slow chemical reactions with other materials that can cause degraded performance and reliability. However, it is extremely expensive, and many existing processes waste the costly gas during backfilling. The new technique enables packages to be evacuated, and then filled with gas before being hermetically sealed using projection welding. This process consumes as little as 5 cubic centimeters of Xenon gas, costing only $0. 75 per part. It’s been a great decade of innovation. Now it’s back to the drawing board for the next ten years of innovation. --- - Categories: Laser Marking - Tags: black marking, corrosion resistant, dark marking, medical, passivation resistant Let’s give this topic one more quick look. The major direct part marking (DPM) methods (laser, ink jet, dot peen, chemical etching) have a variety of pros and cons, but how do they stack up against each other head to head (no pun intended! )? Take a look at the table below for a comparison of what I think are the key factors to consider: What the technology is best suited for Mark quality Materials Mark permanence Speed Integration-readiness Process consumables Maintenance Capital cost Running costs As you can see above, on balance, laser marking is the most versatile of the DPM methods, with benefits including superior permanent mark quality on metals and plastics; highly flexible marks that can incorporate text, graphics, logos and data codes; and a wide range of markable materials. It has the highest capital cost, but lowest running costs. In addition, laser marking is a high speed process that is easily integrated into a new or existing manufacturing line. Safety is enhanced because laser marking is a non-contact process with good standoff distance, and the lack of chemicals makes it environmentally preferable. --- - Categories: Laser Marking Not long ago, I discussed some of the factors you should consider when deciding which marking technology to use: material type, part function, geometry, surface finish/roughness, coating, mark quality, mark dimension/part size, and serialization - all play a part in this process. Today’s post digs a bit deeper into each of the major marking methods and how to select the right marking technology for your specific application by looking at a concise listing of the pros and cons of each: inkjet, dot peen, chemical etching, and laser marking. Inkjet Inkjet marking is an on-the-fly, non-contact marking process accomplished by forcing pressurized ink through a nozzle. There are two inkjet system types, drop on demand (DOD) and continuous ink jet (CIJ). In either case, the part must be moving to make a mark. Dot Peen Dot peen or “pin stamping” is a contact marking process in which pneumatically or electro-mechanically driven single or multiple carbide styluses create a mark by physically indenting the surface of the material by impact. Electro-Chemical Etching In this process, the mark is created as material is removed by “forced corrosion” using a mask to produce an “oxide” black surface effect, or an “etched” mark where the image is engraved into the material. Laser Marking Laser marking is a very fast, non-contact process in which a laser beam, steered by mirrors mounted onto galvo motors, produces the mark which can be shallow enough to be little more than a color change, or a deeper, engraved mark. These lists should be complete enough to help you narrow down your choices. But if you need a little help – and since we do manufacture laser markers, and I would be remiss if I didn’t make a pitch for the technology: direct part marking, done with a laser, is faster, more permanent, has a low amortized cost of ownership, uses no consumables, and doesn’t require any other, related processes to ensure mark durability. Want to see what a laser mark looks like on your parts? Send us a few! We’ll mark them to your specifications and return them with a full report. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding I recently posted a blog about closed loop welders and how you can get the most out of using them, and it occurred to me that some of you may not be familiar with the different resistance spot welding power supply technologies, how they work, and what they can be used for. So here is a short description of the four different types, including both closed loop and open loop designs. First of all, let's talk about the difference between closed loop and open loop welders. Simply put, closed loop welders use sensors to measure the current and voltage during the weld so you can adjust for part and process variation as you go; open loop welders don't - you just get what you get. CLOSED LOOP TECHNOLOGIES: Linear DC and HF Inverter In Linear DC power supplies, a capacitor bank is charged up and the welding energy is released through a bank of transistors. Linear DC power supplies deliver an ultra stable output with a very fast rise time. Most DC power supplies can be programmed in constant current, constant voltage, or constant power. Time control can be programmed in increments as small as 0. 01 milliseconds. Because DC power supplies offer the best low energy control, it is the best choice for welding fine wires and thin foils. High frequency inverter technology utilizes pulse width modulation circuitry to control the weld energy. 3-phase input current is full wave rectified to DC, which is then switched to produce an AC current at the primary of the welding transformer. The resulting secondary current, when rectified, is in the form of DC with an imposed, low-level AC ripple. Like Linear DC welders, High Frequency Inverters can be programmed for constant current, voltage, or power operation. Time control can be programmed in 1 millisecond or 0. 01 millisecond increments. High Frequency Inverters have very high repetition rates, so they are frequently used for automated applications. OPEN LOOP TECHNOLOGIES: Capacitor Discharge (CD) and Direct Energy (AC): Capacitor Discharge (CD) power supplies store energy in a capacitor bank prior to the weld. The energy is discharged through a pulse transformer to the weld head. The resulting high peak current and very fast rise time is useful for welding very conductive parts. The level of charge on the capacitor bank is usually programmed in watt-seconds or % energy. Time control is achieved by changing the transformer tap settings, which changes the pulse duration, or pulse width. Unfortunately, since a capacitor discharge power supply is open loop (no feedback), changes in the secondary circuit, such as loose cables or corroded connections can result in inconsistent energy delivery to the parts. Direct Energy (AC) power supplies take energy directly from the power line as the weld is being made. Coarse current control is achieved by changing the tap settings on the welding transformer, which changes the voltage of the output. Fine adjustment of weld current is achieved by controlling the amount, in percent, of the AC power that is applied to the primary of the welding transformer. The weld time is controlled in line cycles (1 cycle = 16. 67 milliseconds @ 60 Hz), the minimum usually being one half cycle. Line voltage fluctuations can affect the weld current delivered by open loop AC power supplies. For this reason, the input line must be well regulated. AC power supplies are general purpose welders with high energy output (not suitable for critical, fine welding applications). The longer welding times are useful for resistance brazing applications. For more information read Fundamentals of Resistance Welding and The Benefits of Closed-loop Control for the Resistance Welding Process. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding - Tags: projection welding If you read my recent blog on heat balance, you know that there are five different techniques that can be used to balance weld heat that don’t involve making changes to materials or part design. And at the end of the blog I mentioned that if you’re still having difficulty after trying all five of the techniques, you may want to consider adding projections to one of the parts. So what are projections? Sometimes referred to as “energy directors”, projections are “dimples” or “bumps” that are pressed or machined into the material at the location where the weld is to be made. Typically, the projections are pressed into the thicker piece: Benefits of projection welding: As already mentioned, adding projections can promote heat balance. It does this in three ways: Reduces thermal mass of thicker piece (less material to melt) Increases current density (more focused current) Increases part interface resistance (generates more heat) Another benefit to adding projections is longer electrode life. Since the projection is doing the job of focusing the current, you can use a larger electrode face, and larger electrodes will last longer than smaller electrodes. Projections also ensure that the current path is consistent for every weld. And a consistent current path is essential for consistent welding! Welding with projections: In most cases, the goal is to achieve a total collapse of the projection during welding. A partial collapse is acceptable in some cases, but anything less than 50% collapse is probably not going to result in a robust weld. Projection shapes and sizes: Round projections are commonly used when welding two flat sheets together. A rail projection (or line projection) is preferred when welding a wire or component lead to a terminal. Ring projections are often used on the lids of component packages to ensure a hermetic seal. Images, left to right show: round projection, rail projection, ring projection The top of the projection can be rounded, flat, or pointed. The height, width, and exact shape of the projection will be different for different material combinations and part sizes. When designing your projections, keep in mind that a projection that is too big won’t collapse, and a projection that is too small won’t be useful, as it will melt too quickly. If you decide you want to add projections to your parts to improve welding, but you are not sure of the exact design you want to use, feel free to contact our Resistance Welding Applications Lab for help. We have several welding engineers with many years of experience who would be happy to lend a hand and offer advice on your specific application. For more information, read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding. --- - Categories: Laser Marking - Tags: corrosion resistant, passivation resistant, traceability Product traceability over its complete lifecycle is one of the key issues driving marking technology today. Manufacturers are looking for cradle-to-grave traceability to improve product quality and make sure all their suppliers fall in line with quality standards. Oh, and let’s not forget they also want to make it easier and less costly to engage in product recalls. A variety of marking methods are available, but in my book, laser marking is the fastest and cleanest marking technology, with the added benefits of flexible automation, improved environmental profile, and low cost of ownership. Direct part marking basics What is direct part marking (DPM)? Simple: making a mark directly on the part. Not on a label which goes onto the part, but on the part itself. Non-direct marking techniques like labels don’t guarantee lifelong traceability since the information printed on a sticker may unreadable through wear or even detached altogether. So, more and more companies are migrating to direct part marking, which permanently marks the parts with a serial code and other important data. There are a few methods being used for DPM today, including laser marking, abrasive blasting, dot peen, stamping, electro-chemical etching, and ink jet. So how does one determine which technique to use? It will depend on a variety of factors, including material type, part function, part geometry, surface finish/roughness, mark quality, mark dimension/part size, mark serialization, and coating thickness. There are also production line implementation considerations to be taken into account, like whether the part is moving or static, what access you have to the part, what to do if there are multiple materials or point of use, and remote operations and programming. Consider these factors as you evaluate your DPM options: Material type – Fragile materials require a non-contact method that won’t damage the surface beyond making the mark itself. Dot peen cannot mark plastics. Ink won’t adhere to some plastics. Part function – Non-intrusive marking methods are recommended for parts used in safety critical, or high pressure/high stress applications like aircraft engines. Ink cannot be used for medical parts. Wear resistant marks are required for automotive applications. Medical passivation requires chemically resistant marks. Part geometry – It is more difficult to place a serial code on a curved surface than it is on a flat surface. In most cases, however, the serial code is small in comparison to the curvature of the part. Recessed mark aresa, and marks made on different levels/areas (for example, for electrical breakers) will affect the type of marking system that should be used. Surface finish/roughness ­– Highly polished metal surfaces and, conversely, rough surfaces prove more difficult to read marks like serial codes. Therefore, additional techniques to roughen (in the case of polished) or smooth the surface (if too rough) may be required. Mark dimensions/ part size – The finished size of the serial code to be marked is important to consider when determining which DPM to use. Lasers provide excellent resolution and are infinitely scalable within field size. Mark content (text, graphics, codes) ­­– All techniques do well with alphanumeric characters; dot peen and ink jet struggle making logos. Coating thickness – Is there a plating/coating on the part? If so, the thickness of that coating must be taken into account when applying intrusive markings to prevent deformation or excessive weakening of the part. This is most often seen in the electronics industry with gold or nickel plated parts, but is also a consideration for small parts in other industries. Mark serialization – Lasers can easily handle barcode serialization, custom text strings, and database connection, while inkjet and dot peen tend to be simple systems, incapable of that kind of flexibility. Mark quality – It may sound silly, but mark quality matters not only for readability/traceability purposes, but also for perceived quality of the finished part. Ink jet and dot peen struggle with mark quality and visibility. Environmental profile – Ink jet and chemical etching both require the use toxic chemicals; lasers are perceived as a “greener” technology. Laser direct part marking provides a solution for all of the considerations. A variety of laser marking techniques are available, including laser etching, engraving, annealing, or bleaching. Regular readers of this blog will know that each technique has been covered in an earlier post, but to sum it up the best laser technology depends upon the application, mark type needed, and material to be marked. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding Equipment calibration may not be the most exciting activity, but it can go a very long way in saving you both time and money by reducing plant down-time due to process control fluctuations. Resistance weld controls, monitors, and checkers are not self-calibrating, and you must re-calibrate them periodically to maintain accuracy. Failure to do so may result in production problems that are extremely difficult to detect because the process appears to be in tolerance. Why is calibration so important and what are the factors that may lead to inaccuracy? Today’s manufacturing environment calls for tighter and tighter engineering tolerances (defined as specifications which allow reasonable leeway for imperfections and variability without affecting or compromising performance), and the elimination of errors. This makes accurate calibration and maintenance of weld controls, monitors and checkers more essential than ever before. Calibration verifies that the equipment’s current, voltage, and other measurement capabilities are within a stated specification, and confirms that the instrument performs as specified when compared to a standard of known precision. Unfortunately, there are many factors on a manufacturing floor that might contribute to inaccurate measurements or readings, and this increases the level of process uncertainty – not a good situation to be in. Some of the more important ones I can think of include product damage or abuse, aging electronic components (component drift) and, the one I consider the real kicker, human intervention. How often should you recalibrate? I get asked this question a lot, and am hesitant to put a stock answer out there. I do feel confident in recommending that calibration be performed - at minimum - every twelve months. That said, some companies choose to put their equipment on a six month calibration schedule. Calibration frequency can be based on a number of factors, including internal quality standards, obvious damage to the instruments, and perhaps most importantly, whether any manufacturing descrepancies have been attributed to equipment inaccuracy in the past. It is important to point out that when the time to recalibrate comes around, you need to be sure to check the equipment and take readings before making any adjustments. If all of the readings are well within specifications, the unit does not need to be adjusted. If the readings are out of tolerance, according to your own internal quality procedures, you may need to review any product that was manufactured using the equipment to verify whether the product needs to be reworked. Should we send the equipment back to the factory for calibration, or do it ourselves? Some companies choose to calibrate all of their manufacturing equipment in-house, while others prefer to send it back to the manufacturer. If you decide to invest in calibration equipment and training to perform calibration in house, keep in mind these key concepts that we follow for calibrating Miyachi Unitek products at the factory: Calibration equipment is traceable to NIST standards Personnel are trained in both calibration and repair of products Calibration is done using specific written procedures designed for a particular piece of equipment Repair materials are kept in stock for quick delivery Service is guaranteed If you choose to send the equipment to the factory for calibration, I recommend that you send in all of the accessories as well (toroidal coils, displacement sensors) so a complete system calibration can be done; this really is the only way to give you the highest degree of accuracy. Finally, be sure to ask for a calibration certificate and a sticker that identifies the calibration date, who performed the calibration, and the date calibration will again be required. Proper calibration of resistance weld controls, monitors, and checkers minimizes measurement uncertainty and establishes standards that will give you the quality you are looking for. For information about Miyachi Unitek's calibration and other services, visit us here. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding All right folks. Let’s cut to the chase. Successful resistance welding boils down to heat balance: getting both parts up to their bonding temperature at the same time. If too much heat goes into one part, and not enough into the other, the overheated part can become weak, and the weld won’t be strong. We are often asked to weld materials of different sizes, with different hardness and melting points, which can make it difficult to get both parts hot enough to form the bond. Assuming we cannot change the materials, or the shape and size of the parts, we use these five techniques to balance the heat when developing the welding process: Electrode Force: Increase force to shift heat away from contact areas, and decrease force to shift heat to contact areas. This technique works because the heat generated in the work piece is distributed based on where the electrical resistance is. A higher electrode force will reduce contact resistance, which, in turn, will reduce heat at the contact points (electrode-to-part and part-to-part interfaces). Upslope: Increase upslope time to shift heat away from contact areas, and decrease upslope time to shift heat to contact areas. Allowing the weld current to gradually increase at the beginning of the weld pulse allows the electrodes and parts to seat together and reduces the contact resistance before peak current is reached. The reduced contact resistance will result in less heat at the electrode-to-part and part-to-part interfaces. Electrode Face Size: Increase electrode face size to shift heat away from electrode, decrease face size to shift heat toward electrode. This technique often has the greatest influence on heat balance because it affects three things at the same time. First of all, a larger electrode face will reduce the electrode-to-part contact resistance, which will reduce the heat generated at that interface. Second, a larger electrode face will reduce the current density; in other words, the current will be spread out, so it won’t generate as much heat. Lastly, a larger electrode will sink more heat away from the weld, resulting in less heat. Polarity: Depending on material combinations, heat may shift toward the positive or negative electrode. There is a well known scientific principle known as the Peltier Effect, which states that when electrical current flows through two dissimilar metals, the interface of the two materials can be hotter or colder depending on the direction the current flows. Since High Frequency Inverters, Linear DC and Capacitor Discharge Power Supplies all output DC (Direct Current), the Peltier Effect may come into play and can be used to help balance the heat when using these power supply technologies. Electrode Materials: Use more resistive electrode to shift heat toward electrode, use more conductive electrode to shift heat away from electrode. If you are familiar with the “rule of opposites”, you know that you typically use conductive electrodes to weld resistive parts, and more resistive electrodes to weld conductive parts. By following this rule, you are promoting heat balance between the two dissimilar materials. The conductive electrode will cool the resistive part, and the resistive electrode will heat the conductive part. When developing a resistance welding process, you may want to try several different combinations of electrode materials in an effort to optimize the heat balance. See our blog post on the Rule of Opposites for more information. If you have a difficult application where you have tried all five of these techniques, but the heat still won't balance, you may want to try adding projections to one of the parts. I'll post a blog soon regarding the advantages of projection welding. For more information, read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting - Tags: medical, stent, tube We’ve spent a lot of time this past year talking about our laser tube cutting - specifically our medical tube cutting capabilities - and, as you might guess, we’ve been getting a lot of calls on the subject. Let me start by saying that successful thin wall metal tube cutting is all about the results: excellent precision, superior edge quality, and tight dimensional tolerances - and so it makes sense that our customers and prospects are concerned about getting the “perfect” laser for the job. Achieving these precision cuts, however, isn’t all about the laser – it’s more about its successful integration into a complete system. What exactly does this integration entail? Well, to start, in addition to the “perfect laser,” each application requires a workstation, focusing optics, assist gas, a motion package with programmable motion, full-featured control software with post processor capability and a user friendly and intuitive interface. Integrators need to develop an entire system in which all of these elements work together to achieve the necessary cut quality, production throughput and minimal downtime. To help with this process, we’ve put together 5 tips regarding these elements and the considerations involved in integrating them: Enclosure and CNC motion options: Laser cutting applications are usually conducted inside a Class I eye-safe enclosure. These enclosures must meet the FDA’s CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Z136. 5 Class I safety standards for high power laser systems. These standards include redundant safety interlocks on the access doors, appropriate power density in the viewing windows, warning labels, an emergency stop, and indicator lights. There are further regulations as to the platform size and stability, which you can find in the LIA’s guide to ANSI standards and at the OSHA website. Two dimensional tube cutting: Tube cutting requires precision, multi-axis programmable CNC linear and rotary motion. A fully programmable tube feeder (capable of accommodating up to 10-foot long metal tube sections), is typically used in conjunction with a 3-4 axis CNC motion package for two dimensional cutting of open end tube components. When the laser cut cycle is initiated, the feeder automatically advances the exact amount of tube material into the laser cutting position. A rotary collet grips and turns the tube while the laser makes the necessary cuts and part features. The feeder reduces labor and maximizes productivity, since no human intervention is required until the entire 10 foot length of tube is consumed. Three dimensional tube cutting: Laser cutting of closed-end tubular components such as laparoscopic medical instruments requires a 5-axis CNC motion package, usually consisting of 3 linear and 2 rotary axes. The process is a bit more labor intensive, because these components are generally pre-cut to their finished length before processing, making it necessary to manually load and unload parts. , though robotic loading can also be used. CAD design and post processing software: Complex laser cutting operations require full-featured programming software for controlling the laser parameters and precision motion functions. This is achieved by transferring a digital 3-dimensional CAD model to a computer with post processing software that generates the tool path instructions and functions for the laser and motion system to complete the actual part. A graphic user interface flat panel display provides the operator with a full suite of controls for laser process settings and CNC motion programming. The programming software also provides tools for gathering and storing process data to meet FDA validation and in-house documentation requirements. Programming and external communication is provided via a dedicated PC and Ethernet connectivity. Post Installation Support: After the system has been installed there may be requirements for additional training on the system or application. And almost every system will need some service or maintenance now and again. It is extremely advantageous, therefore, for the system integrator to be the “single source” to call for all of these services to ensure they are fixed fast and efficiently. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding What’s the fastest and easiest way to improve your manufacturing welding processes? That’s simple: use a closed-loop resistance welding power supply! And you’re thinking “okaaay... what’s ‘closed-loop’ and why do I want to use it? I know why you want to sell it – it’s a higher end power supply that costs more money, but exactly how will that help me in my process? ” Well, I’m going to tell you. What is closed loop? At a high level, closed-loop resistance welding power supplies use current and voltage feedback sensors to precisely control the energy delivered to the parts. This ability to accurately control weld energy is a key factor in overcoming problems associated with process variation and the rapid changes in resistance that happen during the weld. WIFM (what’s in it for me)? Here’s my take on the five benefits of using closed-loop technologies for the resistance welding process: Repeatable output– Resistance values can shift from weld to weld due to normal variations in the welding process. Process issues such as electrode wear and part positioning challenges can lead to poor weld quality when using open-loop power supplies. Closed-loop power supplies respond to these changes every 10-250 microseconds, keeping the programmed parameter (current, voltage or power) constant, leading to more consistent welds. Upslope control – If too much energy is applied before the electrodes have a chance to seat properly, contact areas can overheat, resulting in expulsion, electrode sticking, and weak welds. Closed-loop power supplies allow you to program a very precise upslope at the beginning of the weld pulse, which reduces the initial contact resistance and focuses weld heat into the parts. Be sure to use a long upslope for very hard or resistive parts. Feedback modes to meet specific situations – Closed loop technologies can deliver energy in the form of constant current, constant voltage, or constant power. The appropriate feedback mode to use depends on the part and process challenges associated with the application. Constant current is great for welding flat parts where the part-to-part and electrode-to-part contact is controlled and consistent. I recommend using constant voltage mode for welding non-flat parts and wires. The constant power mode is especially useful for breaking through surface oxides and plating. Built-in monitoring – The voltage and current feedback sensors used for closed-loop control provide really useful process monitoring data. Weld current, voltage, power, and work piece resistance readings can be used for process development and statistical process control. Graphic waveform traces provide simple, dynamic weld information for process understanding and diagnostics. Upper and lower reject limits can signal operators and automation via programmable relay outputs. Process tools – Advanced monitoring features can be used to reduce or eliminate inconsistent welds. For example, the pre-weld check and energy limit functions are used to detect missing or misaligned parts. The Active Part Conditioner (APC) feature helps cope with varying oxide levels on part surfaces. Process tools make it much easier to implement successful process control programs, so important to meeting demanding production and quality requirements. So what is in it for you? Better control. More consistent welds. Less scrap. All of which equal more profit for your company! For more information read Fundamentals of Resistance Welding and The Benefits of Closed-loop Control for the Resistance Welding Process. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding - Tags: safety Our lab gets a lot of calls asking us how to use resistance welding equipment safely, so I thought I would put down a few words on the most common issues affecting safety. Before I start, let me begin by saying that all resistance welding equipment should only be used for its intended purpose by qualified and trained personnel. Please, take the time to read the applicable User’s Manual that comes with your equipment – it gives you an awful lot of good safety information and can spare you a lot of headaches. Can I get electrocuted by touching the weld cables or electrodes? – Luckily, No. For all concerned, the voltage for all resistance welding technologies is below the level where there would be a concern about electric shock. This includes CD, AC, DC, and HF models. While it is true that as little as 250 milliamps can stop the heart when applied at the chest, the body - and the skin in particular - has considerable resistance. Resistance welding output voltages are typically on the order of 3 volts and rarely are they over 10 volts, so they don’t have the capacity to send high currents through the body. Can I get burned from touching the coils or electrodes? – Yes, you can! So make sure you properly cool the electrodes and electrode holders. This can be achieved using forced air or water. If not properly cooled, the buildup of heat could be enough to cause burns on your skin. Can I get pinched by the electrodes? – It’s true. If proper safety precautions aren’t taken, your hand could be pinched or crushed between the moving electrodes. Never place your hand in the path of moving electrodes. Other options include using tooling as opposed to your hands to hold parts in place, or replacing the foot switch with anti-tie down palm buttons to ensure that your hands are away from the moving electrodes. What if the weld sparks? Can it damage my eyes? – Expulsion of molten material could indeed injure your eyes or other body parts, so always wear safety glasses and a protective apron. I have a pacemaker – are there magnetic field issues to consider? – Resistance welders of all types have been in use for many years and there is no evidence that magnetic fields cause any harm to users. However, it’s also true that no formal studies have been done to determine if the magnetic fields surrounding a welder can have an impact on the health of operators with implanted medical devices, including pacemakers. Because of the lack of formal studies, we recommend that wearers of pacemakers or other implantable electronic devices do not operate welders. Furthermore, I am not comfortable suggesting/advising a minimum safe distance between resistance spot welders and a person with a pacemaker. I think the distance is dependent on many different factors, and can only be determined by a qualified medical doctor and the manufacturer of the pacemaker. Please be sure to check with your doctor if you have any questions. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Marking, Laser Welding - Tags: safety I get a lot of queries on laser safety topics in my role as laser safety officer at AMADA WELD TECH, but I would say the two most frequently asked are: What is the difference between a Class 1 and a Class 4 laser, and what are the safety requirements for each? Which laser safety glasses should I use? These are legitimate concerns, because even small amounts of laser light can result in permanent eye injuries, and higher power lasers can burn the skin as well. And don't be fooled into thinking that you're safe just because you can't see the laser light - infrared lasers are particularly hazardous, since the eye's "blink reflex" is triggered only by visible light! Lasers are classified by both wavelength and maximum output power into four basic classes which categorize them according to their ability to produce damage to people operating them, from Class 1 (no hazard during normal use) to Class 4 (very hazardous for eyes and skin). The lasers used for welding, marking and cutting are generally Class 4 lasers. When operating a Class 4 laser, it is essential to protect yourself and others in the area by using the right safety glasses and placing the laser in a room and/or surrounded by special barriers to protect bystanders from direct contact with the laser beam. Most laser workstations used in manufacturing are built to be integrated with Class 4 lasers and house the laser beam securely in an enclosure that is both interlocked and fixed with a laser-safe viewing window. The integration of a Class 4 Nd:YAG laser for welding, for example, into a Class 1 enclosure creates a safe, Class 1 environment. If you're investigating acquiring a system for laser welding, laser marking or laser cutting, a Class 1 laser system is the safer way to go, and doesn't impose requirements for additional personal protective equipment (PPE), such as laser safety glasses, for the operator. If you do choose to use a Class 4 laser however, in a Class 4 environment - say, you're just doing some R&D work and don't want to go to the added expense of a Class 1 system - remember that you do need to have a room or an area outfitted with laser safety curtains/barrier as well as protective eyewear - laser safety glasses - for your operator. When it comes to laser safety glasses, there are as many styles and colors to choose from as there are fashion sunglasses, but be aware that you must be sure to choose glasses designed to protect the eyes from the particular wavelength specified on the laser. Laser glasses offer different levels of optical density (OD), for viewing protection. The higher the OD number the less light will pass through to your eyes. The OD threshold should be clearly marked on the glasses. A good source for additional information on these subjects is The Laser Institute of America. In particular check out the Laser Safety Information Bulletin. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding Just a few posts ago, I shared some information on online and mobile apps that help take the guesswork out of material weldability. Since that post, I’ve gotten some feedback that leads me to believe a lot of people would like a bit more on the basic questions of “what electrodes should I use for spot welding? ” and “can I spot weld (material A) to (material B)? ” Let’s start with materials. In general, materials fall into three categories: conductive (such as aluminum, copper, silver, and gold, etc. ), resistive (such as steel, nickel, Inconel, titanium, etc. ) and refractive (tungsten, molybdenum, etc. ). Conductive materials require a lot of current to heat up during a weld, and the heat generated is rapidly conducted away, making it difficult to form a bond. Resistive materials, on the other hand, heat up quickly and thus require less current input to form a bond. Refractive materials have high melting points, are susceptible to cracking, and are generally harder than either conductive or resistive materials. For these reasons, welding refractive materials can be very challenging. These material categories apply not only to the materials to be joined but also to the electrodes used to join them. Thus the “rule of opposites” applies to welding electrode selection, and matching them to the workpieces to be welded. The general rule is to utilize conductive electrodes against resistive parts and refractive electrodes against conductive parts. By extension, when welding dissimilar materials, the upper and lower (or anode and cathode) electrodes must be of different materials to each other in order to apply the “rule of opposites” (see diagram). Then there is the question of “can I spot weld A to B? ” Many materials can be joined, although with varying degrees of success. I recommend you check out the online material weldability tool I cited above for expected weldability, electrode material recommendations, and other handy notes which may assist you in your process. There is even a free mobile app, for both iPhone and Android platforms. Of course resistivity and conductivity aren’t the ONLY variables to consider in welding electrode selection and developing a spot welding process. You should also consider surface conditions/roughness, oxides, plating, finish, and part geometry. For more detailed information read our Welding Material Control Nugget For more information, read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding. --- - Categories: Laser Marking Solid state laser marking technology has been around since the 1980’s, when lamp pumped, Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers were THE standard laser engines. These lasers were – and still are - well suited to laser marking, producing tens of kilowatts of peak power with sub 75ns pulse durations which made it possible to mark and engrave on both plastics and metals. Over the past 30 years, however, the evolution of solid state markers has seen a number of milestones including; Nd:YVO4 “vanadate” lasers, diode pumping, the utilization of 532nm and 355nm wavelength sources, and, finally, fiber laser technology. Today, the fiber laser is a mature product capable of high speed, high quality contrast marking and engraving on plastics and metals. With the lowest cost of ownership of any laser marker on the market, it offers extremely short term ROI, so replacing a legacy Nd:YAG laser marker is a worthwhile proposition. Here are the 5 key benefits of fiber laser technology and 5 reasons to upgrade from Nd:YAG: No Consumables: Fiber lasers are single emitter diode pumped, and these Telecom grade diodes provide a combined operational lifetime in excess of 50000 hours. That means no consumables, and no unplanned downtime to replace failed lamps. Air cooled, 110v: At 5-10 times the electrical efficiency of Nd:YAG lasers, fiber lasers up to 50W are air cooled and can run off a standard 110V electrical outlet. No more chillers or high voltage 3 phase utilities! Faster speeds: High beam quality enables utilization of the full average power of the laser. In contrast for many applications the Nd:YAG laser requires an small diameter aperture placed in the laser cavity, essentially working as an optical filter to improve beam quality. The aperture dramatically reduces average power and processing speed. In many cases a 20W fiber laser can out perform a 50W Nd:YAG laser. (see figure below) No Maintenance: As the name suggests the fiber laser is generated within a fiber with a core diameter of around 10 microns. This architecture requires no maintenance such as cavity alignment that is often needed for Nd:YAG lasers, again avoiding unplanned downtime. Compact Footprint: With both the power supply and laser fitting into a 4U 19” rack and the scan head being small enough to hold in your hand, the marker can fit just about anywhere. Not only that – it may be mounted in ANY orientation! --- - Categories: Laser Welding I find that manufacturing engineers tend to devote a lot of energy to thinking about the laser, motion, tooling and process, while overlooking both the laser beam focus and delivery to the workpiece. So, I thought I’d take some time to to review some best working practices for the implementation, standardization and maintenance of optical delivery components, which I firmly believe are key to the manufacturing equation. In a later post, I plan to give you my thoughts on applying this to maintaining high production yields and troubleshooting methods. Launching the laser into the fiber For an Nd:YAG laser, a laser coupling optic is used to launch the laser into the fiber, with one side accepting the laser and the other containing the fiber connection. There is usually a one-time fiber launch alignment setup, though I recommend you verify alignment by delivered power or pulse energy and if possible beam mode if you use a smaller fiber diameter. If you are using a fiber laser, the fiber laser and delivery fiber are spliced within the laser by the manufacturer optic. The disadvantage of an internal splice is that replacement of a damaged delivery fiber may require returning the laser to the supplier for repair. There is the option of an external beam coupler whereby the delivery fiber can be replaced in the field. This is an additional cost item to be balanced with the specific budget, application and production needs/volume. Routing the fiber to the workstation Make sure the fiber does not exceed the minimum bend radius (usually around 6 inches, or 150mm) because bending a fiber beyond this limit may overstress the fiber, leading to potential power losses or failure. Best working practice is to route the fiber above ground, not touching the floor between the laser and workstation to avoid the possibility of crushing the fiber, then coil and hang excess fiber length at the workstation. If the focus head will be moving, give sufficient slack, and again make sure the fiber’s connection to the focus head avoids exceeding the minimum bend radius. Focus Head & Optics Select the right focus head and optics for space, working distance, part access and tooling accommodation. With each focus head style, the laser diverges from the fiber cable and is “collimated” by a first optic, transforming the diverging light to light that is propagating parallel to the travel direction. The second lens, known as the "focus lens," focuses the laser to a spot where processing will occur. Here are some simple rules to follow for selecting the fiber diameter and focal lengths for the collimator and focus lens: The focal length of the focus lens should be maximized to provide sufficient working distance, the magnification ratio (ratio of focus lens/collimating lens) should be 1:1 (x1) and no less than 1:2 (x0. 5), the largest core diameter should be selected to ensure the first two rules. The following table summarizes these selection considerations. Preventative Maintenance Be sure to check, clean, and occasionally replace, the lens cover slide, because contamination may lead to power transmission loss. For non-critical welds a loss of 5 percent is not significant, but heavy dirt on the cover slide can lead to a 10 percent power loss, and this is a problem. The focus optic and the collimation optic may need replacing over time, and make sure you ensure the correct lens orientation when returning cleaned or new lenses. The lenses have a curved shape on one and a flat on the other, and the efficiency of lens and the resulting optical focus spot size are affected by the lens orientation. If replacing with news lenses the lens to lens variation will mean the focus point, z distance of focus head from workpiece, will need to be re confirmed. Maintaining the focus point is a key setup parameter and should be regularly verified as part of the manufacturing process and whenever any focus head optics are replaced or removed to be cleaned. Do you have other tips to share for optimizing beam delivery and focusing optics? Feel free to comment below! --- - Categories: Laser Marking - Tags: corrosion resistant, passivation resistant Laser marking is rapidly replacing older product marking technology, especially for direct marking applications which aid in tracking and traceability. From medical devices to automotive and aerospace parts, part information is showing up everywhere, either in the form of human readable alphanumerics and barcodes or Data-Matrix™ codes. Laser marking is a fast, clean marking technology, which also has benefits like flexible automation, improved environmental profile, and low cost of ownership. There are a few different technologies out there - and the “best” one for your application depends on the kind of mark you’re trying to make, and the material you’re using. The main laser marker choices out there are Ytterbium:fiber (Yb:fiber); Neodymium: vanadate (Nd:YVO4); green (532 nanometers (nm)); ultraviolet (UV); and carbon dioxide (CO2). Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) is also available, but is an older technology largely replaced by one of the others listed. Here are a few guidelines for choosing the best laser for YOUR laser marking application: Yb:fiber gives you the lowest cost of ownership with great mark quality – The fiber laser marker is the latest and greatest laser design, and gets a thumbs up for high energy efficiency and low maintenance requirements. Fiber markers make high quality, contrasting marks on metals and plastics, engrave metals, and can machine a wide variety of materials. As an added bonus, they can be mounted in any direction, making them a highly flexible integration option. Fiber markers are also capable of fine cutting and micromachining. Nd:YVO4 is your best bet for fine laser marking – If your application needs high resolution fine marking, with very fine detail or small character sizes, look no further: this one’s for you. With excellent beam quality and a minimum focused spot size of less than 0. 001-inches (25 microns), it makes fine contrasting marks metals, plastics, and ceramics. Use green laser markers for certain plastics, silicon and reflective metals – Lasers in the visible green spectrum provide increased contrast on plastics that don’t have pigmentation, the ability to soft mark silicon, and high quality marking of precious materials like gold and silver. UV laser markers give you extremely high resolution/contrast for plastics and corrosion resistant marking –The UV laser marker’s 355nm wavelength provides excellent contrasting marks on many of the plastics other lasers are unable to mark, like medical tubing, and make highly reliable corrosion resistant marks on 17-X stainless steels. Pick CO2 if you are marking printed circuit boards, paper or wood – This laser marker, operating at 10604nm wavelength, is great for marking organic materials, as well as printed circuit board (PCB) material and glass. Don’t use it for marking bare aluminum, copper or brass, or for producing quality marks on steels. Nd:YAG is still a good option for large area metal marking and deep engraving – While it’s been largely pushed aside, Nd:YAG is still great for applications that need raw power (50-100 watts). Note that fiber laser technology is increasing in power, and is beginning to replace older Nd:YAG lasers as the technology becomes obsolete and for the significant reduction in the cost of ownership. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the best laser markers for particular applications in direct part marking! --- - Categories: Laser Cutting - Tags: medical, stent, tube Lasers– notably fiber lasers – are particularly well-suited to medical industry laser tube cutting applications. From surgical instruments used in cutting and biopsy, to needles with unusual tips and side wall openings, or puzzle chain linkages for flexible endoscopes, laser tube cutting provides higher precision, quality, and speed than other cutting methods. Tube cut geometries and features L to R: Laser cut flexible shaft for endoscopy, shaver blade for arthroscopy and a needle cut for biopsy But, is a laser right for your tube cutting application? Let’s look more closely at some of the capabilities and constraints: Material – Laser tube cutting is great for many of the materials commonly used in medical applications, including stainless steels (300 and 400 series, 17-4, 17-7), MP35N (cobalt-chrome steel alloy), and Nitinol. Other materials, such as titanium for implants and platinum iridium (Pt-Ir) commonly used for electrodes, can also be laser-cut, but may require little more setup time. Thickness– A 100W laser can comfortably cut a range of stainless steels up to 0. 03-inch thick by altering the pulse width and frequency. For example, the thinner the material, the shorter pulse duration and higher pulse frequency needed to make the cut. A pulse width of 50 microseconds and frequency of 3000 Hz is a good starting point for 0. 008-inch thick material, for example. Thicker materials may be cut with higher laser power. Geometry – Laser tube cutting offers great flexibility and works well with complex geometries. Unique cut features like off-axis cutting, enables product design for functionality without compromising manufacturability, but that’s not to say that laser cutting capabilities are not limitless. For example, some arthroscopic surgery shaver blades require a cut angle of up to 70 degrees to the distal part of the tube. This is not possible using the laser due to the large thickness increase caused by the angle coupled with the focus spot becoming an ellipse shape on the angled surface, significantly reducing the concentration of laser power and disrupting the cutting process. Speed – Laser tube cutting is an efficient process as the material being removed is minimal, and typical cut widths are less than 0. 0015” for 0. 015” thick material. Lasers cut parts one at time as opposed to wire EDM which stack cuts parts, but the overall cycle is still competitive, though of course part load/unload occurs more frequently. Laser cutting really excels compared to sinker EDM when cutting single sided tube features, in this instance laser cutting can be 2-3x faster. Will lasers work for YOUR tube cutting application? Send your samples to us for a FREE evaluation. --- - Categories: Hermetic Sealing, Resistance Welding - Tags: electronic package, projection welding Electronic package sealing is a tricky process. It may seem straightforward: place components in a metal package and seal, generally using projection spot welding (aka cap welding). It is very important, however, to prevent moisture and oxygen ingress to the package during sealing, which, over time, will damage the sensitive electronic components housed within. This zero-moisture requirement is most commonly achieved by heating the package in an oven and then moving it into a glove box backfilled with nitrogen, removing both moisture and oxygen. With increasing frequency, however, manufacturers are starting to use xenon to backfill the packages. Why? Xenon is a large molecule with good thermal properties, and, because the outer valence shell contains eight electrons, producing a stable, minimum energy configuration in which the outer electrons are tightly bound, it is inert to most common chemical reactions, including combustion. You may be wondering, “Well, if xenon is so superior, why would anyone continue to use the old oven and nitrogen method? ” The answer is found in xenon’s expense – its one huge drawback. Just one liter can cost as much as $150! And many existing processes waste significant quantities of the costly gas during backfilling; any gas that is applied to the system but does not become sealed inside the packages is wasted. A recent innovation in this arena is the use of a new projection welding technique that dramatically reduces the amount of xenon gas needed to backfill a package. This new cap welding technique (pictured) uses an innovative electrode vacuum and gas backfill system that enables packages to be evacuated, and then filled with gas before being hermetically sealed using projection welding. This process uses 10 to 50 times less gas reducing xenon consumption to as little as 5 cubic centimeters per part. Low-Volume Xenon Resistance Welding This technology has been successfully used to package high resolution infrared sensors and is expected to have numerous applications in photonics communications and others, where its efficient use of expensive gases will help reduce costs. --- - Categories: Laser Micromachining You read that correctly – laser micromachining of metals can be faster and cheaper with fiber laser markers. Their superior beam quality can achieve results similar to traditional machining technologies at less than half the cost! Plus – laser markers can... mark things! Who wouldn’t want one piece of equipment to do several things? And do them so well? So, ask yourself if fiber laser markers are well suited to your laser micromachining application. You can answer yes if you are: A high volume manufacturer looking to meet miniaturization machining challenges while reducing costs. Thinking about updating or replacing electric discharge machining (EDM) equipment. Considering using 532 or 355nm lasers for a new process. How does equipment designed to mark materials end up being such a great choice for machining? New single mode fiber laser markers feature extremely high beam quality, with an M squared of less than 1. 3, producing a focused optical spot size down to 20 microns, making them particularly suited for scribing and cutting alumina, silicon, copper, and aluminum foils. In addition, the use of selectable pulse width waveforms with different pulse widths and peak power characteristics enables tuning of both the removal rate and quality of the feature surface. What can you do with a fiber laser micromachining system? Selective plating removal for solder barrier (see photo for two examples of using a fiber laser for solder barriers). Solar cell scribing and hole drilling. Hole drilling of stainless steels for medical hypo tubes and fluid flow control systems. Cutting sub 0. 02-inch thick metals for fast part prototyping. Machining ceramics, commonly used in microelectronics, where the laser can help avoid micro cracking for a wide variety of features in ceramic materials. Select the exact resistance value for a circuit. Resistance or capacitance trimming, as part of a dynamic iterative removal and measure tuning process in which removal areas may change from component to component. Want to learn more? We'll evaluate your samples FREE! --- - Categories: Laser Welding How do you quickly find laser beam focus? The first step is to establish the z distance for the position of focus, and the fastest way to do that is to make a series of spot welds in the z axis, through the focus, using thin shim stock, and then visually observing the level of penetration on the underside. Usually, 0. 01-inch thick shim stock will do the trick. Here are four simple steps you should take to use this shim method: Place the shim at a z distance definitely above or below the focus, and then step through in increments of 0. 02-inch. Move the position of the weld on the shim so that each spot is on a new part of the shim. Once that is done, assess the rear weld width on the underside of the shim. If all the weld widths are very similar, reduce the peak power by 15 percent and repeat step 1. Continue until you clearly observe a trend of non-penetrating, penetrating, then non-penetrating welds, as the shim is moved through the focus. Tighten the z adjustment to 0. 01-inch, centering the z distance in the range close to the penetrating part of the previous test. Once established, this procedure can serve as a quick verification test that the laser and optics are OK, by re-testing using the shim and the same spot welding parameters for focus determination. Similarly, when developing a new weld, one of the key verification methods is checking the weld cross section to establish weld penetration and general observation of weld. A quick way to do this is to select a shim thickness close to the required penetration and run testing. Although the thermal sinking may be different from the actual part, this will provide a good guide. Just remember that this method does not replace sectioning, which should always be completed as part of qualifying the weld. --- - Categories: Laser Marking - Tags: black marking, corrosion resistant, dark marking, medical, passivation resistant, tube Laser marking is a great way to produce dark marks on stainless steels; by precisely controlling the laser and heat input, you can get an oxide layer to build up on the part, which, in turn, produces the characteristic appearance without melting the material. For parts with good thermal sinking, this is quite straightforward. As the part reduces in size and volume, however, it can be more challenging. Take, for example, the stainless steel tubing used in the medical industry. Because creation of a dark mark requires the part to be at the right temperature for a specified amount of time, you run the risk of overheating under thermal runaway, leading to distortion or even collapse. The implementation of a suitable "banding" strategy solves this problem with single or multiple passes completed at high speeds with tuned laser parameters. Here are three different banding techniques that can be used on tubing: Mark and move – mark a rectangular segment and then rotate the tube, repeating until the circumference has completed one full turn. Spiral marking – rotate the tube while moving in the parallel axis, so that the laser path is a spiral that has just a small amount of overlap, ensuring mark continuity. Marking around the circumference – Raster the laser across the entire width of the band while continuously moving the tubing. Again, any of these methods may use multiple laser passes to build up the mark. Multiple pass processing is especially recommended for fixed length text or logos/graphics. If the physical length of the mark changes, however, the time gap for the laser to return to the same part of the mark varies and may not produce the required effect. This issue can be alleviated by employing double or multiple pass cross hatching on every letter before the next one is marked. In the following example, which features banding of thin-walled tubes, the spiral marking method (#2) was used. The combination of tube rotation and linear axis speed enabled the necessary control using just a single pass. See video of rotary laser marking here. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting When cutting single-sided features on a tube, a portion of the laser power may pass through the cut, impinging on the opposing wall’s interior surface. Depending on the tube’s internal diameter, this may affect the material, resulting in either a slight color change or material removal that can often be corrected with electro polishing or another, similar post-process. At a certain internal tube diameter, however, thermal damage will be significant, and beyond recovery by post processing. This is when you should consider a wet laser tube cutting process, one in which a coolant – usually water – runs inside the tube during the process. Wet cutting is beneficial in three key ways: The water’s refractive index and the change in the index caused by the flow diffuse the laser beam, reducing the power density. The water cools the tube’s internal surface. The water transports debris away from the cut and tends to reduce dross. Should YOU use a wet or a dry laser tube cutting process? Follow these simple guidelines to determine the best method*: Internal diameter > 0. 15-inch – Use dry laser tube cutting Internal diameter 0. 08-0. 15-inch – Use either wet or dry Internal diameter < 0. 08-inch – Use wet laser tube cutting *Of course, the recommendations are subject to cut features and tube wall thickness. --- - Categories: Laser Marking Want to guarantee successfully laser marking anodized aluminum? Follow these four simple tips. Get the right mark by focusing on laser power, repetition rate, marking speed and fill spacing. What are you looking for? The ideal is a white‐metallic mark which is consistent across the mark area (the picture on the far left). Too much power and you lose resolution – too little power and you lose contrast. Part orientation and cleanliness are also really important for a consistent mark. The marks below show a range of different possible outcomes. Before marking, prepare parts for success ­– Make sure the part is lying flat with respect to the laser, and within the marking field. For best results, be sure to clean the part of all debris and oils – use ethanol or acetone to wipe the surface clean. Use the right settings – I’ve listed what I think is a good starting point for laser parameter settings. These settings are what I would recommend for a 20W fiber laser marker with 6x beam expander and 160mm f‐theta lens. However, some further trial and error may be needed, because materials and coatings may vary. Power: 70‐90 percent Speed: 50‐70 ips Repetition Rate: 40‐65 kHz Fill: 0. 002-inch Consider a second pass – A second high speed, high frequency pass brightens the white. Use the same settings as above, except use a 150‐200 kHz repetition rate and scan the part perpendicular to the first pass. --- - Categories: Resistance Welding - Tags: troubleshooting When it comes to resistance spot welding problems, I think I can say I have literally seen them all. I've been in the troubleshooting trenches for years and have worked to overcome weak welds, metal expulsion, and electrode sticking, as well as discoloration and sparking (there are many more! ) Whenever I look at a problem, I begin by looking at the four most likely causes. I start with common material-related issues, and move on logically to electrode, weld head, and finally power supply-related issues. Here is a useful list of common problems within these areas: Material Related Poor plating of or oxidized dirty parts Poor projection design Parts mis-positioned Incompatible metals Requires cover gas Electrode Related Dirty electrodes Electrode tip shape Mushroomed electrodes Wrong electrode material Weldhead Related Poor weldhead follow-up Insufficient force Wrong polarity Excess force Power Supply Related Excess time Insufficient time Insufficient upslope Insufficient hold time Excess current/energy Insufficient squeeze time Insufficient current/energy Some colleagues and I have developed what we modestly think is a great tool for identifying welding problems and solutions for resistance spot welding applications. Just "spin the wheel" to get your issue to show up in the bottom area, and the tool gives you the likely causes, in order of priority. Click on the cause to see what action you should take. You can find this tool here. --- - Categories: Laser Marking - Tags: corrosion resistant, passivation resistant We often talk about our laser markers as being "flexible" and "capable of making many different kinds of marks. " Sounds great, doesn’t it? Yes! But what exactly does that mean? Well, it means that depending how the laser is controlled, the mark you make may be just a surface effect – a color change - with little or no material removed, or it can remove significant amounts of material, leaving a groove that you can both see and feel. Below is a list of several types of marks and typical applications for the same. Note that all of these marks were made with a single (flexible! ) fiber laser marker. Laser etching/Laser Engraving – these terms are used interchangeably and refer to a mark that removes material from the primary source, e. g. , laser engraving on stainless steel. This type of mark is resistant to weathering and suitable for parts that undergo a lot of wear and tear as in the automotive or tooling industries. Laser Ablation – this more specific term refers to the removal of a coating material such as paint or anodizing. Simple to make, this mark has wide application reach. One market with a specialized laser ablation need is electronics, however it is most typically used to remove anodization on aluminum name plates/labels. Laser Annealing – laser annealing is a surface heat-tempering mark. This dark, permanent mark is ideal for medical device applications where material removal is prohibited to ensure part integrity and performance. Laser Deep Engraving- laser deep engraving removes significant amounts of material from the part being laser marked. Often used in relief molding, this technique looks at not only material removal, but also wall characteristics. Photo of deep engraving, below, courtesy SPI Lasers Laser Foaming/Laser Bleaching – These techniques are specific to plastic marking. Laser foaming creates a negative relief of the position where the laser marked, while laser bleaching removes the pigment from the plastic, leaving a light or white mark behind. So, you see, laser markers really ARE flexible – one laser marker, 6 different kinds marks – and don’t forget that these marks may be alphanumeric, 2D, barcodes, graphics, and more! --- - Categories: Other A few months ago, a customer came into our Monrovia lab intent on processing application samples using hot bar reflow soldering - the part was specifically developed with that technology in mind. Sr. Lab Technician Vickie Buckley, however, took one look at the part and decided that reflow soldering wasn't the optimum process: the wires were too small and would flatten out before the solder melted and reflowed creating a proper bond on the terminals below. All was not lost, however, her 20+ years of experience told her that the application could be done using thermocompression bonding; they moved over to that equipment and had immediate success! The customer went home content that he had a process that would work! Scenarios like this play out in our labs every day. Thankfully, we have both the expertise and the broad range of equipment to address applications with multiple technologies depending on the material, part accessibility, mechanical and aesthetic requirements, and budget. Avoid costly redesign by getting it right the first time. Here are some tips for doing just that: Choose materials carefully. Our FREE Weldability App can help you make selections based on whether or not they can be successfully joined. There really is a 'right' process - be open to finding it. Our customer may indeed have been able to find a reflow soldering solution that worked, but it wouldn't have been as fast or as robust as thermocompression bonding and while less expensive to implement, would have cost more money over time. Review our Fundamentals and Part Design Guidelines early in development. Better yet, contact our lab engineers - folks familiar with the different joining processes - and get their opinion regarding designing parts for manufacturability. FREE! Are you working on a new design? Want some help? Contact us for a FREE sample evaluation today! --- - Categories: Hot Bar Reflow Soldering and Bonding Flexible circuits are found everywhere: cell phones, tablets, flat screen tvs, cameras, rockets, satellites – anywhere electrical connections are required in three or more axes; where the assembly is required to flex during operation; where weight is an issue; and, as devices get smaller and smaller - where board thickness or space is a driving factor. They are most often connected using hot bar reflow soldering which utilizes a thermode heating element and allows for a more repeatable and consistent joint quality than traditional hand soldering, and are commonly made of two layers of polyimide encapsulating copper traces. Copper trace thickness generally ranges from 0. 0007 – 0. 004 inches, and thickness of the flex is between 0. 001 – 0. 0047 inches. The three most common flex circuit termination designs for successful pulse heated reflow soldering are “exposed lead,” “single-sided,” and “open-windowed. ” Choose the one that best suits your design and manufacturing needs: “Exposed lead”- both sides of the polyimide material are removed, leaving the traces free of insulation. This allows the thermode (hot bar) to contact the traces directly, conducting heat to the parts and creating the bond. This design tolerates some excess solder on the pads, as there are open areas for the solder to flow into. Exposed leads can be easily bent or damaged; handle carefully! “Single-sided” - polyimide is removed on one side only. Heat is conducted from the thermode, through the polyimide, to the exposed traces underneath. The polyimide thickness in the joint area can be no more than 0. 002” to enable proper heat conduction without burning. This design is not tolerant of excess solder on the pads, as there is little room for excess to flow. This design is well suited to fine pitch applications. “Open windowed” – as it sounds: joint area is exposed in a ‘window’ in the polyimide. This design is a little more durable and tolerant of harsher handling. The traces are exposed, so thermal transfer is good and excess solder has space to flow into. Thermode sizing is critical, however, as it must fit into the window. Hot bar reflow soldering of flexible circuits is a stable and well controlled process. The process window can be made substantially wider by a joint design that promotes easy and equal heat distribution, accommodates the flow of solder, and can compensate for variations in process. For more information, read the Reflow Soldering Process Overview, Part Design Guidelines for Reflow Soldering Flex to PCB's or Pulse Heated, Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Fundamentals --- - Categories: Laser Welding Fiber laser micro welders come in two flavors: single mode and multi mode. What are the differences and which should you choose for your fiber laser micro welding application? Single mode fiber lasers are typically delivered via fiber with a core diameter of around 9 microns producing a narrow, high intensity beam which can be focused down to a spot size as small as 10 microns. This high intensity, small spot is ideally suited for laser cutting applications, but generally not great for welding, as weld widths are too narrow to accommodate most production fit-up tolerances. Multi-mode fiber lasers, by contrast, utilize fibers with core diameters between 50 – 300 microns resulting in lower intensity, more uniform, “flat top” beams which promote an enlarged melt zone more in line with laser micro welding requirements. This figure shows a schematic of the laser exiting the fiber and the cross section of power intensity through the beam diameter for the two modes: Consider also laser alignment to the weld joint –stack-up positional tolerances and gaps between weld edges mean that aligning the beam to the joint line generally requires a spot size of at least 200 microns. To attain that large a spot with a single mode fiber laser, you’d need a focal length of 2-3 feet! Not practical in any welding system... Furthermore, the single mode's high central intensity which tapers rapidly to the edges, concentrates all of its power in a small volume of material. If there is any gap in the joint, the weld will be undercut or underfilled, and, if the intensity is too high, the laser will remove material. The multimode fiber laser beam more equally distributes its intensity across the weld, resulting in more stable welding conditions. It is less sensitive to gaps between welding surfaces, and its larger flat top intensity profile melts more base material volume, effectively bridging gaps as needed. The figure below shows cross sections of bead on plate welds for single mode and multimode lasers in 0. 06” thick stainless steel utilizing (a) Single Mode Fiber Laser at 500W, 300ipm with a 30 micron spot size (b) Multi Mode Fiber Laser at 700W, 100ipm with a 150 micron spot size (c) Multi Mode Fiber Laser at 1kW, 80 ipm with a 250 micron spot size: There are some cases where single mode fiber lasers can be implemented effectively in laser micro welding applications; high speed lap welding, for example, or very close fitting joints that can be welded with significantly lower laser power, but still achieve a certain penetration over multi mode lasers. --- - Categories: Laser Cutting, Laser Marking, Laser Welding In our last blog, we explored when laser markers make sense in comparison to other marking technologies. Key reasons included high mark and material variation, fragile material, and mark durability. But did you know laser markers can also be used for machining? Yep - your laser marker can do double duty as a micromachining system! Although laser markers are typically used for labeling parts with serial numbers and other identification codes, they can also be used for some basic material processing, e. g. , drilling holes and cutting materials. While they may not function as well as a laser designed specifically for the process, they can provide insight to the feasibility of the process. Here are some of the manufacturing processes that can be achieved with lasers: Drilling removes material to create a hole in a material. Laser drilling is achieved by repetitively hitting the same location until enough material has been removed for a hole. Hole diameters achieved with a laser can be as small as --- - Categories: Laser Marking Product identification, serialization and tracking are key elements for any production environment. Parts are labeled with all kinds of marks: alpha-numeric serial numbers, date stamps, barcodes, etc. . There are a lot of marking methods available out there including dot-peen, chemical etching, pad printing, ink-jet printing, and laser marking. As manufacturers of laser markers and laser marking systems, we, of course, believe that there are many good reasons why laser marking makes sense in your manufacturing operation? Consider these things: Do you need one machine to mark both metals and plastics? Are your parts fragile? Do you need to mark graphics, logos or barcodes? Do you need to mark many parts, very quickly? Does the mark need to be permanent? Would you like to have one machine capable of addressing all of the above? Would you like a process with no consumables or maintenance? If the answer to all or most of the above questions is 'yes' you should seriously consider laser marking. We're not just saying that because we make lasers - consider the following: Dot-peen is a mechanical marking method, meaning that it marks are made by gouging material using a hardened stylus - it’s cheap and great for simple marks on metals but requires the part to be clamped, is a slow process and cannot mark non metals or fragile parts. Electrochemical etching produces very high quality marks but has very limited mark content flexibility and is suited only to metals. Pad printing is a marking method that transfers an image from a plate via a silicone pad to a part. It is a high volume, low mix technology; fast but not flexible. And ink jet marking, accomplished by spraying small dots of ink directly onto moving parts, is very fast and efficient, but easily worn off, and, therefore, not considered a permanent marking method. This is highly undesirable for markets like automotive, where parts are likely to undergo a significant amount of wear, or medical where ink/chemicals are frowned on. And don't forget the cleaning required in a process which uses ink/chemicals like this. Something to consider if you're trying to go a little more 'green' in your manufacturing processes. Laser marking, by contrast, is a direct, non-contact marking method which can be used on a variety of materials. For example, fiber laser markers make excellent marks on metals, plastics, and ceramics. It's a clean marking method that doesn't require water, oils, chemicals, or post-processing cleaning. Laser markers can mark fonts, barcodes, and pictures without the need to retool. It has already been established in a wide array of markets, most notably the medical device, automotive, and electronics industries. The picture below shows a wide range of applications for laser marking: OK, laser markers do cost more to acquire, however, they provide a quick ROI over 1-2 years with added functionality, material flexibility, speed and zero maintenance. Laser markers are continuing to come down in price with so they may not be as expensive as you think! So, just when DOES a laser marker make sense? Your parts are fragile and cannot withstand the percussive nature of a marking method like dot peen You have high mix/high volume part marking needs You’re working in a high-tech industry (aerospace, automotive, medical, etc. ) where permanent, readable marks are imperative You’d like your manufacturing process to be a little more ‘green’ --- - Categories: Laser Cutting Wire and sinker EDM are two of the oldest, most widely used traditional precision cutting technologies, but more and more manufacturers and jobshops are replacing or complementing their wire EDM capabilities with laser cutting systems which generally feature a smaller footprint, faster processing times, and lower cost-per-part ratio. Here are 3 reasons for YOU to consider laser cutting as a wire edm alternative: Faster Processing Times and Higher Quality Cuts - Wire EDM works in a two dimensional geometry, so parts with more geometry features - even simple bevels - require separate set up, programming and cutting processes, all of which add significantly to the total process time. Laser cutting systems can process multiple featured parts using up to 5 axes of motion in a single step. And single pass laser cut quality is superior to wire EDM cut quality; wire EDM may require up to four (4) separate passes (more time! ) to achieve the same quality. Also, with a focused spot size of 0. 001” lasers offer increased cut resolution for internal radii. Lower Cost per Manufactured Part - with linear motors and direct drive rotary stages laser cutting speeds are extremely fast and precise. For tube cutting with single sided features, laser cutting is significantly faster than wire or sinker EDM providing substantial cost savings per part. As laser cutting is a “tooless” process there is no requirement for equipment maintenance as needed for wire EDM machines. Small Footprint - Is floor space a premium? The typical wire EDM system measures up to 10 or 12 feet square. Laser cutting systems are half that size - maybe 5 to 6 feet square. If you're looking to maximize productivity, now might be the time to consider adding a laser cutting system. Get our whitepaper for a complete overview of laser cutting and how it compares to traditional cutting technologies. --- --- ## Products --- ## Technical Glossary What is Tang Welding in Motor Core and Commutator Manufacturing? Tang welding is a specialized welding process used in the production of electric motor cores and commutators, where copper winding wires are securely joined to metal tangs that serve as termination points. It is essential for ensuring strong electrical conductivity and reliable mechanical connections within motors. In commutator production, tang welding connects the armature windings to individual tangs, forming the electrical pathway between the rotor windings and the external circuit. This technique supports the production of durable and high-performance DC motors and universal motors. See examples of tang welding on our Automotive Components page. --- Wire fusing - sometimes known as hot crimping - is similar to wire compacting in that it is a process in which stranded wire is compacted and welded into a desired shape in order to better facilitate attachment to other components. The difference is that wire fusing generally employs the use of a ferrule or sleeve to gather the ends together before processing. Resistance wire fusing (welding or brazing) is achieved using a welding power supply and a weld head to deliver current and apply vertical force to simultaneously remove insulation and combine the wires and sleeve into one, neat package. Typical equipment used for wire fusing includes AMADA WELD TECH's IS-800CA Mid-Frequency Inverter Welding Power Supply, paired with the MH-1501 Weld Head Watch a video of the process. --- Hot crimping - also known as wire fusing - is similar to wire compacting in that it is a process in which stranded wire is compacted and welded into a desired shape in order to better facilitate attachment to other components. The difference is that hot crimping generally employs the use of a ferrule or sleeve to gather the wire ends together before processing. Hot crimping (resistance wire fusing, welding or brazing) is achieved using a welding power supply and a weld head to deliver current and apply vertical force to simultaneously remove insulation and fuse the wires and sleeve into one, neat package. Typical equipment used for hot crimping includes AMADA WELD TECH's IS-800CA Mid-Frequency Inverter Welding Power Supply, paired with the MH-1501 Weld Head Applications include attaching magnet wire to cable shoes or terminals. Read more here. --- Wires and cables are utilized to carry current throughout electronic devices. To protect against short circuits and maintain the integrity of the wire, they are generally encapsulated in a protective insulation. In manufacturing, the wire is typically cut to length, and then the coating/insulation is removed at the ends to provide the electrical contact. For heavier gauge wires, this sheathing can usually be removed using a mechanical process - even in automation. As the wire gauge becomes lighter, however, alternative stripping solutions need to be utilized. Lasers have proven to be a successful technology to selectively remove the coating in the desired locations. Read more in our Hot Application publication on the topic of Wire Stripping --- Laser surface texturing is a process that alters the surface of a material using a laser. The laser beam ablates layers of material with micrometer precision and repeatability leaving defined micropatterns on the surface. Laser surface texturing is often used in industrial applications to improve weldability, adherence, and electrical and thermal conductivity. For more information visit Laser Micromachining Systems and Laser Micromachining Subsystems. --- Commonly seen in battery manufacturing and battery pack assembly applications, dissimilar metal welding is desirable because metals like aluminum and copper are ideal conductors/tab material, but welding them to stainless steel cans poses a few challenges including: Low electrical resistivity Different melting temperatures Different expansion coefficients Different absorption coefficient of laser light Incompatible chemistry after welding New laser welding techniques and laser sources have been identified to overcome these dissimilar metal welding challenges. Contact us for more information and a free evaluation of your sample parts. --- Laser ablation - in some cases called Laser Cleaning - is the process of removing material from a surface using a laser. It works by focusing a laser onto a substrate to remove material on its surface (watch video). The amount of material removed depends on the intensity, pulse width and wavelength of the laser utilized, as well as the material itself which absorbs the laser light and breaks down the chemical bonds in the area. It can be achieved with either a pulsed nanosecond (fiber) laser or a continuous wave laser, although the former is more commonly used due to the high level of laser intensity. Battery can with fingerprint (left) and after laser cleaning (right) Laser ablation has many benefits over traditional media blasting methods like sandblasting and dry ice blasting which are time-consuming, inflexible, expensive, multi-step processes that also carry risks to the environment. Laser cleaning, by contrast, is fast, safe and cost-effective. Use laser ablation/laser cleaning to prep surfaces for welding. Clean surfaces result in stronger weld joints. Read more in our paper Laser Cleaning for e-Mobility Laser ablation is also used to strip wires of insulation and coatings, and to selectively remove material. Selective laser ablation --- What is Black Laser Marking? "Black laser marking" or "dark marking" are the terms typically used to describe the marks made on implantable and reusable medical devices. What are the Characteristics of a Black Mark? Black marks possess high contrast and are visible from a wide viewing angle. Black marks are both machine and human readable. Black marks are permanent and non-fading, sometimes they also need to be corrosion-resistant. Black marks are not etched into the surface of the part creating areas where bacteria could form. Black marks do not damage the passive layer of the part. Black marks are UDI compliant. Example of a black mark on an implantable device What solutions does AMADA WELD TECH offer for making black marks? A number of laser marking technologies have been used to achieve black marks. Depending on the part, material, and mark requirements, this could be either a fiber laser, UV laser or picosecond laser. The following outlines our standard products and systems: The WL-P300A is a Class 1 workstation optimized for black marking. Integrated with a picosecond IR or fiber laser, it is ideal for making permanent, bacteria and corrosion resistant, machine-readable, dark black marks. The WL-100A is a compact desktop fiber laser marking machine geared for low volume production and R&D environments over a wide range of industries. Though best suited as a laser marking machine for metal, WL-100A can also mark plastics and ceramics. The LM-F family of fiber lasers are rugged, cutting-edge machines designed to address a wide range of metal laser marking applications. The lasers are designed with multiple integration options to accommodate standalone operation, full production automation, or prototype development. Ask us also about bespoke, integrated systems designed and programmed for your parts! Further Reading For more information on what AMADA WELD TECH is doing with respect to black marking see: Application examples: Black Marking Blog: Black Corrosion Resistant Marking: Why You Should be Using a Picosecond IR Laser Application bulletin: Black Picosecond Marking Whitepaper: Corrosion Resistant Dark Marking --- Unique Device Identification (UDI) is a global standard system for identification in medical manufacturing. While the standard applies to many products and packaging, we focus here on the UDI marking requirements to make permanent marks on metal implantable devices and reusable tools. What constitutes a UDI mark? UDI marks are directly marked on the part or device UDI marks need to have high contrast and visible from a wide viewing angle to be machine and human readable. This is best achieved with a dark, black mark. UDI marks are permanent and non-fading, sometimes they also need to be corrosion-resistant. For implantable devices and surgical tools, it is necessary that the UDI mark is not etched into the surface creating areas where bacteria could form. UDI compliant marks consist of both machine-readable code (barcode or 2D data matrix code) and human-readable code (alphanumeric). Example of UDI mark on an implantable device Do all medical devices need UDI marks? All implantable and reusable medical devices for sale in the United States must bear a UDI code. The European market is also planning for mandatory UDI labeling with a phased approach to implementation between 2021 and 2027. The goal is to achieve a global, standardized UDI system. Find detailed information on the FDA and European Commission websites. What solutions does AMADA WELD TECH offer for making UDI marks? A number of laser marking technologies have been used to achieve black marking. Depending on the part, material, and mark requirements, this could be either a fiber laser, UV laser or picosecond laser. The following outlines our standard products and systems: The WL-P300A is a Class 1 workstation optimized for black marking. Integrated with a picosecond IR or fiber laser, it is ideal for making permanent,bacteria and corrosion resistant, machine-readable, dark black marks. The WL-100A is a compact desktop fiber laser marking machine geared for low volume production and R&D environments over a wide range of industries. Though best suited as a laser marking machine for metal, WL-100A can also mark plastics and ceramics. The LM-F family of fiber lasers are rugged, cutting-edge machines designed to address a wide range of metal laser marking applications. The lasers are designed with multiple integration options to accommodate standalone operation, full production automation, or prototype development. Ask us also about bespoke, integrated systems designed and programmed for your parts! Further Reading For more information on what AMADA WELD TECH is doing with respect to UDI compliant marking see: Application examples: Black Marking Blog: Corrosion Resistant Marking: Why You Should be Using a Picosecond IR Laser for Black Laser Marking Applications Application bulletin: Black Picosecond Marking Whitepaper: Corrosion Resistant Dark Marking --- Noun: a medical autoclave is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and other objects such that all bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores are inactivated. Verb: to autoclave. To sterilize equipment and other objects such that all bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores are inactivated. --- Pulsed Nd:YAG lasers may be designed to provide a number of special features to optimize the weld process and increase reliability and repeatability for more demanding applications. Real time power feedback, through pulse width modulation of the source current, ensures excellent pulse to pulse stability and automatically delivers the same pre-set weld over the full life of the flash lamp. --- In a Reflow Braze Bond the resistance heating of a low temperature brazing material such as gold or solder is used to join either dissimilar materials or widely varied thick/thin material combinations. The brazing material must 'wet' to each part and possess a lower melting point than the two workpieces. The resultant bond has definite interfaces with minimum grain growth. Typically the process requires a longer (2 to 100 ms) heating time at low weld energy. The resultant bond exhibits excellent tensile strength, but poor peel and shear strength. --- Reflow Soldering is a selective soldering process where two pre-fluxed, solder or adhesive coated parts are heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the solder or adhesive to melt, flow, and solidify, forming a permanent electro-mechanical bond between the parts. Pressure is applied throughout the cycle, so the process is suitable for parts that might otherwise disconnect during cooling down. Reflow soldering can process multiple connections (up to > 100mm length) simultaneously, preventing wires from disconnecting while their neighbors are soldered. Typical reflow soldering applications include flex circuits, ribbon cables, wires, flex to PCB, flex to LCD, and thermocompression bonding of gold ribbon. Read the Reflow Soldering Process Overview or Part Design Guidelines for Reflow Soldering Flex to PCB's for more information. --- Resistance Seam Welding is a variation of resistance spot welding. In resistance seam welding, the welding electrodes are motor driven wheels rather than stationary rods. The result is a 'rolling' resistance weld or non-hermetic seam weld used to join two sheets together. --- Resistance Spot Welding is a thermo-electric process where heat is generated at the interface of the parts to be joined by passing an electrical current through them or a precisely controlled time and under a controlled pressure (also called force). The name “resistance” spot welding derives from the fact that the resistance of the workpieces and electrodes are used in combination or contrast to generate the heat at their interface. Key advantages of the resistance spot welding process include: Very short process time No consumables, such as brazing materials, solder, or welding rods Operator safety because of low voltage Clean and environmentally friendly A reliable electro-mechanical joint is formed Resistance spot welding is a fairly simple heat generation process: the passage of current through a resistance generates heat. This is the same principle used in the operation of heating coils. In addition to the bulk resistances, the contact resistances also play a major role. The contact resistances are influenced by the surface condition (surface roughness, cleanliness, oxidation, and platings). The general heat generation formula for resistance welding is: Heat = I2 x R x t x K Where “I” is the weld current through the workpieces, “R” is the electrical resistance (in ohms) of the workpieces, “t” is the weld time (in hertz, milliseconds or microseconds), and “K” is a thermal constant. The weld current (I) and duration of current (t) are controlled by the resistance welding power supply. The resistance of the workpieces (R) is a function of the weld force and the materials used. The thermal constant “K” can be affected by part geometry, fixturing and weld force. The bulk and contact resistance values of the workpieces, electrodes, and their interfaces both cause and affect the amount of heat generated. The diagram (above right) illustrates three contact and four bulk resistance values, which, combined, help determine the heat generated. See Spot Welding for more information And for more information about the resistance welding process read Fundamentals of Resistance Welding --- "Rise Time" is the time required for a pulse to rise from 10 percent to 90 percent of its steady value. Faster rise times = shorter processing times. --- "Stages" as applied to motion in a mechanical system are generally referred to by X, XY, XYZ and rotary. The basic function of a stage is to constrain motion to a defined direction. Motorized rotary stages are used to precisely position objects around a rotation (circular) axis. Motorized rotary stages are particularly suited to laser cutting, laser welding or laser marking applications on tubes, cylinders, or odd-shaped packages. --- The RWMA (Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance) is a Standing Committee of the American Welding Society (AWS) that "represents manufacturers making products for resistance welding process and application. The committee is dedicated to providing a common voice to the resistance welding industry, government bodies, and technical organizations worldwide. " --- RWMA 11 electrode material. Copper Tungsten Alloy – 99B Rockwell Hardness. 46% conductivity. Usually inserted to an RWMA 2 shank. Used for welding cuprous and precious metals. Used for light projection welding dies. --- RWMA 13 electrode material. Tungsten – 70A Rockwell hardness, 31% conductivity. Usually inserted to an RWMA 2 shank. Cannot be machined but can be ground to the desired shape. RWMA13 electrodes are typically used to weld non-ferrous metals like copper and brass. --- RWMA 14 electrode material. Molybdenum – 90B Rockwell hardness, 31% conductivity. Usually inserted to an RWMA 2 shank. Machinable. Used for welding copper, silver, gold and their alloys. --- RWMA 3 electrode material is Copper Cobalt Beryllium alloy – 100B Rockwell hardness, 48% conductivity. RWMA3 electrodes are typically used for welding high resistance materials at high weld forces. --- RWMA 2 electrode material is Copper Chromium Alloy, - 83B Rockwell hardness, 85% conductivity. Used for welding steels, nickel alloys and other high resistance materials. For more information about the resistance welding process read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding. --- A scan head consists of two mirrors, each mounted on very small rotary motors, called galvanometers or “galvos ” for short. These two mirrors and motors are mounted orthogonally to each other such that the rotary motion of the two mirrors translates to linear motion in the X- and Y-axis. The small size of the motors provides high-speed positioning, short settling times, and high acceleration and deceleration, which is ideal for high-speed, short-distance motion. --- What is a seam weld? Seam welding is a variation of resistance spot welding. In resistance seam welding, the welding electrodes are motor driven wheels as opposed to stationary rods. The result is a 'rolling' resistance weld or non-hermetic seam weld. Resistance seam welding is most often used for joining two sheets of metal together, or to attach lids to electronic packages. In laser seam welding, the part to be welded is moved or rotated under the laser focus head allowing laser spot welds to overlap. Key parameters for laser seam welding are the pulse repetition rate, measured in pulses per second (Hz) and the linear part travel rate or welding speed. Spot overlap percentage (a function of speed), pulse repetition rate and focused spot diameter are also used in the equation for determining the best laser for the job and for determining the total weld cycle time. Laser welding is used to make hermetic seam welds: Laser seam welding is used for applications including sensors, radar components, battery housing, conductors for thin film cells, pacemaker cases, and insulin pump cases. --- Series Welding (aka Gap Welding) is utilized when only one side of the weldment is accessible with electrodes. Weld current flows from one electrode through the top part and partially into the bottom part before returning to the power supply via the second electrode. This form of welding has the advantage of making two weld nuggets at one time. However, series welding is generally less controllable because of the many shunt paths available to the welding current. Typical Parallel Gap Welding applications include battery packs, medical or automotive sensor wire to PCB, solar cells, hybrid or microwave circuitry, thin or thick film substrate, potentiometers and other miniature components, semi-rigid substrates and fine line printed circuit trace repair. --- Lasers are said to operate in either "single mode" or "multi-mode. " Single mode fiber lasers are typically delivered via fiber with a core diameter of around 9 microns producing a narrow, high intensity beam which can be focused down to a spot size as small as 10 microns. This high intensity, small spot is ideally suited for laser cutting applications, but generally not great for welding, as weld widths are too narrow to accommodate most production fit-up tolerances. For more information, read our blog Fiber Laser Micro Welding: Single Mode or Multi Mode? --- In a Solid State Bond (also called a thermocompression bond), dissimilar materials with dissimilar grain structure, e. g. molybdenum to tungsten, are joined using a very short heating time, high weld energy, and high force. There is little melting and minimum grain growth, but a definite bond and grain interface. Thus the materials actually bond while still in the solid state. The bonded materials typically exhibit excellent shear and tensile strength, but poor peel strength. For more information about the resistance welding process read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding. --- What is spot welding? Simply defined, it is "the welding of overlapping pieces of metal at small points by application of pressure and electric current. " How to spot weld? Spot Welding occurs in three stages: Electrodes seated in a weld head are brought to the surface of the parts to be joined and force (pressure) is applied Current is applied through the electrodes to the workpiece to melt the material Current is removed but electrodes remain in place at force to allow the material to cool and solidify Weld times range from 0. 01 sec to 0. 63 sec depending on the thickness of the metal, the electrode force and the diameter of the electrodes themselves. Basic equipment used in the spot welding process consists of a desktop workstation including a welding power supply, a weld head and electrodes. More sophisticated manufacturing may use automation and/or robotics. The term "spot welding" is also used in the laser welding process to describe the welds generated by single pulses of laser light. See laser spot welding for more information. --- Controlling the electrode force is a critical part of successful resistance welding. Repeatable weld force provides for consistent welds. For this reason, all AMADA WELD TECH weld heads include a standard force-firing feature that initiates the power supply when a preset electrode force is reached. In addition to force firing, a sufficient amount of squeeze time, typically 150 milliseconds (9 cycles @ 60 Hz. ), is required to allow the weld head to settle prior to the application of weld current. For more information, read our paper on The Importance of Squeeze Time in Resistance Welding --- "Stages" apply to motion as in a mechanical system; generally referred to as X, XY, XYZ and rotary. The basic function of a stage is to constrain motion to a defined direction. For a linear stage, this motion is, ideally, along a straight line. Motorized linear stages are used to precisely position objects along a single axis. They are comprised of a moving platform and stationary base joined by a bearing system. A motion controller is utilized to control position electronically. Motorized stages are particularly suited for high volume/high speed precision applications. Motorized rotation stages are used to precisely position objects around a rotation (circular) axis. Motorized rotary stages are particularly suited to laser cutting, laser welding or laser marking applications on tubes, cylinders, or odd-shaped packages. --- Step (Indirect) Welding is often used when the workpieces are configured in such a way that only one side of the workpiece is accessible with an electrode, or there is a large thermal imbalance. The welding current flows from the first electrode, through the workpiece, through the area of the weld, through the other workpiece and into the other electrode. For more information about the resistance welding process read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding. --- The Stored Energy welding power supply - commonly called a Capacative Discharge Welder or CD Welder - extracts energy from the power line over a period of time and stores it in welding capacitors. Thus, the effective weld energy is independent of line voltage fluctuations. This stored energy is rapidly discharged through a pulse transformer producing a flow of electrical current through the welding head and workpieces. Stored Energy power supplies are rated in accordance with the amount of energy they store and the welding speed. The energy stored, expressed in watt-seconds (joules), is the product of one-half the capacitance of the capacitor bank and the square of the applied voltage. The energy delivered to the electrodes is considerably less than this value because of losses in the primary and secondary circuits. Some capacitive discharge power supplies provide a 'Dual Pulse' feature which allows the use of two pulses to make a weld. The first pulse is generally used to displace surface oxides and plating, and the second pulse welds the base materials. This feature also reduces spitting. For more information regarding how to choose the right power supply for your application, read our blog: AC, DC, CD or HF: Which Spot Welding Power Supply Should I Use? --- Thermal conductivity refers to the amount/speed of heat transmitted through a material. Heat transfer occurs at a higher rate across materials of high thermal conductivity than those of low thermal conductivity. Materials of high thermal conductivity are widely used in heat sink applications and materials of low thermal conductivity are used as thermal insulation. Thermal conductivity of materials is temperature dependent. Metals with high thermal conductivity, e. g. copper, exhibit high electrical conductivity. The heat generated in high thermal conductivity materials is rapidly conducted away from the region of the weld. For metallic materials, the electrical and thermal conductivity correlate positively, i. e. materials with high electrical conductivity (low electrical resistance) exhibit high thermal conductivity. The reciprocal of thermal conductivity is called thermal resistivity. --- Thermal expansion is the increase in volume of a material as its temperature is increased, usually expressed as a fractional change in dimensions per unit temperature change. When a material is a solid, thermal expansion is described in terms of change in length, height, or thickness. If the material is a fluid, it is generally described in terms of a change in volume. Because the bonding forces among atoms and molecules vary from material to material, expansion coefficients are characteristic of elements and compounds. Softer metals exhibit a high coefficient of expansion (CTE); whereas harder materials, such as tungsten, exhibit a low CTE. A CTE mismatch between two workpieces can result in significant residual stresses at the joint which, when combined with the applied stresses can cause failure at lower pull strengths. --- Thermocompression Bonding – also called thermocompression welding - produces joints using indirect heat and force simultaneously. The resultant bond corresponds to diffusion welding, meaning that the bond is not produced by melting at the contact points, but rather by solid body diffusion. --- Pulsed-Heated Hot-Bar Reflow Soldering is a selective soldering process where two pre-fluxed, solder coated parts are heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the solder to melt, flow, and solidify, forming a permanent electro-mechanical bond between the parts and solder. Pulse heated soldering differs from the traditional soldering process in that the reflow of solder is accomplished using a heating element called a "thermode" or “hot bar” which is heated and cooled down for each connection. Read the Reflow Soldering Process Overview or Part Design Guidelines for Reflow Soldering Flex to PCB's for more information. --- A thermoplastic material is a substance that becomes soft or plastic when heated, hardens on cooling, and that process may be repeated, --- TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding, also known as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. TIG welding utlizes a constant current welding power supply to generate an electric arc between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece, using the resultant heat to create the weld. The weld area is generally protected from atmospheric contamination by use of an inert shielding or cover gas (argon or helium). See AMADA WELD TECH's MAWA-300A Micro Tig welder for more information. --- When a laser can provide multiple outputs sequentially it is called time share. Each output is fired only at one time. --- High performance, lead-acid batteries as used in automotive, marine, and other industrial applications, contain a series of lead castings, called “tombstones,” which constitute the core of the individual battery cells. These lead tombstones must be linked together using consistent and precisely controlled weld nuggets in order to assure proper operation and long-life of the final battery assembly. These tombstones are often welded using MFDC (mid-frequency direct current) welding power supplies. --- The transistor direct current power supplies (also called Linear DC) produce much the same results as the high frequency inverter by using a high number of power transistors as the direct energy source. This technology provides clean, square wave forms with extremely fast rise time. Used primarily in constant voltage feedback control mode, transistor DC power supplies are effective in thin foil and fine wire welding applications and for extremely short welds. Linear DC welders utilize transistor controlled feedback enabling total feedback response times of less than 5 μS. The term Linear DC comes from the waveform that is output from the power supply. No transformer is utilized. The primary limitation to Linear DC technology is the low duty cycles, typically much less than 1 weld per second at less than rated output. For more information regarding how to choose the right power supply for your application, read our blog: AC, DC, CD or HF: Which Spot Welding Power Supply Should I Use? --- Transmission absorption welding plastics occurs when the second layer heats up and conducts heat to the top material eventually causing melting. Under force for the entire process, the two plastics fuse and solidify. --- Unibond electrodes are used for parallel gap bonding and reflow soldering. Generally, RWMA2 copper Unibond electrodes are used with resistive and/or hard materials such as gold plated kovar and nickel. Molybdenum Unibond electrodes are used for bonding conductive or soft materials such as copper or gold. The face of a Unibond electrode is 0. 020 inches (0. 5 mm) wide by 0. 030 inches (0. 75 mm) deep. In unfixtured applications, this limits their use to bonding ribbons (wire) which are at least 0. 010 inches (0. 25 mm) wide because of the limited visibility. For more information read our Unitip/Unibond datasheet. --- Vision systems are generally made up of a camera, frame grabber, PC and software and are used to collect data and form an image, which can be interpreted by the computer to determine an appropriate position or to "see" an object. Among other things, vision systems can: Determine the location and/or position of an object Measure dimensions within thousandths-of-an-inch accuracy Count items Identify or recognize objects Inspect objects and identify flaws Verify that a part meets quality standards --- Uniflow is the trademarked product name for an AMADA WELD TECH power supply for pulse-heated selective soldering, conductive adhesive bonding, and thermocompression bonding. Utilizing pulsed heat technology, the Uniflow power supply provides targeted heating and precision temperature control for a variety of joining applications. To learn more, read our Reflow Soldering Process Overview' or Part Design Guidelines for Reflow Soldering Flex to PCB's. --- AMADA WELD TECH Inc. , formerly Amada Miyachi America, formerly Miyachi America Corporation, formerly Miyachi Unitek was founded as the Weldmatic Division of Unitek Corporation in 1948. Unitek Corporation was founded with the introduction of the first stainless steel orthodontic bracket, manufactured by a group of orthodontists in Pasadena, CA. The name “Unitek” comes from the term “Universal Bracket Technique. ” --- Unitips are electrodes for parallel gap bonding of gold plated kovar, copper, or gold ribbons (wires) which are smaller than 0. 010 inches (0. 25 mm). They are made from two pieces of molybdenum or tungsten, which are permanently bonded to an insulating spacer. This fixed gap and bonded construction results in a tip which wears uniformly when properly dressed. The length of the Unitip and the flat area on the front allows it to bond ribbons extremely close to the walls of packages as deep as 0. 450 inches (11. 5 mm). The narrower Thinline “L” series Unitips have a tapered profile, enabling them to be used closer to the corners of packages. For more information, read our Unitip/Unibond datasheet. --- Upslope refers to the gradual ramping of weld energy. Closed-loop resistance spot welding power supplies allow a very precise upslope to be programmed at the beginning of the weld pulse. This upslope of current, voltage, or power helps to reduce the initial contact resistance, focusing weld heat into the parts and reducing weld splash. The length of the upslope period can be programmed to suit the application. A long upslope is recommended for very hard or resistive parts. --- - Tags: Monte Carlo UV Laser Marking operates at 355nm and features enhanced absorption in plastics which makes excellent marks on many plastics including polyolefins. --- The most common medium for laser micromachining is Nd:YVO4 operating at 355 nm wavelength. This UV laser is generated using two non-linear optics that convert the wavelength from 1064 nm to 532 nm, and then from 532 nm to 355 nm. During each conversion step some power and pulse energy are lost in the process, typically around 50%. Therefore a 1064 nm laser at 20 W will provide around 7 W at 355 nm. The UV laser technology is extremely mature and has been used in the industrial marketplace for many years for a wide variety of machining and marking applications. As with any frequency converted laser the non linear crystals used for the conversion are consumables but last a long time with typical lifetimes in the 8-10,000 hour range. This lifetime period is only used when the laser is firing. Aside from the laser medium and non linear crystals, the other major component is the Q switch that directly controls the pulse frequency, and indirectly controls the pulse width that the laser produces at a certain frequency. Lower frequencies provide shorter pulse (ultrashort pulse laser) duration, typically around 20 ns at 30 kHz, rising to 100 ns at 200 kHz. --- A vacuum bakeout oven, also known as desiccation oven, is typically used in removing moisture out of the electronic packages prior to hermetic seam sealing operation. Electronic packages or devices are subjected to heat and alternating sequences of inert gas backfill and vacuum to dislodge and extract moisture particles during the oven bakeout process. --- When talking about lasers, ‘wavelength’ generally refers to where the laser operates on the electromagnetic spectrum: UV, visible, infrared. --- A Weld Checker or weld monitor measures voltage and/or current during the resistance welding or laser welding process. Its basic function is to provide data to be used in statistical determinations and to monitor the ongoing process and alert the user to unacceptable variations in a voltage or current-based parameter. To learn more, visit Weld Monitoring and read our Introduction to SPC and Weld Checkers and Monitors --- A key parameter of resistance welding is weld pressure or force. The proper and consistent application of force improves the mating of the materials increasing the current paths, reducing the interface resistance, and insuring that any oxide barriers between the workpieces are broken through. Repeatable force control insures repeatable weld quality through consistent electrical contact resistance and consistent heat balance. Force control can also be used to trigger welding energy when a pre-determined force level has been achieved, often called 'force firing. ' Optimum welds are achieved when the applied force is precise, repeatable, controlled by time schedule, used to fire the power supply, and regulated both to reduce the initial impact and not to become excessive after the weld. Weld Force control is equally as important as weld energy and time control. To learn more, read our paper Electrode Force Control for Foot and Air Actuated Weld Heads --- The general heat generation formula for resistance welding is: Heat = I2 x R x t x K Where 'I' is the weld current through the workpieces, 'R' is the electrical resistance (in ohms) of the workpieces, 't' is the weld time (in hertz, milliseconds or microseconds), and 'K' is a thermal constant. The weld current (I) and duration of current (t) are controlled by the resistance welding power supply. The resistance of the workpieces (R) is a function of the weld force and the materials used. The thermal constant 'K' can be affected by part geometry, fixturing and weld force. For more information about the resistance welding process read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding. --- With increased emphasis on the accountability and traceability of resistance welding processes comes the need for process monitoring and enhanced process control. Weld Monitors provide precision real-time dynamic measurement of all welding variables and are invaluable tools for: Process Development: Welding Evaluation and Research, DoE Studies, Process Optimization, Process Validation Process Monitoring: Data Logging, Setting Process Limits, Electrode Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Set-up Verification, Statistical Process Control Quality Control: Traceability, Process Certification and Analysis, Calibration Confirmation, Statistical Process Control More specifically, Weld Monitors and Checkers measure voltage and/or current during the resistance welding process. Their basic functions are to provide data to be used in statistical determinations and to monitor the ongoing process and alert the user to unacceptable variations in a voltage or current-based parameter. To learn more, read our Introduction to SPC and Weld Checkers and Monitors --- In resistance spot welding, "the welding of overlapping pieces of metal at small points by application of pressure and electric current" creates a pool of molten metal that quickly cools and solidifies into a round joint known as a "nugget. " Also see resistance spot welding. Similarly in laser welding, the laser light is absorbed by the material causing a "keyhole effect" as the focused beam drills into, vaporizes, and melts some of the metal. As the pulse ends, the liquefied metal around the keyhole flows back in, solidifying and creating a small spot weld or 'nugget. ' The entire process just a few milliseconds. For more information, see laser spot welding. --- The Weld Schedule (or Weld Profile) is a record of all welding machine settings plus identification of the machine needed to produce a weld for a given material of a given size and finish. The amplitude and duration of all force and heating parameters can be defined in the 'weld schedule. ' The four critical parameters are: electrode force, squeeze time, weld pulse and hold time. Variations can also be dual pulse and other sequences. For more information, read our paper: Quality Resistance Welding Solutions: Defining the Optimum Process --- Welding electrodes are installed in the weld head to touch and maintain contact with the workpieces through the full weld schedule. The welding electrodes play three different roles in resistance welding: Maintaining uniform current density Concentrating current at welding points Maintaining thermal balance during welding Electrodes are available in many shapes. Electrode material and shape are determined by considering the force necessary for welding and the thermal conductivity of the workpieces. In conventional macro-welding, e. g. car body assembly, the electrodes are made of copper alloys and usually water-cooled. However, in micro-welding, the electrodes are made of a wide variety of conductive and refractory materials depending on the parts to be joined, and are air-cooled. --- Welding Transformers are used in AC machines to change alternating current from the power line into a low-voltage, high amperage current in the secondary winding. A combination of primary and/or secondary taps on the welding transformer are commonly used to provide a macro adjustment of the welding current, as well as adjustment of secondary voltage. Transformer ratings for AC machines are expressed in KVA (kilovolt-amperes) for a specified duty cycle. This duty cycle rating is a thermal rating, and indicates the amount of energy that the transformer can deliver for a stated percentage of a specific time period, usually one minute, without exceeding its temperature rating. The RMS Short Circuit Secondary Current specification indicates the maximum current that can be obtained from the transformer. Since heating is a function of the welding current, this parameter gives an indication of the thickness of the materials that can be welded. For more information read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding. --- WinLase is the standard configuration software supplied with AMADA WELD TECH laser markers. The WinLase application runs in Windows® XP and allows the marking data to be laid out easily on a large drawing screen. The software is user friendly and fully featured enabling the most complicated of mark operations to be easily programmed. When using WinLase, one PC can simultaneously run multiple markers. --- Wire Compacting is a process in which stranded wire is heated and formed into a desired shape in order to better facilitate attachment to other components, using resistance welding or other joining processes. The process is similar to wire fusing but negates the need for a ferrule which can slow the manufacturing process and add weight to the finished product. Resistance compacting (welding or brazing) is achieved using a welding power supply and a weld head fitted with specialized electrodes to deliver current and apply vertical force to join the wires, while ceramic tooling inserts apply a sideward force to assist in controlling the final shape: Wire compacting is an ideal solution for copper, with or without tin or silver coating. Depending on the parameters chosen, the degree of compacting strength can vary from light adhesion of the individual wires to a solid copper end. AMADA WELD TECH has successfully compacted wires up to 90 mm2. Twisted pairs and multiple sheathed cables are all good candidates for this process. Fully automated systems can be built for cutting and compacting braided wires off the roll so that their ends can be subsequently connected with terminals. Aluminum and nickel plated copper wires are not well suited to compacting. Compacting is typically used for wire harness assembly in the automotive industry. Other applications include: Safety belt sensors Electrical distribution from batteries Temperature sensor connections Airbag initiators Y and T connections Watch a video of the process. --- What is the definition of Wire Gauge? Wire/cable thickness is defined in terms of gauge. Generally speaking, the smaller the gauge number, the thicker the cable. The standardized method of measuring the thickness of a cable (American Wire Gauge or AWG) was established in 1857 in the United States. This form of measuring cable thickness is used specifically for electrically conductive wire. Note that the diameter of the cable does not include the outer insulation - just the conducting wire on the inside. Gauge Terminology The term “gauge” is used for wire up to 1 AWG The term “aught” (zero) is used for wire 1/0 AWG and larger. The number "0" in the size is "aught" --- "XY Stages" apply to motion as in a mechanical system; generally referred to as X, XY, and XYZ. The basic function of a stage is to constrain motion to a defined direction. For a linear stage, this motion is, ideally, along a straight line. Motorized linear stages are used to precisely position objects along a single axis. They are comprised of a moving platform and stationary base joined by a bearing system. A motion controller is utilized to control position electronically. Motorized stages are particularly suited for high volume/high speed precision applications. --- - Tags: design of experiments, DOE, PAW, process audit worksheet, worksheet Design of Experiments (DOE) is a tool used in resistance welding to help define which parameters are most important, and to reveal strengths and variations in the welding process. The first step of the DOE is to complete the Process Audit Worksheet (PAW) in order to identify all of the things which can affect the process. Download the Design of Experiments Worksheet Download the Process Audit Worksheet --- A direct diode laser (DDL), as the name implies, is a laser originating from diodes without amplification in a crystal such as Nd:YAG. Since it is direct, the diode laser has a very simple construction and high conversion efficiency. It is MUCH more efficient than an Nd:YAG laser. The typical operating wavelength of a direct diode laser is 915 nm. Direct diode lasers are ideal for laser soldering and plastic laser welding applications. --- The AC Welder derives its name from the fact that its output is generally a sine wave of the same frequency as the power line. It extracts energy from the power line as the weld is being made. For this reason, the power line must be well regulated and capable of providing the necessary energy. Some AC welders (including all AMADA WELD TECH AC welders) include a line voltage compensation feature to automatically adjust for power line fluctuations. In its simplest form, the AC welder consists of a welding transformer that steps down the line voltage (normally between 480 to 100 volts) to the welding voltage (typically 2 to 20 volts). The welding current that flows through the secondary of the transformer, and its connected load, is very high, ranging from 10 to more than 100,000 amps. The welding current is allowed to flow for very short periods of time, typically . 001 - 2 seconds. AC welders can operate at rates up to 5-6 welds per second. AC Welding Systems are generally composed of the three elements. The Welding Transformer, the Welding Control, and the Mechanical System. For more information regarding how to choose the right power supply for your application, read our blog: AC, DC, CD or HF: Which Spot Welding Power Supply Should I Use? --- Displacement monitoring measures the distance that parts compress into each other (are displaced) during resistance spot welding; one or two sensors are used to measure the displacement of a pair of electrodes relative to each other during resistance welding Displacement monitoring works with most “soft” materials like nickel and stainless steel, but is less effective with hard materials like carbon steel, molybdenum, and tungsten. Displacement monitoring makes it possible to identify and correlate good welds from poor welds with known displacement. --- Much like upslope, downslope refers to the gradual ramping down of weld energy. Closed-loop spot welding power supplies allow a downslope to be programmed at the end of the weld pulse. Downslope allows the welding current to be reduced gradually, allowing the metal to cool more slowly than it would without downslope control. --- Some resistance spot welding power supplies employ a dual pulse spot welding feature which allows the use of two pulses to make a weld. The first pulse is generally used to displace surface oxides and plating, and the second pulse welds the base materials. This feature also reduces spitting. Read more about how dual pulse spot welding is employed in our article Compensating for Varying Material Conditions in Resistance Welding. --- Electrical resistivity (also known as resistivity, specific electrical resistance, or volume resistivity) quantifies how strongly a given material opposes the flow of electric current. A low resistivity indicates a material that readily allows the movement of electric charge. Low resistance metals, e. g. copper, require larger currents to produce the same amount of heat. Low resistance materials also exhibit low contact resistance. For more information, read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding --- In general, an electrode is a point of contact where electric current will run through a part to create an electrical circuit. See electrode configuration for more information --- Resistance spot welding electrode configurations can be matched to specific application needs: Opposed Configuration: top and bottom electrodes are used to hold the parts and provide the current path. An opposed weld is preferred over other configurations because it is easier to set-up and control the current path, and should be used whenever possible. Series Configuration: using two top electrodes, a series weld can be used when there is no access to the bottom part. Both electrodes contact the top part and current is passed through the top part to the bottom part. Two weld spots are produced, one under each electrode. Independent force control allows for separate adjustment of each electrode force and is used to balance the heat between the two weld spots. Step Configuration: Two top electrodes are used, but one electrode contacts the top part and the other electrode contacts the bottom part. A single weld is produced at the part to part interface. Independent force control allows the electrode force on the bottom part to be set much higher than the force on the top part. Parallel Gap Configuration: Parallel gap welding results in a single weld spot under the gap between the electrodes. It is used to weld very small parts. --- When a laser can provide multiple outputs simultaneously, this is termed Energy Share. Typically the portion of the laser energy in each output is equal. For instance, in a two beam energy share, 50% of the energy or power is directed equally to the two outputs. Two and three energy share outputs are most common. --- The EZ-Air weld force control system simplifies the set-up process to a single adjustment and helps prevent weld over-force by closing off the input air when the actual weld force reaches the programmed weld force level, delivering accurate force control which is repeatable across multiple weld heads without complex setup or operator training. EZ-Air force control technology is available with AMADA WELD TECH Thin-LineTM weld heads as original equipment and as a retrofit for previously purchased Thin-Line air actuated weld heads. --- Closed loop resistance spot welding technologies can deliver energy in the form of constant current, constant voltage, or constant power. These feedback modes are derived from data collected by internal pick-up coils to measure weld current, pick-up cables to measure voltage, or a calculation based on those two values to measure power. Feedback modes are used to monitor and adjust the spot welding process; the appropriate feedback mode to use depends on the part and process challenges associated with the application. Constant current is great for welding flat parts where the part-to-part and electrode-to-part contact is controlled and consistent. Constant voltage mode is best for welding non-flat parts and wires. And constant power mode is especially useful for breaking through surface oxides and plating. For more information, read High Frequency Inverter Feedback Modes and Closed Loop Resistance Welding Control: WIFM? --- A femtosecond is one quadrillionth, or one millionth of one billionth, of a second. In layman's terms, a femtosecond is to a second as a second is to about 31. 7 million years; a ray of light travels approximately 0. 3 µm. --- Femtosecond lasers are the shortest pulse duration laser in the industrial marketplace. Typically, industrial femtosecond lasers will have a pulse duration of 300-400 femtoseconds or 300-400 x 10-15 s. When trying to produce a laser that delivers such short packets of light with sufficient pulse energy to enable materials processing, the peak power is so high that it would cause damage to the gain medium. To avoid this, the amplification of the pulse is usually done with a stretched pulse and later compressed. The process of chirped pulse amplification stretches the pulse by a few orders of magnitude so reducing peak power to allow amplification to occur below the damage threshold of the medium. After amplification, the pulse is then compressed back to its original pulse duration and beam quality. In some lasers the need to stretch the pulse initially may not be required. The femtosecond laser can be offered in different wavelengths including IR, green and UV (though UV is not available on every laser) via frequency conversion by non-linear optics. With such a short pulse duration, the laser is able to machine almost any type of material from glass to hardened steel to plastics. As the pulse duration of the laser is shorter than the conduction time of the material, there is no heat signature from processing. The material removal is from solid to vapor - this is often referred to as "cold ablation" - this provides the highest quality machining and offer unique machining capabilities. --- A fiber laser (fibre laser) is a laser in which the active gain medium is an optical fiber doped with rare-earth elements such as Ytterbium (Yb). The advantages of fiber lasers include: Light is already coupled into a flexible fiber and can be easily delivered to a movable focusing element. This is particularly advantageous for laser cutting, laser welding, and laser marking applications. Fiber lasers feature high output power: Fiber can provide very high optical gain and can support kilowatt levels of continuous output power because of the fiber's high surface area to volume ratio, which allows efficient cooling. High optical quality: the fiber's wave guiding properties reduce or eliminate thermal distortion of the optical path, producing a diffraction-limited, high-quality optical beam. Compact size: because the fiber can be bent and coiled to save space, fiber lasers are typcially more compact than their rod or gas laser counterparts of comparable power. Reliability: fiber lasers are virtually maintenance free! For more information read Nd: YAG or Fiber Laser for Micro Welding --- Laser Cutting is a non-contact process which utilizes a laser to cut materials, resulting in high quality, dimensionally accurate cuts. The process works by directing the laser beam through a nozzle to the work piece. A combination of heat and pressure creates the cutting action. The material melts, burns, vaporizes, or is blown away by a jet of gas, leaving an edge with a high quality surface finish. Fine laser cutting is an advanced cutting process for producing very detailed, accurate cuts in thin materials. For more information, read our blog Fine Laser Cutting: Definition and Capabilities. --- Fine leak is a term used in microelectronic package hermetic leak testing. A hermetically sealed package is pressurized with helium or sealed with a helium trace gas inside the package. The sealed package is subjected to a vacuum chamber connected to a mass spectrometer and the rate of helium leak is measured in atm-cc/sec. Military standard allowable leak rate for a hermetically sealed package is less than or equal to 5 x 10-8 atm-cc/sec. --- A laser is generally delivered to a workstation by means of a flexible fiber optic cable or fixed mirrors. Typically, the laser is delivered to the work piece at a low power density which requires focusing to enable materials processing. The focus is the tool which takes the “raw” laser beam and focuses to a small diameter typically less than 0. 04” down to 0. 0005”. A number of different types of focusing heads are available for Nd:YAG and fiber lasers; selection will be based on the application, space and budget. A great benefit of using Nd:YAG and fiber lasers is that an in-line camera can be mounted to the focus head, providing a view of the weld area. This enables the operator to view the weld, provide a means for using vision systems and can confirm that the laser is in focus on the part. --- Many welding, soldering, and marking operations (laser marking plastics, for example) result in the production of fumes or smoke which may contain complex and dangerous molecular structures, and should be eliminated. This is most often done using a filter or fume extraction system. Fume extractors may be portable, desktop, or industrial high efficiency as seen in a cleanroom or laboratory. --- Fusing is the colloquial term used for the process of joining the magnet wire of an armature to its commutator, without stripping the insulation through the use of mechanical actions and resistance welding controls. Learn more about resistance welding motors and coils here, and read our technical article Advantages of Using Inverter Technology in the Fusing Industry --- In a Fusion Bond, either similar or dissimilar materials with similar grain structures are heated to the melting point (liquid state) of both. The subsequent cooling and combination of the materials forms a 'nugget' alloy of the two materials with larger grain growth. Typically, high weld energies at either short or long weld times, depending on physical characteristics, are used to produce fusion bonds. The bonded materials usually exhibit excellent tensile, peel and shear strengths. Read more about the different types of bonds in our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding. --- “Gain” is an active component of closed loop feedback systems which affects how closely system output follows programmed input. The best closed-loop control systems use a different Gain value for each programmed input to ensure that the output response closely matches it. To learn more, read Using Gain to Optimize Weld Nugget Formation --- Galvo laser welding pairs a non-contact, high intensity heat source (laser) with a compact, relatively inexpensive high speed motion system (galvo, galvonometer, or scan head). A scan head consists of two mirrors, each mounted on tiny rotary motors, called galvanometers. The mirrors and motors are mounted orthogonally such that the rotary motion of the two mirrors translates to linear motion in the X- and Y-axis. Their compact size ensures high-speed positioning, short settling times, and high acceleration and deceleration, ideal for high-speed, short-distance motion. The laser is then directed though the scan head by two mirrors to a lens, which focuses the laser over an X/Y area according to where the motors have positioned the laser at the input side of the lens. This contrasts with a regular lens, which focuses to a single point in X and Y. Read more in our blog piece Scan heads for micro laser welding: “Ham n’ Eggs” of laser industry --- Gap welding (aka parallel gap welding or series welding) is utilized when only one side of the weldment is accessible with electrodes. Weld current flows from one electrode through the top part and partially into the bottom part before returning to the power supply via the second electrode. This form of welding has the advantage of making two weld nuggets at one time. However, series welding is generally less controllable because of the many shunt paths available to the welding current. Typical parallel gap welding applications include battery pack assembly, medical or automotive sensor wire to PCB, solar cells, hybrid or microwave circuitry, thin or thick film substrate, potentiometers and other miniature components, semi-rigid substrates and fine line printed circuit trace repair. --- Glidcop is dispersion strengthened copper with 0. 15% aluminum. Oxide - 68B Rockwell hardness, 92% conductivity. Longer life, greater thermal stability, higher strength than RWMA 2. Generally interchangeable with RWMA 2 without changing schedules. All AMADA WELD TECH weld heads are supplied with glidcop electrodes. See our Accessories Datasheet for more information. --- A Glovebox - also known as an atmospheric enclosure or an inert gas enclosure - is a sealed work area with built-in glove ports and pass-through chambers and interlocking doors to allow the introduction and manipulation of objects in a controlled working environment. Typical applications include the hermetic sealing of electronic components which requires a high purity, moisture-free inert atmosphere such as Argon, Nitrogen, Helium, or a combination of these gases. --- A green laser is a laser that utilizes a 532nm wavelength in the visible (green) spectrum. This wavelength is better absorbed by highly reflective materials like gold and copper alloys enabling precision micro-welding of parts that cannot be done with a traditional 1064nm YAG laser. For more information, read our blog Green Lasers: the Key to High Volume Micro Welding of Conductive Parts --- Gross leak is a term used in microelectronic package hermetic leak testing. A hermetically sealed package is subjected to a bubble leak test by submerging the sealed package into a 125°C heated perfluoropolyether solution. Packages with visible bubbles exiting the package will be classified as a "gross leaker rejects. " --- The Heat Affected Zone (aka HAZ) is the volume of material at or near the weld which properties have been altered due to the weld heat. Since the resistance welding process relies on heating two parts, some amount of HAZ is inevitable. The material within the HAZ undergoes a change, which may or may not be beneficial to the welded joint. In general, the goal in good resistance welding is to minimize the HAZ. For more information, read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding --- Heat balance is a function of part material and geometry, electrode material and geometry, polarity, and the weld schedule. The goal of good resistance welding is to focus the heat generated close to the weld interface at the spot where the weld is desired. During resistance welding, part of the heat generated is lost to the surroundings by conduction (heat transfer through solids), some by convection (heat lost from exposed surfaces by air-cooling) and some by radiation (does not require a medium). For more information, read our blog Heat Balance: the Key to Successful Resistance Welding --- The process of creating electrical conductive adhesive bonds between flexible and rigid circuit boards, glass panel displays and flex foils using adhesive pre-printed on a connector foil/flex foil is known as Heat Sealing. The essential characteristics of this process are heating and cooling of the adhesive under pressure. Small, spherical particles are suspended in the adhesive, which can be in the form of foil, flex or paste. Before bonding, the particles are separated by an isolating matrix of adhesive. The parts to be joined are first brought together with the adhesive in between, and tacked (ACF Laminating). Temperature, time and pressure are applied and cause plastic deformation of the adhesive and compression of the particles. The particles that are trapped between the conductors form a conductive interface between the pads on the two mating surfaces and conduct only in the Z axis. Subsequent cooling and full curing of the adhesive while still in the compressed condition stabilize the joint. For more information, take a look at our paper on Conductive Adhesive Bonding --- A heat sink is a passive heat exchanger component that draws heat away from and cools a device by dissipating heat into the surrounding air. --- Heatstaking (or heat staking) is a method of joining two or more parts, where at least one is made out of plastic. The bond is made by partially de-forming the plastic part to fix the other. Heatstaking is the most efficient way to bond metal to plastic, and is commonly used in high volume/low cost applications in the automotive, telecom and appliance industries. The process works by heating the plastic to a temperature above the glass transition temperature via the use of super-heated air or a thermode, and then applying pressure in order to deform it and create the stake. The plastic is then cooled down again – under constant pressure – below the glass transition temperature, ensuring good fixation of the parts. This cooling can be done with compressed air if using a thermode, or with a cold, preformed tool if super-heated air is used. Heatstaking design guidelines: Plastic material with glass fiber filling The % of glass fibers is typically between 10-40%, where 40% is the most abrasive to the tooling in the system A keep-out zone of 1. 5mm - 2mm around each heatstake pin is ideal Average heatstake applications use a force of 22lbs - 34lbs but can vary depending on the pin diameter Types of plastic to use: Materials that can be processed: PA66 GF30 (Glass filling 30%) PPA GF33 (Glass filling 33%) POM PBT + 20% FV - VO (Glass filling 20%) PPS GF40 (Glass filling 40%) Glass filling up to maximun 40% Higher glass filling will reduce thermode lifetime All plastic materials used for injection moulding can be used for Heatstake Technology Rubber (EPDM) and Silicon Materials are no good for Heatstake process For more information, read our Fundamentals of Heatstaking paper --- Hermetic Sealing is a joining process to prevent the entry or escape of air. --- A hermetically sealed package is a closed package completely sealed against ambient atmosphere, preventing the entry or escape of air. --- High Frequency Inverter welders use submillisecond pulsewidth modulation (switching) technology with closed-loop feedback to control the weld energy in submillisecond increments. Three phase input current is full wave rectified to DC and switched at (up to) 25 kHz to produce an AC current at the primary of the welding transformer. The secondary current is then rectified to produce DC welding current with an imposed, low-level, AC ripple. The high-speed feedback circuitry enables the inverter power supply to adapt to changes in the secondary loop resistance and the dynamics of the welding process. For example, a 25 kHz inverter power supply adjusts the output current every 20 microseconds after rectification, which also allows the weld time (duration of current) to be controlled accurately in increments as small as 0. 1 milliseconds. The high frequency closed loop feedback can be used to control (maintain constant) either current, voltage, or power while also monitoring another of the same three parameters. Additional benefits of high frequency switching technology include reduced power consumption, smaller welding transformers, and the use of a very short pre-weld 'check pulse' to test electrode and parts positioning prior to executing a weld. The result of this pre-weld check can be used to inhibit the weld by setting check limits. For more information regarding how to choose the right power supply for your application, read our blog: AC, DC, CD or HF: Which Spot Welding Power Supply Should I Use? --- Hot bar bonding is the generic term used to describe a number of processes including Hot Bar Reflow Soldering, Heat Staking, ACF Laminating, Heat Seal Bonding and ACF Bonding. Hot Bar Bonding is achieved using a thermode or "Hot Bar" thermode which is heated and cooled under pressure using either a pulsed heat or constant heat reflow soldering power supply, creating an electrical connection between the materials joined. Hot bar bonding is commonly used to connect flex-foils to printed circuit boards, small wires, small coax cables and very light or small components. What is a Hot Bar? A Hot Bar is, literally, a heated bar of metal used in certain manufacturing processes. Also known as a thermode. Read the Reflow Soldering Process Overview and Part Design Guidelines for Reflow Soldering Flex to PCB's --- Hot Bar Reflow Soldering is a selective soldering process where two pre-fluxed, solder or adhesive coated parts are heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the solder or adhesive to melt, flow, and solidify, forming a permanent electro-mechanical bond between the parts. Pressure is applied throughout the cycle, so the process is suitable for parts that might otherwise disconnect during cooling down. Hot bar reflow soldering can process multiple connections (up to > 100mm length) simultaneously, preventing wires from disconnecting while their neighbors are soldered. Typical hot bar reflow soldering applications include flex circuits, ribbon cables, wires, flex to PCB, flex to LCD, and thermocompression bonding of gold ribbon. For more information read the Reflow Soldering Process Overview and Part Design Guidelines for Reflow Soldering Flex to PCB's --- An inert gas is a gas which does not change under a given set of conditions. Inert gases are often used in welding, sealing, or marking applications in an effort to avoid unwanted chemical reactions which may degrade a part. These unwanted reactions include oxidation and hydrolysis which are reactions with oxygen and the moisture in air. Purified nitrogen and argon are most commonly used as inert gases due to their high natural abundance (78% N2, 1% Ar in air) and relatively low cost. --- An inert gas dryer (aka gas recirculator-purifier) is a filtration system which recirculates inert gas like argon, nitrogen, helium or a combination thereof, thru a moisture and oxygen getter filter. Gas filtered through this kind of system can reach moisture and oxygen levels of less than -74dp°C and 1-5 ppm oxygen. --- Inverter Welders use submillisecond pulsewidth modulation (switching) technology with closed-loop feedback to control the weld energy in submillisecond increments. Three phase input current is full wave rectified to DC and switched at (up to) 25 kHz to produce an AC current at the primary of the welding transformer. The secondary current is then rectified to produce DC welding current with an imposed, low-level, AC ripple. The high-speed feedback circuitry enables the inverter power supply to adapt to changes in the secondary loop resistance and the dynamics of the welding process. For example, a 25 kHz inverter power supply adjusts the output current every 20 microseconds after rectification, which also allows the weld time (duration of current) to be controlled accurately in increments as small as 0. 1 milliseconds. The high frequency closed loop feedback can be used to control (maintain constant) either current, voltage, or power while also monitoring another of the same three parameters. Additional benefits of high frequency switching technology include reduced power consumption, smaller welding transformers, and the use of a very short pre-weld 'check pulse' to test electrode and parts positioning prior to executing a weld. The result of this pre-weld check can be used to inhibit the weld by setting check limits. For more information regarding how to choose the right power supply for your application, read our blog: AC, DC, CD or HF: Which Spot Welding Power Supply Should I Use? And for more information about the resistance welding process read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding and The Benefits of Closed-loop Control for the Resistance Welding Process. --- A thermocouple is made up of of two dissimilar conductors in contact with one another, which produce a voltage when heated. Thermocouples are used as temperature sensors for measurement and control and can also be used to convert a temperature gradient into electricity. The J Type thermocouple (iron–constantan) is a common, general purpose thermocouple with a termperature range of approximately −40 to +750 °C, and sensitivity of 55 µV/°C. Wire color standard is white (+) and red (-). --- A thermocouple is made up of of two dissimilar conductors in contact with one another, which produce a voltage when heated. Thermocouples are used as temperature sensors for measurement and control and can also be used to convert a temperature gradient into electricity. The Type K thermocouple (chromel -alumel) is the most commonly used general purpose thermocouple. It is inexpensive and a wide variety of probes are available in its −200 °C to +1350 °C / -330 °F to +2460 °F range. Sensitivity is approximately 41 µV/°C. Wire color standard is yellow (+) and red (-). --- Laser Annealing is a surface heat-tempering mark. The heat effect of the laser beam causes an oxidation process underneath the material surface, resulting in a color change on the metal surface. This dark, permanent mark is ideal for medical device applications where material removal is prohibited to ensure part integrity and performance. Learn more about Laser Marking by reading our Blog 'Marking Methods: When Lasers Make Sense --- Laser Bleaching is a technique specific to plastic marking as it removes the pigment from the plastic, leaving a light or white mark behind. --- Laser Cutting is a non-contact process which utilizes a laser to cut materials, resulting in high quality, dimensionally accurate cuts. The process works by directing the laser beam through a nozzle to the workpiece. A combination of heat and pressure creates the cutting action. The material melts, burns, vaporizes, or is blown away by a jet of gas, leaving an edge with a high-quality surface finish. For more information, read our Blog Fine Laser Cutting: Definition and Capabilities --- Laser drilling is a non-contact process that can be used to produce micro-holes in almost any material. Pulsed lasers effectively complete this work by depositing very small, finite amounts of energy into a material, resulting in extremely precise and reproducible material removal. For more information, read our blog Laser Micro Machining with Pulsed Fiber Lasers. --- Laser Engraving / laser etching: these terms are used interchangeably and refer to a mark that removes material from the primary source, e. g. , laser engraving on stainless steel. This type of mark is resistant to weathering and suitable for parts that undergo a lot of wear and tear as in the automotive or tooling industries. For more information on the general process, see laser marking and visit our blog entitled Laser Marking, Laser Etching & Laser Engraving: ONE Flexible Tool. --- Laser Etching / laser engraving: these terms are used interchangeably and refer to a mark that removes material from the primary source, e. g. , laser engraving on stainless steel. This type of mark is resistant to weathering and suitable for parts that undergo a lot of wear and tear as in the automotive or tooling industries. For more information on the general process, see laser marking and visit our blog Laser Marking, Laser Etching, & Laser Engraving: ONE Flexible Tool --- Laser foaming is a process by which a laser beam is used on a polymer material to melt and form foam-like bubbles which are fixed in the material structure creating a negative relief of the position where the laser marked. Laser foaming is most commonly used in packaging materials production and the automotive industry. These techniques are specific to plastic marking. --- Laser machining - also known as Laser Micro Milling - is a generic machining process which involves the removal of material to a specified depth, creating a variety of relief features such as grooves, slots and profiles, without actually cutting through the material. This technique is used frequently in the medical and electronics industries. For more information, read our blog Laser Micro Machining with Pulsed Fiber Lasers. --- Laser Marking, also known as ‘laser engraving’ or ‘laser etching,’ is a marking method which utilizes laser light to mark materials using a fine spot diameter ranging from 0. 002' to 0. 01'. The laser marks with short pulses (30 nanoseconds), providing precise control, and negligible heat input to the part. A fast and clean technology, laser marking is rapidly replacing older marking methods. A key factor in this widespread adoption is the exponential increase in the use of direct part marking to enable tracking and traceability across many industries, most notably medical device and automotive electronics manufacturing. Easy and flexible automation, improved environmental profile, and low cost of ownership add to the benefits of laser marking equipment or laser etching equipment. --- Although similar in concept to traditional machining operations, laser micro machining (laser micromachining) is capable of creating extremely small features – generally under 1 mm, and in some cases only a few microns in size – with a high degree of repeatability and without causing damage to the surrounding material. There is a range of lasers that can be used effectively for laser micromachining. Pulsed fiber lasers and nanosecond UV lasers have demonstrated a high degree of capability in material removal and are suitable tools for applications that do not require pristine quality or extremely tight dimensional tolerances. However, ultrashort pulse picosecond and femtosecond lasers are the superior tools for laser micromachining when the process requires extremely high quality and dimensional accuracy. Femtosecond lasers deliver their energy over such short pulse durations that they can vaporize material directly from a solid state while imparting almost no thermal energy to the surrounding material – a process known as cold ablation. The cold ablation process results in high-precision, micron-sized features with no burrs or dross, minimal heat-affected zone, and low surface roughness. Femtosecond lasers can generate multiple wavelengths, from near-infrared to visible green to ultraviolet, and they are capable of high precision micromachining not just on metals, but also on polymers, ceramics, glasses, shape memory alloys, and highly reflective metals that are often difficult or impossible to machine with other processes. Laser micro machining applications find uses in fields like medical devices; microelectronics; semiconductor, display, and wafer processing; optics; automotive and e-mobility; telecommunications; and aerospace and defense. Two common micromachining processes are laser drilling and laser micro milling. For more information: Watch a free webinar: Laser Micromachining – A Versatile Solution for High Precision Materials Processing Read the following articles/whitepapers: Micro Makes Sense, Laser Micromachining: a Flexible, High-Precision Manufacturing Process, Femtosecond Laser Processing of Metal and Plastics in the Medical Device Industry. Read our blogs Ultrafast Lasers Offer Great Promise as a Manufacturing Tool and Laser Micromachining with Pulsed Fiber Lasers --- Laser plastic welding is a technique by which a laser is used to join generally similar plastic materials, where one piece is semi-transparent and the other opaque. The laser is used to heat the plastics to bond the two parts together. Laser plastic welding is best achieved using a direct diode laser. --- Real time laser power feedback ensures extremely stable pulse-to-pulse energy stability and process control over a broad range of materials. Laser pulses are programmed in instantaneous power which automatically compensates for flashlamp degradation, temperature variations, and power changes due to thermal lensing, as well as other factors. --- Lasers are classified by both wavelength and maximum output power into four basic classes which categorize them according to their ability to produce damage to people operating them, from Class 1 (no hazard during normal use) to Class 4 (very hazardous for eyes and skin). Lasers used for welding, marking and cutting are generally Class 4 lasers. When operating a Class 4 laser, it is essential to protect yourself and others in the area by using the right safety glasses and placing the laser in a room and/or surrounded by special barriers to protect bystanders from direct contact with the laser beam. Most laser workstations used in manufacturing are built to be integrated with Class 4 lasers and house the laser beam securely in an enclosure that is both interlocked and fixed with a laser-safe viewing window. The integration of a Class 4 Nd:YAG laser for welding, for example, into a Class 1 enclosure creates a safe, Class 1 environment. Learn more by reading our blog Laser welding, marking, cutting? Top 2 safety questions answered! --- Seam Welding is a variation of spot welding. In laser seam welding, the part to be welded is moved or rotated under the focus head allowing laser spot welds to overlap. Key parameters for laser seam welding are the pulse repetition rate, measured in pulses per second (Hz) and the linear part travel rate or welding speed. Spot overlap percentage (a function of speed), pulse repetition rate and focused spot diameter are also used in the equation for determining the best laser for the job and for determining the total weld cycle time. Laser welding is used to make hermetic seam welds Typical laser seam welding applications include sensors, radar components, battery housing, conductors for thin film cells, pacemaker cases, and insulin pump cases. A good example of laser seam welding can be seen in this video. --- Laser soldering is a process which selectively heats solder by means of laser irradiation (usually utilizing a direct diode laser) which forms a bond between two parts. Advantages of laser soldering include: Localized/selective heat input Ideal for heat sensitive components Does not heat/damage adjacent components High precision – spot sizes on the order of 100s of microns Fast control of heat input (laser on/off) Non-contact processing for joining in spaces with limited accessibility (vs. iron tip soldering) Efficient and homogeneous heat input The primary application for laser soldering is laser soldering of circuit boards in the electronics industry. --- Laser spot welding is a non-contact process which uses a laser to create a single weld spot to weld metals together. Lasers are capable of delivering a pulse of light with accurate, repeatable energy and duration. When the pulse is focused into one place - a small spot - (adjustable anywhere from approximately 0. 1 to 2. 0 mm in diameter) on the part, the energy density becomes quite large. The light is absorbed by the material causing a "keyhole effect" as the focused beam drills into, vaporizes, and melts some of the metal. As the pulse ends, the liquefied metal around the keyhole flows back in, solidifying and creating a small spot weld. This entire process just a few milliseconds. Lasers can fire many pulses per second, and, by moving either the work piece or optics, allow either separate "spot" welds or a series of overlapping spot welds to create a laser seam weld that can be structurally sound and/or hermetic. --- Laser Welding is a non-contact process which requires access to the weld zone from only one side of the parts being welded. The laser weld is formed as the intense laser light rapidly heats the material - typically calculated in milliseconds. Three type of laser welds can be achieved with laser welding: conduction, conduction/penetration and penetration or 'keyhole. ' Conduction welds are performed at low energy, resulting in wide, shallow weld nuggets. Conduction/penetration welds utilize a medium energy density and result in a deeper weld nugget. Penetration or keyhole welds are resultant of direct energy delivery into the material being welded resulting in deep, narrow nuggets. As laser welding is a non-contact process, there are many joint geometries that can be welded, but there must be a close fit-up at the joint interfaces. Laser welders can join a wide range of steels, nickel alloys, titanium, aluminum, and copper. As with other joining technologies, some materials are difficult to laser weld unless they meet specific characteristics, namely, reflectivity, the effect of high thermal cycling, and the vaporization of volatile alloying elements. To learn more read Fundamentals of Laser Welding and Nd:YAG or Fiber Laser for Micro Welding. --- There are three key weld geometries used in laser welding: butt, lap and fillet. Each has features that align with certain applications. Butt Weld Most efficient for laser power vs weld strength & speed Weld strength directly related to weld depth Least forgiving for part fit-up Minimum part thickness limitation Lap Weld Weld strength from weld width at interface Most forgiving for part fit-up Thin (top) to thick preferred Fillet Weld If the laser is angled to the workpiece: More efficient for strength More forgiving for fit-up May require more complex configuration/motion If the laser is aligned with the workpiece: More convenient for tooling and configuration Thickness of top part limited to 0. 02" --- The transistor direct current power supplies (also called Linear DC) produce much the same results as the high frequency inverter by using a high number of power transistors as the direct energy source. This technology provides clean, square wave forms with extremely fast rise time. Used primarily in constant voltage feedback control, transistor DC power supplies are effective in thin foils and fine wire welding applications and for extremely short welds. Linear DC welders utilize transistor controlled feedback enabling total feedback response times of less than 5 μS. The term Linear DC comes from the waveform that is output from the power supply. No transformer is utilized. The primary limitation to Linear DC technology is the low duty cycles, typically much less than 1 weld per second at less than rated output. For more information regarding how to choose the right power supply for your application, read our blog: AC, DC, CD or HF: Which Spot Welding Power Supply Should I Use? --- G-code (or G programming language) is the street name for the most widely used numerical code programming language. Utilized mainly in automation, G-code is sometimes called G programming language. Very simply, G-code tells computerized machine tools - like laser systems - what to do and how to do it. For example, how fast to move, what path to take, etc. M-code (for "miscellaneous function") is an auxiliary command; descriptions vary. Many M-codes call for machine functions like "open workstation door," which is why some say "M" stands for "machine", though it was not intended to. --- MFDC is an acronym for mid frequency direct current. Inverter welders that operate between 400 and 2000 HZ are called/considered MFDC. --- Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The weld area is protected from contamination by use of an inert cover gas (argon or helium). A filler metal is normally used, though some welds, called "autogenous welds," don't require it. Micro TIG welding is a non-contact process which does not need to apply force to create proper part fit up; it produces high quality welds with minimal heat affected zone by generating arcs between the workpiece and the tungsten electrode, and using the resultant heat to create the joint. Unlike resistance or ultrasonic welding, micro tig welding is capable of joining dissimilar metals --- There is no concrete definition of what constitues a micro weld. At AMADA WELD TECH, however, in general, a resistance welding application is considered to be a “micro weld” if it has wires less than . 005” diameter, or ribbons less than . 004” thick, which can be welded with less than 500 Amps of current. In laser welding applications, anything requiring less than 0. 04” weld penetration is considered a micro weld. --- What does MIG stand for in welding? Metal inert gas. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW), also known as MIG (metal inert gas) welding or MAG (metal active gas) welding, is a process in which an electric arc forms between an electrode and a metal workpiece, heating the metals and causing them to melt, and be joined. The weld area is generally protected from atmospheric contamination by use of an inert shielding or cover gas (argon or helium). --- Lasers are said to operate in either "single mode" or "multi-mode. " Multi-mode fiber lasers generally utilize fibers with core diameters between 50 – 300 microns resulting in lower intensity, uniform, “flat top” beams which promote an enlarged melt zone in line with many welding requirements. For more information, read our blog Fiber Laser Micro Welding: Single Mode or Multi Mode? --- An Nd:YAG laser is a laser in which the active gain medium is neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet: Nd:Y3Al5O12 Nd:YAG lasers are optically pumped using either a flashlamp or laser diode array. They are one of the most common types of laser, and are used for many different applications. They typically emit light with a wavelength of 1064 nm, but can be frequency doubled (532nm, green) or tripled (266nm, blue). Nd:YAG lasers operate in both pulsed and continuous wave (CW) mode. Pulsed Nd:YAG lasers are typically operated in a Q-switched mode. For more information read Nd:YAG Laser or Fiber Laser for Micro Welding --- An Nd:YVO4 laser - more commonly known as "Vanadate" - is a laser in which the active gain medium is neodymium-doped yttrium orthovanadate: Nd:YVO4 Nd:YVO4 lasers are optically pumped using either a flashlamp or laser diode array. They typically emit light with a wavelength of 1064 nm, but may also operate at 914 nm or 1342 nm. Common applications include marking, engraving, spectroscopy and research. --- In resistance welding, the welding of overlapping pieces of metal at small points by application of pressure and electric current creates a pool of molten metal that quickly cools and solidifies into a round joint known as a nugget. For more information, see resistance spot welding. Similarly in laser welding, the laser light is absorbed by the material causing a "keyhole effect" as the focused beam drills into, vaporizes, and melts some of the metal. As the pulse ends, the liquefied metal around the keyhole flows back in, solidifying and creating a small spot weld or nugget. The entire process takes just a few milliseconds. For more information, see laser spot welding. --- Opposed (direct) welding is the most commonly used type of resistance welding. The welding current flows directly from one electrode to the other, through the weldments. For more information, read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding --- Parallel Gap Welding (Series Welding) is utilized when only one side of the weldment is accessible with electrodes. Weld current flows from one electrode through the top part and partially into the bottom part before returning to the power supply via the second electrode. This form of welding has the advantage of making two weld nuggets at one time. However, series welding is generally less controllable because of the many shunt paths available to the welding current. Typical Parallel Gap Welding applications include battery packs, medical or automotive sensor wire to PCB, solar cells, hybrid or microwave circuitry, thin or thick film substrate, potentiometers and other miniature components, semi-rigid substrates and fine line printed circuit trace repair. For more information, read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding --- What is Passivation? Passivation is a metal finishing process used to prevent corrosion. For stainless steel, the passivation process involves the use of nitric or citric acid to remove free iron from the surface of the part. Passivation removes embedded contaminants and returns the part to its original corrosion specifications. Though passivation can improve the corrosion resistance of certain stainless steel alloys, it does not eliminate imperfections like micro cracks, burrs, heat tint and oxide scale. Passivation and Laser Marking All implantable and reusable medical devices for sale in the United States must bear a Unique Device Identifier (UDI) code. Medical devices are most commonly made from 300-series and 17-series stainless steels due to their inherent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance and machinability. The naturally occurring chromium oxide passive layer that forms on the surface of these steels resists corrosion during sterilization and is inert to the human body. Fiber lasers have long been the laser of choice for making crisp, clear marks on these stainless steels, but the successful processing window is extremely small and the operating wavelength tends to generate excessive heat which may damage sensitive electronics. In simpler terms, when the surface of stainless steel is heated high enough, the surface oxide layer formed can become brittle and prone to corrosion. This heat also damages the passive layer necessitating a post-process passivation step to restore it. The problem is that this passivation step has the unintended consequence of severely degrading the marks. Since laser marking must take place prior to passivation in a production line, a robust and permanent dark, black laser marking method is required. See Picosecond IR Laser Marking. --- The maximum power that a laser provides either in continuously on (CW) mode or pulsed mode is known as the peak power and is the key parameter for penetration of the laser energy and power into the part. For welding, specifically, peak power is the key parameter for weld depth. --- Peak power density is the concentration of the power at the part, and is determined by dividing the peak power by the focus spot size area. Spot size is given by fiber core diameter x focus head magnification. Units are W/cm2 --- A phonon is defined in quantum mechanics as an "elementary vibrational motion in which a lattice of atoms or molecules uniformly oscillates at a single frequency. " In laser welding metals, phonons lead to the breakup of the crystal lattice at the atom level, which eventually leads to melting making the weld possible. Read more in our blog entitled Laser welding - how does it work? --- That is one trillionth, or one millionth of one millionth of a second, or 0. 000 000 000 001 seconds. In layman's terms, a picosecond is to one second as one second is to 31,700 years... One picosecond is equal to 1000 femtoseconds, or 1/1000 nanosecond. --- As the name suggests this laser has a pulse duration that is in the picosecond time regime. Typically, industrial lasers are in the range between 10 picoseconds to 150 picoseconds or 10-150 x 10-12 s. The key concept when moving from nanosecond to picosecond lasers is avoiding the temporal spread of the pulse duration in the cavity that naturally occurs as longitudinal modes that oscillate between the cavity mirrors are uncontrolled. By controlling these modes such that they stack up with constructive and destructive interference, the pulse duration is minimized to a level that is a function of the gain medium - this phenomenon known as mode locking. The most popular gain media for picosecond lasers have a fundamental wavelength in the IR (around 1030-1070nm wavelength). It is possible to convert this wavelength to produce both green and UV wavelengths by using nonlinear crystals. Picosecond lasers are typically selected over nanosecond lasers when the tolerances of the heat affected zone (HAZ) or feature size is critical. The interaction with the material by the shorter pulse duration causes less energy to deposit into the material, thereby reducing the HAZ. Picosecond lasers, along with femtosecond lasers, fall under the umbrella of ultrafast lasers and are selected for micromachining and cutting applications that are not accessible with nanosecond lasers. --- Polarity in resistance spot welding has to do with the direction of the current flow in the welding process. With direct current (DC) the welding circuit can either be straight or reverse polarity. When the machine is set for straight polarity, the current flows from the electrode to the weld surface and creates considerable heat in the metal. When the machine is in reverse polarity, the current is backwards and is flowing from the metal to the electrode causing a greater concentration of heat at the electrode. In an opposed weld, there are three material interfaces: two electrode-to-part interfaces and one part-to-part interface. Since conductive electrodes are generally placed against resistive materials, and vice-versa, it is not uncommon to have dissimilar junctions in welding (see blog Spot Welding? Remember the old adage 'opposites attract. ') To take advantage of polarity, the negative electrode should be placed on the most resistive part and the positive electrode against the most conductive part. This will increase the heat at the interface of the two materials and reduce the heat at the electrode–to-part interfaces. Reversing the polarity will cause the material interface to be colder and may cause electrode sticking. For more information read our paper The Effect of Polarity on the Resistance Welding Process --- “Position-based firing” is AMADA WELD TECH's term used to describe variable speed contour laser welding. Here's how it works: the motion system is set up to minimize the magnitude of the sharp changes in acceleration by slowing down as needed at these inflection points and then speeding up along the benign segments of the contour. Using special software to achieve position-based firing along the contour, it becomes a simple matter to fire the laser not at a constant repetition rate, but rather in response to its actual position along the contour at any point in time. --- Power ramping features eliminate last pulse cracking in seam welding applications that may otherwise occur when using older laser designs. Power ramping allows the weld program to gradually increase the laser power at the beginning and end of the weld. It also provides a more cosmetically appealing weld. Without Power Ramping With Power Ramping --- - Tags: design of experiments, DOE, PAW, process audit worksheet The Process Audit Worksheet (PAW) is the first step in the Design of Experiments; it details the settings for the optimal process, including mechanical and electrical settings. Download the Process Audit Worksheet --- Projections (low thermal mass islands) are one method of insuring proper heat balance in difficult spot welding applications when there exists a 5:1 size difference between the parts to be welded. By providing a projection on the surface of one of the workpieces, weld current and force can be focused into the small area of the projection to produce heat at the desired weld location. Projection welding is effective even if the weldments are thick. Benefits of Projection Welding: Weld current is concentrated on the joint using a projection or profile on one of the parts. Flat electrodes with a large contact surface area matching the shape and area of the workpiece can be used for projection welding. The increased electrode contact area decreases current density at the surface of the electrode. As a result, projection welding can extend electrode life. For more information regarding designing projections, see our blogs Projection Welding: Balance Heat and Extend Electrode Life and Designing Ring Projections for Hermetic Sealing. --- Pulse arc welding uses a pulse arc welder and a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The weld area is protected from contamination by use of a cover gas (generally an inert gas such as argon or helium). A filler metal is normally used, though some welds ("autogenous welds" - where two pieces of the same metal are joined via fusion) don't require it. Pulse arc welding is a non-contact process and does not require the application of force to create proper part fit up; it produces high quality welds with minimal heat affected zone by generating arcs between the workpiece and the tungsten electrode, using the resultant heat to create the joint. See video here. Unlike resistance or ultrasonic welding, pulse arc welding is capable of joining dissimilar metals. --- Pulse energy is the product of the peak power and pulse width, essentially the area under the pulse. Pulse energy = peak power x pulse width --- When a laser is running in pulsed mode, the number of pulses per second or frequency of pulses is known as the pulse repetition rate (PRR). The term PRR and pulse frequency are commonly used. In welding this tends to be in the 10’s of Hz, in fine cutting in the 100-1000’s of Hz, and in marking or micro machining in the 10,000’s of Hz. Pulse energy = peak power x pulse width --- Most welding cases use a square welding pulse as shown below. However there are a few applications where the use of pulse shaping can enhance welding. Use a spike pulse to overcome high reflectivity on materials such as copper or aluminum. Use an annealing pulse to minimize the thermal cycling experienced by the part when welding materials susceptible to cracking. --- When a laser is in pulse mode, the duration of the pulse is known as the pulse width. In many process applications pulse width is used to tune the process, as opposed to peak power which is the gross process adjustment. For welding, milliseconds are typically used; in cutting, microseconds and in marking and micromachining nanoseconds. --- Pulse width (aka pulse duration) in resistance spot welding is defined as the length of time - in milliseconds or line cycles - that the weld current flows through the parts. In some cases there is only one pulse per weld (single pulse), but it is not uncommon to have two pulses per weld (dual pulse). There is also a mode for high frequency inverter welders know as “Pulsation” where the weld pulse is repeated several times. --- Pulsed Heat (as in a pulse heated reflow power supply) refers to the rapid update of the energy output to the thermode based on the temperature feedback loop. This enables the power supply to control the temperature profile of the thermode and thermal transfer to the parts. Pulsed heating allows the thermode to heat and cool quickly. Read our Pulsed Heat Reflow Soldering and Bonding Fundamentals, Reflow Soldering Process Overview or Part Design Guidelines for Reflow Soldering Flex to PCB's to learn more. --- Q-switching is a technique by which a laser can be made to produce a pulsed output beam with extremely high peak power - much higher than would be produced by the same laser if it were operating in a continuous wave (CW) mode. Q-switching leads to lower pulse repetition rates, with higher pulse energies, and much longer pulse durations. Q-switching is achieved by putting a variable attenuator inside the laser's optical resonator. When the attenuator is working, light which leaves the gain medium does not return, and lasing cannot commence. This attenuation inside the cavity corresponds to a decrease in the Q (quality) factor of the optical resonator. A high Q factor corresponds to low resonator losses per roundtrip, and vice versa. The variable attenuator is commonly called a 'Q-switch', when used for this purpose. --- Anisotropic conductive film (aka "ACF" or "ACF Tape") is a lead-free, environmentally friendly interconnect system, generally found in tape form and commonly used when ACF Laminating and ACF Bonding processes as in LCD (liquid crystal display) manufacturing to make the electrical and mechanical connections from the electronics to the glass substrates of the LCD. The material is also available in a paste form referred to as anisotropic conductive paste (ACP), and both are grouped together as anisotropic conductive adhesives (ACAs). For more information, take a look at our paper on Conductive Adhesive Bonding. --- The process of creating electrical conductive adhesive bonds between flexible and rigid circuit boards, glass panel displays and flex foils with very fine pitch ( --- ACF Laminating s a process used to 'tack' or hold parts (e. g. flexible circuit and PCB or flexible circuit and LCD) in place prior to ACF bonding. ACF tape is pre-cut to the required length and positioned over the part surface by placing the thermode directly on the ACF material. A light bond is achieved using pressure from the thermode and, in some cases, just enough heat to make the anisotropic material a little bit tacky. Typical applications include flex-foils to printed circuit boards, detector modules, and displays as on computers, mobile phones, and tablets. For more information read our article Conductive Adhesive Bonding. --- Arc welding utilizes a welding power supply or weld control to generate an electric arc between an electrode and workpiece, using the resultant heat to create the weld. The welding area is usually protected by some type of cover gas. Common types of arc welding include MIG (metal inert gas) and TIG (tungsten inert gas). AMADA WELD TECH's MAWA-300A is an example of an arc welding power supply. --- Average Power applies when more than one pulse is used for welding. It represents the power averaged over the period of the pulse, and is the product of the pulse energy and the pulse repetition rate (frequency). Pave= E x Hz Units are expressed in watts (W). --- Bake-out is a term which refers to the use of heat to release volatile compounds like moisture from something as a form of cleaning or processing. In various component manufacturing processes, like electronic component package sealing, the term is used to refer to a period of time where a part or device is placed in a vacuum chamber and heated driving off moisture and gases which can then be removed by a vacuum pump system. AMADA WELD TECH's SA2200 Vacuum Bakeout Oven is a good example of this technology. --- Ball tacking is generally defined as "a process used to set workpieces without custom fixturing. " It works by placing short tack welds all around a workpiece to hold the edges together. It also refers to the precise placement of stainless steel, Inconel, and other metal balls on a workpiece, as desired. --- When medical devices are inserted into the body, the surgeon often needs to know just how deep they have been inserted. The use of laser marked bands around the circumference of the tool and along its length - sometimes with numbers - designates distance from the end effecter. --- Beam delivery generally refers to the hardware components (mirrors, shutters, collimators, fibers, focus heads) used to deliver a laser beam from the laser source to the workpiece. Industrial laser beams can be delivered by either reflective optics or a fiber. The delivery method depends on the type and power of the laser being used. CO2 lasers generally require a series of reflective optics, while many solid-state lasers - including nd:YAG and fiber - often use fiber optics to deliver the beam to the focusing head. Selection of these components is most often determined by and optimized for the particular application (laser marking, laser welding, laser cutting, laser drilling, etc. ). --- In the context of resistance spot welding, the bulk resistance of a workpiece is a function of temperature. All metals exhibit a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC), which means that their bulk resistance increases with temperature. Bulk resistance is a factor in longer welds. Combined with contact resistance, the bulk resistance value of the workpieces, electrodes, and their interfaces both cause and affect the amount of heat generated. Fordetailed information on resistance, read Fundamentals of Resistance Welding --- Cap welding is the common term used for the projection spot welding of the caps (or lids) on electronic packages. The process seems to be fairly straightforward: place components in a metal package and seal. It is very important, however, to prevent moisture and oxygen ingress to the package during sealing, which, over time, will damage the sensitive electronic components housed within. For more information on cap welding and the equipment and processes used, read our blog post Electronic Package Sealing? Projection Cap Welding Technique Saves $$$. --- The stored energy welding power supply - commonly called a Capacitive Discharge Welder or CD Welder - extracts energy from the power line over a period of time and stores it in welding capacitors. Thus, the effective weld energy is independent of line voltage fluctuations. This stored energy is rapidly discharged through a pulse transformer producing a flow of electrical current through the welding head and workpieces. Capacitive discharge power supplies are rated in accordance with the amount of energy they store and the welding speed. The energy stored, expressed in watt-seconds (joules), is the product of one-half the capacitance of the capacitor bank and the square of the applied voltage. The energy delivered to the electrodes is considerably less than this value because of losses in the primary and secondary circuits. Some capacitive discharge power supplies provide a "Dual Pulse" feature which allows the use of two pulses to make a weld. The first pulse is generally used to displace surface oxides and plating, and the second pulse welds the base materials. This feature also reduces spitting. For more information regarding how to choose the right power supply for your application, read our blog: AC, DC, CD or HF: Which Spot Welding Power Supply Should I Use? --- Cascade welding occurs when a control using just one weld schedule, initiates a single air valve to close multiple electrodes, and sequentially fires two or more SCR’s. To learn more, read our paper about Cascading. --- All manufacturers of lasers used in the United States, must conform to regulations administered by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), a branch of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. CDRH categorizes lasers as follows: Class 1 A laser or laser system which does not present a hazard to skin or eyes for any wavelength or exposure time. Exposure varies with wavelength. For ultraviolet, . 2 to . 4 μm exposure is less than from . 8nW to . 8 μW. Visible light exposure varies from . 4 μW to 200 μW, and for near IR, the exposure is < 200 μw. Consult CDRH regulations for specific information. Class 2 Any visible laser with an output less than 1 mW of power. Warning label requirements — yellow caution label stating maximum output of 1 mW. Generally used as classroom lab lasers, supermarket scanners and laser pointers. Class 3 Any visible laser with an output over 1 mW of power with a maximum output of 5 mW of power. Warning label requirements — red danger label stating maximum output of 5 mW. Also used as classroom lab lasers, in holography, laser pointers, leveling instruments, measuring devices and alignment equipment. Class 4 Any laser with an output over 5 mW of power with a maximum output of 500 mW of power and all invisible lasers with an output up to 400 mW. Warning label requirements — red danger label stating maximum output. These lasers also require a key switch for operation and a 3. 5-second delay when the laser is turned on. Used in many of the same applications as the Class III when more power is required. Class 5 Any laser with an output over 500 mW of power. Warning label requirements — red danger label stating maximum output. These lasers are primarily used in industrial applications such as tooling, machining, cutting and welding. Most medical laser applications also require these high-powered lasers. --- The CE mark (formerly called EC mark) is a mandatory conformity marking for certain products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1985. The CE mark is also found on products sold outside the EEA that are manufactured in, or designed to be sold in, the EEA. This makes the CE mark recognizable worldwide even to people who are not familiar with the European Economic Area. It is in that sense similar to the FCC Declaration of Conformity used on certain electronic devices sold in the United States. --- Clear plastic welding is achieved when the top layer plastic material absorbs a portion of the beam and transmits a portion. This continues through the thickness of the material until all the laser power has been absorbed, creating a molten section through the thickness of the plastics. --- Closed-loop resistance welding power supplies use current and voltage feedback sensors to control the energy delivered to the parts. Closed-loop technologies provide many benefits for the resistance welding process including: Controlled Heating Rates Feedback Mode Options Repeatable Weld Heat Weld Monitoring Capabilities Process Tools Continuous Heating For more information, read our paper The Benefits of Closed-loop Control for the Resistance Welding Process --- Operating in the infrared spectrum at 10604nm, low power CO2 laser markers are extremely efficient, continuous wave, gas lasers capable of marking both text and barcodes directly on FR4, labels, or screen printed areas. --- Constant current refers to the ability to vary the voltage across an electronic circuit to maintain a constant electric current. Constant current mode on a spot welder can be used for 65% of all applications including those that exhibit low contact resistance, small variability in contact resistance, flat parts, and multiple part 'sandwiches. ' Constant current mode: Delivers the same current regardless of resistance changes Compensates for part thickness changes Is ideal for flat parts with consistent electrode to part fit-up For more information, read our paper on High Frequency Inverter Feedback Modes --- Unlike a pulsed heat power supply, a constant heat power supply is not closed loop (has no feedback) and cannot dynamically control heat input to the thermode. Simply set the heat and go. --- Constant power works by measuring the voltage across and current drawn by the load. Current control circuits are used to accurately control output current of a power supply and can be used for applications with significant variations in electrical resistance from weld to weld, including applications where the plating erodes and builds-up on the face of the welding electrodes. Constant power mode: Varies current and voltage for consistent energy Breaks up surface oxides and plating Is ideal for automation to extend electrode life For more information, read our paper on High Frequency Inverter Feedback Modes --- Constant voltage refers to the ability to fluctuate output current to maintain a set voltage. Constant voltage can be used for applications where the workpieces do not have flat surfaces, e. g. crossed wires, and where the resistance varies significantly, and for extremely short welds (less than 1 millisecond). Constant voltage mode: Compensates for parts misplacement and force problems Reduces weld splash Is ideal for round (non-flat) parts For more information, read our paper on High Frequency Inverter Feedback Modes --- In resistance welding, contact resistance is a function of the extent to which two surfaces come in contact. Contact resistance is an important factor in the first few milliseconds of a weld. Combined with bulk resistance, the contact resistance value of the workpieces, electrodes, and their interfaces both cause and affect the amount of heat generated. For more information, read our Fundamentals of Resistance Welding --- What is Corrosion Resistant Marking? This method of marking is used primarily for implantable and reusable medical device parts which, in the United States, must bear a UDI code. This dark mark is produced on a stainless steel part and is required to survive the passivation process and repeated autoclaves used for sterilization purposes. Picosecond IR lasers are ideal for this application. Read more in our paper Dark Marking with Picosecond Lasers. --- Cover gas - or shielding gas - is used to prevent rapid oxidation of the weld zone due to atmospheric oxygen. Argon, helium or nitrogen inert gas is directed at low pressure and flow volume into the weld zone during the welding process to shield the weld zone from atmospheric oxygen. The mechanical properties and weld strength are usually unaffected by cover gas. Welds made in the presence of cover gas are generally shiny and more cosmetically appealing. The cover gas can also be used to cool the part minimizing the heat affected zone, and overall thermal loading. --- --- ## Industries --- ## Applications --- ## Technical Articles & Whitepapers --- ## Newsroom - News Categories: Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding AMADA WELD TECH highlights its ability to strategically partner with manufacturers using hot bar bonding by integrating application engineering expertise, custom thermode design, and scalable equipment platforms into a unified solution. AMADA WELD TECH supports OEMs developing next-generation products such as smart rings, smart watches, smart glasses, sensor-rich robotic systems, and advanced medical devices by helping optimize interconnect design, streamline fixturing, and de-risk production ramp-up. Hot bar reflow soldering is a selective joining process that uses a heated thermode to join solder-plated parts, allowing the solder to reflow and then cool into a permanent electro-mechanical connection. Because heat and force are applied in a controlled, localized way, manufacturers can create multiple fine-pitch connections simultaneously while minimizing thermal stress on surrounding components and sensitive devices. A key focus area is the design and refinement of flex solder pad layouts for hot bar processes. AMADA WELD TECH’s engineers collaborate with customer design teams to adjust pad geometries, pitch, and array configurations that promote uniform heat transfer and repeatable bond quality, helping reduce cycle times and rework in high-density interconnects. AMADA WELD TECH also provides recommendations for designing fixtures that securely hold delicate parts during processing, with concepts that control alignment, manage thermal expansion, and support efficient loading and unloading. This fixturing stabilizes the hot bar process window, particularly in assemblies that combine thin flex circuits, rigid boards, and sensitive components. Thermode design is another core competency within AMADA WELD TECH’s hot bar portfolio. Engineering teams specify thermode dimensions, tip geometries, and integrated temperature sensing tailored to each application’s materials and pad patterns, enabling precise, localized heating that protects adjacent components while delivering repeatable bond integrity. To support customers from initial prototypes through full-scale production, AMADA WELD TECH offers a scalable equipment architecture that can evolve as volumes grow, from single-operator, semi-automatic systems for R&D to fully integrated automated platforms with handling, vision alignment, and in-line inspection. By combining design consultation, fixturing guidance, thermode engineering, and scalable equipment, AMADA WELD TECH provides a comprehensive path to reliable hot bar interconnects in next-generation wearable, robotic, and other advanced electronic devices. --- - News Categories: Company AMADA WELD TECH is pleased to announce that Kurt Tolliver has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Dave Fawcett. In conjunction with this change, Fawcett has been named the European CEO for the broader AMADA Group, where he will focus on driving the company’s expanding business and new regional headquarters structure across Europe. Tolliver leverages nearly three decades of experience with AMADA WELD TECH, having joined the company in 1997 as Regional Sales Manager in the South. He subsequently took on increasing responsibility managing sales in Europe, Mexico, and Central America, giving him deep insight into the company’s global customer base and regional market dynamics. In 2018, Tolliver was promoted to Vice President of Sales and, in 2024, to Executive Vice President, positions in which he played a central role in shaping commercial strategy, strengthening channel partnerships, and supporting the development and launch of new welding, micromachining, and process monitoring solutions. Most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer, Tolliver has worked closely with the leadership team to align sales, operations and customer support. In his new role as President and CEO, he will oversee all aspects of the business, including strategy and product roadmap alignment with AMADA Group business units, supporting operational excellence, and customer engagement across key markets such as automotive, medical device, electronics, and general industrial manufacturing. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH will be promoting their battery welding capabilities at the International Battery Seminar March 24-26, 2026 in Orlando, FL. Visit booth #430 to explore different battery welding applications and get a hands-on demonstration of some of our industry-leading products. On display will be the all-new UB Series Linear DC Resistance Weld Control paired with the THIN-LINEⓇ TL-188B-EZ High Force Pneumatic Weld Head. The WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked weld monitor, will also be on display as well as the WL-100A Laser Welding Workstation. The UB Series Linear DC Resistance Weld Controls are engineered for precision, connectivity, and automation readiness. The latest evolution of the UB platform delivers faster closed-loop feedback, expanded data handling, and enhanced network security helping deliver precise, repeatable results for critical applications. The power supply will be paired with the TL-188B-EZ pneumatic weld head, which operates at speeds exceeding 3600 welds per hour. This precise, low-inertia, force-fired weld head has a narrow vertical profile that exerts 5 to 100 lb (22-445 N) of force. The WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked weld monitor will also be prominently featured at the booth. The monitor will collect high-resolution waveform data for instantaneous comparison of good/bad signals and data collection for statistical analysis of the process. Visitors to booth #430 will also see the WL-100A Laser Welding Workstation. The WL-100A is a CE-compliant, CDRH Class 1 system featuring an integrated 70-watt fiber laser, designed for versatile welding applications across metals, plastics, and dissimilar materials. Its compact design is ideal for low-volume production and R&D environments, offering easy integration into various industrial settings. By simply changing the settings, WL-100A also has the capability to mark, engrave, cut, drill, and ablate thin materials. Additionally, the system can be equipped with laser weld monitoring to ensure real-time quality inspection, enhancing throughput and traceability. To learn more, visit the International Battery Seminar’s website here: https://www. internationalbatteryseminar. com/ --- - News Categories: Laser Micro Machining AMADA WELD TECH announces key enhancements to its SIGMA LS Laser Micromachining Subsystem, centered on a new motorized beam delivery head and flexible vertical and horizontal mounting options. These upgrades reduce installation complications and give machine builders and system integrators greater freedom to integrate femtosecond laser micromachining capabilities into complex production lines and dedicated work cells, all while maintaining high precision and process stability. The SIGMA LS Subsystem combines a femtosecond laser, beam delivery optics, scan head or cutting head, focus lens, camera, and controller/software in a single, integration-ready package, reducing engineering time and risk for OEMs and system integrators. With femtosecond laser options from 5 W to 80 W and IR, green, or UV wavelength choices, users can configure the system to match demanding application and material requirements while achieving high-quality processing with minimal thermal effects. At the core of the latest update is an optional motorized focusing upgrade that enables software-controlled focal point adjustment without manual intervention at the workpiece. By allowing the focal point to be positioned programmatically, the SIGMA LS supports complex, multi-level feature geometries, varying material thicknesses, and recipe-based process changes, helping manufacturers to increase throughput and reduce setup time. To further simplify mechanical integration, the SIGMA LS is now available in both vertical and horizontal orientations that can be specified to match process flows and machine designs. These flexible formats allow the subsystem to be mounted above or beside fixtures and processing zones, or integrated within larger systems, enclosures, and automated production lines, making it suitable for both new machine builds and retrofits to upgrade existing platforms with femtosecond laser capability. Engineered as a complete micromachining instrument, the SIGMA LS supports precision milling, selective ablation, drilling, surface texturing, and scribing where high stability, dimensional accuracy, and edge quality are crucial for a successful process. For more information, visit https://amadaweldtech. com/product/sigma-laser-micromachining-subsystem/ --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding AMADA WELD TECH announces the release of its next-generation UB Series Linear DC Resistance Weld Controls, engineered for precision, connectivity, and automation readiness. The latest evolution of the UB platform delivers faster closed-loop feedback, expanded data handling, and enhanced network security helping deliver precise, repeatable results for critical applications. Advanced Process Control The UB Series incorporates 40 kHz closed-loop feedback, providing even faster and more accurate control of current or voltage compared with previous models. This high-speed sampling ensures precise energy delivery and stable waveforms, resulting in improved weld consistency, reduced part distortion, and higher process reliability. An all-new “Weld to Displacement” feature adds another dimension of control, automatically ending the weld once a programmed displacement target is reached—ideal for delicate or variable materials. Automation-Ready Connectivity Designed for both benchtop use and integration into a fully automated system, the UB Series features a new integrated 10-inch high-resolution touchscreen or optional remote display for flexible installation in production cells. Modern industrial communication protocols - REST API, MQTT (IoT), EtherNet/IP (optional), RS-232, and Direct I/O - enable seamless integration into Industry 4. 0 environments. Data Handling and Network Security Full waveform data for current, voltage, power, and resistance is captured at 40 kHz and stored at 16-bit resolution for detailed process monitoring and statistical analysis. Remote access allows engineers to perform diagnostics, software updates, and maintenance securely over the network. To protect connected systems, the UB Series employs certificate-based authentication and TLS encryption via OpenSSL, ensuring high-level data protection in connected manufacturing environments. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH will highlight its advanced, application-focused technologies for medical device production at the upcoming MD&M West exhibition at the Anaheim Convention Center, February 3-5, 2026. Visit booth #2851 to see how AMADA WELD TECH’s latest innovations support the increasing demands of precision, compliance, and throughput in today’s medical market. EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS FOR PRECISION WELDING MEDICAL DEVICES For precision joining of medical components, AMADA WELD TECH will debut the newly released UB-1500B. The UB Series is the company’s most advanced resistance welding power supply family to date, retaining the proven pulse-control architecture of earlier generations while introducing a modern design and interface, enhanced data and monitoring features, options meeting the latest international safety standards and the all-new Flex Pulse Mode for virtually unrestricted pulse shaping. For delicate assemblies that require accurate position and force control, the SL-321A motorized electromagnetic weld head delivers reproducible results while protecting the integrity of fragile miniature devices. The setup pairs seamlessly with the WM-200A IIoT-ready networked weld monitor, enabling manufacturers to collect process data, monitor weld quality, and maintain traceability in regulated environments. Laser welding is ideal for medical device processing, producing strong welds with tiny spot sizes and minimal heat-affected zones for both welding and marking applications. AMADA WELD TECH’s WL-300A Precision Laser Welding Workstation is engineered to enhance productivity for medical and electronic device manufacturers engaged in low- to medium-volume production. The system incorporates a fiber laser (continuous wave or pulsed QCW), galvo scanning optics, Z-axis motion, and a CDRH Class 1 enclosure for operator safety. For enhanced process control, the WL-300A can be integrated with the MM-L400A laser welding process monitor, a compact unit that provides in situ judgement of weld quality by monitoring workpiece gaps, surface condition, and focus accuracy. With its built-in intelligence, the system helps to flag potentially defective welds through data comparison, ensuring consistent, high-quality production results. EQUIPMENT FOR ADVANCED MEDICAL MICROMACHINING For advanced micromachining, AMADA WELD TECH’s SIGMA® LS Laser Micromachining Subsystem, excels at surface texturing and micro-cutting of intricate medical parts. The small form factor and integration-ready design make the SIGMA LS the perfect solution for machine builders and system integrators, as well as for many contract manufacturers, job shops, or R&D labs. Also on display will be the SIGMA® Laser Stent and Tube Cutter, a high-precision system that offers exceptional accuracy and versatility for cutting stents and small tubes. It features high-speed linear motors and a state-of-the-art digital controller to minimize tool path cycle time. The system offers options for fiber or femtosecond lasers, enabling a fast and stable cutting process. AMADA ONE: INTEGRATED WELDING AND PRESS SOLUTIONS FOR MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING Additionally, AMADA WELD TECH and AMADA PRESS SYSTEM are joining forces at MD&M West to highlight how their technologies seamlessly integrate to advance medical device manufacturing. AMADA PRESS SYSTEM’s SH-3A 8-Axis CNC Single-Point Coiling Machine accommodates a broad range of torsion springs and pairs with AMADA WELD TECH’s precision welding solutions to enhance efficiency, consistency, and product quality in medical device production. For more information, visit AMADA WELD TECH at booth #2851 or visit https://amadaweldtech. com/. --- - News Categories: Company, Laser Welding AMADA WELD TECH together with AMADA PRESS SYSTEM, is advancing electric motor manufacturing with an integrated approach that unites forming, stamping, and welding technologies. This combined capability has the potential to streamline production of next-generation electric motors, enabling manufacturers to improve efficiency, precision, and overall performance in high-volume environments such as electric vehicle (EV) motor assembly. As electric motor design continues to evolve, manufacturers are turning to pre-formed rectangular copper conductors known as “hairpins,” instead of traditional round-wire windings. These conductors are inserted into the stator core, locked in place, and joined at their ends. AMADA PRESS SYSTEM’s ES-1A 48-axis coil processing machine combines feeding, straightening, peeling, cutting, bending, and pressing flat copper wire in a continuous process. AMADA PRESS SYSTEM technologies are also making a significant impact in stator manufacturing. The company’s modular three-segment stator stamping approach replaces traditional single-piece stamping, improving material yield, reducing press size, and lowering total energy use. Compact, high-precision presses combined with automated feeders, like the SDEW-i3 GORIKI high-rigidity, high-speed precision series of presses and the ALFAS-03ARZ high-speed, high-precision NC roll feeder, enhance consistency while eliminating the need for large-scale infrastructure. AMADA WELD TECH offers several technologies for welding the hairpin ends, including laser welding, micro TIG welding, and resistance brazing. Laser welding offers a non-contact method ideal for high-speed assembly and integrates seamlessly with vision systems for alignment and quality assurance. Micro TIG welders provide a flexible, cost-effective alternative for low-volume or maintenance operations, while resistance brazing ensures strong joints well-suited to more forgiving geometries. AMADA WELD TECH and AMADA PRESS SYSTEM’s integrated technology ecosystem empowers manufacturers to improve quality control, streamline workflows, reduce operational costs, and accelerate the development of next-generation electric motors. This synergy is amplified by AMADA ONE, an initiative that brings together the expertise of AMADA WELD TECH and other AMADA Group companies. By offering unified solutions and innovative resources, AMADA ONE helps customers overcome every metalworking challenge and achieve greater efficiency and process synergy across fabrication, stamping, welding, and machining operations. For more information, visit https://amadaweldtech. com/blog/electric-motors-blog/. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH will highlight its advanced, application-focused technologies for medical device production at the upcoming MD&M Midwest exhibition in Minneapolis, MN, on October 21st and 22nd, 2025. The company’s demonstrations will emphasize practical manufacturing solutions, showing how its latest innovations support the increasing demands of precision, compliance, and throughput in today’s medical market. EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS FOR PRECISION WELDING MEDICAL DEVICES For precision joining of medical components, AMADA WELD TECH will showcase the all new UB-1500B Linear DC Micro Spot Welder, ideal for high-quality resistance welding at micro scale. This latest generation of power supplies features precision control of current from 5 A to 4000 A, 4 control modes for enhanced process results, basic waveform monitoring of current and voltage, and modern connectivity and control for automated integrations. For delicate assemblies that require precise position and force control, the SL-321A motorized electromagnetic weld head delivers precise, reproducible results while protecting the integrity of fragile miniature devices. The setup pairs seamlessly with the WM-200A IIoT-ready networked weld monitor, enabling manufacturers to collect process data, monitor weld quality, and maintain traceability in regulated environments. Lasers play a central role in processing medical devices for both welding and marking applications. AMADA WELD TECH’s WL-300A Precision Laser Welding Workstation is engineered to enhance productivity for medical and electronic device manufacturers engaged in low- to medium-volume production. The system incorporates a fiber laser (continuous wave or pulsed QCW), galvo scanning optics, Z-axis motion, and a CDRH Class 1 enclosure for operator safety. EQUIPMENT FOR ADVANCED MEDICAL MICROMACHINING For advanced micromachining needs, AMADA WELD TECH’s SIGMA® LS Laser Micromachining Subsystem, excels at surface texturing and micro-cutting of intricate medical parts. The small form factor and integration-ready design make the SIGMA LS the perfect solution for machine builders and system integrators, as well as for many contract manufacturers, job shops, or R&D labs. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH announces that it will showcase its latest battery and EV welding technologies at The Battery Show on October 7–9, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. Visitors to the AMADA WELD TECH booth will see live demonstrations highlighting a wide range of solutions designed to improve efficiency, traceability, and weld quality in battery and EV manufacturing. SOLUTIONS & EQUIPMENT FOR BATTERY PACK MANUFACTURING Attendees will see battery pack welding demonstrations using AMADA WELD TECH’s TL-188B-EZ weld head and UB-4000 Linear DC Resistance Welding Power Supply, integrated with a tabletop XY demo station. Reliable weld quality is essential in battery manufacturing, and AMADA WELD TECH will highlight its resistance weld monitoring solutions, including the latest networked resistance weld monitors and weld checkers. These advanced tools provide full waveform data capture, in-process analytics, and seamless integration with Industry 4. 0 systems, giving manufacturers deeper visibility into weld quality and production performance. The company will also showcase its laser welding and marking technologies with the versatile WL-300A laser workstation and MM-L400 laser weld monitor. WL-300A features an LM-F fiber laser which provides fast, precise, contactless welds on a variety of metals, including copper and aluminum, while also enabling permanent, machine-readable marking for traceability. The integrated MM-L400A is designed to detect production errors such as gaps between parts, missing parts, over-penetration, incorrect focus, and cover gas absence, providing operators feedback on resultant laser weld quality. The compact, lightweight unit supports both spot and seam welding processes. SOLUTIONS & EQUIPMENT FOR CABLE HARNESS MANUFACTURING At the booth, visitors can explore wire compacting and crimping solutions for high-current EV and battery applications. AMADA WELD TECH’s equipment transforms stranded copper wires into solid, reliable conductors, resulting in better electrical performance and lower resistance across battery packs and harnesses. SOLUTIONS & EQUIPMENT FOR ELECTRIC MOTOR MANUFACTURING Finally, the booth will feature the company’s expanded capabilities for electric motor stator manufacturing, including forming, welding, and repairing hairpins using AMADA Press Systems and AMADA WELD TECH equipment. These solutions address the growing need for precise, repeatable joining methods in EV traction motors and other e-mobility applications. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH is excited to announce its participation at FABTECH 2025 North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. The exhibition will take place from September 8 - 11, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Visitors can look forward to exploring AMADA WELD TECH’s cutting-edge welding technologies, including the WL-300A Laser Processing Workstation with an integrated MM-L400A Laser Weld Monitor, WM-200A IIoT Ready Networked Resistance Weld Monitor, and MM-410B Handheld Resistance Weld Checker. The WL-300A compact laser workstation is designed for exceptional accuracy and repeatability in small and medium production volume manufacturing processes. Applications include medical devices, sensors, electronic devices, and small battery modules. Standard features include a galvo scanning head, programmable Z axis, XY table, and rotary stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, barcode reader, and camera systems. The workstation is configured for laser welding applications. Integrated with the WL-300A is the MM-L400A - a laser weld monitor designed to detect production errors such as gaps between parts, missing parts, over-penetration, incorrect focus, and cover gas absence, providing operators feedback on resultant laser weld quality. The compact, lightweight unit supports both spot and seam welding processes. The WM-200A is an advanced, IIoT-ready resistance weld monitor designed to enhance welding quality and production efficiency. This networked weld monitor provides real-time data collection and analysis, enabling manufacturers to optimize their welding processes and ensure consistent, high-quality results. Also featured will be the MM-410B, a handheld resistance weld monitor that offers precise measurement and evaluation of weld quality. This compact yet powerful device is ideal for both production and R&D environments, providing accurate and reliable data to support process validation and quality control. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Amada Weld Tech highlights its comprehensive range of wire compacting heads - which are designed to address the evolving needs of the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries where robust and reliable electrical connections are critical – on a new, dedicated web page. As high-performance applications increasingly demand more efficient, durable cable assemblies, wire compacting and wire crimping have become vital processes. Amada Weld Tech’s compacting and crimping solutions transform stranded wires into solid, cuboid shapes, resulting in connections that are stronger, more reliable, and free of projecting wires. This approach reduces contact resistance, which minimizes heat generation at the joint and can extend the lifespan of electrical systems by mitigating thermal cycling and mechanical stress. The elimination of additional components, like terminal lugs and wire end sleeves, streamlines assembly, may reduce overall product weight, and lower manufacturing costs, making the process highly attractive for manufacturers seeking efficiency and cost savings. Amada Weld Tech’s compacting and crimping technology is particularly well-suited for copper wires, with or without tin or silver plating, and is effective for a wide range of wire sizes, including twisted pairs and multi-sheathed cables. The company’s solutions are already in use for applications such as safety belt and temperature sensors, battery electrical distribution, airbag initiators, and Y and T cable connections in electric vehicles. The new, dedicated webpage provides detailed product information and allows customers to filter by compacting force and copper braid cross-sectional area to compare products, thereby assisting engineers and manufacturers in identifying possible solutions for their specific needs. With this launch, Amada Weld Tech continues to support its customers in achieving superior quality, efficiency, and reliability in their electrical connections, backed by decades of expertise and innovation in resistance welding and joining technologies. Read 8 Questions & Answers About Hot Crimping vs Wire Compacting for more information. --- - News Categories: Company Amada Weld Tech has appointed Gard Van Antwerp as Director of Sales. A 7-year veteran of the company, Mr. Van Antwerp previously served as Systems Sales Manager and more recently as National Sales Manager. In his new role, he will oversee worldwide sales of all Amada Weld Tech products. “Gard’s strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership will engineer growth and cultivate enduring customer relationships,” according to Chief Operating Officer Kurt Tolliver, “his unique blend of technical excellence and business acumen will spearhead our market expansion. ” --- - News Categories: Company Effective April 1, 2025, Kurt Tolliver will step into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Kunio Minejima, who previously held the position, will transition to Executive Advisor. This succession has been in development throughout 2024, with Mr. Tolliver already actively involved in operational leadership to ensure a seamless transition. Mr. Tolliver brings nearly three decades of experience at Amada Weld Tech, starting in 1997 as Regional Sales Manager for the Southern U. S. He went on to manage sales in Europe, Mexico, and Central America, before being promoted to Vice President of Sales in 2018 and Executive Vice President in 2024. “We are delighted to announce Mr. Tolliver to this important position in our company. His passion for customer care, alongside his motivation and dedication to Amada Weld Tech’s business, is without doubt. I look forward to witnessing the American Weld Tech business continue to expand, supporting our valued customers and driving our unique and industry-leading micro welding technology into ever expanding markets,” said Dave Fawcett, Group CEO for Amada Weld Tech, America & Europe. --- - News Categories: Company, Laser Welding Amada Weld Tech highlights its synergistic capabilities with Amada Press System that significantly benefit customers making medical guidewire and coils. The combination of Amada Press System’s expertise in forming delicate wire structures and Amada Weld Tech’s proficiency in micro-welding and laser processing creates a comprehensive solution for medical device manufacturers. Amada Press System’s WH-2A, a 13-axis CNC dual-point coiling machine, excels in ultra-fine wire coil processing for medical guidewire formation. Ultra-fine wire coils can be processed at high-speed with precision and reduced setup time. Fine adjustments are easy with various adjustment mechanisms using servo motors. The wire cutting method switching mechanism allows operators to easily change between straight and rotary cut depending on the situation. Additionally, the MEC Spring-Forming Machine Division at Amada Press System offers several machines for coiling ultra-fine wire, including not only stainless steel but also platinum and PTFE-coated materials. See WH-2A in action here. This precision coiling process can be combined with Amada Weld Tech’s advanced options for welding coils, including arc welding and laser welding. Arc welding is often used for doming the ends of coiled wires, while laser welding can be used for doming as well as seam welding along the coils. Laser processing solutions, such as the WL-300A laser processing workstation for welding coiled guidewires are designed to enhance productivity for small and medium production volume medical device manufacturing processes. The system includes a laser, galvo scanning beam delivery optics, Z-axis motion, camera observation, and a CDRH Class 1 enclosure. See a video introduction to WL-300A. “Previously, we were unable to fulfill customer requests for welding coils,” said Motoi Teranishi, MEC manager at Amada Press System. “However, through our collaboration between Amada Weld Tech and Amada Press System, we can now effectively address these needs. ” Added Mark Boyle, Director, Product Engineering and Applications, Amada Weld Tech. “Furthermore, with Amada Weld Tech’s exceptional customer service, we have grown beyond being just a machine manufacturer to becoming a trusted partner in solving our customers’ challenges. We are confident that this collaboration will allow us to deliver even greater value to our customers. ” Using Amada Press System alongside Amada Weld Tech offers a one-stop shop and a guarantee of the same quality across the board. Offering close collaboration and a high level of support, helps to avoid any possible negative outcomes stemming from lack of coordination between manufacturers of medical coils and welding equipment and processes. --- - News Categories: Laser Welding, Monitoring AMADA WELD TECH proudly announces the launch of the new MM-L400A Laser Weld Monitor, designed to enhance precision and reliability in laser welding processes. This state-of-the-art monitoring system represents a significant upgrade from its predecessor, featuring the ability to detect infrared (IR), reflected, and visible light, providing comprehensive analysis of weld quality. The MM-L400A provides in situ judgment of weld quality by monitoring workpiece gaps, surface conditions and focus accuracy. Utilizing its advanced capabilities, the system can differentiate between good and bad welds through a comparison of data, making it an invaluable tool for maintaining high-quality production standards. This feature is particularly useful in production lines, where consistent weld quality is critical. The MM-L400A is equipped with our proprietary MS-ViewerTM software, offering a user-friendly interface that simplifies settings, adjustments and measurements. Users can easily adjust the measurement start trigger, sensor sensitivity, envelope settings, and compare measurement waveforms. The software's intuitive design makes it accessible even to those unfamiliar with monitoring equipment. The monitor's light-receiving unit can be integrated with AMADA WELD TECH's focusing units or scanner heads, providing flexibility in monitoring different welding processes. This feature is particularly useful for detecting penetration during scanner welding, making it a versatile tool for various applications. Additionally, the MM-L400A's lightweight and compact design make it easy to incorporate into existing production lines, minimizing the required setup space. The system supports high-speed resolution with dedicated sensors, making it suitable for monitoring both continuous wave (CW) and pulsed lasers. Furthermore, its ethernet communication protocol allows for remote monitoring and data management across production lines. Data is stored in a database for easy access and further data analysis in SPC or OEE programs. The MM-L400A complies with CE marking requirements, ensuring it meets the highest safety and quality standards. This advanced monitoring system is an ideal choice for manufacturers seeking to ensure weld quality and perform preventive maintenance, enhancing overall production efficiency and product reliability. For more information about the MM-L400A and other innovative products, visit AMADA WELD TECH's official product page. --- - News Categories: Events Amada Weld Tech will be promoting their EV and battery welding capabilities at the International Battery Seminar March 17-20, 2025 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, FL. Visit booth #505 to explore different battery welding applications and get a hands-on demonstration of some of our industry-leading products. On display will be the UB-4000A Linear DC Spot Welder paired with the THIN-LINEⓇ TL-188B-EZ High Force Pneumatic Weld Head. The WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked weld monitor, will also be on display as well as the WL-100A Laser Welding Workstation. The UB-4000A is a 200-4000 Amp linear DC control that features four feedback modes, precise waveform control, and fast rise time. Weld energy may be programmed in current, voltage, power, or V-A in increments as short as 0. 1 milliseconds. The power supply will be paired with the TL-188B-EZ pneumatic weld head, which operates at speeds exceeding 3600 welds per hour. This precise, low-inertia, force-fired weld head has a narrow vertical profile that exerts 5 to 100 lb (22-445 N) of force. The WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked weld monitor will also be prominently featured at the booth. The monitor will collect high-resolution waveform data for instantaneous comparison of good/bad signals and data collection for statistical analysis of the process. Visitors to booth #505 will also see the WL-100A Laser Welding Workstation. The WL-100A is a CE-compliant, CDRH Class 1 system featuring an integrated 70-watt fiber laser, designed for versatile welding applications across metals, plastics, and dissimilar materials. Its compact design is ideal for low-volume production and R&D environments, offering easy integration into various industrial settings. By simply changing the settings, WL-100A also has the capability to mark, engrave, cut, drill, and ablate thin materials. Additionally, the system can be equipped with laser weld monitoring to ensure real-time quality inspection, enhancing throughput and traceability. To learn more, visit the International Battery Seminar’s website here: https://www. internationalbatteryseminar. com/ --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH will be exhibiting at MD&M West at the Anaheim Convention Center, February 4-6, 2025. The exhibit will highlight the company’s latest products with an emphasis on reliability, quality, and innovation. In the booth, the company will highlight the recently released WL-300A Galvo Laser Welding System. The WL-300A on display is integrated with a continuous wave (CW) fiber laser and features 4 axes of motion and on-and off-axis camera observations in a compact Class 1 enclosure. It is integrated with the MM-L400A laser welding process monitor, a compact unit that provides in situ judgement of weld quality by monitoring workpiece gaps, surface condition and focus accuracy. Utilizing its advanced capabilities, the system can differentiate between good and bad welds through a comparison of data making it an invaluable tool for maintaining high-quality production standards. Known industry-wide for producing reliable, highly durable resistance welding equipment, AMADA WELD TECH will demonstrate the UB-1500A Low Power Linear DC Micro Spot Welder with the SL-321A Light Force Motorized Electromagnetic Weld Head. This product combination was designed specifically for applications requiring precise positioning and force control resulting in robust, repeatable micro-welds commonly required in the medical device manufacturing processes. Complementary to the resistance welding system will be a live demonstration of the WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked weld monitor. The monitor will collect high-resolution waveform data from the UB-1500A/SL-321A for instantaneous comparison of good/bad signals and data collection for statistical analysis of the process. The company will also show a range of handheld and desktop weld monitoring solutions to aid in production or process troubleshooting. The SIGMA® LS laser micromachining subsystem on display is a femtosecond laser-integrated module designed for high-precision processing versatility. The small form factor and integration-ready design make SIGMA LS ideal for machine builders and system integrators, as well as contract manufacturers, job shops, and R&D laboratories. Stop by the booth to see a video presentation of the SIGMA LS, as well as a variety of laser cut and micromachined samples. Also on display will be the SIGMA® Laser Stent and Tube Cutter, a high-precision system that offers exceptional accuracy and versatility for cutting stents and small tubes. It features high-speed linear motors and a state-of-the-art digital controller to minimize tool path cycle time. The system offers options for fiber or femtosecond lasers, enabling a fast and stable cutting process. Additionally, AMADA WELD TECH and AMADA PRESS SYSTEM are excited to showcase their synergistic capabilities at MD&M West, demonstrating how their technologies complement each other in the medical device manufacturing process. Visitors to the booth will have the opportunity to see how AMADA PRESS SYSTEM's WH-2A, a 13-axis CNC dual-point coiling machine, excels in ultra-fine wire coil processing for medical guide wire formation. This precision coiling process can be combined with AMADA WELD TECH's advanced welding and laser processing solutions, such as the WL-300A laser processing workstation for welding coiled guidewires. The combination of AMADA PRESS SYSTEM’s expertise in forming delicate wire structures and AMADA WELD TECH's proficiency in micro-welding and laser processing creates a comprehensive solution for medical device manufacturers. For more information, visit AMADA WELD TECH at Booth #3051 or visit https://amadaweldtech. com/. --- - News Categories: Laser Welding AMADA WELD TECH, a leading manufacturer of equipment and systems for welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding, is proud to announce the integration of cutting-edge blue laser technology into its suite of micro welding technologies. This innovation leverages the unique properties of blue diode lasers to deliver superior performance in welding highly reflective materials, notably copper. Traditional infrared lasers, such as Nd:YAG and fiber lasers, emit light in the 1064 -1070 nanometer range, which is less efficiently absorbed by materials like copper, leading to increased energy consumption and potential processing challenges. In contrast, blue lasers operate at a wavelength of approximately 450 nanometers, providing better absorption of the radiation for materials like copper. This results in more efficient energy utilization, reduced heat input, reduction of spatter, and enhanced precision in micro welding tasks. AMADA WELD TECH's blue laser systems offer power levels ranging from up to 1500 Watts, and with capabilities extending up 4000 Watts for industrial applications. Feasibility studies can be run in our Western Technical Center in Monrovia. Our capability in our technical center includes power levels up to 1500W and spot sizes between 200 to 500 microns in diameter. This enables precise joining of delicate components, making it ideal for applications in the electronics, medical device, and automotive industries. The unique wavelength can also be used for other applications. "The introduction of blue laser technology into our product portfolio marks a significant advancement in our micro welding capabilities," said Dr. Mark Boyle, Director, Product Engineering and Applications at AMADA WELD TECH. "This technology not only enhances our ability to weld challenging materials like copper but also provides a unique micro joining solution that improves production efficiency and throughput for our clients. " By adopting blue laser technology, AMADA WELD TECH continues its commitment to providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern manufacturing. This development underscores the company's dedication to advancing welding technology and delivering superior results across various industries. --- AMADA WELD TECH announces its participation at FABTECH 2024, North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. The exhibition will take place from October 15-17, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. AMADA WELD TECH will be co-located with AMADA in booth #S22003. Visitors can look forward to exploring AMADA WELD TECH's cutting-edge welding technologies, including the WL-300A Laser Processing Workstation with an integrated MM-L400A Laser Weld Monitor, WM-200A IIoT Ready Networked Resistance Weld Monitor, and MM-410B Handheld Resistance Weld Checker. These innovative products will be featured alongside AMADA's high-performance ID40IV-HP/NT advanced spot welder. The WL-300A workstation is designed to enhance productivity for small and medium production volume manufacturing processes including those for medical devices, sensors, electronic devices, and small battery modules. Integrated with either a picosecond IR or fiber laser, the WL-300A offers exceptional accuracy and repeatability. Standard features include an XY table, rotary stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, barcode reader, and camera systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of industrial applications. Integrated with the WL-300A is the MM-L400A, a Laser Weld Monitor that provides real-time judgment of weld quality by monitoring workpiece gaps, surface conditions, focus accuracy, and penetration depth. Utilizing its advanced capabilities, the system can differentiate between good and bad welds through a comparison of data, making it an invaluable tool for maintaining high-quality production standards. This feature is particularly useful in production lines, where consistent weld quality is critical. The WM-200A, which will be exhibited integrated with AMADA's ID40, is an advanced, IIoT-ready resistance weld monitor designed to enhance welding quality and production efficiency. This networked weld monitor provides real-time data collection and analysis, enabling manufacturers to optimize their welding processes and ensure consistent, high-quality results. The WM-200A's intuitive interface and comprehensive data management capabilities make it an essential tool for modern welding operations. Also featured with AMADA's ID40, the MM-410B is a handheld resistance weld monitor that offers precise measurement and evaluation of weld quality. This compact yet powerful device is ideal for both production and R&D environments, providing accurate and reliable data to support process validation and quality control. The MM-410B's user-friendly design and robust functionality make it an indispensable asset for any resistance welding application. --- AMADA WELD TECH announces it will showcase its advanced medical device manufacturing solutions at MD&M Minneapolis, which will be held October 16-17, 2024, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. Stop by booth #3209 to learn about a variety of welding and laser solutions for the medical industry. In the booth, the company will highlight the WL-300A, a CDRH Class 1 laser workstation optimized for working with a wide range of metals (CRS, Copper, and Aluminum). The enclosure platform is a basis for a range of different processes. When integrated with a pulsed, nanosecond IR fiber laser (as displayed on the booth), it is ideal for making permanent, machine-readable marks on a variety of materials for tracking and tracing of manufactured components. When integrated with a CW or QCW fiber laser, the laser may also be used for welding electrical components and is a proven technology for battery tab welding, including dissimilar metals. Standard options include an XY table, rotary stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, bar code reader, and camera systems to tailor the machine to your specific processing needs. Known industry-wide for producing reliable, highly durable resistance welding equipment, AMADA will demonstrate its UB-1500A Low Power Linear DC Micro Spot Welder with the SL-321A Light Force Motorized Electromagnetic Weld Head. This product combination was designed specifically for applications requiring precise positioning and force control resulting in the kinds of robust, repeatable micro-welds commonly required in the medical device manufacturing processes. Complementary to the resistance welding system will be a live demonstration of the WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked weld monitor. WM-200A collects high-resolution waveform data which can be used for instantaneous comparison of good/bad signals, statistical analysis of the process, and provides a means for manufacturing traceability. AMADA will also show a range of other handheld and desktop weld process monitoring solutions to aid in production. Finally on display is the SIGMA® LS Laser Micromachining Subsystem, a femtosecond laser-integrated micromachining module designed for high-precision processing versatility and straightforward integration. The small form factor makes SIGMA LS ideal for machine builders and system integrators, as well as contract manufacturers, job shops, and R&D laboratories. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH announces that it will promote its battery and EV welding equipment at The Battery Show, October 7-10, 2024, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. On display in booth 3011 will be the WL-P300A Laser Processing Workstation, the UB-4000A Linear DC Welding Power Supply paired with the TL-188B-EZ Weld Head, the MAWA-300B Pulsed Micro TIG welding power supply and torch, the WM-200A IIoT-ready Networked Resistance Weld Monitor, and the MM-400B and MM-410B Resistance Weld Monitors. Information on AMADA Press Systems’ ES-1A Coil Processing Machine for EV motors will also be available. The WL-300A is a Class 1 laser workstation optimized for working with a wide range of metals (CRS, Copper, and Aluminum). Integrated with a pulsed, nanosecond IR fiber laser (as displayed on the booth), it is ideal for making permanent, machine-readable marks on a variety of materials for tracking and tracing of manufactured components. When integrated with a CW or QCW fiber laser, the workstation may also be used for welding electrical components and is a proven technology for battery tab welding, including dissimilar metals. Standard options include an XY table, rotary stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, bar code reader, and camera systems to tailor the machine to your specific processing needs. A tried-and-true technology for welding battery packs, resistance welding is often selected for its reliability. On the booth, we will highlight the UB-4000A 200-4000 Amp linear DC resistance welding control that features four feedback modes, precise waveform control, and fast rise time. Weld energy may be programmed in current, voltage, power, or V-A in increments as short as 0. 1 milliseconds. This ensures consistent welding conditions and maximum throughput. The power supply will be paired with the TL-188B-EZ pneumatic weld head, which can operate at speeds exceeding 3600 welds per hour. This precise, low-inertia, force-fired weld head has a narrow vertical profile that exerts 5 to 100 lb (22-445 N) of force. With EZ-AIR®, the force supplied is consistent providing additional stability in the welding process. Also on display will be the MAWA-300B, a pulsed micro TIG welding power supply and torch. The MAWA-300B supplies between 30 and 300 amps of output power and features unique “touch start” and “pulsation” capabilities, allowing a higher level of control as compared to competitive models thus providing more consistent and reliable welds. The model is an ideal solution for EV motor hairpin repair applications for sizes up to 2x4 mm per pin. There will also be a live demonstration of the new WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked monitor. The monitor will collect high-resolution waveform data from the UB-4000A/TL-188B-EZ, which can be used for instantaneous comparison of good/bad signals, for statistical analysis of the process, and provide a means for manufacturing traceability. Two other resistance weld monitors will also be featured at the booth: the desktop model MM-400B and the portable, handheld model MM-410B. Both products enable operators to monitor and manage key welding variables that affect weld quality including current, voltage, time, and force. Both units support a range of welding resistance technologies, including AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor, and capacitive discharge. Users can easily navigate the features of each product via an intuitive user interface and touch panel display. AMADA Press Systems’ ES-1A 48-AXIS CNC Segment-Conductor Coil Processing Machine forms rectangular copper wire into copper hairpins for electric motors. The machine features automatic coil changeover, a tact time of 1. 65 s/p, a unique bending sensor system, and a dedicated uncoiler, improving productivity and ensuring stable and accurate bending. Visitors to the booth can speak with representatives and view materials about machine capabilities. --- - News Categories: Integrated Systems, Laser Welding AMADA WELD TECH announces the new WL-300A precision laser welding workstations, configured for continuous wave (CW) or quasi-continuous wave (QCW) fiber lasers. Typical applications include welding of metals, and select plastics, particularly for medical, electronic components, battery, and aerospace applications. The WL-300A incorporates a laser, motion, cameras, a process monitor, and other accessories. The system is a CDRH Class 1 workstation designed for low to medium-volume production with an operator load/unload of the parts. It is a smaller, standardized version of the company’s highly configurable Delta workstation and is based on the space saving compact platform design of the WL-P300A. The standalone enclosure includes an ergo-arm for computer and display. This product comes standard with an air-cooled CW or QCW fiber laser integrated into the base. Optionally, a floor-standing LF model laser could be integrated and used with the workstation. Beam delivery is through a galvo scanning head. There are two options for lenses with 163mm (70 mm x 70 mm field size) and 330 mm (188 mm x 188 mm field size). Up to 4 axes of motion can be used within the enclosure and are controlled through marker motion. The Z axis is standard for all models and has a 200 mm stroke. The XY table has a 150 mm x 150 mm stroke. There are various options for rotary stages with the most common being a 1:1 belt-driven device. An off-axis camera system for viewing the welding area comes as standard; on-axis camera viewing is optional. Additional options include: a weld monitoring kit, an air-knife, and a cover gas module. The workstation also provides easy part fixturing using an M6 threaded hole pattern mounting base plate. A fume extraction port is included with flexible tubing to extract harmful fumes created during the laser process. The WL-300A can handle a wide variety of welding types including spot welding, spiral welding, wobble welding and seam welding. Software features include a powerful, user-friendly Windows 11 compatible Windows®-based job editor, easy CAD vector file importing tools, multi-language support, and an advanced DXF filter with process optimization. Also available is password protected security lockout. --- AMADA WELD TECH announces the appointment of Sayeed Chowdhury, MBA, as its new Chief Financial Officer, In this role, Chowdhury will drive AMADA WELD TECH’s financial strategy to ensure that the business thrives and continues solving major manufacturing challenges for its customers. Chowdhury brings more than 18 years’ experience as a finance leader, having served as Controller and CFO of several large, industry-leading manufacturers. Sayeed began his career as an external auditor and worked his way up to a CFO over the course of two decades, honing his skills in areas such as financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial reporting, financial due diligence, business support and audit. AMADA WELD TECH welcomes Chowdhury and looks forward to utilizing his deep financial experience to benefit the company and customers across the globe. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH announces that it will host the American Welding Society’s Emmet A. Craig Resistance Welding School from April 30 - May 1, 2024 at their world-class facility in Monrovia, CA. The course is designed to give resistance welding professionals the opportunity to advance their knowledge of theories, applications, and equipment used in the resistance welding process. By participating in the course, companies and their employees can augment their resistance welding skills and knowledge to improve weld quality and increase productivity. Attendees will be able to refine their understanding of various processes, machines, materials, electrodes, power systems, welding controls, quality standards, machine set up, and maintenance topics related to resistance welding. The course will be led by two subject matter experts with decades of experience: Don DeCorte and Don Maatz. DeCorte, the Chair of the RMWA’s Education Committee, spent over four decades working across virtually all aspects of the resistance welding industry and recently retired from RoMan manufacturing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Maatz, also, brings almost four decades of experience in the welding industry, and currently works with R&E Engineering Services. AMADA WELD TECH looks forward to hosting professionals from across the welding industry at its facility to discuss resistance welding in depth with these experts. Register here now. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH will be promoting their EV and battery welding capabilities at the International Battery Seminar March 12-15, 2024 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, FL. Visit booth #316 to explore different battery welding applications and get a hands-on demonstration of some our industry-leading products. On display will be the UB-4000A Linear DC Spot Welder paired with the THIN-LINEⓇ TL-188B-EZ High Force Pneumatic Weld Head. Two resistance weld monitors will also be on display: MM-400B Desktop Resistance Weld Monitor and MM-410B Handheld Resistance Weld Monitor. The UB-4000A is a 200-4000 Amp linear DC control that features four feedback modes, precise waveform control, and fast rise time. Weld energy may be programmed in current, voltage, power, or V-A in increments as short as 0. 1 milliseconds. The power supply will be paired with the TL-188B-EZ pneumatic weld head, which operates at speeds exceeding 3600 welds per hour. This precise, low-inertia, force-fired weld head has a narrow vertical profile that exerts 5 to 100 lb (22-445 N) of force. Two resistance weld monitors will be prominently featured at the booth: the desktop model MM-400B and the portable, handheld model MM-410B. Both products enable operators to monitor and manage key welding variables that affect weld quality including current, voltage, time, and force. Both units support a range of welding resistance technologies, including AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor, and capacitive discharge. Users can easily navigate the features of each product via an intuitive user interface and touch panel display. --- - News Categories: Company AMADA WELD TECH proudly announces the promotion of Matthew Green to the position of Manager of Research and Development. In his new role, Matt will assume leadership of both the R&D and Advanced Technology departments, overseeing crucial aspects of innovation and technological advancement within the company. Matt brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this pivotal role. A graduate of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, with a minor in Mathematics. Matt commenced his journey with AMADA WELD TECH in 2004, initially serving as a field engineer for three years. Demonstrating exceptional dedication and proficiency, he then transitioned to the role of product development engineer, with a primary focus on laser standard products. With a track record of success, Matthew subsequently took charge of the Standard Product Research and Development department, playing a key role in the evolution of laser and resistance welding products. Recently, his responsibilities expanded to encompass the entire Research and Development functions of the company, culminating in his current role as Manager of Research and Development. Under Matt's leadership, the Advanced Technology department is poised for continued innovation and excellence, aligning with AMADA WELD TECH's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological possibility. The R&D department looks forward to achieving new milestones and breakthroughs under his guidance, reinforcing its position at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions in the welding and technology industry. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH announces that it will be exhibiting at MD&M West at the Anaheim Convention Center, February 6-8, 2024. The exhibit will highlight the company’s latest products with an emphasis on reliability, quality, and innovation. In the booth, the company will highlight the WL-P300A Laser Processing Workstation, which is a highly configurable workstation designed for industrial manufacturing. This product showcases AMADA WELD TECH’s expertise in micro-welding where it has been a key innovator and market leader for decades and provides a standardized platform for welding processes. The WL-P300A on display offers the widest range of processing capabilities in its class and is integrated with AMADA WELD TECH’s industrially proven LMF fiber lasers (10-70W). Known industry-wide for producing reliable, highly durable resistance welding equipment, AMADA WELD TECH will demonstrate the UB-1500A Low Power Linear DC Micro Spot Welder with the SL-321A Light Force Motorized Electromagnetic Weld Head. This product combination was designed specifically for applications requiring precise positioning and force control resulting in robust, repeatable micro-welds commonly required in the medical device manufacturing processes. Complementary to the resistance welding system will be a live demonstration of the new WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked monitor. The monitor will collect high-resolution waveform data from the UB-1500A/SL-321A, which can be used for instantaneous comparison of good/bad signals, for data collection for statistical analysis of the process, and provide a means for manufacturing traceability. AMADA WELD TECH will also show a range of handheld and desktop weld process monitoring solutions to aid in production. Also on display will be a preview of the MM-L400A real-time laser welding process monitor, a compact, lightweight unit that supports laser technologies for spot or seam welding. The monitor, which captures high-resolution waveforms from three different wavelength bands, in addition to measuring the laser power, is networked for easy data transfer, analysis and storage. The company’s most recent innovation on display is the SIGMA® LS laser micromachining subsystem, a femtosecond laser-integrated module designed for high-precision processing versatility. The small form factor and integration-ready design make SIGMA LS ideal for machine builders and system integrators, as well as contract manufacturers, job shops, and R&D laboratories. Stop by the booth to see a video presentation of the SIGMA LS, as well as a variety of laser cut and micro-machined samples. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding AMADA WELD TECH announces the WR Series of Resistance Welding Workstations. The new WR Series Workstations combine a power supply, transformer, weld head, process monitor, and workbench into a compact workstation that simplifies operator welding tasks while maximizing quality and reliability. They are ideal for applications such as making copper electrical connections, hot crimping, welding and sealing RF and hybrid devices, and automotive component assembly. The WR series uses closed-loop DC inverter technology with up to 60,000 Amps provided on the secondary for repeatable results. A unique cascade feature enables the use of one power supply with several workstations. They can be integrated with either AMADA WELD TECH MH-1501 or KN-200A weld heads, providing fast follow-up and allowing for complete metal fusion without weld splatter. The weld monitor captures weld data and makes instantaneous comparisons to a known good reference, providing an alert when conditions fall outside of defined weld limits. The data can be additionally used for advanced analysis in statistical process control (SPC) programs or overall equipment efficiency (OEE) programs to provide information on production efficiency. The data is stored in a database for tracking and tracing purposes. Safety features include anti-tie-down buttons to safely initiate the weld cycle and shielding to protect the operator during production. The adjustable electrode approach to controlling pressure and speed helps to facilitate safe handling and avoids damage to fragile parts. For more information, go to https://amadaweldtech. com/product/wr-series-resistance-welding-workstations/ --- - News Categories: Company AMADA WELD TECH announces its latest action in achieving company sustainability goals. In mid-September, the company ceased shipment of both physical printed technical manuals, and USB-based software inclusions for most standard products. Instead, AMADA WELD TECH is providing customers with a simple 2D code that leads to a website landing page where they can download all pertinent technical documentation and software. The company sees this latest move as a dual effort. By greatly reducing the amount of paper and electronic additions in customer shipments, AMADA WELD TECH continues to drive towards critical Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while also investing more heavily in their digital customer experience. By reducing the amount of end waste incorporated in each of its product sales, AMADA WELD TECH is targeting its environment-driven SDGs, and mitigating additional resource consumption. In the past few years, 2D code usage has skyrocketed—revealing a simple and effective means of disseminating information across a wide variety of market verticals. With this new initiative, AMADA WELD TECH is capitalizing on this market shift while driving more customers to its website. This move not only empowers customers but also positions them for exposure to AMADA WELD TECH’s other valuable online resources. To read more about the company's Sustainable Development Goals, please visit: https://www. amada. co. jp/en/sustainability/sdgs/ --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH announces its attendance at FABTECH 2023 in Chicago, IL. The show will run from September 11-14 at McCormick Place and will feature experts from across industries dealing with metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. Conference attendees can take advantage of meeting over 1,500 suppliers and industry experts under one roof. AMADA WELD TECH will showcase its manufacturing solutions in AMADA AMERICA’s booth (#A1304). AMADA WELD TECH’S products are ideal for a wide range of applications including resistance and laser welding, hot crimping, wire compacting, and laser marking. AMADA WELD TECH also provides state-of-the-art equipment for weld process monitoring. The very latest monitors are capable of capturing, and storing application critical data on a central server. This means stakeholders across locations can access and analyze this data more efficiently, enabling teams to conduct process analysis across the world. Conference attendees interested in learning more about weld process monitoring can hear AMADA WELD TECH’s Senior Manager, Product Engineering and Applications, Dr. Mark Boyle, speak on the topic at 10 a. m. on Tuesday, September 12th. As welding applications become smaller, maintaining proper signal levels and consistent signal detection throughout the process is proving to be an industry challenge. Plus, high-volume signal data capture continues to pose a computing challenge. Dr. Boyle’s presentation will cover these topics in micro-welding and more, with a glimpse towards artificial intelligence and machine learning used for weld process monitoring. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH announces that it will promote its battery and EV welding technologies at The Battery Show, September 12-14, 2023, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. On display in Booth 2537 will be the WL-P300A laser processing workstation, and the UB-4000A linear DC welding power supply paired with the TL-188B-EZ weld head and WM-200A IIoT-ready networked resistance weld monitor. WL-P300A is a Class 1 laser processing workstation optimized for marking on a range of metals (CRS, Copper, andAluminum). Integrated with a IR fiber laser, it is ideal for making permanent, machine-readable marks on a variety of materials. The laser may also be used for welding of small components and has proven to connect battery tab to cylindrical Li-ion cells. Standard options include an XY table, rotary stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, bar code reader, and camera systems to tailor the machine to your specific processing needs. The UB-4000A is a 200-4000 Amp linear DC resistance welding control that features four feedback modes, precise waveform control, and fast rise time. Weld energy may be programmed in current, voltage, power, or V-A in increments as short as 0. 1 milliseconds. The power supply will be paired with the TL-188B-EZ pneumatic weld head, which operates at speeds exceeding 3600 welds per hour. This precise, low-inertia, force-fired weld head has a narrow vertical profile that exerts 5 to 100 lb (22-445 N) of force. Complementary to the resistance welding system will be a live demonstration of the new WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked monitor. The monitor will collect high-resolution waveform data from the UB-4000A/TL-188B-EZ, which can be used for instantaneous comparison of good/bad signals, for statistical analysis of the process, and provide a means for manufacturing traceability. AMADA WELD TECH will also show a range of handheld and desktop weld process monitoring solutions to aid in production. --- AMADA WELD TECH announces that it is now processing samples and providing product and process training in 3 technical centers across the United States. Technical Centers are conveniently located in: Monrovia, California (Los Angeles Area) - (626) 303-5676 Wixom, Michigan (Detroit Area) - (248) 313-3078 High Point, North Carolina (Greensboro Area) - (941) 544-5762 All three locations have the ability to process samples using AMADA WELD TECH’s broad technology offering including resistance and laser welding, laser marking, hot bar bonding, and micro TIG welding. Laser cutting and micromachining are available in Monrovia only at this time. Each of the locations is staffed by experienced application engineers who are available not only to process samples, but also provide in-depth training and consultation on the fundamentals of equipment operation, process development / improvement, and troubleshooting. Customers are welcome to visit any of the three technical centers, but should consult with their regional manager to determine the best location to which to send samples to balance fast turn-around times with personalized visits. --- AMADA WELD TECH, Inc. , announces an expanded range of galvo scan heads for precision laser welding applications. Common usages for these scanning heads include point-to-point positioning for multi-point welding, shape welding for hermetic seams, and beam weaving to increase weld width. Point-to-point positioning is frequently employed where multiple welds are needed over a small area, for example, electronic connector leads. The jump speed is nearly instantaneous compared to either traditional motion stages or robotic motion, and can dramatically decrease cycle times. Contour welding: galvo scanning heads are adept at steering the laser beam in an XY plane to create a seam weld of any programmed shape. This is commonly used for electronic package welding, where a specific motion is necessary to create a hermetic seal, and for lap welding configurations where additional weld contact is required. Wobble is an extension of the seam welding application, in which the scanning head “wobbles” the beam in a small area to increase the melt pool. This improves the manufacturability of parts with lower tolerances on fit-up between the parts. The galvo scan heads all feature advanced, intuitive software dedicated to welding, and a configurable pattern to adjust for part geometry and enhance weld performance. An integrated safety shutter ensures a safe work environment for operators. The robust solutions are designed to work with lasers up to 3 kilowatts (kW) and field sizes up to 100 x 100 millimeters. Integrate with a linear stage motion to weld at different workpiece heights or add a wobble to linear motion for the accommodation of tolerances in fit-up for seam welds. --- AMADA WELD TECH announces that it will be promoting their EV and battery welding capabilities at the International Battery Seminar March 20-23, 2023 at the Loews Pacific Resort in Orlando, FL. The event will also be accessible virtually. Visit booth #315 to explore different battery welding applications and get a hands-on demonstration of some our industry-leading products. On display will be the UB-4000A Linear DC Spot Welder paired with the THIN-LINEⓇ TL-188B-EZ High Force Pneumatic Weld Head. Two resistance weld monitors will also be on display: the MM-400B Desktop Resistance Weld Monitor and the MM-410B Handheld Resistance Weld Monitor. The UB-4000A is a 200-4000 Amp linear DC control that features four feedback modes, precise waveform control, and fast rise time. Weld energy may be programmed in current, voltage, power, or V-A in increments as short as 0. 1 milliseconds. The power supply will be paired with the TL-188B-EZ pneumatic weld head, which operates at speeds exceeding 3600 welds per hour. This precise, low-inertia, force-fired weld head has a narrow vertical profile that exerts 5 to 100 lb (22-445 N) of force. Two resistance weld monitors will be prominently featured at the booth: the desktop model MM-400B and the portable, handheld model MM-410B. Both products enable operators to monitor and manage key welding variables that affect weld quality including current, voltage, time, and force. Both units support a range of welding resistance technologies, including AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor, and capacitive discharge. Users can easily navigate the features of each product via an intuitive user interface and touch panel display. To learn more or to attend the show virtually, visit the International Battery Seminar’s website here: https://www. internationalbatteryseminar. com/ --- AMADA WELD TECH, Inc. , announces that it will be exhibiting at MD&M West at the Anaheim Convention Center, February 7-9, 2023. The exhibit will highlight the company’s latest products with an emphasis on reliability, quality, and innovation. In the booth, the company will highlight the WL-300A laser processing workstation, which can be integrated with a range of lasers for medical device welding. This product showcases AMADA WELD TECH’s expertise in micro-welding where it has been a key innovator and market leader for decades. The WL-300A on display will incorporate galvo scanning motion with XY Cartesian motion to address complex part geometries. Known industry-wide for producing reliable, highly durable resistance welding equipment, AMADA WELD TECH will demonstrate the UB-1500A low-power linear DC micro spot welder with the SL-323A high precision, low force electromagnetic weld head. This product combination was designed specifically for applications requiring precise positioning and force control resulting in robust, repeatable micro-welds commonly required in the medical device manufacturing processes. Complementary to the resistance welding system will be a live demonstration of the new WM-200A IIoT-ready, networked monitor. The monitor will collect high-resolution waveform data from the UB-1500A/SL-323A, which can be used for instantaneous comparison of good/bad signals, for statistical analysis of the process, and provide a means for manufacturing traceability. AMADA WELD TECH will also show a range of handheld and desktop weld process monitoring solutions to aid in production. Also on display will be a preview of the soon-to-be-released MM-L400A real-time laser welding process monitor, a compact, lightweight unit that supports laser technologies for spot or seam welding. The monitor, which captures high-resolution waveforms from three different wavelength bands, in addition to measuring the laser power, is networked for easy data transfer, analysis and storage. The company’s most recent innovation on display is the SIGMA® LS laser micromachining subsystem, a femtosecond laser-integrated module designed for high-precision processing versatility. The small form factor and integration-ready design make SIGMA LS ideal for machine builders and system integrators, as well as contract manufacturers, job shops, and R&D laboratories. Stop by the booth to see a video presentation of the SIGMA LS, as well as a variety of laser cut and micro-machined samples. --- AMADA WELD TECH celebrated the grand opening of its Eastern Technical Center in High Point, North Carolina on October 13th, 2022. At the event, senior leaders from both AMADA WELD TECH and AMADA AMERICA came together to welcome over 30 regional customers into its new cutting-edge lab. The event provided an opportunity for customers to get a first-hand look at the new facility, which provides a venue for application development, hands-on training, and sample evaluation. Attendees toured the entire 252,000 square foot space, where they were able to view the manufacturing area, technical center, and showroom. The event concluded with live demos and a Q&A session. “The establishment of this facility demonstrates our commitment to constant collaboration with our regional customers,” said Steve Shea, Southern Regional Sales Manager, AMADA WELD TECH. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with them to develop and refine the application of our technologies to their unique business needs. ” Contact AMADA WELD TECH’s Eastern Technical Center at: AMADA WELD TECH 3789 Amada Drive High Point, NC 27265 Ph: 941-544-5762 --- - News Categories: Events, Laser Micro Machining, Monitoring AMADA WELD TECH will showcase its new WM-200A IIoT-Ready Networked Weld Monitor at MD&M Minneapolis, which will be held November 2-3, 2022, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. Stop by booth #3207 to see experts demonstrate the monitor’s use with a resistance welding set-ups comprised of a power supply and weld head. Additionally, MD&M attendees can meet with our advanced technology engineers to get expert advice on their laser stent and tube cutting and laser micromachining applications. Supporting those applications is the new SIGMA® LS Laser Micromachining Subsystem, also featured in the booth. The compact WM-200A Networked Weld Monitor enhances resistance welding monitoring capability, simplifying data capture, storage, and analysis on a networked platform, paving the way to next-generation artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to look deeper into the welding processes. Whether a standalone station or implemented in a fully automated system, the WM-200A enables users to collect large amounts of high-resolution data from the resistance welding process, and analyze it for product traceability, statistical data analysis, and equipment health. Data can be stored on a local on premise or cloud-based server, and viewed and analyzed from a remote location. MD&M attendees should also visit the booth to learn about the all-new SIGMA LS Laser Micromachining Subsystem, a femtosecond laser-integrated module ideal for precision micromachining of metals and metal alloys, polymers, ceramics, and glasses. With its small form factor and integration-ready design, the SIGMA LS is the perfect choice for machine builders, system integrators, contract manufacturers, job shops, and R&D laboratories. SIGMA LS offers processing solutions for a broad range of femtosecond laser micromachining applications requiring optimal quality, minimal thermal effects, and high stability and dimensional accuracy. Key applications include hole drilling in stainless steel cannulae; selective polymer ablation on catheters; hole drilling in ceramic microfluidics; and surface texturing on metals, polymers, and ceramics. It is also an excellent choice for micromachining polymer filter screens and delicate metal struts and filaments. --- AMADA WELD TECH will highlight its solutions for battery and EV manufacturing at The Battery Show, which will be held September 13-15, 2022, in Novi, Michigan, Booth 2537. On display will be the WL-100A Laser Processing Workstation. Also to be showcased is the CD-A300A Capacitive Discharge Welding Power Supply, paired with the TL-088B-EZ Mid-force Pneumatic Weld Head for spot welding applications, and the newly released, IIoT ready, WM-200A Networked Resistance Weld Monitor. Visitors to the booth can see the WL-100A Laser Processing Workstation, a compact desktop fiber laser system geared for low volume production and R&D environments. This workstation features manually operated vertical doors that provide a full 180-degrees of workspace access to parts and tooling, and a large viewing window for visual process monitoring. Also on display is the CD-A300A Capacitive Discharge Welder. Ideal for battery tab welding, the unit features dual pulse output control, internal pulse monitoring, optional polarity switching and is automation capable. It will be shown with the TL-088B-EZ Mid-force Pneumatic Weld Head. This air actuated weld head for spot welding applications is a precision, low inertia, force-fired head with a narrow vertical profile that is a great choice for spot welding batteries and welding battery tabs. The newly released WM-200A Networked Resistance Weld Monitor simplifies data capture, storage, and analysis on a networked platform, paving the way to next generation artificial intelligence and machine learning features. The WM-200A monitors all aspects of the resistance welding process, providing vital visual and statistical feedback during research and development as well as production environments. It also provides immediate feedback to the weld station by monitoring key aspects of the process and sending good/no good information to the process controller instantaneously during production. --- - News Categories: Company AMADA WELD TECH announces the opening of its new Eastern US Technical Center in High Point, North Carolina. The new facility enables AMADA WELD TECH to work with customers and prospects to conduct sample evaluations and produce applications reports outlining results attained utilizing its range of products, as well as to provide hands on training for regional customers. Steve Shea, Regional Manager, will manage the technical center. The new applications and development lab is housed in AMADA AMERICA’s Carolina Technical Center located in High Point, North Carolina featuring more than 252,000 square feet of manufacturing, technical center and showroom spaces. “This state-of-the-art facility allows us to expand our Southern and Eastern US presence to be closer to our customers” said Kurt Tolliver, Vice President, Sales & Marketing for AMADA WELD TECH. “With a full range of resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking and reflow soldering equipment, the lab serves as both a showroom, and a place for customers to collaborate with our experts providing manufacturing solutions that will give them a competitive edge. " Contact AMADA WELD TECH’s East Coast Applications Lab at: AMADA WELD TECH 3889 Amada Drive High Point, NC 27265 Ph: 941-544-5762 --- - News Categories: Monitoring AMADA WELD TECH announces the release of the IIoT ready WM-200A Networked Resistance Weld Monitor, which enhances resistance weld monitoring capability by simplifying data capture, storage, and analysis on a networked platform, paving the way to next generation artificial intelligence and machine learning features. The WM-200A monitors all aspects of the resistance welding process, providing vital visual and statistical feedback during research and development as well as production environments. High-resolution data capture is critical for artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. It also provides immediate feedback to the weld station by monitoring key aspects of the process and sending good/no good information to the process controller instantaneously during production. Whether connected to a standalone resistance welding station, or implemented in a fully automated system, the WM-200A enables users to collect large amounts of high-resolution process data to be used for manufacturing traceability, statistical data analysis, equipment efficiency and health. Data can be stored on an on premise or cloud based server and viewed or downloaded from a remote location using the remote graphic user interface. The WM-200A monitored inputs include current, voltage, displacement, and force. The monitor features an intuitive user interface for easy programming and quick access to view waveform and numeric data. Configurable monitoring screens enable custom viewing. The WM-200A offers high resolution data capture (up to 200 kHz sample rate) and can simultaneously monitor eight different inputs and up to four distinct windowed process limits per primary channel. The WM-200A communicates with direct I/O and TCP/IP communication protocols; optionally, configure with an EtherNet/IP field bus to allow automated systems to communicate easily over a single communications cable. Typically, WM-200A is connected to a large display on a personal computer for easy setup and viewing of waveforms and data via WM-Inspect software GUI. Stored data is accessible by third party software suites for analysis for SPC, OEE, and equipment health. The data is also available for current and future AI/ML software algorithms. --- - News Categories: Laser Micro Machining AMADA WELD TECH announces the release of the SIGMA LS Laser Micromachining Subsystem, a femtosecond laser-integrated module ideal for precision micromachining of metals and metal alloys, polymers, ceramics, and glasses, With its small form factor and integration-ready design, the SIGMA LS is the perfect choice for machine builders and system integrators, as well as contract manufacturers, job shops, and R&D laboratories. SIGMA LS offers processing solutions for a broad range of femtosecond laser micromachining applications requiring optimal quality, minimal thermal effects, and high stability and dimensional accuracy, including hole drilling in stainless steel cannula; selective polymer ablation on metal; hole drilling in ceramic microfluidics; and texturing metals, polymers, ceramics. It is also a good choice for micromachining polymer filter screen and micromachining metal struts and filaments. The ready-to-integrate subsystem features pre-installed sensitive laser and optical components, delivered with an optimized application and laser process. AMADA WELD TECH provides on-site installation support and application training, as well as tooling and part handling guidance. SIGMA LS is available with femtosecond laser options from 5 to 40 watts and both infrared (IR) and green wavelength options. Both air-cooled and water-cooled laser options are available. SIGMA LS features an easy-access control panel for communications with common industrial control systems. Sensitive optical components are contained in a positive pressure environment to prevent contamination. The galvanometer scan head comes with multiple lens options for accurate, high-speed beam delivery and scanner and laser control software is provided with a GUI tailored to the application. Also available are an optional fixed-optic focus head and on-axis (through-the-lens) and off-axis vision options. A rigid aluminum structure with a protective sheet metal enclosure ensures system robustness. --- MONROVIA, CA – AMADA WELD TECH, Inc. announces it will highlight its soon-to-be-released WM-200A Networked Weld Monitor at MD&M West, which will be held April 12-14, 2022, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, booth 2923. Experts will be on hand to demonstrate the new monitor’s use with a variety of resistance welding systems. Also on display will be the WL-P300A laser processing workstation, ideal for welding and marking of metals and marking select plastics for medical applications. MD&M attendees can also get expert advice on their tube cutting and micromachining applications with our Advanced Technology engineers. We are also highlighting the next generation SIGMA® Fiber Laser Stent and Tube Cutting System. The compact WM-200A Networked Weld Monitor on display enhances resistance welding monitoring capability, simplifying data capture, storage, and analysis on a networked platform, paving the way to next generation artificial intelligence and machine learning features. Whether used as a standalone station or implemented in multiple fully automated systems, the WM-200A enables users to collect large amounts of high resolution data designed to monitor traceability, data analysis, and process health. Data can be stored on a central local or cloud based server, and viewed and analyzed from a remote location. We will also have a full range of resistance welding and laser welding process monitors to discuss the benefits of monitoring for medical device manufacturing. Visitors to the booth can also learn about the WL-P300A laser processing workstation, configured for nanosecond pulsed fiber laser applications. The WL-P300A is designed to accommodate larger parts and can be integrated with AMADA WELD TECH’s industrially proven LM-F Fiber Lasers (10-70 W). With the same GUI and interface, the WL-P300A offers easy transfer from prototype to production phase. The WL-P300A is available in bench top or floor standing options. Standard options available include an XY table, rotary stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, bar code reader, and camera systems to tailor the machines to the specific process. MD&M attendees should also visit the booth to learn about the updated next generation SIGMA Fiber Laser Stent and Tube Cutting System. Offered with both femtosecond and fiber lasers it is ideal for medical tube cutting, including stents, cannulas, endoscopes, and other hypotubes. Entirely designed and built in Monrovia, California, the Sigma is supported globally for the machine’s lifetime with a robust field service network and access to an applications engineer for process support. The system is integrated with world class laser, motion control and stages, and optics components. --- - News Categories: Events AMADA WELD TECH, INC. will be highlighting equipment for battery and battery pack welding at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, which will be held in Orlando, FL at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort, March 28-31, 2022. The trade show will also be accessible online. Visit the booth to talk to our local experts, discuss applications and get a hands-on demonstration of some of our industry-leading battery manufacturing equipment. On display will be the UB-500A and TL-088A/EZ benchtop welding system with the MM-400A weld checker. The UB-500A Linear DC Welding Control features fast rise time and precision control, making it ideal for battery pack welding. Offering high quality throughput, the UB-500A requires only single-phase input power and can output up to 500 amps. Ultra-fast rise times permit short overall weld times, resulting in less part deformation and stronger welds. The UB-500A will be shown with the TL-088A/EZ Precision Weld Head. With either manual or pneumatic actuation, the TL-088A/EZ provides the fine levels of precision control required for microjoining applications from --- - Tags: battery, e-mobility - News Categories: Company, Resistance Welding AMADA WELD TECH, Inc. announces that it recently supplied a CD-A300A Capacitive Discharge Battery Pack Welding System to Michigan-based TWIG Power, LLC. for use in U. S. motorcycle manufacturer Cobra MOTO, LLC’s new CX-E5 Electric Motorcycle. TWIG and Cobra are partnering in the development of new high-performance electric motorcycles designed to compete in the new electric youth classes for AMA motocross competition. The AMADA WELD TECH welder helped TWIG achieve the integration of electronics and high-performance materials that was key to making the pack a reality. TWIG will be manufacturing the battery packs and other powertrain components to enable the race level electric powertrain. Limited volumes will be produced for the racetrack later this year and volume production is set to begin early in 2022. TWIG worked closely with engineers at AMADA WELD TECH’s Detroit Applications Laboratory, who helped evaluate battery requirements, provided tab design assistance, and advised in designing the interconnect and welding solution. TWIG’s design utilizes highly conductive EMS tab material. The AMADA WELD TECH CD-A300A Capacitive Discharge Welder provides repeatability and control that helps TWIG achieve process consistency for the battery pack, which has 84 cells on each side, for a total of 168 welds per pack. The welder features a built-in current monitor with limits for the welding process to ensure quality of the final welded assembly. The unprecedented versatility of the CD-A300A enables different welds for other batteries and accessories, and also provides the solutions for a variety of welding challenges experienced in a broad spectrum of production environments. “Battery pack technology is absolutely critical for the development of the electric powertrain,” said Jesse Beeker, president of TWIG Power. “We needed a battery manufacturing system that would ensure a high performance, high quality, no compromise solution. AMADA WELD TECH helped take us from the first design concepts to understanding pack design challenges and difficulties, to changes that helped to manufacture the battery, all the way to building the first pack in their lab. They made an investment in customer success that helped us grow our solution and they continue to provide best in class support. With their equipment, every time we weld, we have confidence in the safety and quality of the product we are making. ” Electric motorcycles for the youth market offer an excellent customer experience, especially the performance control they provide to parents. The new E-moto products enable parents to meter performance modes depending upon the young riders’ current skill level. Parents can select modes ranging from high performance settings equivalent to gas-powered motorcycles, to four to five additional steps ranging from walking speeds to 40 miles per hour. The youth friendly electric motorcycles are also quieter and less intimidating, enabling young riders to set up small tracks in backyard environments. The software configurable E-moto products are easier to ride, featuring a softer or harder hit depending on how the motorcycle is tuned. Easy to use, charge, and maintain, E-moto products also reduce environmental noise and emission impacts compared to combustion engine motorcycles. --- - News Categories: Gloveboxes, Hermetic Seam Sealing, Integrated Systems AMADA WELD TECH, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, announces the shipment of a robotic glovebox system to a leading defense manufacturer. The system featured a hermetic sealing system housed in a controlled environment glovebox complete with bake out ovens, conveyorized transfer and robotic arm loading. The system was designed to streamline the customer’s process, eliminating the chance of part damage from manual handling. The glovebox robot system featured 4 bake out ovens, each with individually controlled heated shelves designed to hold magazines loaded with pallets of parts. Once unloaded, a conveyor facilitated easy transfer of the magazines to the seam sealing station. A FANUC LR Mate 200iD robot arm was used to accurately select a pallet of lids/packages and precisely load/unload them to/from the hermetic seam sealer. The robot then transferred the pallets of sealed packages to the outgoing magazines located adjacent to a single antechamber for unloading. The robotic arm was also programmed to lift out of the work area to safely facilitate easy access for operator intervention, service or maintenance. See video here. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding AMADA WELD TECH, INC. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, announces the release of the CD-A1000A, a 1000 watt-second advanced capacitive discharge welder, ideal for battery tab welding, honeycomb tacking, and welding of conductive terminals. This next generation CD welder is the latest in a long line of CD welders manufactured by AMADA WELD TECH. The unit is automation-ready and features dual pulse output with control and monitoring of both pulses. The dual pulse function helps overcome surface inconsistencies –such as dirt and oil contamination - during the first pulse and makes consistent welds with the second. A built-in process monitor measures peak current for both pulses; this value is displayed after each weld. Upper and lower limits can be set for both pulses to ensure weld consistency. An option to inhibit Pulse 2 if Pulse 1 is out of limits prevents weld blow out. The process monitor helps operators assess performance with a color coded bar graph that gives operators an instant weld history of in limit/out of limit percentages. CD-A1000A offers up to four selectable pulse widths, increasing the range of welding applications and improving process optimization. Extremely efficient power electronics provide high repetition rates. 63 schedules can be stored locally when a variety of welding processes are planned at the same station. “The CD-A1000A is the latest generation of advanced CD welders at AMADA WELD TECH. ” says Mark Boyle, Product Manager. “Our previous generation units have been workhorses in the battery and aerospace industries. We are excited about this new product that will carry on that tradition and transition those products into modern manufacturing. ” --- - Tags: equipment financing, finance, financing, lease, leasing, payment, payment options - News Categories: Company MONROVIA, CA – AMADA WELD TECH INC. announces new financing options available from ENGS Commercial Finance Co, (ENGS), a leading U. S. equipment lender and part of Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Company Limited (MUL), one of the largest finance companies in the world. ENGS offers best-in-class streamlined credit decisioning and documentation to make the sale process easier and enhance the customer’s experience with AMADA WELD TECH. ENGS’ industry leading express Application-Only program approves loans and leases up to $500,000, with no financial disclosure and 24-hour credit approval. Flexible financing is available, including such soft costs as installation, freight, and taxes, specially structured lease plans to accommodate customers’ cash flow needs, lease plans for start-up companies and a variety of deferred payment and other flexible options. Financing options include: Easy entry with up to 6 months at $99/mo before first payment due to give the customer time to operate the machine and generate cash before making payment A loan agreement for up to 84 months of equal payments to match customer’s cash flow needs A lease with a 10 percent Put or Purchase Option- This allows the customer to finance 90% of the purchase resulting in lower monthly payments and pay the remaining 10% at the end of the term Fair Market Value lease – This offers the customer the lowest monthly payment and flexibility For more information, including a quote calculator, visit FINANCE on the AMADA WELD TECH website. --- - Tags: autoclave, black marking, corrosion resistant dark marking, dark marking, passivation, picosecond - News Categories: Laser Marking AMADA WELD TECH, INC. now offers picosecond black, corrosion-resistant marking capability for the medical device manufacturing industry. This unique mark, frequently used for stainless steel implantable device and surgical tools (e. g. banding around trocars or UDI marking on surgical scalpels) survives multiple passivation and autoclaving cycles. This black mark is generated using a picosecond laser. The ultrashort pulse durations of the picosecond laser allows it to impart energy to a material surface with almost no thermal effect. Unlike the heat-generated annealed marks made with fiber lasers, marks created by picosecond IR lasers are extremely high contrast periodic nanostructures with antireflective properties that make the marks appear deep black against their surroundings; they are restructured surface material rather than an oxide layer, making them highly resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving. In addition, the processing window for developing the marks on stainless steels, aluminum and titanium is significantly wider than that of traditional fiber lasers. Picosecond lasers also offer excellent marking capabilities on polymers often used in medical devices. The picosecond laser is integrated into bespoke CDRH Class 1 systems that are designed for a specific part or range of parts. System features may include a galvo scanning head, a bar code scanner for job load, 4 or more axes of motion and machine vision for part recognition and mark placement. --- - Tags: on demand seminar, on demand webinar, webinar - News Categories: Company MONROVIA, CA – AMADA WELD TECH, INC. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing and bonding technology, announces the release of a series of educational webinars available on-demand. Topics include monitoring, laser welding, resistance welding and hermetic seam sealing. These free webinars are a great opportunity for those who are working from home to learn something new or to brush up on basics. Typical webinar run-time is approximately one hour. Find on-demand webinars here. --- - Tags: ac inverter - News Categories: Resistance Welding AMADA WELD TECH Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, announces the release of the MIB-300A and MIB-600A AC Inverter Welding Power Supplies which offer increased control resulting in more exact heat input and better quality welds as compared to traditional AC weld controls. The AC inverter uses inverter technology with pulse width modulation (PWM) to produce and simulate an AC waveform. Unlike AC welders that use line frequency and depend on well-regulated facility power, the AC inverter can produce an AC frequency from 50 Hz to 500 Hz allowing more precise energy delivery in less time, is not affected by line voltage fluctuation, and provides a balanced three phase load. The MIB-300A and MIB-600A feature secondary constant current control, up to 20 pulses per weld and the ability to set upslope, downslope and weld interrupt. Up and downslope improve energy input into the welded material and interrupt stops the flow of current if displacement breaches a set level, preventing over welding. MIB-300A and MIB-600A may be used with the same transformers and weld heads as standard AC welders. With max output currents of 20,000 and 40,000 A respectively, the units may be used for a variety of different welding applications. Common uses for AC inverters include sheet metal welding, wire compacting, and brazing. --- - Tags: troubleshooting - News Categories: Company MONROVIA, CA – AMADA WELD TECH INC. a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, announces the availability of an online version of its well-known Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Guide. Developed to help solve customer’s resistance welding challenges using proven methodology, visitors “spin” the wheel to highlight the symptom or problem they are experiencing and are directed through a sequence of steps to isolate and solve the problem whether it is related to the materials, electrodes, weld head or power supply. “I had been searching online for advice on resistance welding issues when I came across this Resistance Welding Troubleshooting Guide,” said Art Schuneman, of Helgesen Industries, in Hartford, WI. “It solved a number of major, long-term issues for my company in a matter of hours. It is the first of its kind that I have ever found. Whoever had a hand in creating it should receive recognition (and a Nobel Peace Prize)! ” For more information, visit the AMADA WELD TECH website at www. amadaweldtech. com --- - News Categories: Company MONROVIA, CA – AMADA WELD TECH INC. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, announces the launch of its all-new website. Timed to coincide with the company’s name change, the visually appealing, user friendly and intuitive interface makes it easier than ever to find information on the company’s innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions. Improved navigation offers visitors a choice of paths via Applications, Industries or directly to Products. “In this way, customers who know exactly what they are looking for, can navigate directly to the product they want. Customers who aren’t as familiar with our technologies and products and want to explore, can search for applications similar to their own or look at the same in the industry sector they serve,” said Kurt Tolliver, Vice President, Sales, AMADA WELD TECH. In addition to providing even more robust and easy-to-access technical documentation including drawings, facility documents and software, key functionality now includes the ability to filter and compare up to three similar products and view specifications side by side. The new Learning Center provides visitors a one stop shop to learn about the company’s core technologies with articles, whitepapers, videos and blogs. A new on-demand webinar gallery provides additional learning opportunities, particularly useful in this time of social distancing. And the site’s Support page contains quick links to connect directly with AMADA WELD TECH’s sales, customer service, field service, technical support and applications support teams. Dave Fawcett, CEO and President of AMADA WELD TECH stated “When we started this redesign, we never envisaged the current global pandemic situation. The whole world now turns even more to online resources for information and to make decisions, so perhaps there has never been a better time for this launch. ” Visit the website to learn more about AMADA WELD TECH’s capabilities and stay up to date on new products and information. --- - News Categories: Company MONROVIA, CA – Effective April 1, 2020, Amada Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will officially change its name to AMADA WELD TECH INC. AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA has been part of the AMADA Group since March 2013. The name change to AMADA WELD TECH further enhances the company’s recognition and brand awareness, while maintaining the association with its long and successful history as a provider of welding and advanced technology equipment and systems to specialized markets. Operations remain at the same location in Monrovia, California, and products and services are unchanged. “We will continue as a market leader in developing, manufacturing, and servicing leading-edge products for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, laser micromachining and heat-seal-bonding, as well as customized integrated system solutions,” said Dave Fawcett, President & CEO AMADA WELD TECH in America & Europe. “We thank our customers for their business and continued support and are confident that they will find our products and services remain at the highest standard of quality. ” --- - Tags: capacitive discharge, cd welder, CD-A - News Categories: Resistance Welding MONROVIA, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, announces the release of the new CD-A series of capacitive discharge power supplies. This next generation of advanced capacitive discharge welders features dual pulse output control, internal pulse monitoring, optional polarity switching and is automation capable. They are ideal for battery tab welding, interconnects, honeycomb tacking and fine wire to pad applications. The new units offer consistent welding output for repeatable process results, with ultrafast rise time for conductive material welding. Featuring fully controllable dual pulse output, the CD-A series provide pulse shaping with 4 discrete pulse lengths, programmable squeeze and hold times and adjustable pulse separation for process optimization. Furthermore, the units offer the ability to set limits around a schedule to prevent bad welds and a built-in peak current indicator which indicates the last weld peak current. The ability to change polarity – individual settings for positive, negative, or alternating polarity – allows for a way to balance weld nuggets and overcome the Peltier effect, as well as extend electrode life. Pair the CD-A with an Amada Miyachi weld head with EZ-AIR® operation for control of weld force for repeatable, consistent welding. The CD-A is automation ready and can be easily integrated into production lines. The units can be programmed to communicate with a host computer or with an automation control system. Operators can set and store up to 63 schedules to quickly change between weld parameters. A schedule chaining feature lets users automatically switch between two different schedules. The power supplies enable rapid fire between pulses for quick welding of adjacent locations. Two models are available, both offering programmable squeeze time and hold time, polarity switching, internal limits and external communication. They are offered in 110-120VAC or 220-240VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz. CD-A125A is a 125-Watt second unit and Model CD-A300A is a 300-Watt second unit. Built in the USA, the CD-A series is fully CE compliant. The CD-A series replaces Amada Miyachi America’s ADP and DP series of capacitive power supplies. --- - Tags: exhibition, mdm west, show, tradeshow - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. will highlight its industry-leading laser marking equipment and systems designed to help medical technology engineers solve manufacturing challenges at MD&M West, February 11-13, 2020, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. On display in booth 2911 will be the WL-300A Laser Marking Workstation integrated with a picosecond laser, the SIGMA® Femtosecond Laser Tube Cutting System and the company’s latest weld checkers for monitoring and managing key welding variables in process development and production environments. Other equipment in the booth includes the UB29A Linear DC Micro Welder paired with the Series 320 Electronic Low Force Weld Head System. The WL-300A Laser Workstation will be integrated with a picosecond laser, which is particularly well-suited for black, corrosion-resistant laser marking of stainless steel medical tools and devices. System options include an XY table, rotary stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, bar code reader and camera systems to tailor the machine to specific processing needs. Representatives from Amada Miyachi America will demonstrate dark marking on stainless steel tubes. The SIGMA Fiber Laser Stent & Tube Cutting System on display features high speed linear motors and the latest generation digital controller to minimize tool path cycle time. The system will be shown with a femtosecond laser, which utilizes cold ablation cutting to produce unrivalled edge quality and significantly reduces post-processing costs. Stop by the booth to see a variety of weld checkers and monitors, ideal for identifying process trends and improving quality by ensuring process stability and identifying ideal parameters and control limits for successful welding. Visitors to the booth can also see a range of high precision, resistance welding equipment, including the industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder, offering precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices and battery packs. It will be shown with the Series 320 weld head with a programmable force range down to 200 grams, designed for use in either automation or benchtop welding. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting its AF8500 Autoflow Lid Placement, Tack and Seam Sealing System in booth 314 at the iMAPS 52nd International Symposium on Microelectronics. The symposium, organized by the International Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging Society is held September 30-October 3, 2019, in the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston MA. The flexible AF8500 is ideal for lid placement and seam sealing applications in the optoelectronic packaging industry. The system can be configured either as a stand-alone unit or integrated into a fully automated manufacturing line. The computer-controlled precision tacking and seam-sealing mechanism is combined with a high frequency inverter welding power supply and an optional high resolution vision system to provide a robust and repeatable process. Autoflow can also be incorporated into a glovebox atmospheric enclosure to provide an integrated seam sealing system, ensuring high yield hermetic sealing results. For more information on the AF8500 visit https://amadaweldtech. com/product/af8500-lid-placement-tack-and-seam-sealing-system/. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, will highlight its latest equipment selections for battery manufacturing applications at The Battery Show 2019, to be held September 10-12, 2019, in Novi, Michigan. Visit Booth # 2552 in the Suburban Collection Showplace to see CD-V Series capacitive discharge (CD) welding power supplies with TL-V weld heads and the LMWS workstation paired with the LMF70-HP pulsed fiber laser for marking and welding. Also on display will be the MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker and the MM-410A handheld resistance weld tester. The CD-V CD welding power supply on display is a high value compact capacitive discharge welder featuring dual pulse output with full control of both pulses. This welding power supply is ideal for battery tab welding, especially paired with the TL-V dual, pneumatic weld head. The LMWS laser processing workstation to be showcased is paired with the LMF70-HP 70W pulsed fiber laser. LMWS offers advanced processing power for marking, engraving and welding thin metals up to 0. 010 inches (250 micron). It is also ideal for welding dissimilar metals, including copper to aluminum, aluminum to stainless and steel, and copper to stainless steel. Both the MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker and MM-410A handheld resistance weld tester on display are ideal for monitoring and managing key welding variables in process development and production environments. The compact units support AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor and capacitive discharge resistance welding technologies. With the MM-400A, operators can easily monitor and manage key welding variables that result in changes in weld heat, including current, voltage, time, force and displacement. The MM-410A handheld features a simple and intuitive user interface and color touch panel display, providing information on current, voltage, weld time, and force. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, announces it will hold a free Advanced Manufacturing Technology Symposium from 9:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. on July 30, 2019 at Amada Miyachi America headquarters, 1820 S. Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA. Click here to register for the event. Geared towards design engineers, manufacturing engineers and engineering managers with some laser and resistance technology experience, the symposium will also be useful to others who want to learn about advanced manufacturing technologies. The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Symposium includes presentations and technical center demonstrations from 9:30 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. , followed by optional one-on-one application discussions. Participants are encouraged to bring along application samples. The Symposium agenda includes: Introduction to industrial lasers in manufacturing: available lasers and processes Laser engraving and marking – direct part marking for metal and plastic component traceability Laser micro-welding – part design and process discussion for metals Laser stent and tube cutting – overview of capability - stents, flex tubes and shaver blades Emerging technology: laser micromachining – introduction and capabilities Emerging manufacturing trends: process monitoring and Internet of Things (IoT) – introduction and discussion Presenters include Mark Boyle, PhD, Product Manager; Brennan DeCesar, Manager, Advanced Technology; and Matthew Green, Manager, Standard Products R&D. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, will be highlighting equipment for battery pack welding at the Global Automotive Management Council’s Battery Congress, to be held June 5-6, 2019, at the VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan. Amada Miyachi America Product Manager Dr. Mark Boyle is serving as event program co-chair. He will be presenting “Comparison of Technologies for Battery Pack Manufacturing – Resistance Welding and Laser Welding,” on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2:30 p. m. and “Lasers and Systems for Battery Pack Manufacturing,” on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 4:30 p. m. Reliable and efficient manufacturing process is critical to product quality and throughput of battery pack production. Comparison of Technologies for Battery Pack Manufacturing – Resistance Welding and Laser Welding will compare and contrast resistance welding and laser welding technologies for manufacturing battery packs, considering tab materials, tooling requirements, process speed, and process control. Lasers and Systems for Battery Pack Manufacturing will cover the fundamental building blocks of a stand-alone laser welding systems for battery pack manufacturing. Dr. Boyle will share examples of lasers, motion systems, beam delivery, and safety enclosures. He will also discuss accessories, including cover gas delivery, vision systems, and process monitors, in the context of laser welding and design considerations for production systems. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Welding, Monitoring Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting and micromachining equipment and systems, announces the new MM-L300A Laser Weld Monitor. The high-resolution, compact MM-L300A is designed to detect production errors such as gaps between parts, missing parts, over-penetration, incorrect focus and cover gas absence, providing operators feedback on resultant laser weld quality. The compact, lightweight unit supports laser welding technologies for spot or seam welds. This high-accuracy monitor is ideal for both process development and quality control for production laser welding applications. The MM-L300A determines weld success by detecting and recording a thermal signal from the area of laser interaction and providing an output waveform around which limits (max/min or envelope) can be set. Once the limits are determined, the unit compares a new weld waveform in real time to identify a good or bad weld. Providing high temporal resolution—down to 1 microsecond—the MM-L300A, with the SU-N300A dedicated thermal sensor, enables precision monitoring of both continuous wave and pulsed laser processes. The MM-L300A features easy-to-use software for simple sensor configuration, waveform envelope limit set-up, and real-time or saved waveform analysis on Windows® PCs. Additionally, machine-selectable setup schedules enable the unit to monitor different welding conditions. The compact, 7 lb (3 kg) unit reduces set-up space when integrated into a production line or used in a laboratory environment. The sensor can be mounted either on the optical axis or in an off-axis position. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, will be highlighting the newly released CD-V1220A Capacitive Discharge Resistance Welding Control with the new TL-V88A Weld Head at EASTEC 2019, which will be held May 14-16, 2019 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Booth 2101. Also on display will be the UB29A Linear DC Welding Control paired with Model 324 Electronic Weld Head System, the MM-400A Desktop Weld Checker, and the LMWS Laser Marking Workstation with LMF20-HP Pulsed Fiber Laser Marker. The CD-V1220A Welding Control on display is ideal for battery tab welding, interconnects, honeycomb tacking and fine wire to pad processes. It features a fully controllable dual pulse output and a full-color 3. 5-inch user interface screen, providing consistent welding output for repeatable process results. It will be shown with the new TL-V88A Weld Head, which is designed to complement the welding control. Single and dual head configurations are available with air-actuated or manual-actuated motion control. The Weld Head is designed for industrial use and comes standard with a robust stand and electrodes. Also on display is the UB29A Linear DC Welding Control, which provides unsurpassed levels of control for resistance micro welding. Requiring only single phase power, the UB29A (15-1500 amps) offers feedback modes designed to adapt to part and process variables. This control is a great choice for smaller safety-critical medical and automotive welding applications that require closed-loop feedback control and fast response times. It will be paired with Model 324 Electronic Weld Head System, ideal for high precision welding applications in the medical, aerospace, microelectronics, and automotive markets. Stop by the booth to see the MM-400A Desktop Weld Checker for resistance welding applications, which allows operators to easily monitor and manage key welding variables that result in changes in weld energy, including current, voltage, time, force and displacement. The compact unit supports AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor and capacitive discharge resistance welding technologies. It is ideal for use in process development, where it can be used to correlate waveform and numeric data with process results and provide detailed weld data for process optimization and validation. In a production environment, it reduces scrap by detecting drifts in the weld process and alerting operators before process failure. Visitors to the booth can also see the LMWS Pulsed Fiber Laser Marking System, a highly configurable, compact unit designed for lean manufacturing. It will be paired with the LMF20-HP laser marker, ideal for precision marking on metals and plastics. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA INC. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the CD-V Series of Capacitive Discharge Power Supplies and TL-V Series of weld heads. Featuring a fully controllable dual pulse output and a full-color 3. 5” user interface, the CD-V Series give consistent welding output for repeatable process results. Typical applications for the CD-V series include battery tab welding, interconnects, honeycomb tacking, fine wire to pad processes, jewelry repair and others. Some key features of the CD-V series include built-in peak current indication for immediate weld fire confirmation, pulse shaping with adjustable upslope to reduce expulsion during welds, an ultra-fast rise time for conductive material welding, and the ability to go rapid fire between pulses for quick welding of adjacent locations. In addition, the CD-V series makes handling a variety of weld schedules easy, as it is able to store up to 8 schedules at one time, giving the operator the ability to easily change between weld schedules. Other ease-of-use features include a weld counter, programmable squeeze time, and a push button rotary encoder for intuitive operation. The CD-V series is built in the USA and works with the following AMYA weld heads: Manual Cable Driven - Models TL-V80F-E2-0A, TL-V88F-E2-0A Standard Air Solenoid Driven - Models TL-V80A-E2-0A, TL-V88A-E2-0A The TL-V weld heads are designed to complement the new power supplies. There are four variants with air actuated and manual actuated motion. The heads are designed for robust usage and come standard with a robust stand and electrodes. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, will be highlighting equipment for battery pack welding at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, which will be held March 25-28, 2019 at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Visit Booth 235 to see the DC29 Linear DC Welding Control with the 88A/EZ Weld head, and the MM-400A Desktop Resistance Weld Checker. The DC29 Linear DC Welding Control on display features fast rise time and precision control, making it ideal for battery pack welding. Offering high quality throughput, the DC29 requires only single phase input power and can output up to 4000 amps. Ultra-fast rise times permit short overall weld times, resulting in less part deformation and stronger welds. The DC29 will be shown with the 88A/EZ Precision Weld Head. The 88A/EZ provides fine levels of precision control required for microjoining applications from --- - News Categories: Company, Laser Cutting Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, bonding, and micromachining technology, announces that it’s SIGMA Stent and Tube Cutting System recently won a prestigious 2018 GOOD DESIGN® Award. The award-winning product features precision fiber and femtosecond laser cutting and microprocessing capabilities for stents and medical tubes. The SIGMA Stent and Tube Cutting System is recognized for its increased accuracy in laser cutting of micrometal tubing, allowing for greater precision and smaller features in the production of stents and other medical devices. “The team was challenged to fit a new class of laser cutter into a smaller footprint, while offering best-in-class engineering performance, ease of use, and durability,” said David Fawcett, Amada Miyachi America’s President & CEO. “The result is the new Amada Miyachi America SIGMA Stent and Tube Cutter, which provides an improved user experience and upgraded ergonomics by integrating industrial design and aesthetics into a holistic package. ” GOOD DESIGN® is the world’s most prestigious, recognized, and oldest Design Awards program, organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. The trademarked award program was founded in Chicago in 1950 by architects Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, and Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. This year, the Museum received a record number of submissions from the world’s leading manufacturers and industrial and graphic design firms, representing the most important and critical mass of influential corporations in the design industry from over 47 countries. The SIGMA Stent and Tube Cutting System’s high speed linear motors and its latest generation digital controller minimize tool path cycle time. Process-matched ultrashort pulse lasers enable fast, stable, and high quality laser microcutting capabilities with minimized post-processing requirements, and optional single mode fiber lasers offer thick metal cutting versatility in the same system platform. An operator-oriented system design maximizes the ease of use, efficiency, and comfort. As part of the system delivery, Amada Miyachi America application engineers will develop and optimize the process that is supplied at no extra cost. The SIGMA Stent and Tube Cutting System can be configured to accommodate a wide variety of stent and tube cutting applications. For maximum production throughout, an automated tube loader is optionally available enabling a range of tube diameters and lengths to be fed continuously into the system. A large, all-in-one graphical user interface offers a full view of machine status and provides efficient, intuitive control over system functionality via touch panel operation. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company, Laser Micro Machining Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing and bonding technology, announces that it received a multi-million dollar, multi-system order for ultrashort pulse laser micromachining equipment to be installed in a major United States-based medical device manufacturer. Each laser micromachining system includes a femtosecond (or ultrashort pulse) laser, galvo scanning beam delivery, vision system, and a conveyor to transport the part into and out of the process area. “As a result of our significant investment in personnel and equipment, we offer a leading edge vision in laser micromachining. When customers visit our manufacturing facilities to work with our engineering staff in our dedicated advanced technology center, they quickly see they have found the right partner for success. ” said David Fawcett, Amada Miyachi America’s President and CEO. “This major order is not only the culmination of process development with this customer but also a stepping stone to more laser micromachining opportunities where we can deliver best in industry equipment, long term support, and process consultation,” To learn more about the support Amada Miyachi America can provide for a wide range of laser micromachining projects, go to https://amadaweldtech. com/products/laser-micromachining. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting resistance welding, monitoring, and laser marking and cutting equipment at MD&M West, which takes place February 5-7, 2019, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, Booth #2911. To be showcased is the SIGMA Stent and Medical Tube Cutting System, designed for precision laser micro cutting of medical stents and tubes. SIGMA recently won a prestigious 2018 GOOD DESIGN® Award, the world’s most prestigious, recognized and oldest design awards program, organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. The SIGMA Stent & Tube Cutting System on display features high speed linear motors and the latest generation digital controller minimize tool path cycle time. The machine can be outfitted with either single mode fiber laser or femtosecond laser. The single mode fiber laser enables a fast and stable laser micro cutting process and an operator orientated system design maximizes user ease and efficiency. The SIGMA® will be shown with a femtosecond laser, which provides best in class cut quality using cold ablation cutting to produce unrivalled edge quality that significantly reduces post processing costs. The 2018 GOOD DESIGN® Award recognized the SIGMA® for increasing accuracy of laser cuts for micrometal tubing, allowing for greater precision and smaller features in the production of medical stents. Visitors to the booth can also see a range of resistance welding equipment, including the industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder, offering precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. It will be shown with the Series 320 weld head, designed for use in either automation or benchtop welding. Monitoring equipment to be featured includes the Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM) – the most advanced resistance welding monitor available from any manufacturer. ADAM offers information necessary for resistance welding process development, production monitoring and data to support ISO, GMP and TQM requirements. Rounding out the monitoring offerings will be the MM-400A, MM-122A and MM-315B Resistance Weld Checkers and the NEW MM-L300A laser monitor. Laser marking equipment to be showcased at the booth includes the LMF20-HP fiber laser marker. This marker is well suited for marking UDI data matrices on medical devices, We will be demonstrating banding on stainless steel tubes. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the appointment of Jose Cea as Western Regional Sales Engineer. Collaborating closely with the Amada Miyachi America team, including the Western Regional Sales Manager, application engineers, systems engineers and customer service representatives, Mr. Cea will work directly with customers to assist in providing solutions to manufacturing challenges. Mr. Cea graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2006 and began working in Amada Miyachi America’s applications lab supporting customers’ process development using laser and resistance welding, laser cutting and laser marking. He also assisted with the installation, training and troubleshooting of systems at customer sites. Mr. Cea is fluent in both English and Spanish. “We are so pleased to welcome Jose to the Amada Miyachi America sales team. His experience will equip him to work closely with our customers to ensure that every piece of Amada Miyachi America equipment selected will optimize their processes,” said Kurt Tolliver, Vice President of Sales at Amada Miyachi America. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Monitoring, Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, announces the availability of the new MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker. With the MM-400A, operators can easily monitor and manage key welding variables that result in changes in weld heat – affecting resultant welds - including current, voltage, time, force and displacement. The compact unit supports AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor and capacitive discharge resistance welding technologies. The MM-400A is ideal for use in process development, where it can be used to correlate waveform and numeric data with process results and provide detailed weld data for process optimization and validation. In a production environment, it reduces scrap by detecting drifts in the weld process and alerting operators before process failure. The MM-400A also reduces the frequency of destructive testing and provides an independent way of monitoring the welding power supply. The MM-400A features a simple and intuitive user interface and color touch panel display. An envelope function allows the operator to set upper and lower segmented or continuous limits around the entire waveform. The unique seam welding mode monitors AC current and voltage or DC voltage for up to 5 minutes. The unit provides ISO17657-compliant measurement for current (when used with available ISO-compliant toroidal coil) and offers Ethernet (TCP/IP), and RS-232/485 communication. Pre-weld displacement measures workpiece thickness prior to welding. Multi-language support includes English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, and French. Available accessories include shunt resistor force sensors, a built-in force sensor, displacement sensors, and weld thru sensors that offer simultaneous measurement of applied force. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting its SIGMA® Femtosecond Laser Tube cutting system in Booth 2422 at MD&M Minneapolis, which takes place October 31 November 1, 2018, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. Also to be showcased is the UB29-A linear DC micro welder, the Series 320 Electronic Weld Head System, and the new MM-400A Desktop Resistance Weld Checker. Visitors to the booth can see the recently updated SIGMA Femtosecond Laser Tube cutting system, which offers best in class cut quality. Using cold ablation cutting, the SIGMA produces unrivalled edge quality that significantly reduces post processing costs. The SIGMA is ideal for medical device applications, including a wide range of diameter tubes and stents. Also on display will be the industry-leading UB29A linear DC micro welder, offering precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29A is a perfect choice for welding wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. The Series 320 electronic high precision low force resistance spot welding head to be shown is ideal for safety critical applications in medical markets. The expanded force range, which increases the maximum weld force to 7. 0 lb. (3175 gm) with a maximum follow up force of 7. 75 lb. (3520 gm) makes the Series 320 a good choice for fine wire welding like squib wires as well as hearing aid components, electronic components, and implantable medical devices. Also on display is the all-new MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker, ideal for monitoring and managing key welding variables in both process development and production environments. Featuring a simple and intuitive user interface and color touch panel display, the MM-400A helps operators easily monitor and manage variables that result in changes in weld heat, including current, voltage, time, force and displacement. The compact unit supports AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor and capacitive discharge resistance welding technologies. Key features include a seam welding mode, Ethernet or RS232/485 communication and multi-language screens. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting its advanced welding technology at FABTECH 2018, November 6-8, 2018 at the Georgia World Congress Center Booth # B6909. On display will be the 300ADP (Advanced Dual Pulse) capacitive discharge welder shown with the GHP gun handpiece and the MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker. Also to be featured is the MacGregor PA-200-TR pulsed arc welder shown with a hand-held TR-16 welding torch and the LMWS workstation paired with the LMF20 pulsed fiber laser for marking and engraving. Product Manager Mark Boyle will be presenting System Overview for Laser Welding and Laser Process Monitoring on behalf of Mark Rodighiero at the AWF100: Laser Welding for Today’s Fabricator ½ -Day Workshop, to be held Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 8:00 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. in room B406A, Session# 20. The 300ADP capacitive discharge welder on display provides a superior level of welding performance, with both advanced process monitoring and a simplified user interface. The ADP will be shown with the GHP gun handpiece for welding small parts, along with the MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker. The all-new compact MM-400A is ideal for monitoring and managing key welding variables in both process development and production environments. Featuring a simple and intuitive user interface and color touch panel display, the MM-400A helps operators easily monitor and manage key welding variables that result in changes in weld heat, including current, voltage, time, force and displacement. Also on exhibit will be the MacGregor PA-200-TR, a pulsed-arc welder with a touch retract torch designed for contactless, high-speed, solder free applications. This power supply unit features state-of -the-art closed-loop electronic arc control circuitry to deliver output accuracies and repeatability better than 1 percent. Visitors to the booth can also see the LMWS laser processing workstation paired with the LMF20 20W pulsed fiber laser. LMWS offers advanced processing power for marking and engraving metals and plastics. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting its UB29-A linear DC micro welder in Booth 428 at Medical Device Technology Exchange (MDTX), which takes place October 2-3, 2018, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds – Wyland Center , in Del Mar (North San Diego), CA. Also to be showcased is the updated Series 320 Electronic Weld Head, and the new MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker. Expert sales engineers will be on hand to discuss applications with conference participants. Visitors to the booth can see the industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder, offering precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for welding wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. The Series 320 electronic high precision low force resistance spot welding head to be shown is ideal for safety critical applications in medical device markets. The recently expanded force range, which increases the maximum weld force to 7. 0 lb. (3175 gm) with a maximum follow up force of 7. 75 lb. (3520 gm) makes the Series 320 a good choice for fine wire welding like squib wires, as well as hearing aid components, electronic components, and implantable medical devices. Also on display is the all-new MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker, ideal for monitoring and managing key welding variables in both process development and production environments. Featuring a simple and intuitive user interface and color touch panel display, the MM-400A helps operators easily monitor and manage variables that result in changes in weld heat, including current, voltage, time, force and displacement. The compact unit supports AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor and capacitive discharge resistance welding technologies. Key features include a seam welding mode, Ethernet or RS232/485 communication and multi-language screens. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA INC. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, will highlight its latest equipment selections for battery manufacturing applications at The Battery Show, to be held September 11-13, 2018, in Novi, Michigan. On display in Booth #2054: the soon-to-be released CD-V Series capacitive discharge (CD) welding power supplies with TL-V weld heads, the MacGregor PA-200-TR pulsed arc welder with a hand-held TR-16 welding torch, and the LMWS workstation paired with the LMF70-HP pulsed fiber laser for marking and welding. As part of Battery Show’s Product Showcase, AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA will present on the CD-V CD welding power supply at booth #2054 on September 12th at 12:15 PM. The soon-to-be released CD-V Series is a high value compact capacitive discharge welder featuring dual pulse output with full control of both pulses. This welding power supply is ideal for battery tab welding, especially paired with the TL-V dual, pneumatic weld head. PA-200-TR is a pulsed-arc welder with a touch retract torch designed for contactless, high-speed, solder free applications. This power supply unit employs state-of -the-art closed-loop electronic arc control circuitry to deliver output accuracies and repeatability better than 1%. PA-200-TR will be displayed with the TR-16 micro welding torch. Also on display will be the LMWS laser processing workstation paired with the LMF70-HP 70W pulsed fiber laser. LMWS offers advanced processing power for marking, engraving and welding thin metals up to 0. 010 inches (250 micron). It is also ideal for welding dissimilar metals, including copper to aluminum, aluminum to stainless and steel, and copper to stainless steel. For more information, visit the AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA website at https://amadaweldtech. com, or visit us in Booth #2054 at The Battery Show to discuss your battery welding application. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA INC. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the appointment of Stephen F. Shea as Southern Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Shea will provide sales and technical support for all products in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas. Prior to joining AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, Mr. Shea served as president of Shea Manufacturing Solutions (SMS). SMS was not only as an authorized representative for AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA products, but also a provider of comprehensive contract engineering support in the areas of lean manufacturing implementation. Mr. Shea has a Six Sigma Black Belt, and significant lean manufacturing experience focusing on operations, quality, and continuous improvement. He has been responsible for high volume production floor operations for more than 20 years. “We are so pleased to welcome Steve, who has been an AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA authorized sales representative for 4 years and a customer for more than 10 years,” said Kurt Tolliver, Vice President Sales. “Steve has used the company’s equipment on a variety of automotive sensor assembly lines, and will be able to help customers select the right equipment to optimize their processes. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, INC. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting a range of resistance and laser welding equipment at AWS Weldmex, May 2-4, 2018, at Centro Citibanamex, in Mexico City. On display in Booth # 2238 is the UB29A linear DC micro welder with a Series 320 Electronic Weld Head and ADAM resistance weld monitoring technology; the LMWS Pulsed Fiber Laser Processing System integrated with the LMF70-HP fiber laser; as well as the MC-1301 wire compactor with STA-100A AC weld control. The UB29A linear DC micro welder on display is a new model that provides a larger current range, greater control, and markedly faster rise time for micro-miniature resistance welding. Featuring closed-loop feedback, fast response times and a controlled precise energy waveform, the new UB29A is ideal for safety-critical applications in battery markets, as well as medical, aerospace, precision electronics, and automotive applications. It will be shown with a Series 320 Electronic Weld Head (model 321), a versatile weld head that is a good choice for welding squib wires, fine wire welding, and welding of wires to electrodes, as well as welding of hearing aid components, electronic components, and medical devices. The system on display includes ADAM monitoring technology, which offers sophisticated SPC capabilities that enable customers to analyze and collect weld data. The LMWS Pulsed Fiber Laser Welding System on display is a highly configurable, compact unit designed for lean manufacturing. Featuring a versatile high-power, high-speed laser, the system is ideal for welding dissimilar metals, including copper to aluminum, aluminum to stainless and steel, and copper to stainless steel. By simply changing the settings, this laser can even be used to mark welded parts. It will be shown with the LMF70-HP fiber laser, ideal for micro spot welding, seam welding and precision cutting. This configuration is a good choice for medical spring attachment and medical component assembly, as well as battery tab welding. Also on display is the MC-1301 wire compactor, specifically designed for solid and stranded wire welding applications, including wire welding, wire harness welding, compacting of stranded wires prior to welding, and multiple wire assemblies. The unique compacting mechanism produces a solid fused weld joint with single or multiple parts. The system utilizes either an AC or inverter welding power supply and a stacked cylinder design that permits a wide range of force control. It will be displayed with the STA-100A AC welder, a single phase spot weld control, designed to control and integrate projection welders, press welders, multi-gun machines, portable guns, seam welders, robotic systems, rocker arm welders and special purpose machines. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the new IPB-5000A-MU inverter resistance welding power supply, which features a modified back panel that accommodates most AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA weld heads. The new IPB-5000A-MU is the latest version of the IPB series, well known for delivering superior welding control for a wide range of micro-joining applications. When paired with the ITB-780A6 transformer, the IPB-5000A-MU has a maximum output of 6000 Amps, making it ideal for most resistive and conductive welding applications. It operates in constant current, voltage, or power feedback modes and can also weld in a combo mode (current and voltage) to address even the most challenging application or process conditions. All of the new models feature built-in current monitoring capabilities. Some units are also capable of displacement monitoring which includes part detection, initial part stack up, displacement during weld (amount the parts have collapsed during welding) and weld to displacement (shuts energy off when set displacement is met). By setting envelope limits, it is possible to immediately determine if the weld was good or not. For more information about the IPB-5000A-MU, go to https://amadaweldtech. com/products/resistance-welding/rw-power-supplies/ipb5000a About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, INC. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting its SIGMA® Femtosecond Laser Tube cutting system in Booth #2801 at MD&M West, which takes place Feb 6-8, 2018 at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, CA. Also to be showcased is the popular LMWS Laser processing workstation paired with the LMF20-HP fiber laser for marking and engraving, the Delta Series laser welding workstation with the LF500 fiber laser welder and, UB29 linear DC micro welder paired with the Series 320 electronic resistance spot welding head, and the Advanced Data Analysis Monitor. Visitors to the booth can see the SIGMA Femtosecond Laser Tube cutting system, which offers best in class cut quality. Using cold ablation cutting, the SIGMA produces unrivalled edge quality that significantly reduces post processing costs. The SIGMA is ideal for medical device applications, including a wide range of diameter tubes and stents. The system will be shown with an integrated tube feeder. The LMWS on display is a versatile compact unit designed for lean manufacturing, which offers the widest range of processing capabilities in its class. The LMWS will be shown integrated with AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA’s popular LMF20-HP fiber laser, a precision engraving system for marking metal and plastic parts. This configuration is a good choice for making UDI-compliant marks. The Delta Series laser welding system is a workstation for precision laser spot and laser seam welding in a flexible, low cost, lean manufacturing-ready Class I environment. The Delta will be shown with the LF500 laser welder. Ideal for micro spot welding, seam welding and precision cutting, the LF500 is a good choice for medical spring attachment and medical component assembly. Also on display will be the industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder, offering precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. The Series 320 electronic high precision low force resistance spot welding heads to be shown are designed specifically for applications requiring precise position and force control. These units are paired with the Advanced Data Analysis Monitor, which monitors what happens during the weld, as well as what happens before the weld is triggered, offering a 360-degree view of the process. Sophisticated SPC capabilities enable customers to analyze and collect data. Other key features include current, voltage, power, resistance, force and cover gas flow monitoring; high resolution sensors; pre-and post-trigger viewing; envelope limits; and Ethernet communications capability. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces that industry experts Mark Rodighiero and Dr. Geoff Shannon will be presenting as part of a laser welding workshop at FABTECH 2017, which takes place November 6-9, 2017, at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. The Laser Welding for Today’s Fabricator Workshop (AWF100) will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2017, from 8:00 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. in Room 403B. Mark Rodighiero, Executive Vice President, Technology and Business Development, will present System Overview for Laser Welding, summarizing the key elements to a laser welding system. He will discuss the laser, laser delivery to the workstation, laser focusing optics, and how weld motion is executed. His talk will also cover control software, vision, tooling, and process monitoring. Mr. Rodighiero’s presentation will include recent examples taken from automotive, medical and battery manufacture industries. He will conclude with a few remarks on data management issues and Industry 4. 0 considerations. He will be followed by Dr. Geoff Shannon, Manager, Advanced Technology, who will cover Material Selection for Laser Welding. Dr. Shannon will discuss the importance of selecting the material or material combination that provides optimized part functionality while being easy to weld and providing a reliable manufacturing process. His talk will cover a variety of material types, including carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, and titanium. He will also discuss the unique prospects for dissimilar materials welding, particularly for thin gage materials. The talk will include a wealth of information on material types, along with welding examples showing both good welds and weld defects. Stop by the AMADA MIYACH AMERICA Booth, #A-1802 to discuss laser material selection with Geoff Shannon. Also at the booth will be an interactive touch screen display with in-depth information on laser welding technologies, equipment, and applications. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, INC. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the availability of its new Integrated Systems Brochure detailing the company’s in-house system design and manufacturing capabilities. Described in the new 24-page color brochure are integrated systems for laser welding, laser cutting, laser marking, micromachining, resistance welding, and seam sealing, as well as gloveboxes, and reflow soldering and bonding. Featuring clear, high resolution pictures of system components and options, the brochure also incorporates a range of photos illustrating typical applications for which each system is typically utilized. Integrated system components highlighted in the brochure include safety enclosures, multi-axis motion, laser and resistance processing, custom tooling, and system or process monitoring. Also included are conveyor systems, robotic and other material handling options, vision, and custom software development. Single operator, semi-automated, and fully automated integrated systems are available. AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA has an installed base of more than 1,000 standard and custom integrated systems. The company maintains a large team of dedicated system engineers, and system assemblers, along with mechanical, electrical and software engineers – all devoted to integrating just the right system components for a specific application. Developed following a customer journey along AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA’s industry-leading Define – Design – Deliver path, each system is tailored to the customer requirements of production throughput, product flow, and quality based on specific application results. With a dedicated project manager assigned to every system, AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA develops clear acceptance criteria for each project. The process includes concept 3D renderings, project timelines with major milestones, and detailed compliance response documents. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA INC. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micromachining equipment and systems, will highlight resistance welding and laser marking equipment for battery manufacturing applications at The Battery Show, to be held September 12-14, 2017, in Novi, Michigan. On display in Booth #1848 will be the LMWS workstation paired with the LMF70-HP pulsed fiber laser for welding, LMWS paired with the LMF20 for marking and engraving, and the DC29 linear DC spot welding control with an 88A/EZ THIN-LINE® series parallel gap weld head for spot welding. Please stop by the booth to see demonstrations of: Dissimilar metal welding of copper or aluminum tab material to CRS 18650 battery cans Marking 2D data matrices and text onto steel Resistance welding of tab material to coin cells The LMWS paired with the LMF70-HP 70W pulsed fiber laser offers an advanced processing system for welding thin metals up to 0. 010 inches (250 micron). It is also ideal for welding dissimilar metals, including copper to aluminum, aluminum to stainless and steel, and copper to stainless steel. Also, AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA will highlight the LMWS paired with the LMF20-SM pulsed fiber laser, a 20 W precision engraving system for marking metal and plastic parts. The DC29 linear DC welder on display offers precision control for small resistance welding applications and is ideal for welding heat sensitive parts like battery cells. It will be shown with the 88A/EZ THIN-LINE weld head, widely used for coin cell battery tab welding. This low inertia, force-fired weld head has a narrow vertical profile that is ideal for both production line and bench applications and can operate at speeds greater than 3600 welds per hour. Contact us to discuss your battery welding application. For more information, visit the AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA website at https://amadaweldtech. com. / About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA EUROPE and AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA announce that as of September 1, 2017, the MacGregor Systems USA office will be integrated with the AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA office in Monrovia, California. The current San Diego, California office will close on August 31, 2017. AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA EUROPE acquired UK-based MacGregor Welding Systems, a leader in the design and manufacture of precision micro joining equipment, along with its USA facility, MacGregor Systems. With this acquisition, AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA expanded its range of products and services to meet the complete joining needs of its global customer base. “Acquiring MacGregor creates an excellent opportunity to grow the business through the effective collaboration of the AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA and MacGregor teams and to further develop new resistance welding and other welding products that meet the demands of modern industrial customers worldwide,” said David Fawcett, Group CEO and President AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA and AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA EUROPE. “Integrating MacGregor’s capabilities with those at our Monrovia facility will leverage MacGregor’s engineering capabilities, excellent customer relationships, and differentiated product line,” he added. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA INC. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, proudly hosted a group of high school students from the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership on a tour of AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA’s Monrovia, California facility. The tour was arranged to show the students a variety of exciting career paths they could follow as engineers for the company. Tina Carey, AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA’s Director of Administrative Services and Duarte Chamber of Commerce Chair, led the tour. The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership includes an education and workforce development initiative focused on a regional consortium of the Duarte, Azusa, Charter Oaks, and Monrovia school districts. The facility tour was arranged by the Duarte Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and Duarte Career Technical Education (CTE), which plans and implements work-based learning, internships, post-secondary opportunities, and community employment for the up and coming high school workforce. “Looking toward the future, it is imperative that we, as a business, help identify the skills that will be needed for our future workforce,” said Tina Carey. “These tours provide an excellent opportunity to “plant the seeds” for students to see a real potential for a future career in the field of engineering. ” News of the tour ran in the June-July 2017 issue of the Chamber of Commerce’s magazine, Duarte View. Duarte Education Chair Sheryl Lefmann noted, “The engineers interacted with, demonstrated, and involved the students during the tour. It exposed them to different technologies and specialties within the company and spurred excitement for their futures. ” For more information, visit the AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA website at https://amadaweldtech. com. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA INC. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the digital transformation of its laser and resistance equipment. The digital transformation will promote ease of integration with Fieldbus industrial computer network protocols used for real-time distributed control in factory automation systems. Paving the way for the Industry 4. 0 trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, the digital transformation means AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA equipment can now better interface with the entire factory rather than one particular machine. First to be converted is the IS Series mid-frequency inverter resistance welding control family, followed by the LMF Series of fiber laser markers and the LWMS fiber laser processing workstation. The LF family of fiber laser micro welders and other products will be converted within the next few months. AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA machines can use both the EtherNet/IP plant wide network made by Allen-Bradley® and the PROFINET® Ethernet standard for automation by Siemens®. Other common industrial protocols are available upon request. The updated equipment can be more easily integrated into a range of industrial control products rather than requiring programming of individual interfaces. A standard interface is provided to the PLC controller, removing much of the effort of controlling the AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA machines. The common platform interface significantly reduces integration costs and makes the system easier to use and maintain. Additional cutting edge industrial internet of things (IIoT) offerings will be added to the product line in the coming months. For more information, visit the AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA website at https://amadaweldtech. com/. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Integrated Systems, Laser Marking, Laser Welding Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA INC. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces a new conveyorized laser processing center for laser welding and laser marking. The unit features an integrated flexible Bosch Rexroth TSplus® modular conveyor, designed to improve manufacturing productivity and product quality while allowing for maximum assembly flexibility. The conveyor system simplifies product loading and can be easily integrated into a new or existing production line. The laser processing center’s motion features a 4-position conveyor and a Z-Axis with galvo head, and Delta Tau® motion controls. Height sensors account for part and fixture variation. Fixture positioning time is only around 4 seconds. The motion design features a pallet queue adjacent to the entry door, which reduces cycle time. The laser processing center’s controls are easily integrated with mating conveyor systems using Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association (SMEMA) communications. The unit supports connectivity to production networks and features a complete set of category 3 safety interlocks. Generic pallets support part-specific tooling. The unit is equipped with a CDRH Class 1 enclosure, laser safe glass at each opening, and an easy rear-access NEMA style 4 electrical panel. A shutter added to the collimator provides additional safety. The robust equipment is made with a welded steel base and louvered steel panels. A variety of optional features are available for the laser processing center, including a pallet lift with X-Y axis, vision system for better part location, and a bar code reader for an automatic part processing schedule. Also available are a fume extractor, status light tower, additional laser options, and custom tooling or software. For more information, visit the AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA website at https://amadaweldtech. com/. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, INC. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces it will showcase laser and resistance welding equipment ideal for medical, aerospace, precision electronics, battery, and automotive applications at EASTEC, to be held May 16-18, 2017, at the Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Massachusetts. On display at Booth #5858 will be the LMWS Pulsed Fiber Laser Welding System integrated with the LMF70-HP 70W pulsed fiber laser. Also to be showcased is the UB29A Linear DC Micro Welder with a Model 71 servo motor controlled weld head. Paired with the LMF70-HP 70W pulsed fiber laser, LMWS offers an advanced processing system ideal for welding metals, plastics and dissimilar metals including copper to aluminum, aluminum to stainless and steel, and copper to stainless steel. The highly configurable, compact unit is designed for lean manufacturing. By simply changing the settings, this laser can even be used to mark welded parts. The versatile high-power, high-speed laser LMWS is available with a variety of integration options to match process needs. It comes standard with an XY galvanometric scanner. XYZ and rotary stages or through the lens and off axis camera options are also available. Drop by Booth #5858 to see the UB29A Linear DC Micro Welder. Featuring closed-loop feedback, the UB29A delivers a precisely controlled, repeatable waveform with an ultra-fast rise time of less than 200 microseconds, all in a compact size and single phase input. It is ideal for micro-miniature resistance welding of wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, battery packs, and more. The UB29A will be shown with a Model 71 servo motor controlled weld head, designed for use in either automation or benchtop welding. The weld head offers controlled, fast, repeatable servo motor actuation with extremely low-end force control (0. 25 pounds), remote control I/O and PC communication, and several displacement and force options. Users can choose from two different models, each equipped with an easy-to-program, state-of-the-art servo motor controller for precise programming of electrode position and speed for up to 32 different weld schedules. . About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, INC. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting its popular LMWS Laser processing workstation in Booth #2923 at MD&M West, which takes place Feb 7-9, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, CA. The LMWS will be shown along with new LMF70-HP fiber laser for welding, marking and thin metal cutting. Also to be showcased is the Delta laser welding system; the LF500 fiber laser welder; the UB29 linear DC micro welder; the Series 320 electronic resistance spot welding head; and the Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM). Other equipment at the booth includes the HF27 DC Resistance Welding System and the 301H/115V fast response weld head/control. The AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA LMWS on display is a versatile compact unit designed for lean manufacturing and offering the widest range of processing capabilities in its class. The LMWS will be shown integrated with Amada Miyachi America’s popular LMF fiber laser, which offers the precise control needed for small component welding, marking and fine precision cutting of metals. The Delta Series laser welding systems to be shown at the booth are flexible, low cost, lean manufacturing-ready Class I environments for precision laser spot and laser seam welding. The Delta system can be integrated with any AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA laser welder. At MD&M West it will be shown with the LF500 laser welder. The LF500 fiber laser welder on display is part of the LF Series, which offers the precise control needed for small component welding and fine precision cutting of metals. The LF500 fiber laser is ideal for micro spot welding, seam welding and precision cutting and is a good choice for medical spring attachment and medical component assembly. Also on display will be the industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder, offering precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. The all-new Series 320 electronic resistance spot welding heads to be shown are high precision low force heads designed specifically for applications requiring precise position and force control. This versatile series has numerous features to meet the process demands of microelectronics manufacturing, yet is robust enough to endure industrial requirements and environments. Representing the very latest technology in resistance weld monitoring, AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA’S ADAM monitors what happens during the weld, as well as what happens before the weld is triggered, offering a 360-degree view of the process. Sophisticated SPC capabilities enable customers to analyze and collect data. Other key features include current, voltage, power, resistance, force and cover gas flow monitoring; high resolution sensors; pre-and post-trigger viewing; envelope limits; and Ethernet communications capability. The HF27/240 DC Resistance Welding System to be highlighted is a high frequency welding control that offers high reliability micro joining, ideal for such medical applications as implantable device interconnects. Precise control of weld energy with high-speed closed loop feedback and weld quality tools ensure high yields for the most demanding medical device welding applications. Also available to view is the 301H/115V weld head/control. Part of the Series 300 Fast Response Weld Head System, the 301H/115V weld head/control is designed for a variety of bench-top, semi, or fully automated resistance welding applications. The model on display provides programmable, highly-controlled weld force and extremely fast follow-up response required by precision resistance welding medical applications. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Welding Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, INC. , announces the availability of the LMF70-HP, an addition to its popular LMF Series of lasers. The 70 watt (W) LMF70-HP is ideal for welding small components and thin metals up to 0. 01-inch (0. 25 mm) thick. It is particularly well suited for welding battery tabs to cans (two thin sheets of metal), but can also weld thin wires (thermocouples, guidewires, etc. ). In addition to welding, the unit is capable of engraving, deep engraving and cutting of metal, plastic welding and general purpose high speed marking. The laser is offered as an OEM product with galvo scanning beam delivery and controller or integrated into the LMWS platform, a CDRH Class 1 laser workstation offering a wide range of integration flexibility, depending on processing and facility requirements. The industrially proven LMF Series lasers combine cutting-edge technology with industrial robustness. This versatile series has numerous performance features to match the right laser to the right application. The system is designed with multiple integration options to suit stand-alone operation, full production automation, as well as low volume prototype development. The air-cooled, sealed industrial package has been designed for operation in harsh environments and comes with powerful control software with user friendly interface. The unit complies with IEC13849‐1 category 3 Performance Level d (PL d) d safety circuitry with proper integration. It is equipped with a Marker Motion™ unit with integrated stage controllers for up to 4 axes, providing an economical motion platform. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting its popular LMWS (Laser Marking Workstation) in booth C29037 at FABTECH 2016, which takes place November 16-18, 2016, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, NV. The LMWS will be shown with the new LMF70-HP fiber laser for marking, welding and thin metal cutting. Also to be showcased are the LF500 fiber laser welder, 300ADP capacitive discharge welder with 88A/EZ Thin-line™ weld head, and the MM-315B pocket portable weld checker. The Amada Miyachi America LMWS on display is a versatile, compact unit designed for lean manufacturing and offering the widest range of marking capability in its class. The LMWS will be shown integrated with Amada Miyachi America’s popular LMF fiber laser, which offers the precise control needed for marking, small component welding and fine precision cutting of metals. The updated LF fiber laser family now includes 700W and 1000W models, with added power that enables it to address thicker materials or increased processing speeds. LF series updates also include a new chiller that can accommodate laser engines with up to 1 kilowatt average power and other improvements to appearance, air flow, and construction. The 300ADP capacitive discharge welder at the booth is a great choice for battery tab welding, tack welding of carrier strips, and conductive terminal attachment. A dual pulse function helps overcome surface inconsistencies and a built-in monitor measures peak current for both pulses to assist with process monitoring. The 88A/EZ Thin-line™ air-actuated weld head for spot welding applications is ideal for magnet wire to terminal, coin cell battery tabs, and honeycomb tacking. The precision, low inertia, force-fired design features a narrow vertical profile that fits well in both production line and benchtop applications. Also to be exhibited at the booth is the MM-315B pocket portable weld checker, offering simple current measurement in the palm of the user’s hand for both AC and inverter power supplies. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces it will be hosting a 40 minute webinar highlighting the benefits of femtosecond laser technology and its unique cold processing mechanism. Femtosecond lasers and high accuracy systems open new fields of applications will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 11 a. m. Pacific Daylight Time. Presented in cooperation with JENOPTIK Laser GmbH, the webinar will be led by Dr. Geoff Shannon, Laser Technology Manager for Amada Miyachi America and Dr. Markus Roehner, Head of Product Management for JENOPTIK Laser GmbH. Presenters will provide a brief introduction to femtosecond laser technology. They will focus on the femtosecond laser’s processing capability for micro cutting, drilling, laser ablation, and other processes for both metals and such nonmetals as glass and polymers. The presentation will highlight successful examples of medical device, electronics, and other industries that have benefited from using a femtosecond laser system. The introductory level presentation is ideal for engineering managers, manufacturing engineers, process engineer and design engineers to find out about femtosecond lasers unique processing capability and harnessing this capability for production For more information and to register for the webinar, go to https://attendee. gotowebinar. com/register/7627093736335402499 About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces that its website has been redesigned for responsiveness to mobile devices. The new mobile-friendly website reflects Amada Miyachi America’s commitment to a user-friendly interface that lets customers gain access to the full range of information on Amada Miyachi America’s products and solutions. Whether accessed from a laptop, desktop, smart phone, tablet, or any other mobile device, the site performs well and adapts to any changes in the device’s orientation, screen size and operating system. “We know that an ever increasing number of our existing and potential customers are looking for information on the go and it is critical that their mobile experience be equivalent to that on their desktop computer,” said Kunio Minejima, Chief Operating Officer, Amada Miyachi America. “We believe that we have achieved this with our new, fully responsive website. ” Visit the new responsive Amada Miyachi America website on your mobile device at https://amadaweldtech. com/. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, announces that Mark Boyle, PhD has been promoted to Product Manager. In his new role, Mark is responsible for technical product management of all Amada Miyachi America product lines, including laser, micro TIG, resistance welding, seam sealing, hot bar, and systems. He will also continue his responsibilities as laser product engineer and oversee the activities of the product engineering team. “Mark will play a key role in shaping Amada Miyachi America’s current and future product lines,” said Marty Mewborne, Sales Engineering Manager, Amada Miyachi America. “He is now responsible for overall product strategy, from initial concept through development, market introduction, technical support, and product life cycle. His technical and project management skills and years of experience make him the perfect choice for this important new position. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting the Sigma Laser Stent & Tube Cutter and the LMWS laser processing workstation in booth #1542 at MD&M Minneapolis 2016, taking place September 21-22, 2016. Also to be showcased is the newhorizon Hot Bar Reflow Soldering System; UB29 linear DC micro welder; Series 320 electronic resistance spot welding head; and the Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM). The new second generation Sigma Laser Stent & Tube Cutter on display is designed for efficient production and practical operation. The updated Sigma features a large access workspace door with an embedded quick open slide door, fully pull out drawers, a closed loop water system, as well as internal flexible lamps. The single mode laser and high quality optical focusing assembly provides spot sizes to 12 microns, and the rotary stage has been optimized for low mass high acceleration to minimize cycle time. The LMWS with integrated LMF70-HP pulsed fiber laser combines cutting-edge technology with industrial robustness for marking, cutting and welding applications. The unit comes with integrated stage controllers for up to 4 axes of motion. The newhorizon pulsed heat hot bar resistance soldering machine is a fully integrated system which utilizes a pulsed heat thermode technology for hot bar reflow soldering, resistance soldering, and heat staking applications requiring between 8 and 80 Newtons force. Newhorizon is ergonomic and features optional linear slides and rotary tables. Newhorizon is powered by the Uniflow4 pulsed heat hot bar soldering control which t provides targeted heating and precision temperature control for hot bar reflow soldering, heat seal bonding, and conductive adhesive bonding. It is an excellent choice for connection of flexible circuits, ribbon cables, wires, SMT components, single or dual sided edge connectors and thermocompression bonding of gold ribbon. Also on display in the booth will be the industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder, offering precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. The all-new Series 320 electronic resistance spot welding heads on display are high precision low force heads designed specifically for applications requiring precise position and force control. This versatile series has numerous features to meet the process demands of microelectronics manufacturing, yet is robust enough to endure industrial requirements and environments. Representing the very latest technology in resistance weld monitoring, Amada Miyachi America’s ADAM monitors what happens during the weld, as well as what happens before the weld is triggered, offering a 360-degree view of the process. Sophisticated SPC capabilities enable customers to analyze and collect data. Other key features include current, voltage, power, resistance, force and cover gas flow monitoring; high resolution sensors; pre-and post-trigger viewing; envelope limits; and Ethernet communications capability. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Welding Monrovia, CA - Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of laser welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the availability of the new ML-5120A 120-watt direct diode laser (DDL) welder for soldering and plastic welding. With low power consumption and high efficiency, DDL lasers feature localized heating that is ideal for small parts welding and manufacturing applications with space limitations. The ML-5120A is equipped with a temperature control function, which requires a separate dedicated unit to control laser output power. The ML-5120A 120-watt DDL welder directly applies light emitted from laser diodes (LDs) for thermal processing– without passing through a lasing medium, such as Ytterbium (Yb)-doped fiber or Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet). DDL lasers are energy-saving devices that feature low power consumption and high efficiency. The equipment generates an invisible infrared wavelength of 915 nanometers. The ML-5120A is optimal for plastic welding. Laser plastic welding is fast and environmentally friendly because the base materials are bonded together directly eliminating the need to wait for an adhesive to harden; this also facilitates easy recycling. The machine is also especially suitable for laser soldering. Its small spot diameter of 0. 2 millimeters enables fine soldering in small areas as well as high-density, small-pitch areas. In addition, LD direct lasers can perform environmentally friendly lead-free metal soldering. The new ML-5120A may be used with an optical fiber delivery system, including those that feature two energy-sharing delivery cables to improve productivity. The unit is also equipped with a power monitor as standard equipment. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America announces that its sister company, Amada Miyachi America Europe is a major sponsor of STORM Eindhoven, a student-led quest to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days on the world’s first electric touring motorcycle. Amada Miyachi America Europe is supplying battery pack manufacturing expertise and laser and resistance welding technology. Students are using the equipment and manufacturing facilities to produce unique swappable modular battery packs that can extend the motor bike’s touring range to about 500-600 kilometres per day, while helping to adapt the vehicle to differing road circumstances faced. The team of more than 20 top students from The Netherlands’ Eindhoven University of Technology includes engineers with backgrounds in sustainable energy technology, mechanical, electrical and software engineering, as well as business and public relations. The trek begins in August 2016, beginning in The Netherlands, and then traveling through Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, other central Asian countries, and China. After an ocean crossing, the motorcycle will travel through the United States from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, and New York, cross the Atlantic Ocean, then travel through Paris and back to The Netherlands – all in 80 days! Amada Miyachi America Europe provided its expertise to the team during the design and development of the batteries, leveraging its longstanding market leadership with battery pack welding solutions for electric vehicles. Student team members perform battery pack welding and assembly operations at the Amada Miyachi America Europe manufacturing campus in Helmond, with the on-site advice and guidance of battery pack manufacturing experts. The students are using the PECO AWS3 resistance welding system to weld battery interconnects and the ML-2550 pulsed NdYag laser welding system for connecting battery slices together. “We are very excited to be sponsoring this project, and enjoyed helping the team of young and eager students develop the best design and select the right equipment and technology to overcome their welding challenges,” said David van de Wall, sales support manager for Amada Miyachi America Europe. “We also hope to set up an event at our Amada Miyachi America facility in California to showcase our battery pack manufacturing expertise as part of the STORM Eindhoven around the world tour. ” “We greatly appreciate the tremendous support Amada Miyachi America Europe gave us because the battery packs are central to STORM Eindhoven’s mission,” said Bas Verkeik, who is in charge of external relations for the project. “They helped us overcome our biggest welding challenge, which was attaching all the cells together without causing leaks. They were always available to answer questions and give us advice on issues both large and small. Their partnership is definitely central to our success. ” STORM will be in Los Angeles on October 11, 2016. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA - Since no one manufacturing technology fits all applications, Amada Miyachi America strives to provide its customers with a variety of innovative and reliable solutions. This breadth of choice – highlighted in the company’s new Solutions brochure - means that Amada Miyachi America can offer its customers manufacturing solutions tailored to their specific application and budget. The new brochure highlights the company’s eight manufacturing technology solutions focusing on the capability of each, typical applications, and Amada Miyachi America’s product offering. The brochure also details how Amada Miyachi America’s applications laboratory experts employ a rigorous sample qualification process to help determine the best choice of equipment for a robust, production-ready solution and offer insightful feedback on process feasibility and part design to maximize production reliability. That information is then used to recommend a standard or custom solution that ensures the customer’s manufacturing process runs smoothly and efficiently. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Cutting Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of laser welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces a comprehensive system wide upgrade to its SIGMA Laser Stent and Tube Cutter, which can be configured with either microsecond fiber or femtosecond lasers. Featuring 3 or 4 axes of motion, wet and dry cutting, an automated tube loader option, and easy access to sub-assemblies, the updated system can cut stents and tubes with diameters from 0. 2 to 25 millimeters. The operator-friendly control software features a 22-inch graphic user interface (GUI) on a swing arm. The SIGMA system has been designed for efficient production and practical operation. New features include an open architecture with excellent work space access and a sliding door which provides quick access for part unloading and set up changes. In addition, all service components are now on drawers that can be easily accessed. The system also features high precision high acceleration linear drive stages that optimize cycle time, a 2-inch Z axis and optional lineal stage cross axis for off-axis cutting, and a smart water supply system that controls and monitors flow. A single-screen operator interface facilitates ease of use with password-protected access levels. The tooling path can be optimized using either CAGILA CNC programming software or another CAD/CAM post-processing software. Two different laser source options are available. The microsecond fiber laser offers excellent beam quality and high pulse repetition rates for high speed precision cutting. The femtosecond laser provides best in class cut quality using cold ablation cutting to produce unrivalled edge quality that significantly reduces post processing costs. Enclosure options include Class 1 systems in both open and closed frame, and Class 4 systems, customized to specific integration, access and loading speed requirements. Applications and processes are optimized in Amada Miyachi America laboratories, and delivered with each system. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, celebrated the opening of its new headquarters on Thursday, April 28, 2016. More than 100 invited guests attended the opening ceremony, which was followed by a reception and open house. The new $13. 5 million 85,000 square foot facility includes a new technical center with eleven (11) application-specific product demonstration labs, a state-of-the-art training room, and a technology showroom as well as an all-new manufacturing facility with a 1,400 square feet Class 10000 clean room and six (6) customer test labs. The facility also features energy efficient equipment and 100% climate control. The festive celebration kicked off with a special Taiko drum performance by TAIKOPROJECT, accompanied by a “Kagami biraki,” a traditional Japanese ceremony in which a sake barrel is opened to celebrate a festive occasion. Guests included top management from Amada Miyachi America’s parent company Amada Miyachi America Japan, Hidehisa Horinouchi, the Consul General from the Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles, officials from Los Angeles County and City of Monrovia, and key customer representatives. Invited guests toured the new facility, especially enjoying the new showroom with modern design and informative functionality, featuring a museum wall depicting the evolution of the company’s products from as early as 1950, a company timeline display and examples from each of the innovative technologies that make up Amada Miyachi America’s product offering. “We are very proud of our new headquarters, especially the many features we included to make it a great work environment for employees,” said David Fawcett, President and CEO of Amada Miyachi America. “We also focused the building design efforts on enhancing our ability to meet the needs of customers and were gratified to hear that our efforts really paid off. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, announces that it's sister company, Amada Miyachi America Europe, has acquired Macgregor Welding Systems of Suffolk, England, a leader in the design and manufacture of precision micro joining equipment. MacGregor Welding Systems products include DC micro resistance welding equipment, micro pulsed arc, percussive arc and other welding technologies. With this acquisition, Amada Miyachi America Europe is able to expand its range of products and services to meet the complete joining needs of its global customer base. “Acquiring MacGregor creates an excellent opportunity to grow the business through the effective collaboration of the Amada Miyachi America Europe and MacGregor teams and to further develop new resistance welding and other welding products that meet the demands of modern industrial customers worldwide,” said David Fawcett, Group CEO and President Amada Miyachi America and Amada Miyachi America Europe. MacGregor Welding Systems produces resistance welding equipment. Additionally, the company designs and produces automatic and semi-automatic integrated resistance welding and related process systems, ranging in size and complexity from single work cells to fully-integrated, multi-station production line systems. The company’s in-house expertise in mechanical engineering, electronics design, software, and power system control engineering enables it to build customized equipment to meet each customer's specific requirements. “We believe that the MacGregor Welding Systems has developed superior engineering capabilities, excellent customer relationships and a differentiated line of products which complement our line of business,” Fawcett added. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will be showcasing its MH-1501B Weld Head and IS-300A Mid-Frequency Inverter in Booth #2504 at FABTECH Mexico 2016, to be held May 4-6, 2016, at Centro Banamex, in Mexico City, Mexico. Visitors to the Amada Mexico booth can speak with experts from both Amada Miyachi America and Amada Mexico about these industry-leading products. The MH-1501B is a high performance weld head, designed specifically for more robust resistance and spot welding applications, with the flexibility to optimize the force range to the application. Five different cylinder options mean that the head is always working in the best force and follow-up combination. The weld head features a low inertia ram with integrated accelerator for fast follow-up, mounted to the slide with zero clearance ball bearings to ensure precise movement. It is available with many different cylinder options for different force ranges. The weld head is also available in both benchtop and pedestal options, with a throat depth of 8 inches. The IS-300A Mid-Frequency Inverter Resistance Welding Control features 300 amp primary output and six feedback modes. With a built-in current, voltage, power, time and pulse monitor and primary short circuit protection, operators can reliably ensure successful operation. The inverter features a 5-way cascade option using the MA-650A, a pre-weld check process tool, and RS-232 or RS-485 external communications, all within a conveniently compact design. Visit www. amadamiyachi. com or visit the Amada Mexico booth, #2504, at FABTECH Mexico to learn more. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting its Delta laser welding system, LMWS laser processing workstation, and MAWA Pulsed Micro TIG welder in booth #1943 at Mfg4 2016, taking place May 3-5, 2016, in Hartford, Connecticut. Also to be showcased is the UB29 linear DC micro welder, AF8500 hermetic sealing system, and Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM). Amada Miyachi America's Delta Series laser welding systems are flexible, low cost, lean manufacturing-ready Class I environments for precision laser spot and laser seam welding. The Delta system can be integrated with any Amada Miyachi America laser welder, and will be displayed at the Mfg4 show with the LW25A laser welder. LW25A is a 25 watt welder designed specifically to meet the stringent demands of precision welding applications as found in the production of medical, automotive, electronic, and aerospace components, as well as in a broad range of other industrial applications. Specifically designed for benchtop operation in a lean manufacturing environment, the versatile and easily configurable LMWS low-cost laser processing workstation, which will also be highlighted at the show, offers laser marking of metals and plastics, engraving of metals, cutting and drilling of thin sheets of metal, and welding of thin foils. This compact, CDRH Class I benchtop system features a fresh industrial design, 270 degrees of workspace, a tooling plate drilled for flexible workpiece mounting, motorized Z axis, a large viewing window, and an optional rotary stage. Visitors to the booth can also see the recently updated MAWA Pulsed Micro TIG welder, which is the perfect solution for welding small coils and terminals, bus bars, and covered wires as found in the automotive, medical, battery and electronics industries. The updated welder features a higher level of control than competitive models, providing more consistent and reliable welds. Durable and reliable, the high performance MAWA-300A micro TIG welding power supply features between 30 and 300 amps of output power, and can weld conductive metals and dissimilar materials. It features a monitoring function that can readily identify process errors by checking the upper and lower limits of the current as well as the waveform envelope. The industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder being showcased offers precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. The Series 320 high precision, low force electronic weld head on display is designed specifically for applications requiring precise position and force control. Featuring inline and offset opposed electrode configurations and exceptionally accurate force and position parameters, users can set displacement limits and use weld-to-displacement feature to stop the weld precisely during collapse. The user friendly I/O offers four programmable relay outputs. Representing the very latest technology in resistance weld monitoring, Amada Miyachi America’s ADAM monitors what happens during the weld, as well as what happens before the weld is triggered, offering a 360-degree view of the process. Sophisticated SPC capabilities, including an integrated database and Minitab 15® statistical software, enable customers to analyze and collect data. Other key features include current, voltage, power, resistance, force and cover gas flow monitoring; high resolution sensors; pre-and post-trigger viewing; envelope limits; and Ethernet communications capability. ADAM also supports ISO, GMP and TQM requirements. The AF8500 Hermetic Sealing System is flexible enough to meet the ever-increasing demands of lid placement and seam sealing applications in the optoelectronic packaging industry. It can be configured either as a stand-alone unit or as part of a fully integrated automated manufacturing line. The computer-controlled precision tacking and seam-sealing mechanism is combined with a high frequency inverter welding power supply and an optional high-resolution vision system to provide a robust and repeatable process. The system can also be incorporated into an atmospheric enclosure to provide an integrated seam sealing glovebox system, ensuring high-yield hermetic sealing results. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of laser welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will be highlighting its all-new Sigma Laser Stent & Tube Cutter, LMWS laser processing workstation, and new LF Series fiber laser welder at MD&M West, February 9-11, 2016, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, booth #3051. Also to be showcased is the UB29 linear DC micro welder, Series 320 low force electronic weld head and Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM). The brand new second generation Sigma Laser Stent & Tube Cutter has been designed for efficient production and practical operation, from the large access workspace door with an embedded quick open slide door, to the full pull out drawers which provide easy access to the closed loop water system, and internal flexible lamps. The single mode laser and high quality optical focusing assembly provides spot sizes to 12 microns, and the rotary stage has been optimized for low mass high acceleration to minimize cycle time. The entire system is underpinned with our in-house developed control software with easy single screen interface. Complete process tooling is offered for tube diameters ranging from 0. 01-1 inch in both off and on axis variants. For off axis cutting, accuracy and speed are maximized using a linear cross axis stage. The system’s cutting capability for nitinol, stainless steel, and cobalt chromium is excellent and fully supported by our in-house application engineers who will be available on the booth to discuss your unique application. Specifically designed for benchtop operation in a lean manufacturing environment, the versatile and easily configurable LMWS low-cost laser processing workstation offers laser marking of metals and plastics, engraving of metals, cutting and drilling of thin sheets of metal, and welding of thin foils. This compact, CDRH Class 1 benchtop system features a fresh industrial design, 180 degrees of workspace, a tooling plate drilled for flexible workpiece mounting, motorized Z axis, a large viewing window, and an optional rotary stage. Visitors to the booth can also see the newly released LF Series mid power fiber laser welder, specifically designed for precision micro welding and cutting applications like medical spring attachment and component assembly. The LF Series lasers offer precise control of pulse width and peak power to control the weld parameters, and constant delivery of power which allows for deep penetration and fast speed seam welds. The LF Series can be focused to spot sizes down to 10 microns, with penetrations as deep as 0. 040-inches (1 millimeter). The lasers are available in either single-mode or multi-mode options. When modulated, the LF Series can be used for gas assist cutting of metal sheets up to 0. 080-inch thick. The industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder offers precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. The Series 320 high precision, low force electronic weld head on display is designed specifically for applications requiring precise position and force control. Featuring either inline or offset opposed electrode configurations and exceptionally accurate force and position parameters, users can set displacement limits and use weld-to-displacement feature to stop the weld precisely during collapse. The user friendly I/O offers four programmable relay outputs. Representing the very latest technology in resistance weld monitoring, Amada Miyachi America’s ADAM monitors what happens during the weld, as well as what happens before the weld is triggered, offering a 360-degree view of the process. Sophisticated SPC capabilities, including an integrated database and Minitab 15® statistical software, enable customers to analyze and collect data. Other key features include current, voltage, power, resistance, force and cover gas flow monitoring; high resolution sensors; pre-and post-trigger viewing; envelope limits; and Ethernet communications capability. ADAM also supports ISO, GMP and TQM requirements. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Cutting Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of laser welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces its updated Sigma Laser Tube Cutter, which can be used with both microsecond fiber and femtosecond disk lasers. The new cutting system provides unrivalled edge quality for both metals and plastics, making it ideal for medical device applications, including a wide range of tubes and stents. With 3 and 4 axes motion options, and the ability to cut tubes with diameters from 0. 2 to 25 millimeters, the Sigma is ideal for both wet and dry cutting. It features an automated tube loader option and a 22-inch graphic user interface (GUI) on a swing arm. The Sigma Laser Tube Cutter allows users to maximize throughput with high speed direct drive integrated X and Theta “lathe” axes stages. Featuring 2, 3, and 4 axes options, the tube cutter can be configured to the specific cutting application for both on and off axis cut geometries. The lathe stages are mounted directly to a granite base, while the vertical and horizontal stages are mounted to a granite gantry secured to the granite base. Two different laser source options are available. The microsecond fiber laser offers excellent beam quality and high pulse repetition rates for high speed precision cutting. The femtosecond disk laser provides best in class cut quality using cold ablation cutting to produce unrivalled edge quality that significantly reduces post processing costs. The Sigma can be used for both wet and dry cutting. Small tube diameters cut with the fiber laser are cooled using a self-contained water system that features flow and level sensors to monitor operation. The lathe stages and all connections are sealed for use in wet cutting. Enclosure options include Class 1 systems in both open and closed frame, and Class 4 systems, customized to specific integration, access and loading speed requirements. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, offers a range of fully equipped applications laboratories specifically focused on developing and enhancing production processes for optimum manufacturability. Customers sending their samples to the laboratory for a free process development consultation can improve processes to achieve higher quality and throughput and lower overall manufacturing costs. And, for a limited time, those using the applications laboratories in this manner may also receive a 10% discount on equipment or consumable purchases. Focusing on a providing a comprehensive application solution, Amada Miyachi America’s experienced engineers determine the best equipment and methods to address specific needs. Applications engineering staff can provide assistance with eight different process technologies, including resistance welding, reflow soldering/bonding, resistance seam sealing, projection welding and process monitoring, as well as laser welding, cutting, micromachining and marking. In-house experts can also provide consultation on part design, material selection, and manufacturability. In addition to offering a selection of basic equipment technologies, the applications labs offer equipment options within the technology. For example, resistance welding choices include AC, CD, HF and linear DC. Available lasers include all source types commonly found in industrial applications, from high power fiber lasers to femtosecond micromachining lasers. This ensures a solution that best fits both the application and budget. Application engineers staffing the laboratories process customer-supplied samples to the customer’s requirements and provide a detailed, written evaluation along with specific equipment and process recommendations. This no-cost service enables customers and prospects to evaluate the benefits of Amada Miyachi America’s processes on a specific application. For more information, or to schedule a consultation, please contact Amada Miyachi America’s Applications & Technical Support. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Welding Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the introduction of its LF Series fiber lasers specifically designed for precision micro welding. The LF Series lasers can be focused to spot sizes down to 10 microns, and offer precise control of pulse width and peak power to control the weld parameters. The lasers are available in either single-mode or multi-mode options. Typical applications include welding of flexure arms on hard disc drives, medical spring attachment, and medical component assembly. “The LF laser specification is based upon Amada Miyachi America’s long experience with the demands of welding small components, and provides a perfect complement to our wide range of pulsed Nd:YAG lasers,” said Dr. Geoff Shannon, Amada Miyachi America’s Manager, Advanced Technology. “Our range of both fiber and pulsed Nd:YAG fine welders gives customers access to the best technology for each specific application. ” The LF Series lasers feature an internal air to water cooling mechanism, which ensures excellent power and pulse to pulse stability, irrespective of ambient air temperature. They can be operated in either modulated or continuous wave mode, and offer all the features necessary for control of the weld, including pulse shaping with up to 10 segments and seam mode with ramp up and ramp down capabilities. The control interface can be integrated into the laser or provided separately About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will be highlighting its Sigma Laser Stent & Tube cutter and LMWS laser processing workstation in Booth #1534 at MD&M Minneapolis, November 4-5, 2015, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also to be showcased are the UB29 linear DC micro welder and the Series 320 Low Force Electronic Weld Head. The Sigma Laser Stent & Tube Cutter provides unrivalled edge quality for both metals and plastics, making it ideal for medical device applications, including a wide range of tubes and stents. The new cutting system is capable of both wet and dry cutting of tubes 0. 2 to 25mm in diameter, and has options for 2, 3 and 4-axes motion. The Sigma Laser Cutter has an automated tube loader option to simplify operation, and features a large, intuitive touch screen Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a swing arm. The cutter can be used with both microsecond fiber and femtosecond disk lasers, making it easy for customers to customize the cutter to specific applications. The Sigma Laser Cutter offers high accelerations and operating speeds, maximizing throughput. The LMWS laser processing workstation to be displayed at the booth is a cost-effective, turnkey solution for marking, engraving, cutting and even welding operations. With its compact footprint and 180 degrees of workspace accessible via a manually operated vertical door, the LMWS workstation is an ideal solution for low volume or R&D work. Visitors to the booth can also see the industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder, which offers precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. Featuring single phase input, a compact size, and dual pulse schedules, the UB29 offers a precisely controlled repeatable waveform and very fast rise time. Finally, the Series 320 high precision, low force electronic weld head to be displayed at the show is designed specifically for applications requiring precise position and force control. Featuring inline and offset opposed electrode configurations and exceptionally accurate force and position parameters, users can set displacement limits and use weld-to-displacement feature to stop the weld precisely during collapse. The user friendly I/O offers four programmable relay outputs. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, hosted a College Day on September 10, 2015, from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at its U. S. corporate headquarters located at 1820 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. The event was part of Amada Miyachi America’s thriving partnership with local colleges and universities to support engineering education. It featured a “meet and greet,” company tour, catered lunch with Q&A session, and a variety of hands-on activities showcasing available engineering opportunities. College Day at Amada Miyachi America was designed to encourage students to explore career options by learning about the many engineering and manufacturing career paths open to them. Organizers arranged hands-on activities to inspire and support students’ college and career goals. Students were able to gain further insight into the field by meeting and talking with engineering and manufacturing experts. “We are proud of our commitment to STEM education and community involvement and enjoyed giving students such a great opportunity to explore the facility,” said Mark Rodighiero, Executive Vice President, Technology and Business Development. “Our staff enjoyed sharing their expertise while also imparting just what excites us about the work we do here. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America is pleased to introduce the new ISB-300A 300 amp inverter power supply, featuring a compact size that makes it ideal for customers and integrators who have limited space yet require higher output current than traditional fine spot welders can deliver. Small enough to fit on a bench top, the ISB-300A’s efficient design allows easy integration within a small footprint. A great choice for small and medium scale applications where closed-loop feedback control and fast response times are required, the ISB-300A is especially useful for wire termination, switch assemblies, battery tabs, foils, and tang welds. The ISB-300A offers a range of key new and improved features. Six control modes are offered, which include primary limit, primary and secondary root mean square (RMS), secondary constant power, secondary voltage control, and fixed pulse. The ISB-300A provides . 050-20 kA of power in 3 ranges. The low current ranges are ideal for fine applications. Pulsation and upslope/downslope can be set for WELD 1 to WELD 3. The unit provides a precisely controlled repeatable waveform, adjustable from 600 Hz to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz steps. It also offers triple pulse and is capable of setting any control mode in any pulse. Additional features include a current-shutoff function, primary short circuit protection, an I/O check screen, and a pre-weld check. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces it will be showcasing its latest laser marking technology at FABTECH 2015, to be held November 9-12, 2015, at McCormick Place, in Chicago, IL. On display in booth S901 will be the LMWS laser marker workstation, a compact and highly configurable workstation designed for lean manufacturing and ideal for low volume production and R&D environments. The new compact CE compliant and CDRH Class 1 LMWS laser marking station is designed for bench top operation and requires minimal workspace. A great choice for marking on metals, plastics and ceramics, the LMWS can also cut, drill, ablate and weld thin materials. With its compact footprint, available custom fixtures, and optional motorized rotary axis for marking cylindrical parts, the LMWS workstation is an ideal solution for manual batch part making. A major facelift to the existing line of marker workstations, the LMWS features a fresh industrial design, and improved functionality. With manually operated vertical doors, the LMWS provides a full, 180-degree of workspace access to parts and tooling and a large viewing window that facilitates visual process monitoring. Visitors to the booth can see a demonstration of the LMWS, which is integrated with Amada Miyachi America’s industrially proven LMF Fiber Laser Markers (10-50W). The unit includes a threaded, metric base plate for part positioning, and an automated z-axis for easy laser focus adjustment. A rotary axis can be added as an option. The LMWS features F-Theta 100 mm, 160 mm and 254 mm lens options for marking various parts and sizes. The LWMS supports a wide variety of mark types, including line-art and shaded graphics, TrueType™ fonts, Data Matrix and QR codes, and a variety of other barcode systems. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America’s newhorizon Pulsed Heat Reflow Soldering System, is compact and flexible, offering high quality connections with an ideal price-performance ratio. The ergonomically designed newhorizon system maximizes production output and is the perfect choice for flex to ceramic, component to printed circuit board (PCB), flex to PCB, wire to PCB, and leadframe to PCB. Using the Uniflow®4 pulse heated reflow soldering power supply, the newhorizon hot-bar reflow soldering systems provide integrated heat process control based on proven technology. Included in the standard system configuration are pneumatic bonding heads and two-dimensional or three-dimensional thermodes, X-Y thermode planarity adjustment, electronic temperature and system control, and digital bond force readout. The unit features active integrated cooling for heavy duty cycle operation. Mounted on a simple adjustable frame construction, the systems include such user friendly product handling features as front-rear linear slide and manual or pneumatic rotary tables. All newhorizon systems are designed to meet ergonomic standards to maximize production output. Process parameters are embedded into the system, ensuring consistent process quality and operator independence. The newhorizon line features a variety of options that can be used to adapt systems to customers’ unique technical requirements. Available options include optical plug and play alignment modules and an interposer module for both Kapton and Sarcon tape in manual and automatic configurations. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will be presenting Medical Device Manufacturing – Enable Part Functionality with High Yield, a free symposium focusing on medical device manufacturing using laser and resistance spot welding. The event will be held in San Jose, Costa Rica at the Doubletree by Hilton Cariari San Jose. Seminar dates are August 11, 2015 (presentations in Spanish) and August 12, 2015 (presentations in English), from 9:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Register here. Design engineers, manufacturing engineers and engineering managers will gather to learn about the latest techniques and developments in laser welding, resistance welding, laser cutting, and laser micromachining technologies specific to medical device manufacturing. Amada Miyachi America experts will be discussing how to leverage technology and process knowledge to enable current and future production needs. The event will feature Amada Miyachi America’s top technology experts, as well as product, application, and process development engineers, who will focus on micro welding source selection, material selection and part design, process development for validation, and UDI laser marking for medical devices. Also on the agenda are discussions on a network solution for process monitoring and laser cutting and micromachining tools and techniques. Participants are invited to bring along application samples, which can be reviewed and discussed with the speaker panel. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the availability of the AWS3 Active Welding System 3, an integrated resistance spot welding solution that provides process control, monitoring, and quality analysis. Available in a basic or an advanced version, with built-in remote services capabilities, the AWS3 features modular components that offer maximum flexibility. This solution is ideal for use in resistance welding of connectors, switches, cables, engine components, dashboard electronics and lighting components, as well as batteries, solar cells, and medical components. Both pneumatic and servo-motorized versions can be combined with motor and welding controls. The AWS3 facilitates integrated process control of all electrical and mechanical parameters, including current, voltage, power, time, force, velocity and position. All systems feature an operating panel, a welding control, a motor control, and one or two weld heads or weld pincers combined into one premium system that enables quick and precise parameter settings. Six adaptive process controls are available for duty cycle, closing time, squeeze time, weld force, process tools and parts conditioning. “The AWS3 represents a streamlined, complete system to control, monitor, analyze and direct the welding process, consistently and reliably,” said Dan Sickafoose, Director of Business Development at Amada Miyachi America. AWS3’s multi-lingual user interface is easy to use, well-designed, and intuitive, and features an interactive user guide. The option to capture data on board or on a USB drive for storing parameters, system configuration, data logging, screenshots and more, makes the system even more user-friendly. The AWS3 is now also available with a large, high resolution touchscreen panel. Its bus interface makes the AWS3 easy to integrate into existing machines and systems, or it can be used alone as a benchtop system. The system is available with a choice of four DC and one AC inverter power supplies. Remote services allow customers to control multiple devices on-site and enable Amada Miyachi America experts to perform maintenance and provide technical service from a distance, minimizing maintenance cost and ensuring maximum uptime. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces that effective July 1, 2015, it will take over the management, sales, and service of Amada Miyachi America do Brasil Ltda. in all South American markets. The change will enhance overall customer satisfaction through more centralized services in sales, marketing, and solution service programs offered by Amada Miyachi America throughout the Americas. Business structure and transaction method will be improved by moving administration, business control, and support to Amada Miyachi America, which has greater resources for sales support, administration, service, and marketing. Using these enhanced resources Amada Miyachi America will be able to better support increasing sales throughout South America. “Sharing of Amada Miyachi America resources, policy, strategy, and action planning will contribute to the sales growth and effectiveness of the South America business,” said David Fawcett, President and CEO of Amada Miyachi America. “The revised Amada Miyachi America do Brasil structure will provide more flexibility with a much reduced cost base, allowing us to maintain and improve business in the region, and support our customers. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc. , a leading manufacturer of laser welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the availability of its newest addition to our industrially proven fiber laser marker family - LMF-AF adjustable focus fiber laser marker. The LMF-AF not only controls the laser beam in the XY plane with a galvo scan head, but also in Z (height), making it ideal for marking production of a variety of parts of different sizes. With its powerful, user friendly software for easy programming, user configurable options and unique features, the LMF-AF laser markers can be tailored for optimized production. The LMF-AF features the same intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) as the rest of the LMF series. Users can either set the Z height manually in the software or automatically adjust laser focus to part size with a non-contact sensor (upgrade option). This automatic focus adjustment can be done for parts with height differences up to 60 mm, which makes it ideal for quickly locating focus in the R&D or prototype phases of production. This innovative technology also maintains spot size and field size over its focal range, and integrates with PLCs for operation in production lines. The newly updated LMF Series fiber laser markers are rugged, cutting-edge machines designed to address a wide range of laser marking applications. This versatile series is designed with multiple integration options to accommodate standalone operation, full production automation, or prototype development. The LMF Series fiber laser markers are particularly suited for high speed laser marking, laser engraving/etching, laser ablation, and laser annealing resulting in high contrast marks on plastics, metals and more. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the release of the Series 320 Electronic Weld Head System, designed specifically for applications requiring precise position and force control. The versatile Series 320 is ideal for safety critical applications in the medical, aerospace, precision electronics, and automotive markets. Typical applications include welding squib wires, fine wire welding, and welding of wires to electrodes, as well as welding of hearing aid components, electronic components, and medical devices. Series 320 meets the process demands of microelectronics manufacturing, but is robust enough to endure industrial requirements and environments. It features inline and offset opposed electrode configurations for maximum flexibility, and exceptionally accurate force and position parameters, which provide outstanding process control and measurement. Users can set displacement limits and use weld-to-displacement feature to stop the weld precisely during collapse. The user friendly I/O offers four programmable relay outputs for easy integration with programmable logic controllers. Other features include an initial part detection feature that detects missing or extra parts, and displacement limits that facilitate monitoring of both initial and final part thickness. An optional two-level footswitch or new linear motion footswitch makes it easy to initiate operations. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA - AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA, INC. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, will be highlighting it’s a range of laser and resistance welding equipment in Booth 932 at Design & Manufacturing, New England, which takes place April 18-19, 2018, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, in Boston, MA. On display are the UB29 linear DC micro welder, Series 320 electronic resistance spot welding heads and the Advanced Data Analysis Monitor, as well as the LMWS pulsed fiber laser processing system integrated with the LMF70-HP fiber laser. The UB29 linear DC micro welder on display is a new model that provides a larger current range, greater control, and markedly faster rise time for micro-miniature resistance welding. Featuring closed-loop feedback, fast response times and a controlled precise energy waveform, the UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. It is ideal for safety-critical applications in battery markets, as well as medical, aerospace, precision electronics, and automotive applications. Also on display will be the Series 320 electronic weld head, a versatile weld head that is a good choice for welding squib wires, fine wire welding, and welding of wires to electrodes, as well as welding of hearing aid components, electronic components, and medical devices. Visitors to the both can see the Advanced Data Analysis Monitor, which offers sophisticated SPC capabilities that enable customers to analyze and collect weld data. The Advanced Data Analysis Monitor monitors what happens during the weld, as well as what happens before the weld is triggered, offering a 360-degree view of the process. Sophisticated SPC capabilities enable customers to analyze and collect data. Other key features include current, voltage, power, resistance, force and cover gas flow monitoring; high resolution sensors; pre-and post-trigger viewing; envelope limits; and Ethernet communications capability. The LMWS pulsed fiber laser welding system on display is a highly configurable, compact unit designed for lean manufacturing. Featuring a versatile high-power, high-speed laser, the system is ideal for welding dissimilar metals, including copper to aluminum, aluminum to stainless and steel, and copper to stainless steel. By simply changing the settings, this laser can even be used to mark welded parts. It will be shown with the LMF70-HP fiber laser, ideal for micro spot welding, seam welding and precision cutting. This configuration is a good choice for medical spring attachment and medical component assembly, as well as battery tab welding. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, has launched a new program of annual service packages for its resistance welding equipment. In addition to providing the maintenance necessary to keep equipment in good running condition, utilization of the service may extend the existing warranty for one year; customers who purchase new service packages every year may extend their warranties virtually indefinitely. The Silver Package, offered worldwide, includes inspection, preventive maintenance (cleaning filters, checking all wear items and bearings, verifying proper power supply voltages, assuring all electrical and mechanical connections are tight, etc. ), and recalibration at Amada Miyachi America’s facility. Included are a ten percent discount on both required repairs, and the purchase of accessories and consumables. The Gold Package, available in North America only, includes inspection, preventive maintenance, and recalibration at Amada Miyachi America’s facility. No additional charge for required repairs. The package includes a 10 percent discount on the purchase of accessories and consumables. The service extends equipment warranty for one year. The Platinum "Total Care" Package, available in North America only, includes one onsite visit for inspection, preventive maintenance service, calibration, hardware updates, and, if required, software updates. The Total Care package also includes next-day dispatch of loaner equipment or field service engineers when equipment fails, as well as a 10 percent discount on accessories and consumables. The service extends equipment warranty for one year. One final offering applies to weld heads only; the Mechanical Weld Head service package contains the 1-year warranty extension feature, with all work performed at the Amada Miyachi America facility. Warranty coverage excludes such wear items and consumables as electrodes, flexures, and holders damaged by excessive torque. The weld head package includes a 10 percent discount on accessories and consumables. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will be showcasing its compact LMWS Laser Marking Workstation at FABTECH Mexico 2015, to be held May 5-7, 2015, at Cintermex, in Monterrey Mexico, Booth 1005. Drop by the Amada booth to see a demonstration of the LMWS, which has been specifically designed for benchtop operation. The versatile and easy-to-configure LMWS is ideal for marking metals, ceramics, and many plastics, and also has cutting, drilling, and welding capabilities. Requiring only minimal workspace, the updated unit is perfect for low volume production and research and development environments in the automotive, medical, aerospace, electronic components, and battery industries. Standard LMWS models are powered by Amada Miyachi America’s industrially proven 10-50 watt fiber laser markers. Using the same graphic user interface and lasers as the fiber marker series provides the same platform from prototype testing to high-volume manufacturing. The manual door opens vertically for easy 180 degree access to parts and tooling, and the large viewing window allows for visual process monitoring. Inside the enclosure, the base model has a motorized Z that can be jogged to location by a rotary knob on the front panel. A programmable axis is available as an upgrade. With either option, users can adjust the Z axis to keep the focus on the part height. Add a rotary axis for easy marking around cylindrical parts. The LMWS is equipped with F 100, 160 and 254 lenses for marking various parts and sizes. The fume extraction port with flexible tubing makes adjustment to different parts easy and fast. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will be highlighting its new LMWS laser marker workstation at the Electronics New England Show, to be held May 6-7, 2015 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Booth 1105. Also to be showcased is the UB29 linear DC micro welder, and the newly released Series 320 low force electronic weld head. The LMWS laser marker workstation on display is a cost-effective, turnkey solution for laser marking operations. The versatile and easily configurable LMWS is ideal for marking metals, ceramics, and many plastics, and also has cutting, drilling, and welding capabilities. Requiring only minimal workspace, the updated unit is perfect for low volume production and research and development environments in the automotive, medical, aerospace, electronic components, and battery industries. With a fresh new industrial design, the new LWMS has improved functionality, narrow width for lean manufacturing, and CDRH Class 1 safety. Integrated with Amada Miyachi America’s fiber laser markers, the LMWS offers the widest range of marking capability in its class. Visitors to the booth can also see the industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder, which offers precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. Featuring single phase input, a compact size, and dual pulse schedules, the UB29 offers a precisely controlled repeatable waveform and very fast rise time. The all-new Series 320 high precision, low force electronic weld head on display is designed specifically for applications requiring precise position and force control, especially safety critical applications in the medical, aerospace, precision electronics, and automotive markets. This versatile series meets the process demands of microelectronics manufacturing, but is robust enough to endure industrial requirements and environments. Featuring inline and offset opposed electrode configurations and exceptionally accurate force and position parameters, users can set displacement limits and use weld-to-displacement feature to stop the weld precisely during collapse. The user friendly I/O offers four programmable relay outputs. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Integrated Systems, Laser Micro Machining Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces its laser wire stripping system for a variety of applications. The system provides quick and efficient removal of fluoropolymers, polyimide, nylon, PET, silicon coatings using laser source options including CO2, UV and pico/femtosecond lasers. The automated laser wire stripping system enables increased productivity and process reliability when compared to a manual process. The capability to process very small diameter wires and to remove both end and mid span removal make it ideal for medical device applications, however can be used where a need exists for small wire stripping applications. The types of lasers offered with the system from CO2 to femtosecond are in our application labs, and so the best laser for the job can easily be determined by our application engineers. Standard and custom systems solutions with the option of automation can then be configured by our dedicated system engineers. The laser wire stripping system offers a fast, efficient and flexible means for wire stripping over traditional heavily manual processes for application such as contact points for cardiac rhythm management, neuromodulation devices, or guide wire fixing points. The ROI comes from increased throughout and process reliability. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the latest update of their LMF laser marker series’ software and control card. These updates introduce graphic file editing capability and enhance functionality for marker operation on a production line. Specifically, these enhancements add advanced marking features including editing of nodes within graphic vector files. In addition, Marker Motion, QR codes and true type fonts are supported for operation in a production line. The graphic editing feature allows users to edit vector files (e. g. , DXF) directly in the WinLase® software’s (LMF series markers’ standard configuration software) graphical user interface (GUI). This gives users the freedom to adjust node locations, close paths and more directly modify the graphic files within the WinLase® interface instead of requiring a third-party software. Building on its industry-leading capability for marker operation in production lines, the enhancement of the LMF’s software and control card expands its capability and improves Marker Motion, marking of QR codes and true type fonts (TTF) when operated in our standalone mode; for example, when run externally by PLC. These features are standard in all new LMF markers as of January 2015. It is possible to upgrade existing markers in the field, but requires a field service visit. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will be highlighting its new LMWS laser marker workstation and LWWS laser marker workstation (with galvo welder), at MD&M West, February 10-12, 2015, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, booth 2951. Also to be showcased is the UB29 linear DC micro welder, and the Series 320 Low Force Electronic Weld Head. The LMWS laser marker workstation on display is a cost-effective, turnkey solution for laser marking operations. With its compact footprint and 180 degrees of workspace accessible via a manually operated vertical door, the LMWS workstation is an ideal solution for manual batch part making. The LWWS laser welder workstation (with galvo-driven welder) is similarly compact and versatile for welding operations, and is designed to combine the welding efficiency of fiber lasers with the high speed motion capabilities of scan heads. Visitors to the booth can also see the industry-leading UB29 linear DC micro welder, which offers precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB29 is a perfect choice for wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. Featuring single phase input, a compact size, and dual pulse schedules, the UB29 offers a precisely controlled repeatable waveform and very fast rise time. The all-new Series 320 high precision, low force electronic weld head on display is designed specifically for applications requiring precise position and force control. Featuring inline and offset opposed electrode configurations and exceptionally accurate force and position parameters, users can set displacement limits and use weld-to-displacement feature to stop the weld precisely during collapse. The user friendly I/O offers four programmable relay outputs. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Effective January 1, 2015, Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will officially change its name to Amada Miyachi America, Inc. Miyachi Corporation has been part of the Amada Group since March 2013. The name change increases the parent company’s recognition and brand awareness, while maintaining the association with Miyachi’s long and successful history as a provider of advanced technology. Amada Miyachi America’s operations will remain at the same location, and its products and services will not be changed. The company will continue its focus on being a market leader in developing, building, and servicing machines for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, and heat-seal-bonding, as well as customized systems. “This new organization ideally complements the strength of our welding technologies and Amada’s global presence as a leading manufacturer of metalworking machinery,” said Dave Fawcett, Group CEO/President America & Europe. “We are now able to offer our target markets comprehensive solutions that combine the skills of both companies optimizing the use of resources and boosting the efficiency of our operational activities. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada MIyachi at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA – Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of laser welding, laser marking and micro machining equipment and systems, announces its new IS-800CR and IS-1400CR mid-frequency inverter power supplies. These new power supplies are perfect for a wide range of aerospace, electronic automotive, battery, and appliance applications, including commutator fusing, copper wire to terminal, sheet metal, and bus bar. Both the IS-800CR and IS-1400CR are available in a basic model, which introduces a new and improved set of features, and a full-featured model offering advanced force and displacement abilities not readily found in other power supplies. The IS-800CR is an 800 Amp inverter power supply that provides output power ranging from . 050-40kA in 4 ranges, so it can be used as a standalone large scale welding station or for applications that require welding many different sized parts on the same station. The IS-800CR is an excellent choice for applications requiring closed-loop feedback control and fast response times. The IS-1400CR is a 1400 Amp inverter power supply, providing . 050-80kA of power in 5 ranges. With this higher output power, the IS-1400CR can be used for the same applications as the IS-800CR, as well as those requiring higher currents, including aluminum, copper, and projection welding. The basic models have six control modes (primary limit, primary and secondary root mean square (RMS), secondary constant power, secondary voltage control, and fixed pulse), two valve outputs, and provide a precisely controlled repeatable waveform, adjustable from 600 Hz to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz steps. Durable and reliable, the power supplies include a NEMA enclosure with circuit breaker and primary short circuit protection. The full-featured models include all basic model features, as well as displacement limits/monitoring, resistance pre-check, six valve outputs, repeat function, and more. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada MIyachi at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, recently donated an LMF2000 fiber laser marker along with related safety equipment to Workshops for Warriors (WFW), a nonprofit organization that provides vocational training to returning, wounded, and disabled veterans of the US Armed Services. Partnering in the donation is Technimark, one of Miyachi’s suppliers, which donated a fume extractor for the equipment, and Directed Light, Inc. which donated laser safety glasses. WFW trains, certifies, and places veterans and wounded warriors into advanced manufacturing careers by providing them with instruction, nationally recognized portable credentials, work experience, and job placement. Training is provided at no cost to veterans. Workshops for Warriors graduates have a 100% job placement rate, with all graduates receiving starting wages of at least double minimum wage. WFW receives no federal, state, or local government funding and is supported entirely by private donations and the support of companies like Miyachi America. WFW partners with leaders in American manufacturing to ensure its curriculum is always up-to-date with new technologies. Laser marking is now widely used for direct marking of part information to aid in tracking and traceability, from medical devices to automotive and aerospace parts. “We train our veteran students in all of the techniques and on all of the equipment that American manufacturers use, so that graduates of our program are job-site-ready. We’ve seen a tremendous increase in use of laser marking throughout manufacturing in the previous years, which is why we are so excited and appreciative of Miyachi’s donation. WFW’s curriculum now incorporates the laser marking, and provides our veterans with yet another valuable skill that they will take with them into the advanced manufacturing workforce,” said Hernán Luis y Prado, Founder of WFW. The equipment donation has a Class 4, open configuration to accommodate marking very large or awkwardly-sized parts. “Miyachi America is truly honored to play a part in the mission of Workshops for Warriors, which is to rebuild America’s advanced manufacturing workforce, one veteran at a time,” said David Fawcett, Group CEO/President America & Europe. “We applaud WFW and will continue to look for additional ways we can help the organization train the workforce so necessary for expanding advanced manufacturing in the U. S. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces they will showcase welding and marking workstations and fiber laser technology at FABTECH 2014, to be held November 11-13, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Center, in Atlanta, GA. On display in booth B3013 will be the LMWS laser marker workstation, the LF200 Fiber Laser Welder with the LWWS Fiber Laser Scan Head Welding Workstation, the MAWA-300A Pulsed Micro TIG Welder, and the IS-800CR mid-frequency inverter weld control. The LMWS laser marker workstation is a cost-effective, turnkey solution for laser marking operations. With its compact footprint, available custom fixtures, and available rotary motion for circumferential marking, the LMWS workstation is an ideal solution for manual batch part making. The LWWS is similarly compact and versatile for welding operations, and is designed to combine the welding efficiency of fiber lasers with the high speed motion capabilities of scan heads. Both workstations are designed for lean manufacturing environments. The LF200 fiber laser welder, to be demonstrated with the LWWS, is ideal for fine cutting, small component welding, and penetrating welding of metals due to the precise control it offers. In addition, its clear touchscreen and intuitive user interface allow users to easily view and reprogram parameters. Also featured will be the MAWA-300A Pulsed Micro TIG Welder, a benchtop system ideal for welding small components like coils, terminals, bus bars, coated wires and more. The MAWA-300A features a pulsation mode, which facilitates weld nugget shaping and porosity reduction, as well as a touch start that helps control weld location and improves weld appearance. In addition, the all-new IS-800CR is an 800 amp mid-frequency inverter power supply that provides output power ranging from . 050-40kA in 4 ranges, allowing it to be used as a standalone welding station or for applications requiring many different sized parts to be welded on the same station. The IS-800CR is ideal for applications requiring closed-loop feedback control and fast response times, and is available in both a basic and fully-featured model. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces its new LMWS Laser Marking Workstation, specifically designed for benchtop operation. A major facelift to Miyachi’s LMW2020 and LMW2030 marker workstations, the LMWS features a fresh, industrial design, with improved functionality, narrow width for lean manufacturing, and CDRH Class 1 safety. Integrated with our fiber laser marker, LMWS offers the widest range of marking capability in its class. The versatile and easily configurable LMWS is ideal for marking metals, ceramics, and many plastics, and also has cutting, drilling, and welding capabilities. Requiring only minimal workspace, the updated unit is perfect for low volume production and research and development environments in the automotive, medical, aerospace, electronic components, and battery industries. Standard LMWS models are powered by Miyachi’s industrially proven LMF Series 10-50 watt fiber laser markers. Using the same graphic user interface and lasers as the fiber marker series provides the same platform from prototype testing to high-volume manufacturing. The manual door opens vertically for easy 180 degree access to parts and tooling, and the large viewing window allows for visual process monitoring. Inside the enclosure, the base model has a motorized Z that can be jogged to location by a rotary knob on the front panel. As an upgrade, this can be made to be a programmable axis. With either option, the Z axis can be adjusted to keep the focus on the part height. A rotary axis can also be added for easy marking around cylindrical parts. The LMWS is equipped with F 100, 160 and 254 lenses for marking various parts and sizes. The fume extraction port with flexible tubing makes adjustment to different parts easy and fast. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, announces it will showcase its fiber laser marking and resistance spot welding technology at MD&M Minneapolis, to be held October 29-30, 2014 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, in Minneapolis, MN, Booth #1433. On display will be the LMWS low cost laser marking workstation with the LMF fiber laser marker, as well as the UB29 resistance spot weld controller with the all new Series 320 low force weld head. The LMWS laser marker workstation is a cost-effective, turnkey solution for laser marking operations. With its compact footprint, available custom fixtures, and available rotary motion for circumferential marking, the LMWS workstation is an ideal solution for manual batch part making. The LMF fiber laser markers enable fast, clean, high-contrast marking on plastics, as well as high-speed metal annealing and engraving. Also featured will be the UB29 linear DC micro spot weld controller, which features four control modes: current, voltage, power, and V-A (voltage-current). The UB29 is compact in size and provides the highest levels of control for micro-miniature resistance welding and thermocompression bonding, improved waveform control, and extremely fast rise time. The Series 320 Weld Heads offer exceptionally accurate force and position parameters, as well as a weld-to-displacement feature allowing for precise stopping of the weld during collapse. The Series 320 Weld Heads have a user friendly interface and are designed to meet the needs of microelectric manufacturing within demanding environments. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking and micro machining equipment and systems, recently donated to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona the hardware necessary to build ten low-cost 2-axis motion control platforms as part of an innovative new industrial motion control course. Developing the systems is part of Cal Poly’s emphasis on hands-on, real world education of engineering technology students, preparing them for application-oriented technical careers where they will help solve industry’s challenges. When finalized, Miyachi will evaluate and consider the students’ documented, tested designs for possible use in a low cost platform for cost-sensitive projects in industry. Thomas Thoen, a full-time faculty associate in Cal Poly Pomona’s Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program, conceived the project as the laboratory component of the new course, which introduces students to motion control systems used in the packaging, printing, textile, semiconductor production, and assembly industries. The students are starting by designing simple 2-axis stage systems like those used in “pick and place” operations for moving products from point to point, or for automatic inspection processes that use cameras to view products coming down a conveyor belt. “Working with Miyachi and other industrial suppliers, I was able to solicit donations for low cost motion control components that allow students to go through all the steps in the process of designing, assembling, and programming real systems themselves,” said Mr. Thoen. “This is miles ahead of the simplistic labs we could do in the past, giving students a taste of real world project management while learning how to resolve problems. ” After demonstrating what they can do with basic components, Thoen hopes to solicit additional university and industry donations to develop more complex systems. Miyachi’s executive vice president for technology and business development, Mark Rodighiero, was delighted to help the local university, saying, “We have a long history of engaging Cal Poly students as interns, and several of our employees have come from their ranks. We look forward to seeing the designs the students come up with. We are also excited about showing the students how motion control systems are used in a variety of industrial equipment, from galvo-steered laser beams to servo-control resistance welding weld heads. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, will showcase its fiber laser marking capabilities at the LIA’s Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME), to be held September 23-24, 2014 at the Schaumburg Convention Center, in Schaumburg, IL, Booth 4025. On display will be the all new LMWS low-cost laser marker work station with the LMF20 Yb: fiber laser marker. As part of LME’s education track, Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi’s laser technology manager, will be presenting Overview of Laser Welding, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 9:15-10:00 a. m. The introductory overview is ideal for design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and process engineers, as well as engineering managers. Dr. Shannon will focus on laser welding performance and application scope. He will provide an introduction to laser welding technologies, show where each works best, and provide an overview of different fiber laser weld characteristics. Application examples will be shown for both sub and multi-kilowatt power levels, covering both ferrous and non-ferrous materials from a range of industries. The talk will also include information on system integration and operational considerations. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking and micro machining equipment and systems, will be showcasing a range of products ideally suited for battery applications at The Battery Show 2014, which takes place September 16-18 2014, in Novi, Detroit, Michigan, booth E1124. On display will be Miyachi America’s advanced dual pulse (ADP) capacitive discharge spot welder, LMWS Laser Marking Workstation with an LMF fiber laser marker, and MAWA-300A Micro TIG Welder. Attendees can stop by the booth to see newly released compact LMWS Laser Marking Workstation, configured with a Miyachi America LMF Series fiber laser marker. With a versatile and compact design that minimizes floor space requirements, the LMWS was specifically designed for benchtop operation and is ideal for manual batch part marking. LMWS is also available with optional rotary motion for circumferential marking. Visitors to the booth can also see Miyachi’s MAWA-300A Micro TIG Welder, which is ideal for joining conductive materials like copper, coated wires, and dissimilar materials often used in battery assembly. MAWA’s non-contact welding process produces high quality welds with a minimal heat affected zone. The weld time is adjustable and is suitable for both spot welds and short seam welds. Also on display will be the model 125ADP advanced capacitive discharge welder, ideal for welding conductive materials in applications like battery tab welding, and battery pack assembly. Features include a dual pulse function which overcomes surface inconsistencies, and a built-in weld monitor with internal sensor that measures peak current across both pulses for process monitoring. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking and micro machining equipment and systems, would like to remind customers that the Manufacturing and Research & Development Equipment Exemption went into effect on July 1, 2014. This tax exemption makes equipment acquired for use in manufacturing or research and development partially exempt from California’s sales and use tax. Eligible goods include machinery and equipment, as well as equipment or devices used to operate, control, regulate or maintain the machinery. Under the exemption, a business will be allowed to exclude the first $200 million of equipment purchases from the state share of sales tax (4. 1875 percent) beginning July 1, 2014. The sales tax exemption will be available statewide until June 30, 2022 To qualify for the tax exemption, a company must be primarily engaged in certain industries, including all forms of manufacturing, research and development in biotechnology, and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. In the prior financial year, the person or entity must either derive 50 percent or more of gross revenue from, or expend 50 percent or more of operating expenses in, a qualifying line of business. Contact your local Miyachi Sales rep today to take advantage of these savings! About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces that its parent company, Miyachi Corporation, has changed its name to Amada Miyachi America, Inc. , effective April 1, 2014. The company has been part of the Amada Group since March 2013, and the name change increases the parent company’s recognition and brand awareness while maintaining the association with Miyachi’s long and successful history as a provider of advanced technology. The new organization benefits from a variety of synergistic effects, including the development of new technology and products via combined laser knowledge, and application of Miyachi’s welding expertise to Amada’s metal processing applications, as well as increased penetration of target markets with the availability of comprehensive solutions that combine both companies’ core technologies. The companies are further increasing operational efficiency by reducing costs through consolidation of functions worldwide. According to Toshiyasu Tsujioka, Amada Miyachi America Co. , Ltd. President & CEO, "Since Miyachi became an Amada subsidiary in March 2013, we have been working together to develop both of our businesses. The name change is the next phase of this endeavor and serves to confirm that the company is a member of the Amada Group. We also expect this to increase the synergy effect. " He added, "The Amada Group will continue to strive to grow with its customers. The new corporate name and organization will have no effect on customer service for those customers currently using Miyachi products. " Since becoming part of Amada, a leading Japanese company, headquartered in Isehara, Kanagawa, which develops, manufactures, sells and services products and systems for metal sheet processing, metal cutting, pressing, and machine tooling, the combined companies have formed a strong global alliance, and are extending existing technology into new areas. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting and micro machining equipment and systems, offers a range of fully equipped laboratories specifically intended to help customers arrive at the best manufacturing solution for their specific applications. Existing and prospective customers are encouraged to engage Miyachi’s Applications Engineering staff for assistance in developing or improving these processes to achieve higher quality and throughput and to lower overall manufacturing costs. Focusing on a providing a comprehensive application solution, Miyachi America’s experienced engineers determine the best equipment and methods to address specific needs. In-house experts can provide consultation on part design, material selection, and manufacturability. In addition to offering a selection of basic equipment technologies, the applications labs offer equipment options within the technology; resistance welding choices, for example, include AC, CD, HF and linear DC; available lasers include all source types commonly found in industrial applications, from high power fiber lasers to femto-second micromachining lasers ensuring a solution that best fits the application and budget. Application engineers staffing the laboratories process customer-supplied samples to the customer’s requirements and provide a detailed, written evaluation along with specific equipment and process recommendations. This no-cost service enables customers and prospects to evaluate the benefits of Miyachi processes on a specific application. Application labs are offered for resistance welding, reflow soldering/bonding, resistance seam sealing, projection welding and process monitoring, as well as laser welding, cutting, micromachining and marking. For more information, or to schedule a consultation, please contact Miyachi America Applications & Technical Support. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding, marking and micro machining equipment and systems, will be participating in the Monrovia High School Math & Science Academy (MASA) Science Expo, February 22, 2014, 10am to 2pm, at the Monrovia High School Science Building quad. The event is FREE and fun for all ages! Miyachi will be demonstrating its laser marking systems, and distributing unique giveaways marked onsite. One of many events taking place as part of MASA’s Technology Blast Off, the Science Expo will feature a variety of science and technology booths as well as games and other activities. Along with Miyachi, the Expo will feature FIRST Robotics, Pasadena Radio Club, NASA’s Deep Space Network, The Astronomical Society, and The Planetary Society. “This fun event is designed to unite community groups, businesses, students, and parents under the banner of STEM, science, technology, engineering, and math,” said Trinity Wedgewood, a science teacher at Monrovia High School. “We wanted to give students the opportunity to see where pursuing these subjects could take them. ” Miyachi’s will take its LMF20-HP fiber laser marker to the Science Expo, which is perfect for marking barcodes for tracking and tracing, and marking logos for part identification. Laser experts will be on hand to demonstrate how the laser markers work and show students how laser markers can be used for cutting thin films, drilling holes, and ablating surfaces. Miyachi provides equipment to a wide range of industries, including medical device, automotive, aerospace, defense and solar, as well as the battery, electric vehicle, electronics and general industrial markets. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, recently participated in innovative research conducted at Penn State on improving designs for articulation in surgical tool tips used in natural orifice transluminal endoscopy surgery. Researchers from Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory and the departments of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering and Energy Engineering proposed that using an articulation structure made of superelastic NiTiNOL (a metal alloy of nickel and titanium) would provide significant benefits compared to 316 stainless steel. They fabricated the meso-scale articulation structure with two laser systems, including Miyachi America’s Sigma Tube cutter using single mode pulsed fiber laser technology. The parts provided by Miyachi America were successful used to fabricate the NiTiNOL parts and developed a family of designs, which they evaluated for both NiTiNOL and stainless steel. The work predicted that the proposed NiTiNOL structure would provide a large blocked force and articulation angle, two factors that make it a particularly promising concept for NOTES surgical devices. The cut quality from the Miyachi America single mode pulsed fiber laser system were significantly better than the alternative, a Q-switched, 355 nm laser, with a clean, smooth cut and a reduced visible HAZ. A number of factors including optimized laser parameters, using internal water cooling during cutting, small spot size and single mode beam profile enabled cutting with minimal heat input to localize heat effects. "Miyachi America has a long history of participating in laser materials processing research of all kinds," said Mark Rodighiero, VP of new product development. "We are pleased by the success of the Penn State team and look forward to future involvement in this pioneering research initiative. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of laser welding, laser marking and micro machining equipment and systems, will be highlighting its new Sigma Femtosecond Laser Tube cutting system at MD&M West, February 11-13, 2014, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, booth 2951. The new cutting system provides unrivalled edge quality for both metals and plastics, making it ideal for medical device applications, including a wide range of diameter tubes and stents. Developed in partnership with laser source provider Jenoptik to expand Miyachi’s cutting capabilities in the medical device industry, the tube cutter is the first of a new family of femto- powered solutions based on Jenoptik’s ultra-short pulse disc laser platform. Ultra-fast lasers offer a unique ability to process a wide range of materials without thermal effects, a feature that offers revolutionary capability for the medical device industry. Jenoptik’s disc laser platform stands apart from other lasers, with best in class cut quality achieved with superior beam quality and pulsing characteristics. Combined with Miyachi America’s precision cutting Sigma platform and proprietary Delta Motion control software, the system offers high resolution high quality cutting for a wide range of diameter tubes and stents. Applying an ultra-short pulse width, the Sigma Femtosecond Laser Tube Cutting System uses a cold ablation process to cut materials, creating an excellent edge quality. Post processing is minimal, with only ultrasonic cleaning required for materials like nitinol. The nearly cold cutting process means very fine feature sizes can be cut into the thinnest material, while still maintaining mechanical and material integrity. No internal water cooling is needed for even the smallest diameter tube. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of laser marking and laser welding equipment and systems, used its recently updated LMF2000-SM fiber laser marker in the development of a process for laser marking legacy microchips to enable identification and prevent counterfeiting, using the unique SignaKey code. Legacy microchips are so named because the Systems for which they were developed have decade's long life expectancy, whereas the microchips are made by manufacturers who evolve their components typically every 18 months. When original microchips are no longer available from the manufacturer, they become legacy components whose short supply and strong demand invites counterfeiters. Most counterfeiters locate a component with a similar external physical appearance to the target, remove the manufacturers original marking by abrasive means and then remark - even through the function may be entirely different to the target. SignaKey takes legacy components that have been extensively tested and proven not to be counterfeits and then use the Miyachi development to laser mark an unambiguously unique SignaKey into the surface, sufficient to confound the counterfeiter without damaging the component. The LMF2000-SM fiber laser marker, equipped with additional optics that facilitate creation of very small marks with significant engrave depth, enabled Miyachi to successfully make a mark featuring a character width of less than 50 microns and an engraved depth of more than 300 microns. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Micro TIG Welding Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, introduces the new Miyachi MAWA-300A Micro TIG Welder. The MAWA-300A is ideally suited for joining conductive materials such as copper, coated wires, and dissimilar materials found in a variety of industries such as automobile, medical equipment, aerospace, electronics, and battery assembly. The Micro TIG welding process joins parts with dimensions up to 2 mm x 5 mm and a wide range of metals, including copper and stainless steel. Micro TIG is a non-contact welding process, producing high quality welds with minimal heat affected zone by generating an electric arc between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece, using the resultant heat to create the weld. The weld time is adjustable and is suitable for both spot welds and short seam welds. Two key features of the new MAWA-300A are “Pulsation” and “Touch Start. ” “Pulsation” causes the weld current to turn on and off during the weld at a user-selectable rate. This facilitates weld nugget-shaping and reduces porosity. The “Touch Start” mechanism automatically drives the electrode into gentle contact with the work-piece and then retracts at a pre-set speed. This allows a much lower arc starting current which helps control the location of the weld, improves weld appearance, and reduces electrical noise emitted in the arc initiation process. Miyachi America provides free weld evaluation studies to their customers, using the MAWA-300A Micro TIG equipment in their applications labs. Since the Miyachi America applications labs are also equipped with other metals joining technologies including a full range of laser and resistance welding, they can perform comparative studies and offer their customers the best solution, meeting tough process and budget requirements. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser processing, and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding announces the availability of the newhorizon Pulsed Heat Reflow Soldering System, a compact and flexible system offering high quality connections and an ideal price-performance ratio. The ergonomically designed newhorizon System maximizes production output and is the perfect choice for flex soldering, multiple flex bonding, flex bonding, and wire soldering. With its robust frame construction and user friendly system configuration, the newhorizon system is an integral part of the Miyachi EAPRO Hot Bar series, utilizing the Uniflow 4 pulsed heat reflow soldering power supply, a pneumatic bonding head and customized two-dimensional and three-dimensional thermodes. Also included in the standard system configuration is X-Y thermode planarity adjustment, electronic system control, and digital bond force readout. The unit features active integrated cooling for heavy duty cycle operation. The newhorizon product range facilitates full automatic process control and is available with a variety of product handling options, including linear slides and rotary tables. All newhorizon systems are designed to meet ergonomic standards to maximize production output. Process parameters are embedded into the system, ensuring consistent process quality and operator independence. Optional plug & play modules can be used to adapt systems to customers’ unique technical requirements. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of laser marking and laser welding equipment and systems, announces a powerful upgrade to their user-friendly WinLase™ Windows®-based software package for the LMF series of fiber laser markers. Designated WinLase™ 5, this update maintains the feature-rich, easy to use graphical user interface with WYSIWYG editing, graphic importation and multiple languages capability and includes an editor that adds significant capabilities, enabling customers to generate job files with complex features quickly and easily. Delivering fully integrated marker motion performance, WinLase™ 5 allows for control of up to 4 axes of motion. New features in WinLase™ 5 include a new drawing interchange format (DXF) filter with process optimization features, and support for a variety of illustration packages, including Adobe Illustrator (. AI) and CorelDraw (. CDR), as well as a new QR code library, supporting QR codes with high information content. The software also includes a password protected security lockout capability. For current users of Miyachi America LMF series fiber laser markers, this latest software upgrade is fully backwards compatible with existing marking job files. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser systems, announces that customers may be eligible for the Section 179 Deduction and/or Bonus Depreciation when they purchase their equipment and machinery. Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of equipment of up to $500,000 for tax years beginning in 2013. Bonus Depreciation allows a fifty percent (50%) deduction on new equipment that exceeds the Section 179 deduction limitation. Customers can take advantage of the Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation deductions with purchases that are placed "in service" during tax years that begin in 2013 and by December 31, 2013, respectively. The goal of Section 179 Deduction and Bonus Depreciation is to stimulate the U. S. economy by encouraging businesses to buy tangible property like machinery and equipment. Bonus Depreciation is part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 signed by President Bush and subsequently extended through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 by President Obama. The Section 179 limits for the year 2013 were increased through the American Taxpayer Relief Act. The Section 179 Deduction is scheduled to decrease to $25,000 for tax years beginning in 2014 and Bonus Depreciation will no longer be available starting January 1, 2014. Please consult your tax advisor to determine if you qualify to take advantage of these incentives. Miyachi America can accommodate custom tooling design and fabrication for a wide range of customer projects. Sample welds are offered to customers at no charge to help them determine the best equipment for their application. Contact a Miyachi America representative today to take advantage of this tax incentive. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the availability of the Miyachi MDA-10000A ultra-fast, high current linear DC weld control, which can operate in constant current mode, constant voltage mode, or both. Particularly well suited to series welding applications, the MDA-10000A is ideal for welding optical sensor parts, crystal oscillators, and projection welding of electronic components. Connect multiple power supplies to achieve high power welding in a short time frame. Up to twelve MDA-10000A power supplies can be connected in a slave/master configuration to design just the right system for high power/short process welding. One master unit controls all connected units, eliminating the need to set separate weld schedules. The unit features controls to collectively stabilize current from all connected units. MDA-10000A is equipped with three control modes: constant current, constant voltage or both. The constant current mode applies constant current to a work-piece regardless of the resistance, ensuring stable welding. Constant voltage mode stabilizes voltage from the beginning of the welding, reducing weld splash. And if both constant current and constant voltage are selected, constant voltage eliminates weld splash in the initial weld phase and constant current follows up to support stable welding. Control timing can be precisely set up to support specific application needs. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA - Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that Dr. Geoff Shannon, the company's laser technology manager, will present at FABTECH 2012, to be held November 12-14, 2012, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his presentation, Dr. Shannon will discuss the evolution of today's fiber laser markers and highlight their powerful advanced capabilities. He will show how these cutting-edge machines are now in fact laser machining centers, capable of cutting, drilling, scribing, and even micro welding a wide variety of metals and other materials. As a result, fiber laser markers can now provide solutions where sinker EDM or more expensive laser machining systems have previously been necessary. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, November 14th, at 8am in Room N116, and is open to all FABTECH attendees. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the availability of the ISB-880A and ISB-1400A resistance welding power supplies -- mid-frequency-inverters with precision waveform control to ensure high quality welding. Mid-frequency controls supply continuous power resulting in shorter weld times, excellent thermal efficiency, minimal heat-affected zones, and low power consumption. The ISB inverters are ideal for a wide range of resistance welding applications including wire termination, battery tabs, motor armature tang fusing, Tombstone welding, and sheet metal fusing as found in the aerospace, automotive, battery or electronic components industries. Requiring much smaller and lighter weight transformers than other resistance welding power supply technologies, these units are perfect for integration into automated production lines. The ISB-800A model has a maximum primary output of 800A with a maximum secondary current setting of 40kA. The ISB-1400A has a maximum primary output of 1400A with a maximum secondary current setting of 80kA. In addition to adjustable inverter frequency from 600 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz increments, ISB inverters feature up to 255 programmable weld schedules. Closed loop feedback, pulse limit control, and voltage compensation features deliver unprecedented resistance welding process control, while the ground fault and short-circuit protections better ensure safety. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that Kunio Minejima has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Miyachi America Corporation. In his new position, he will be responsible for operations, sales, systems, quality, service, marketing communications, and administrative services. Mr. Minejima brings a wealth of experience with him. He has served as Vice President of Operations for Miyachi America since 2006. Prior to joining Miyachi he served, for over 15 years, as President and CEO of Western Graphtec, Inc. of Irvine, California, a leading manufacturer of computer aided design and computer aided signage equipment About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that Mark Rodighiero has been appointed Executive Vice President of Technology and Business Development of both Miyachi America Corporation and Miyachi Europe Corporation. His primary focus will be on the future development of the company, specifically, the development of products and identification of new technologies for expansion. In this new role, Mr. Rodighiero will be leading the R&D group at Miyachi America Corporation, as well as the R&D group at Miyachi Europe Corporation. He will also be responsible for the Advanced Technology Group led by Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi America’s laser technology manager. Mr. Rodighiero is an accomplished business executive with a strong record in the Miyachi organization. He first worked with Miyachi as the Vice President of Engineering and has been in this role for more than 20 years. He has been vital to the success of growing the Systems Organization and will bring both vision and expertise to this new role. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, introduces the new UB29 linear DC micro welder, which offers precision control for micro-miniature resistance welding, particularly in the medical, aerospace, precision electronics, and automotive electronic manufacturing markets. Featuring single phase input, a compact size, and dual pulse schedules, the UB29 offers a precisely controlled repeatable waveform and very fast rise time. Typical applications for the UB29 include wire assemblies, sensors, connectors, squibs, catheters, orthodontic appliances, pacemakers, implantable hearing devices, and battery packs. The UB29’s 5-500 amp output makes it ideal for smaller applications where closed-loop feedback control, fast response times, and a controlled precise energy waveform are required. Safety critical applications will benefit from the UB29’s four control modes, ultra-low current, stable output down to 5 amps, and ultra-fast rise times of less than 200 micro seconds. The UB29 is a successor to model UB25 and features a variety of updates, including greatly improved waveform control and faster rise time, as well as new side-mounted buss bars with threaded inserts for mounting weld cables, simplified rear panel I/O connections, and an on/off switch on the front for increased convenience. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that Miyachi Unitek is now Miyachi America Corporation. The name change aligns Miyachi Unitek with other Miyachi Corporation companies around the globe. The company will continue to use the Miyachi Unitek brand name, which has considerable brand recognition in the marketplace. Established in 1972, Miyachi Corporation Japan specializes in the development, design, production, integration and sale of equipment for laser welding, laser marking, and resistance welding. In March 2013, Miyachi Corporation became a consolidated subsidiary of Amada Co. , Ltd. , a leading Japanese company, headquartered in Isehara, Kanagawa. Amada develops, manufactures, sells, and services products and systems for sheet metal processing, metal cutting, pressing, and machine tooling. “The Miyachi America Corporation name is a symbol of the strong global alliance among the family of Miyachi Corporation companies, which are leveraging a wealth of available technologies and products, and applying welding technology to other metal processing applications,” said Dave Fawcett, President and CEO. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, introduces the new DC29 linear DC micro welder, which offers precision control for small resistance welding applications. The DC29’s 200-4000 amp output makes it ideal for applications where closed-loop feedback control, fast response times, and a controlled precise energy waveform are required. It is especially suited for small applications in the electronic component and battery pack manufacturing markets. Featuring single phase input, a compact size, and dual pulse schedules, the DC29 offers a precisely controlled repeatable waveform and an ultra-fast rise time of less than 200 micro seconds. The DC29 is a successor to model DC25 and features a variety of updates, including greatly improved waveform control and faster rise time, as well as new side-mounted buss bars with threaded inserts for mounting weld cables, simplified rear panel I/O connections, and an on/off switch now located on the front panel for increased convenience. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, will be showcasing its industry leading resistance welding equipment at The Battery Show 2013, which takes place September 17-19, 2013, in Novi, Detroit, Michigan, Booth B1827. On display is the newly upgraded linear DC micro welder, which offers precision control for small resistance welding applications and is ideal for battery welding. Also to be highlighted is the 125ADP (Advanced Dual Pulse) welder, and the 88A/EZ THIN-LINE® weld head. The DC29 linear DC micro welder’s 200-4000 amp output makes it ideal for applications where closed-loop feedback control, fast response times, and a controlled precise energy waveform are required. It is especially suited for small applications in the battery pack and electronic component markets. Featuring single phase input, a compact size, and dual pulse schedules, the DC29 offers a precisely controlled repeatable waveform and an ultra-fast rise time of less than 200 micro seconds. Battery Show attendees can also see the new generation 125ADP welder, ideal for welding conductive materials in such applications as battery spot welding, battery tab welding, and battery pack assembly. The dual pulse function overcomes surface inconsistencies and the 125ADP is equipped with a built-in monitor with an internal sensor that measures peak current for both pulses for process monitoring. The 88A/EZ THIN-LINE® weld head, widely used for coin cell battery tab welding, is a low inertia, force-fired weld head with a narrow vertical profile that is ideal for both production line and bench applications and can operate at speeds greater than 3600 welds per hour. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces a major update to its LMF series of fiber laser markers, for high speed marking of metals, plastics, and ceramics. The updated markers feature a rich, easy to use graphical user interface which makes operation simple and intuitive, and the air-cooled, sealed industrial package features advanced I/O for easy integration into manufacturing processing operations. The fiber laser marker is perfect for marking barcodes for tracking and tracing, marking logos for part identification, as well as micromachining, especially cutting of thin films, drilling holes, and ablating surfaces. The updated LMF is the 4th generation of the popular LMF series, and has been equipped with a variety of important new features, including integrated marker motion for precise control of parts during the marking sequence. The marker motion runs in both streaming and standalone modes. The LMF series is fully compliant with IEC13849-1international safety requirements. The updated LMF series includes several models, with laser power ranging from 10‐100W in average output power for application ranging from ablation to deep engraving, and repetition rates that vary from 2‐500 kHz for high speed processing. Some models additionally offer pulse duration control – ideal for fine tuning of a process. A single mode option offers superior beam quality for micromachining applications. Miyachi Unitek’s LMF series offers the widest range of options for selecting the right laser for your application. Each marker comes with a dust proof ultra-compact oscillator head, compact galvo scanning head, and a selection of f‐theta lenses with adaptive collars. Available accessories include fume extractor kits, tooling plates, handheld barcode scanner, and USB microscope. The fully featured LMF series markers start at $24,950. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, will showcase its fiber laser welding capabilities at the LIA’s Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME), to be held September 11-12, 2013 at the Schaumburg Convention Center, in Schaumburg, IL, Booth 2013. On display at the booth will be Miyachi Unitek’s LF5000 Fiber Laser Welder with Galvo Head, which is ideal for welding small components that require precise control and integration of the laser, tooling, and motion. The versatile LF5000 is widely used for welding shafts to sleeves, medical spring attachment, as well as medical component assembly. It is available in either single mode or multi-mode options. Featuring spot sizes down to 10 microns, the LF series is precise, while maintaining control of pulse width and peak power to enable fine micro welding. Penetration is excellent for high speed seam welding and penetration welding in steels and nickel alloys. Flexible motion platform options include servo motors, linear motors and scan heads, so customers can configure the optimal processing for dimensional accuracy, speed and efficiency. The entire LF series features compact enclosures that fit well with lean manufacturing practices, and small footprint enclosures are available, along with custom tooling, parts loading and stages/laser accommodation. The ergonomically designed workstation includes adjustment options to increase efficiency and reduce fatigue. A universal fiber laser control interface enables system integration with any fiber laser for optimal welding performance. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces that Dr. Mark Boyle, Laser Product Engineer, will be giving a presentation on choosing the “Optimal Battery Welding Technology” at The Battery Show 2013, which takes place September 17-19, 2013, in Novi, Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Boyle will be available to answer questions on material joining requirements in battery manufacturing during the show. The talk will provide an overview of joining technologies for battery manufacturing, including resistance welding and laser welding. It will also cover battery processing, and techniques used in welding battery components, covering both internal and tab-to-terminal connections, can and fill plug sealing, and external connections. Battery design will be reviewed, especially how designing the can, terminals, and tabs affects welding. Dr. Boyle will highlight MiyachiUnitek’s expertise with both laser and resistance welding for battery applications, and offer interesting real-life examples of resistance welds, including spot welds of external tab connections, as well as spot and seam welds done with YAG and fiber lasers. He will finish up the presentation with some practical guidelines for choosing the optimal technology, which is determined by both the type of weld required and production requirements. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser systems, announces that David Fawcett has been appointed Group CEO/President America & Europe. He will be responsible for overseeing operations and providing strategic direction to both Miyachi Unitek Corporation (MUC) and Miyachi Europe Corporation (MEC). Mr. Fawcett has served as President & CEO of MUC since 2012, and was previously the Chief Operating Officer of MEC. In his new role, Mr. Fawcett will focus on growth of sales and profitability. Mr. Fawcett is an accomplished leader and business manager with a strong record in the Miyachi organization. He first worked with Miyachi as a manager at ACAL, a UK-based distributor formerly known as Townsend Coates, where he distributed products from MUC, MEC, and Miyachi to industry clients for six years. In 2007, he assisted in the buyout of ACAL and joined the Miyachi Europe Corporation GmbH (MEC), quickly rising to become VP of Sales. In 2010, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President. While in this role, he led MEC in expanding sales and increasing profits. In 2012 he was appointed President & CEO of MUC, where he delivered competitive business plans that drove the growth and development of both MUC and the Miyachi Group organization. "Mr. Fawcett has a deep understanding of the Miyachi organization and products in both the United States and Europe," said Miyachi Group CEO & President, Kunihiko Komiyama. "He has a proven record of successful leadership in strategic planning, business development, and operational management. Along with his passion for customer care, these qualities make him an excellent choice for the new position of Group CEO/President America & Europe. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, is pleased to announce that it will be unifying sales channels with Miyachi China as of July 1, 2013, giving customers within China a single source for all resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser processing, and reflow soldering needs. Miyachi Unitek, Miyachi Europe, and Miyachi Japan products will all be distributed by the Miyachi Group Companies’ Miyachi China subsidiary in Shanghai. "This unified sales channel stems from the continued growth and success we have experienced in China over the last 15 years and will allow us to reach new levels in sales and customer service," said Jim Malloy, Vice President of Sales. “We look forward to continuing our dedicated support of the China marketplace. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces that it is expanding its Monrovia, California national headquarters and manufacturing facility with the acquisition of the South Myrtle Business Center from Burbank, CA-based Shamrock Holdings, Inc. . Miyachi Unitek has purchased two currently leased buildings and an additional building on the site, expanding from 70,000 to 85,000 square feet of space. The company also acquired a 230-car parking lot. The company plans to renovate the space over the next few years, after which manufacturing operations will be consolidated in the Duarte Road building, and office space in the existing main building located on Myrtle Avenue. "With this acquisition, Miyachi Unitek is making a significant investment in its future," said David Fawcett, President and CEO. "The additional space will allow us to create a world class production facility featuring a unified production area on a single level. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser systems, announces the retirement of current Advisory Director Jack Lantz, who served as President and CEO from 1989 until 2012. Mr. Lantz is a well-respected business manager who has been a part of the Miyachi Unitek family for 24 years and key to the company’s growth and history of excellence. During Mr. Lantz's tenure, the company expanded from a small U. S. dental products laboratory equipment and micro resistance welding company, into a global supplier of equipment and systems for resistance welding , as well as laser welding, laser marking, large scale resistance welding, laser cutting, and semi-automatic and automatic systems. To expand the product and market base, Mr. Lantz led the company through numerous profitable acquisitions in both the U. S. and Europe. He served as a Director of Miyachi Corporation for ten years, during which Miyachi conducted an IPO and rose to the top tier of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Mr. Lantz's leadership helped enable the company to rebound strongly after the 2008 economic downturn by finding growing markets for Miyachi Unitek equipment, including implantable medical devices and solar panel manufacture. Current President and CEO David Fawcett stated, "Leadership is said to require good character, smart strategy and the ability to inspire. Mr. Lantz has exemplified all of that and more; he has been an excellent role model for so many people and guided the business through good times and bad. In the words of President John Quincy Adams, 'If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ' This is most certainly true in the case of Mr. Jack Lantz. " Mr. Lantz holds a BA in music from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has continued to balance both interests, as Director of Music & Worship Arts at La Canada Presbyterian Church since 2009, and leader of the 17-piece Jack Lantz Band, in addition to working at Miyachi Unitek. In collaboration with his wife, Paulette, Mr. Lantz has organized a wide variety of musical and arts events and projects. His American Flyer train collection and layout were featured in the December 2011 edition of Classic Toy Trains. In October 2012 Scripps College and Hotei Publishing published a book on the Paulette and Jack Lantz Japanese woodblock print collection, entitled Genji's World in Japanese Woodblock Prints. In retirement, Mr. Lantz looks forward to having more time for these and other hobbies. "Jack has been a mentor to me for a large part of my working life," said Mr. Fawcett. "I consider myself extremely fortunate to have worked with him and to have him as a friend. On behalf of myself and the entire Miyachi Unitek community, I want to offer my heartfelt thanks for all he has contributed to the company and my wish that he continue to find meaning and happiness in his well-deserved retirement. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces that Dr. Mark Boyle, Laser Product Engineer, will speak at the Advanced Laser Application Workshop (ALAW), which will be held on May 1-3, 2013, at the Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center in Livonia, Michigan. Dr. Boyle will be presenting Laser Source Selection for Micro Welding Processes, on Friday, May 3 from 9:40-10 am. Dr. Boyle will discuss micro welding processes and review the different laser types that may be used, particularly focusing on pulsed Nd:YAG and Yb:fiber lasers. He will also discuss emerging quasi-continuous-wave (QCW) and direct diode technologies. Using a range of application examples, Dr. Boyle will discuss the strengths and drawbacks of each source and illustrate how to select the source that is most appropriate, based on part manufacturing and weld design. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that Amada Co. , Ltd completed a takeover of Miyachi Corporation on March 21, 2013. Miyachi is now a consolidated subsidiary of Amada. The combined companies have formed a strong global alliance, and are expected to extend existing technology into new areas, collaborate on business systems, and better adjust to market fluctuations. Amada Co. , Ltd. is a leading Japanese company, headquartered in Isehara, Kanagawa, which develops, manufactures, sells and services products and systems for metal sheet processing, metal cutting, pressing, and machine tooling. The company was established in 1946 and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (6113:Tokyo). It has 60 subsidiaries (17 in Japan and 43 overseas) and 6,467 employees as of March 2012. Its consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 2012 was 186 billion Japanese yen. “We are excited to move ahead with this collaborative relationship with Amada, and look forward to leveraging synergies to develop new technology and products, apply welding technology to other metal processing applications, and continuously enhance competitiveness,” said Dave Fawcett, President and CEO. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces it will showcase its complete range ofmaterial processing technologies at BIOMEDevice Boston exposition and conference, to be held April 10-11, 2013, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, in Boston, MA, Booth #810. Miyachi Unitek's products for the medical device industry include laserand resistance welding equipment, as well asfiber laser cutting, laser marking, and surface treatment technologies. Miyachi Unitek is well known for its skill in guiding medical device centers of excellence, and research and development facilities through front end product and process development. Experts from Miyachi Unitek's Boston-area applications lab will be available for consultations on development of parts that are laser- or resistance welding or laser marking friendly. John C. Beaupré, Miyachi Unitek's Northeast Sales Manager, will be on hand to discuss specific materials processing challenges. Mr. Beaupré has an extensive materials processing background and more than a decade of experience as an applications manager. Those seeking to conduct feasibility studies on parts processing should contact him at John. Beaupre@muc. miyachi. com. Samples and streaming videoswill showcase Miyachi Unitek's many successful medical device process development successes. On display will be samples of hermetic laser welding for pacemaker batteries conducted for great batch, Inc. , laser marking for a KARL STORZ medical device, as well as laser welding for Northeast Laser and Electropolish, which provides laser processing and finishing services to a wide range of medical device customers. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Gloveboxes Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems,announces its SA2200 stand-alone vacuum bakeout oven, for adding bakeout capacity independent from an atmospheric enclosure. With a small footprint, easy access front panel controls, and efficient uniform conducted and radiant heat distribution, the SA2200 is a fully integrated, reliable system manufactured to the highest standards. The standard SA2200 features two front-loading200° 18-inch ovens, equipped with individual heater temperature controllers and programmable vacuum-backfill bakeout schedulewith up to 40 process segments. The included Model 300 natural lubrication oil vacuum pumps are rated to achieve 20 millitorr (0. 026 mbar), with a pump speed of 6. 8cfm (9. 7m3/h). The digital display vacuum gauge, quick change foreline trap alumina cartridge, and integrated mist eliminator filter improve pump reliability and performance. A built-in 12 inch deep work area makes parts loading and loading in front of the ovens easy and convenient. Available system options include a cooling water recirculator, larger oven size (27-inch deep wall or heated shelf ovens), and heated shelf ovens, available in polishedstainless steel or hard anodized aluminum. Additional pump options include dry, molecular drag, or turbo vacuum. Higher temperature heated shelf ovens are also available upon request. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, aleading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems,unveiled a new automated Laser Material Weldability App on its website, which gives users quick answers on material weldability using laser spot or seam welding. The simple and user friendly interface allows users to select the two metals to be welded and instantly learn whether the chosen combination will achieve a weld that is good, fair, or not good. The tool is supported on numerous browsers, including Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 9, Mozilla® Firefox® 11+, Google Chrome™ 14+, as well as Apple® Safari® 5+. The Laser Material Weldability is the latest addition to Miyachi Unitek's improved website, which was totally redesigned with customers' needs in mind. The website offers improved navigation and instant access to immediate assistance. A single click connects users to a chat feature, which puts users in touch with a representative who can answer questions right away. The site also contains a host of technical documentation, including specification sheets, manuals, and application references. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces it will highlight its complete range of material processing technologies at MD&M Florida, to be held March 6-7, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida, Booth #528. Miyachi Unitek's products for the medical device industry include laser and resistance welding equipment, as well as fiber laser cutting, laser marking, and surface treatment technologies. Miyachi Unitek is well known for its skill in guiding medical device centers of excellence and research and development facilities through front end product and process development. Experts from Miyachi Unitek's Monrovia-area applications lab will be available for consultations on development of parts that are laser- or resistance welding or laser marking friendly. Kurt Tolliver, Miyachi Unitek’s Regional Manager, will be on hand to discuss specific materials processing challenges. Mr. Tolliver has an extensive materials processing background and almost 20 years of experience in the laser industry. Samples and streaming videos will showcase Miyachi Unitek's many successful medical device process development successes. On display will be samples of hermetic laser welding for pacemaker batteries conducted for Greatbatch, Inc. , laser marking for a KARL STORZ medical device, as well as laser welding. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that its parent company, Miyachi Corporation, has approved a takeover bid by Amada Co. , Ltd. The takeover bid period runs from February 13 to March 21, 2013, after which Amada will make Miyachi its consolidated subsidiary and complete acquisition of Miyachi stock. The takeover bid price is 870 Japanese yen, a premium of 23. 58 percent above the most recent stock market share price and 60. 22 percent above the average share price for the past six months. Amada Co. , Ltd. is a leading Japanese company, headquartered in Isehara, Kanagawa, which develops, manufactures, sells and services products and systems for metal sheet processing, metal cutting, pressing, and machine tooling. The company was established in 1946 and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (6113:Tokyo). It has 60 subsidiaries (17 in Japan and 43 overseas) and 6,467 employees as of March 2012. Its consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 2012 was 186 billion Japanese yen. The takeover bid is intended to take advantage of synergy between Amada and Miyachi, aimed at enhancing mutual technology and market share. Synergy effects include development of new technology and products by combining laser technologies; application of Miyachi's welding technology to Amada's metal processing applications; broadening of markets and sales through offering comprehensive solutions that combine technologies; increasing sales to achieve Amada's three-year sales plan, which aims at consolidated sales of 300 billion Japanese yen; development of global business by using both companies' sales and servicing networks and brand recognition; and increasing operational efficiency by reducing costs through consolidation of facilities and functions worldwide. Amada will continue support for Miyachi's individual initiatives, and will maintain Miyachi's independent business operations and the Miyachi brand. "Building a firm collaborative relationship with Amada based on our excellent synergy will help us extend our technology into new areas and collaborate on system business, enabling Miyachi to continuously enhance competitiveness and adjust to fluctuations in the economic environment," said Dave Fawcett, President and CEO. "Miyachi believes it is the best choice for maximizing the value of the company and its shareholders. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces a number of new product innovations to be highlighted at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West exposition and conference, to be held February 12-14, 2013, at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, California, Booth # 3051. On display will be the new LF Series Fiber Laser, Mu Desktop Galvo Fiber Laser Welding System, and Sigma Laser tube cutting system. The new LF series fiber lasers are ideal for micro spot and seam welding applications as well as fine cutting, with power levels from 100-500W and a selection of beam qualities to suit each application need. A high definition large screen pendant enables quick and easy programming. The Mu Desktop Galvo Fiber Laser Welding System on display is the company's newest welding system, and features the motion capabilities of a stage-based system in a highly compact footprint. Fiber and Nd:YAG compatible, the new system has an average power of up to 500W, and high speed galvo motion. The Class 1 mini workstation is available in number of configurations, one with a vertical door that provides quick access for loading and unloading. Options include through-the-lens vision, extraction, and custom tooling. The Mu is also available as a Class 4 system, and may also be configured as a welding sub-system for machine integration. The Sigma Laser tube cutting system on display offers high speed and high precision cutting of stainless and Nitinol materials. A new tooling innovation enables high quality, high yield cutting of tubing down to 0. 01-inch diameter. Applications engineers will be available at the booth to discuss using the latest welding systems, along with other applications, including marking, cutting and micro machining for medical device manufacturing. For more information on Miyachi Unitek's technology for the medical device market, please visit Booth # 3051 at MD&M West. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the latest release of its 125ADP resistance spot welding power supply, an advanced dual pulse capacitive discharge (CD) welder which offers improved welding performance, advanced process monitoring, and simplified user interface. The 125ADP is ideal for welding conductive materials in such applications as battery spot welding, battery tab welding, battery pack assembly, and honeycomb welding. The model 125ADP, part of Miyachi Unitek's range of advanced dual pulse CD welders, includes a proprietary charging unit to improve pulse rise times and repetition rates. The 125ADP has a watt second adjustment range of 1-125 watts/second and a maximum pulse height of 6. 9 volts. The built-in current monitor with color display provides at-a-glance information of weld and process performance. Unique features like programmable pulse polarity and upslope enable fast, easy setup and ensure even nugget formation and electrode wear in series welding, and an excellent way of alleviating weld splash. Other useful features, including the ability to set pulse limits, four pulse widths with fast rise times, and a quick view color screen, contribute to the 125ADP model’s ease of use and superior performance. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Monrovia, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that its redesigned website now features improved branding and a streamlined customer experience. In addition to designing and manufacturing its own products for the global market, Miyachi Unitek Corporation also sells, distributes, services, and supports the sales of other brands in the Miyachi group: Miyachi, Miyachi Peco, and Miyachi Eapro. Together,the Miyachi group of global companies offers the widest range of technologies and solutions for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing, reflow soldering and hot bar bonding. Miyachi Unitek has updated its website to reflect this wealth of options. Users now have immediate access to comprehensive information about the large number of brands and products that the company offers. Furthermore, upon arriving at a product page, viewers are now shown, by default, product specifications, so that, at a glance, they can identify the solution that best suits their specific application. Other enhancements to the new website include improved navigation, a more intuitive interface, and a new modern aesthetic. The website is updated frequently with blog posts, tutorials, and product news, so viewers can check back often for helpful new information and features. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Barueri, Brazil – The Miyachi Group, a major worldwide supplier of laser welding, resistance welding, and precise joining technology, announces that it has opened a new base in Barueri, Brazil. This new base will form an important part of Miyachi’s forward-thinking global expansion, which encompasses Asia, North America, Europe, and now, South America. Barueri will provide support to Miyachi customers' product lines throughout the continent, handling all Miyachi Group orders for South America effective January 1, 2013. As such, all purchase orders for the South American region should be addressed to the new Brazil office at the time of opening. The new office is located in the Alphaville/Tambore section of Barueri, a rapidly growing business area only 26km from Sao Paulo, the largest city in Brazil. Representatives in the office will provide sales and after-sales service support to customers in a range of industries, including automotive, electrical/electronic, communication, and PC and medical devices. All brands under the Miyachi Group umbrella can be purchased through this office: Miyachi Technos (Japan), Miyachi Unitek (U. S. ), Miyachi Peco (Germany) and Miyachi Eapro (Holland). The team in Barueri will also proactively support Miyachi Group's further expansion in South America. The company is constantly cultivating new technologies, such as solid-state laser technology and new fiber laser technology, and the new base will work to raise the profile of these important developments in an emerging market. The Miyachi Group will continue to pursue innovation in technology and contribute to the production lines of its customers all over the world. The Miyachi Group’s Brazil sales office is located at Av. Ceci, 608 – Bloco 16B, Empresarial Tamboré, 06460-120, Barueri, SP, Brasil. For more information visit http://www. miyachibrasil. com. br or call +55-11-4193-1187. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA - Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser systems, announces that it will sponsor a FREE Online Webcast entitled "Laser Micro Welding: Capabilities, Applications and Technology" that will cover the basics of laser micro welding. The webcast will be hosted by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers on Thursday, November 29, 2012, from 2-3 p. m. EST. Ideal for design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and process engineers, as well as engineering managers, the webcast will cover all aspects of laser micro welding, including material selection, joint geometry, part fit-up, and tooling. Participants will learn how to take advantage of this well-established technology for demanding markets such as medical, automotive, and high-volume manufacturing. The discussion will include laser micro welding as a noncontact process, its highly controllable heat source, and its capabilities for tailored weld-nugget geometry, unique applications, high-speed, and high-quality welds. The webcast will be presented by Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi Unitek's laser technology manager. Dr. Shannon specializes in the development of lasers and applications for existing and new markets. He has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Laser Welding Technology from the University of Liverpool. His 20 year career in laser technology has centered on laser and system applications research and development and new product development. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company MONROVIA, CA - Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that it was named one of 14 finalists in the Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal and NantWorks. Miyachi Unitek was honored as an organization which expands the boundaries of its industry and leads the region in impactful innovation. Finalists were selected by an advisory committee of forward thinking leaders from California businesses, universities, and government institutions. They were evaluated on their innovative products and services, industry and community involvement, and the recommendation of other professionals. Miyachi Unitek competed against over 100 other entrants for a spot as one of the 14 finalists. In what is a testament to the company's industry-wide influence and investment in California's technology sector, they are also currently working on application development with two of the overall winners. “This honor is made possible through the creative and innovative contributions of our employees and suppliers,” said David Fawcett, President & CEO at Miyachi Unitek, “They are, together, committed to providing cutting-edge manufacturing solutions to our many loyal customers worldwide. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company MONROVIA, CA - Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that it has launched its redesigned website, with improved navigation, a more intuitive interface, and a new modern aesthetic. The new homepage design prominently features action-oriented links to some of the company's key online resources, which include a product search, contact information, live chat with a Miyachi Unitek expert, and requests for a free sample evaluation. A rotating banner highlights the latest and most popular content from across the website, such as tradeshow appearances or laser welding tutorials. In addition, customers can easily access information on Miyachi Unitek's products, as well as the applications and industries they serve, through a series of attractive, easy-to-locate pictorial links. The homepage also includes a link to the company's industry advice blog. Miyachi Unitek will continue to roll out new features over the next month, including a simpler, more comprehensive product information experience created around a refocused company branding strategy. The website is updated frequently with blog posts, tutorials, and product news, so viewers can check back often for helpful new information and features. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA - Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, will showcase its expanded laser cutting capabilities at the LIA’s Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME), to be held October 23-24, 2012, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, in Schaumburg, Illinois, Booth 2013. Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi Unitek’s laser technology manager, will present Laser Micro Welding: Technology, Capability and Applications as part of LIA’s Laser Welding & Joining Workshop. Dr. Shannon will cover the basics of laser micro welding, including material and plating selection and part fit-up considerations. He will highlight a variety of applications where both fiber and pulsed Nd:YAG micro welding are ideal, and will also give a general overview of the latest laser technologies. On display at the booth will be Miyachi Unitek’s brand new laser tube cutter, which features four axes linear stages, tube diameter handling from 0. 03-0. 25 inches, tube auto feed, and a wet cutting capability. In addition, Miyachi Unitek application engineers will be staffing the booth, and available to discuss attendees’ welding, marking and cutting applications. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Cutting MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser systems, announces the availability of its Sigma 5 Axis Fiber Laser Cutting System, a unique technology that enables three dimensional cut paths. The Sigma 5 Axis Laser Cutting System features high speed, high precision, position-based firing laser power control, and unique cutting features that make it ideal for use in cutting thin metals, especially those used in precision medical cutting tools. The flexible system configuration of a two axis rotary assembly, mounted to an XY stage, maximizes laser on-part accessibility, system simplicity, and tooling path efficiency for high speed, high precision laser cutting of thin metals. It is e ideal for thin metals with unique cut paths, non-symmetrical features, beveled edges, off axes cutting, compound angles, and internal cut radii of less than 50 microns. Linear motors and high torque direct drive rotary axes on the Sigma 5 Axis Laser Cutting System have been optimally configured to provide the best performance for speed and quality, while maintaining part dimensional accuracy. The LF series fiber lasers handles focus spot sizes down to 20 microns, and offers high pulse frequency, excellent power and pulse stability, fine control of pulse width, and laser power levels up to 500W, which enables a wide variety of metal and thickness to be cut to high dimensional accuracy. The unique position-based firing control method accommodates multi-linear and rotary axis motion to control the laser pulse frequency for consistent pulse overlap according to the position of the laser spot on the part. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Cutting MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser systems, announces the availability of its new Sigma XY fiber laser cutting system, which enables high speed precision laser cutting of thin metals using a rigid linear drive, gantry-based motion system. The perfect choice for fast cut cycle times and superior laser cutting quality, the Sigma XY fiber laser cutting system is ideal for cutting metal laminates, electronic device mounting plates, and medical cutting blades. Combining high accuracy linear motors with the fine spot capability of the LF series range of fiber lasers enables the Sigma XY to offer high dimensional accuracy on cutting profiles. A proprietary laser power ramping algorithm for acceleration and deceleration profiles provides fast cut times and consistent thermal input for stable cutting. The fiber laser technology offers high resolution cutting, with optical spot sizes down to 10 microns, and high linear speed cutting possible through high pulse repetition rates. Up to 500W of available laser power makes the Sigma XY perfect for a wide range of materials, including steels, aluminum, and brass. Miyachi Unitek's fully integrated laser control optimizes cutting, enabling pulse widths to 20 microseconds, pulse frequency up to 50 kHz, and precise control of the power. Equipped with a 4-inch thick granite base secured to a high strength welded steel base, the system offers the mechanical stiffness necessary to accommodate the high acceleration and deceleration rates that minimize cycle times. The Sigma XY is available with a variety of options, including Class 1 or Class 4 operation, several cutting box styles, fume exhaust, part hold down tooling, focus control sensing, programmable gas pressure, high pressure cutting heads, 4-inch or 8-inch travel Z-stage axes motion, and a control pendant. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces that it will highlight its laser marking capabilities at the 24th Annual Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Event (known as Gold Coast), which takes place August 6-8 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego CA, Booth #710. Representatives will also be on hand to discuss its resistance welding capabilities. Miyachi Unitek has a GSA Schedule Contract for resistance welding, laser marking, and hermetic sealing equipment. Visitors to the booth can see laser-marked samples, view laser marking videos, and speak with a laser product engineer about potential applications for Miyachi Unitek’s laser marking equipment. The LMF2000-SM Single Mode laser marker, which offers the lowest cost of ownership of any laser marker in its class, is ideal for marking, identifying, and tracking military property. It has already been in demand for Item Unique Identification (IUID), tool marking, and wire/cable marking applications. The single mode model was specifically developed in response to customer demand for fine marking, and features a compact, robust design and flexible operation. It is great for making contrasting marks on plastics, and annealing and engraving metals. Gold Coast attendees can also discuss Miyachi Unitek’s resistance welding capabilities and learn about its full line of resistance welding power supplies, which are available through GSA Advantage! , the online shopping and ordering system. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company MONROVIA, CA –Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser systems, announces that David Fawcett has been appointed as President & CEO of Miyachi Unitek Corporation (MUC), after serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Miyachi Europe Corporation (MEC) for the past two years. As President & CEO of MUC, Mr. Fawcett will be responsible for building upon the company’s 64-year history of excellence, working both to maintain continuity and to drive MUC to the next level. He and his team will deliver competitive business plans that can continue the growth and development of both MUC and the Miyachi Group organization. Mr. Fawcett is an accomplished leader and business manager with a strong record in the Miyachi organization. He first worked with Miyachi as a manager at ACAL, a UK-based distributor formerly known as Townsend Coates, where he distributed products from MUC, MEC, and Miyachi to industry clients for six years. In 2007, he assisted in the buyout of ACAL and joined the Miyachi Europe Corporation GmbH (MEC), quickly rising to become VP of Sales. In 2010, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President. While in this role, he led MEC in expanding sales and increasing profits. "Dave has a broad, robust understanding of the Miyachi organization and products," said Jack Lantz, outgoing President & CEO, "and he brings a wealth of experience and expertise in leadership, business development, and operational management. Coupled with his passion for customer care, these qualities set him up to contribute greatly to the sales and success of MUC. I am excited to bring him on board as President & CEO. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek's LMV1000G diode-pumped high speed precision laser marker is specifically designed for laser engraving or laser marking applications on plastics and reflective metals. The LMV1000G yttrium vanadate (Nd:YVO4) green laser marker features second harmonic generation (SHG) output using non-linear optical elements that emit a green laser beam in the visible spectrum. The green beam's focus spot diameter is 50 percent smaller, and the energy density is four times stronger than the 1064nm wavelength, enabling highly precise marking on a wider range of materials, including copper and gold, carbon and stainless steels, bare and anodized aluminum, titanium, and as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), as well as lexan, other plastics, and resins. The LMV1000G can produce line widths down to 20 microns (even on reflective and ‘red’ materials), character sizes to 100 microns, and data matrix codes with 20 micron cell sizes. Standard length lenses are used, so working distances remain practical. The laser engraver can work with a range of marking styles, including alphanumerics, logos, graphics, bar codes, 2D codes, and both TrueType® and single stroke fonts. The LMV1000G features a long life and has a small footprint, so it fits well with lean manufacturing requirements. Workstations and accessories are available to integrate the system into virtually any manufacturing process. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser systems, announces that it will host Precision Fiber Laser Cutting of Thin Metals: Fundamentals and Capability, a free online webcast covering all the basics you need to consider to optimize for cutting speed, edge quality, and dimensional accuracy. The webcast will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012, from 10-11 a. m. PST. If you missed the webcast, you may view the recording here. Ideal for design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and process engineers, as well as engineering managers, the webcast will provide an overview of the cutting process, equipment, fine cutting capabilities of fiber lasers in addition to identifying the key laser and hardware parameters needed to understand how to optimize for cutting speed, edge quality and dimensional accuracy. Material selection, cut/part geometries, an applications overview, and laser system implementation will also be given. Participants will learn how to get the most from laser cutting of thin (less than 0. 03-inch thick) metals, which offers faster processing times and higher quality cuts, lower cost per manufactured part, and a small footprint. The webcast will be presented by Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi Unitek's laser technology manager. Dr. Shannon specializes in the development of lasers and applications for existing and new markets. He has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Laser Welding Technology from the University of Liverpool. His 20 year career in laser technology has centered on laser and system applications research and development and new product development. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA –Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser systems, announces that it will exhibit with Oximig in booth #A96 at the Mecanica International Trade Fair in Sao Paulo Brazil, May 22-26, 2012. Miyachi Unitek plans to showcase its resistance spot welding equipment including inverter welding power supplies, spot welding heads, and weld checkers. For more information about attending the fair visit the show website. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces that it will host Laser Marking Basics: when and why you should consider adding this technology to your manufacturing process, a free online webcast covering when to consider laser marking and how to ensure laser marking success. The introductory overview is ideal for design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and process engineers, as well as engineering managers. The webcast will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012, from 10-11 a. m. PST. Dr. Mark Boyle, laser product engineer at Miyachi Unitek, will present the webcast, which is perfect for those currently marking their products or considering adding a marking process to their plant. He will cover the basics of laser marking technology, review its advantages, and discuss where its use is most appropriate. Webcast participants will review the types of marks that can be made and the materials most suitable for laser marking. The webcast will cover applications examples of laser marking technology, including marking on anodized aluminum, metal and plastics; precision marking for smallest feature size; engraving of stainless steel; and high speed marking of aluminum. The webcast will also cover laser system implementation. Dr. Boyle specializes in the development and support of lasers and applications for existing markets. His 15 year career has focused on a range of laser based applications, including spectroscopy and micromachining with pulsed fiber, diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS), and ultrafast lasers. He has a BS in physics from the University of Texas at Austin and a PhD in molecular physics from the Free University in Berlin, Germany. “Laser marking is a fast and clean marking technology that is ideal for direct marking of part information to aid in tracking and traceability, from medical devices to automotive and aerospace parts,” said Dr. Boyle. “Webcast participants will learn how laser marking’s easy and flexible automation, improved environmental profile, and low cost of ownership add to the benefits of the technology,” he added. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces it will showcase its complete range of material processing technologies at BIOMEDevice Boston exposition and conference, to be held April 25-26, 2012, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, in Boston, MA, Booth #731. Miyachi Unitek's products for the medical device industry include laser and resistance welding equipment, as well as fiber laser cutting, laser marking, and surface treatment technologies. Miyachi Unitek is well known for its skill in guiding medical device centers of excellence, and research and development facilities through front end product and process development. Experts from Miyachi Unitek's Boston-area applications lab will be available for consultations on development of parts that are laser or resistance welding or laser marking friendly. John C. Beaupré, Miyachi Unitek’s Northeast Sales Manager, will be on hand to discuss specific materials processing challenges. Mr. Beaupré has an extensive materials processing background and more than a decade of experience as an applications manager. Those seeking to conduct feasibility studies on parts processing should contact him at John. Beaupre@muc. miyachi. com. Samples and streaming videos will showcase Miyachi Unitek’s many successful medical device process development successes. On display will be samples of hermetic laser welding for pacemaker batteries conducted for Greatbatch, Inc. , laser marking for a KARL STORZ medical device, as well as laser welding for Northeast Laser and Electropolish, which provides laser processing and finishing services to a wide range of medical device customers. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, is pleased to introduce its new Resistance Spot Welding Troubleshooting App, which helps users quickly diagnose and fix such resistance spot welding problems as overheating, weak welds, metal expulsion, electrode sticking and more. Users simply highlight the symptom or problem on the app screen and immediately start checking the likely causes, in order of priority. Start with common material-related issues, and move on logically to electrode, weld head, and finally power supply related problems. The new app is available for free, and is designed for the iPhone,iPad, and iPod Touch. It is compatible with operating system iOS 4. 2 or later. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Integrated Systems, Laser Cutting MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the availability of its Sigma Laser Tube Cutter gas assist fine laser cutting system, ideal for precision cutting of stainless steels (300 and 400 series, 17-4, 17-7), MP35N (cobalt-chrome steel alloy),and Nitinol, used frequently in the medical device and battery industries. The Sigma Laser Tube Cutter features high speed direct drive stages that maximize throughput. Multi axis options allow users to customize the tube cutter according to the cutting application for both on and off axis cut geometries. A user friendly interface with intuitive icons and customizable options provides easy navigation and programming for either program editing or execution. Featuring excellent beam quality, high pulse repetition rates and precise control of heat input, the fiber laser is the ideal source for high speed precision cutting. Integrated X and Theta (lathe) axes provide direct drive technology with high dynamic precision performance, delivering the highest accelerations and operating speeds. The Sigma is durable and robust, with lathe stages mounted directly to a granite base and the vertical and horizontal stages mounted to a heavy duty gantry, also secured to the granite base. Using Miyachi Unitek’s proprietary position-based laser firing control algorithm, the Sigma Laser Tube Cutter can maintain extremely precise pulse overlap during multiple linear and rotary axes of coordinated motion. Users can select the best laser source based on specific application and material requirements. The versatile Sigma Laser Tube Cutter can be used with either wet or dry operations. Tubes with small diameters are cooled using a unique self-contained water system, featuring flow and level sensors to monitor operation. Lathe stages and connections are sealed for wet operation. The unit is available with either a Class 1 or Class 4 enclosure system, depending upon what is needed to meet integration and load speed requirements. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the availability of its new fully integrated LMC1 laser marker motion package, which enables any combination of linear or rotary motion control in up to 4 axes. The LMC1 is ideal for cylinder banding and marking text and graphics on cylinders. Automated functions such as serialization, step-and-repeat, or laser marking around a cylinder can be easily programmed using the automation build function. Standard stage sizes for single linear or combined xyz axes range from 6 to 18 inches. The LMC1 is available in two rotary options. The direct drive is best suited for banding applications, while the precision rotary stage is recommended for high resolution laser marking. Fully integrated with standard marker software, the LMC1 laser marker motion package uses Miyachi Unitek’s automation build list to create the required motion profiles, establish serial communication, and set input/output. Event run order can be easily adjusted if required. Rotary marking around a cylinder can be achieved using a unique step and repeat function for text, or a continuous function for graphics. The motion package also includes a variety of standard homing options, as well as options for programming in absolute or relative units,setting limit points, axis jogging, and axis status indication. In addition to the standard linear stage travel lengths ranging from 6 to 18 inches, custom sizes are also available. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, introduces the new 50 watt LMF5000 ytterbium (Yb) fiber laser marker, which offers increased processing power for faster, deeper marks on materials like aluminum, tool steels, copper, brass and graphite. Key applications for the LMF5000 include high speed marking, engraving and deep engraving of metals, thin sheet cutting, and high speed surface texturing. The ultra-compact LMF5000 model maximizes integration flexibility. The LMF5000 is the latest in the popular LMF series of fiber laser markers, which ranges from 10 to 50 watts. The series features multi language software support, and boasts advanced processing features, including pulse waveform control, selectable laser brightness, and a wide range of spot and field sizes that allow users to optimize their processes for speed and quality. Multiple integration options accommodate standalone operation, full production automation, or prototype development. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces the release of its new Uniflow®4 pulsed heat control system, a power supply that provides targeted heating and precision temperature control for hot bar reflow soldering, heat seal bonding and conductive adhesive bonding. The new model is a major update, with a variety of new hardware improvements, process control features, and flexible options. The Uniflow4 is ideal for the assembly of medical devices, cellular phones, on-board computers, LCD monitors, laptops, and cockpit instrumentation and displays. Versatile and powerful, the Uniflow4 can be used in numerous joining applications, including open-windowed flex attachment, flex to PCB or LCD, and wire to substrate pads. The new Uniflow4 power supply is available as a standard unit with a built-in transformer, or as a remote unit (Uniflow4R) with a smaller control unit and separate remote transformer– an ideal option for many automation installations. A second auxiliary thermocouple input can monitor the temperature of the tooling nest, providing additional process verifications with programmed temperature limits. Improved control and tuning algorithms have been added for applications requiring faster temperature rise, and more control setting choices allow the user to optimize temperature rise and overshoot. The new model offers a host of other new features, including seven programmable output relays, 15 programmable relay states, an optional transformer with higher secondary voltages for select applications, and an optional 2kVA transformer for lower energy applications that require a smaller and lighter weight transformer. The updated Uniflow4 is now equipped with an LCD backlight on/off feature with power on indicator andan additional choice of process timing based on time at preheat and reflow temperatures. Separate relay outputs for alarm conditions and out of temperature limits in the extensive digital and analog I/O set improve process visibility. "The updated Uniflow4 has a variety of new features that make it an even more powerful and user-friendly process instrument," said David Cielinski, Vice President of Standard Product Development. "Throughout the development of this product, we worked to create an even more comprehensive and informative user interface. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events MONROVIA, CA – Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces that it will host Laser Micro Welding Fundamentals: the Route to a Successful Weld, a free online webcast covering the key design factors that make a manufacturing process laser welding friendly. The introductory overview is ideal for design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and process engineers, as well as engineering managers. The webcast will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2012, from 10-11 a. m. PST. Those wishing to participate should register on Miyachi Unitek's website. Webcast participants will learn the key requirements for achieving a successful laser weld to ensure a reliable manufacturing process. After a brief introduction of laser welding process, the topics include materials and plating selection, joint geometry, fit-up tolerances, and tooling. An applications overview will provide plenty of examples of where the technology is being used most successfully, including medical devices and assemblies, electronics, and sensors. The seminar will also cover laser system implementation. Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi Unitek's laser technology manager, will present the webcast. Dr. Shannon specializes in the development of lasers and applications for existing and new markets. He has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and PhD in Laser Welding Technology from the University of Liverpool. His 20 year career in laser technology has centered on laser and system applications research and development and new product development. "Laser welding is a highly flexible non-contact welding method that offers significant advantages in certain applications," said Dr. Shannon. "This overview seminar will be a great way for anyone thinking about implementing a laser micro welding process at their plant to compare the benefits of laser welding with those offered by resistance, ultrasonic, TIG (tungsten inert gas) or micro TIG welding. " said Dr. Shannon. "We will cover all the basics you need to consider to ensure success. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces it will feature its laser marking capabilities in booth #4 at the UID Conference, held December 1-2 in Baltimore. The UID Conference will showcase technology for medical device manufacturers looking to comply with the impending FDA UID rule, which will require medical devices to bear a unique identifier. Miyachi’s laser marking systems are ideally suited for adding these identifying marks to a variety of medical devices. Miyachi Unitek offers a complete range of marking lasers, including Yb:fiber, Nd:YVO4, green, UV and CO2, for use in almost any application requiring direct marking or machining. Suitable materials include metals, plastics and ceramics, as well as organics such as wood and paper. The company’s technology provides an effective solution to the UID requirement because the resulting marks are permanent, legible and corrosion resistant. “The UID Conference will be a great opportunity to showcase our talent in medical device marking,” said Northeast regional manager John Beaupre, who will be available to answer questions at the show. “Miyachi has significant experience in the medical device industry, placing us in the perfect position to help manufacturers solve their UID marking requirements. ” Miyachi will be distributing data sheets and showing video footage of its laser markers in action during the conference. For more information, please stop by booth #4. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that its LW150A pulsed Nd:YAG laser welder was used during the development of the Ohio State University Buckeye Bullet Team’s Bullet 2. 5, which recently set a new international land speed record for battery-powered vehicles. Based out of the Center for Automotive Research at Ohio State University, the team built the Buckeye Bullet 2. 5 battery-powered land speed streamliner that set the new world record in late August 2010. The Buckeye Bullet 2. 5 achieved an average speed of 307. 7 mph during a two-run pass at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. EWI (Edison Welding Institute), which provides applied research, manufacturing support, and strategic services for materials joining and allied technologies,, was instrumental in developing a laser welding process to fasten the mounting and conducting lugs to the raw Lithium-Ion battery cells. This enabled the Buckeye Bullet Team to assemble the cells into modules and construct the modules into the battery packs that propelled the “Bullet 2. 5” to a new international land speed record for battery powered vehicles. EWI had previously welded the entire frame of the Buckeye Bullet 2, which also set the international land speed record of 303 mph for hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicles in September 2009. EWI utilized Miyachi Unitek’s LW150A laser welder, an economical high-speed seam welder ideal for joining ferrous materials. The LW150 features a real time closed-loop optical power feedback that gives it exceptional pulse stability. Power ramping offers very smooth end-of-seam transitions. The laser welder’s pulse shaping provides a wide process window. EWI coupled the LW150A with a low cost, flexible Delta series work station, also from Miyachi Unitek Corporation. Jay Eastman, applications engineer at EWI, said, “It was an extremely exciting project, and one in which we had a short window of opportunity to weld several thousand mounting and conducting lugs. ” He added, “The LW150A performed very well and Miyachi Unitek provided the focal length lens that EWI used to achieve the needed spot size in a very timely manner, which was essential since there was a hard time-line to build the vehicle and ship it to the salt flats for the race. ” Miyachi Unitek’s Paul Brackell, Midwest regional manager, was thrilled its laser welder had a part to play in helping the Buckeye Bullet achieve glory. “Laser welding is a fast and efficient non-contact process, requiring access to the weld zone from just one side of the parts being welded. I am very proud that our equipment performed well under the intense pressure and excitement of this event. I look forward to working with EWI on other projects in the future. ” About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces that it will sponsor an online webcast on precision fiber laser cutting of thin metals, covering fundamentals of available technology and capabilities. The webcast will be hosted by Industrial Laser Solutions For Manufacturing® on October 6, 2011, at 1PM EST. Those wishing to participate should go to Industrial Laser Solutions’ website to register. Participants will learn how precision laser cutting works, the key parameters for cut optimization, which materials and geometries can be cut, and will gain an understanding of the components of a laser cutting system. The webcast will be presented by Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi Unitek’s laser technology manager. Dr. Shannon specializes in the development of lasers and applications for existing and new markets. He has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Laser Welding Technology from the University of Liverpool. His 20 year career in laser technology has centered on laser and system applications research and development and new product development. "Precision fiber laser cutting is now emerging as the preferred choice for many thin metal cutting or machining applications when superior edge quality, tight dimensional tolerances and/or high volume production is required," said Dr. Shannon. "These types of cutting applications already exist and are emerging in many industries, most specifically for medical and electronic devices. My goal is to present an introduction to the capabilities of precision laser cutting of thin metals to help participants take a first step toward consideration of the benefits of implementing the technology. " Dr. Shannon will review the basics of the laser cutting process for metals less than 0. 03-inch thick using a fiber laser. This will include key laser and hardware parameters needed to understand how to optimize for cutting speed, edge quality and dimensional accuracy. He will also review the range of materials and examples of cut/part geometries that work well for laser cutting, highlighted with application examples processed in 2, 3 and 5 axes. Finally, he will provide a brief overview of a cutting system, listing the main components and general information for selection. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, will showcase its expanded laser cutting capabilities and UV (ultra violet) laser marking system at the LIA’s Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME), to be held September 27-28, 2011, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, in Schaumburg, Illinois, Booth 2023. Miyachi Unitek offers fine laser cutting system solutions in 2, 3, 4 and 5 axes. These systems are capable of precision cutting thin flat metals and tubing typically in the thickness range of 0. 004 – 0. 04” using a fiber laser source. The positional accuracy of the motion system combined with the fiber laser enables high cut resolution, accuracy and repeatability. On display will be Miyachi Unitek’s brand new laser tube cutter, which features four axes linear stages, tube diameter handling from 0. 03 – 0. 25”, tube auto feed, and a wet cutting capability. Miyachi Unitek’s 355 nanometer (nm) wavelengths UV laser marking system will also be demonstrated at the show. Applications experts will be on hand to show how the UV marker can produce small characters on a wide array of materials, making them ideal for marking plastics used in the medical and packaging industries. "The UV laser’s 355nm wavelength further increases the range of plastics that can be marked with contrast, and also offers the ultimate control of heat input for corrosion resistant marking of metals," said Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi Unitek’s Laser Technology Manager. "Depending upon the application, the systems can be configured to include such features as motion, vision corrected marking, barcode mark read and verification, custom user interface, custom enclosures and tooling. " Miyachi’s UV laser marker systems also feature a rugged, low maintenance design, which offers a low cost of ownership by optimizing consumable lifetimes. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces it will attend the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Chicago tradeshow to be held September 20-22 at McCormick Place North in Chicago, Illinois. Miyachi will showcase its laser marking and resistance welding technology to the medical device marketplace in booth #2370. Miyachi will feature its UV (ultra violet) laser marking system, capable of producing high quality marks on plastic and metals. UV lasers can produce small characters on a wide array of materials and are ideal for marking plastics used in the medical and packaging industries. UV laser markers also offer extremely controlled metals marking, which results in the most reliable corrosion-resistant marking for medical and aerospace materials. "Miyachi’s technology provides fast, reliable and corrosion resistant marking of medical devices," said Jack Lantz, president and CEO at Miyachi Unitek Corporation. "We have significant experience in the medical device industry and are eager to help manufacturers achieve UID compliance. " Miyachi will also be showcasing the UB25 linear DC welder, which provides unsurpassed levels of control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB25 is ideal for smaller applications where closed-loop feedback control and fast response times are required. Safety-critical applications such as those found in the medical markets will benefit from UB25’s precision low energy control. In addition, Miyachi will exhibit its 70 series weld heads, which are designed for use in either automation or benchtop welding. These weld heads offer stable, repeatable electrode force for a wide range of resistance welding applications. Representing the very latest technology in resistance weld monitoring, Miyachi’s Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM) will also be on display. ADAM not only monitors what happens during the weld, but also what happens before the weld is triggered, offering a 360-degree view of the process. Sophisticated SPC capabilities such as the integrated database and Minitab 15® statistical software enable customers to analyze and collect data. Other key features include current, voltage, power, resistance, force and cover gas flow monitoring; high resolution sensors; pre-and post-trigger viewing; envelope limits; and Ethernet communications capability. ADAM offers information to support ISO, GMP and TQM requirements. For more information on Miyachi’s technology for the medical device market, please visit booth #2370 at MD&M. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, is pleased to introduce the use of the Raylase Miniscan-10 Scan Head in its laser marking systems, which offers a compact size and improved performance over existing scan heads. The industrially proven Miniscan-10 Scan Head features low thermal drift and high accuracy, as well as improved reliability. It is fully compatible with all existing 8-75, 8-76, 8-77 Miyachi Unitek laser markers, using an adapter kit. The new head retains all the dust proof characteristics of the existing compact head. Use and care are fully supported in detailed guidance manuals and production documentation. The new Miniscan-10 Scan Head is priced comparably to the scan heads currently in use, which are now being phased out and will not be available after existing stock is exhausted. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces that its products are featured in CHAD Industries, Inc. ’s new semi-automatic platform for solar concentrator cell welding or hot-bar reflow soldering. CHAD Industries is a leading supplier of factory automation solutions for the electronics, semiconductor, and solar manufacturing automation industries. CHAD’s new SBA-1 Semi-Automatic Bonding Workstation is used for product development, prototyping and low volume production processes, such as CPV cell interconnect welding or solar cell tabbing. This new system complements the CHAD SBA-3 Automatic Solar Cell Welder introduced last year, which features robotic material handling, machine vision guided alignment and automated resistance welding. According to Ward Palmer, sales manager at CHAD Industries, "Our system allows users to precisely align cells and interconnects before welding them into position. " Both systems feature a Miyachi Unitek parallel gap resistance welder, which is extremely fast and introduces relatively little heat into the product. The parallel gap welding process reduces the chance of micro-cracking due to heat stress. Resistance welding creates very robust joints that stand up well to the typical environmental stresses. The systems can be configured with either Miyachi Unitek’s UB-25 low power linear DC weld control, or the HF27 high frequency inverter power supply. They feature the Miyachi Unitek 300 Series electromagnetic weld head, which includes both a linear magnetic force actuator and a microprocessor-based electronic control, for precisely controlled weld force for joining miniature and micro-miniature parts. The system can also be configured with Miyachi Unitek’s Uniflow3 pulsed heat reflow soldering power supply. Uniflow3 offers targeted heating and precision temperature control with a user-programmable heat profile that can be tailored to suit specific product About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of spot welding equipment and laser processing systems, will be showcasing its resistance brazing systems for photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing at the Intersolar North America 2011 conference and exhibition, which takes place from July 12-14, 2011 at the Moscone Center, in San Francisco CA. In booth 5425, the company will feature its IPB-5000A inverter power supply, its 70 series servo-motor driven weld heads, and pincer weld heads. Miyachi Unitek’s IPB-5000A inverter power supply provides metallurgical bonding of tin-plated copper ribbon and buss bar interconnects for PV panel manufacturing. The resistance brazing system, which consists of a power supply, transformer and brazing head, is easily integrated into most PV panel manufacturing operations. It offers 5 kHz fast feedback for the best welding control, as well as a full-color LCD to show all parameter traces for easy understanding of the spot welding process. "The IPB-5000A has been successfully integrated into PV manufacturing facilities around the world since 2003. Its eight-year track record has delivered the measured results and process control not achievable with other technologies," said John DiGiacomo, Miyachi Unitek Regional Sales Manager. Also on display will be Miyachi Unitek’s 70 Series weld heads, which are designed for use in either automation or benchtop welding, and offer a stable, repeatable electrode force that is ideal for PV manufacturing. In addition, Miyachi Unitek will have on hand a F120-Z weld pincer, which is ideal for maximum process safety/reproducibility manufacturing. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the opening of an application lab near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The new facility will provide South American customers with the valuable opportunity to experience Miyachi Unitek’s welding, marking and reflow soldering equipment first-hand. The Brazilian application laboratory will allow Miyachi Unitek’s representatives to more quickly serve the South American continent. Instead of shipping customer samples to the United States’ laboratories for evaluation, representatives can run samples in Brazil and provide faster recommendations about the most appropriate technology for a customer application. The new laboratory will also provide South American customers with a faster way to replace damaged equipment; it will stock loaner equipment for emergencies. In addition, the new facility will enable South American customers to see and test Miyachi Unitek’s equipment in person. "The Brazilian application lab provides our local customers with an unprecedented opportunity," said Antonio Ruiz, South America Regional Sales Manager. "They can now sit with our application engineers and discover, with their own eyes, how our equipment works with their production parts. " The application lab will offer a wide variety of welding, marking and reflow soldering technology. The equipment list includes the LMF2000 fiber laser marker, DC25 linear DC welding control, HF27 high frequency inverter resistance welding control, ISA-500CR mid-frequency inverter resistance welding power supply, MM-370A weld checker, DT-440-PH manual rotary desktop bonder, and a variety of weld heads. The new application laboratory will be located at in the Quart Company facility, Miyachi Unitek’s laser representative for most of Brazil, and will be open to any company representative. The address is: Quart Comercial e Industrial Ltda. Alameda Amazonas, 422 – Alphaville 06454-070 – Barueri – SP To speak with a Miyachi Unitek representative in Brazil, please contact Antonio Ruiz, South America Regional Sales Manager, at +55 (11) 3712 2389 or antonio. ruiz@muc. miyachi. com. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the release of its new 20W single mode fiber laser marker, which yields a finer beam with a variety of advantages for marking, scribing and cutting applications. The new LMF 2000-SM laser marker can produce finer lines and increases the mark working area. It also has an increased depth of focus for marking on curved surfaces. The new model is ideal for the scribing and cutting a wide variety of materials, including alumina, silicon, copper and aluminum foils. Miyachi Unitek developed the new single mode model in response to customer demand for fine marking (less than 30 microns) and micromachining applications. The LMF 2000-SM has a high beam quality, with an M2 of less than 1. 2. While multi-mode fiber has higher light-gathering capacity than single-mode optical fiber, single mode fibers allow only one propagation mode of the light, increasing focusability. The LMF series of fiber laser markers offers high beam quality and high peak power, which maximizes speed and depth. Featuring a compact, air-cooled, robust design, the LMF series features PC, touchscreen, stand alone or pendant operation, rotary and XYZ motion options, and a variety of marking software alternatives. The LMF 2000-SM is compatible with all LMF standard configuration options for optics, heads, PC, and motion. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Miyachi Unitek and its parent company, Miyachi Technos Corporation, express their deepest condolences to the victims of the "Northeast Pacific Earthquakes” which happened on March 11, 2011. We pray for a speedy recovery. Following is a notice of the effects of the Earthquakes on Miyachi group companies. No employee injuries or casualties have been reported at this point. We continue to make efforts to collect information on the safety of our employees. Operations are normal in the HQ offices in Tokyo (Taito-ku, Tokyo). Some minor damage to facilities, fixtures, and buildings are reported in the Noda factory (Noda city, Chiba pref. ), however, we do not plan to stop operations there. Some damage to equipment and furniture is reported in the Tohoku offices (Sendai city, Miyagi pref. ) but nothing that will negatively impact our operations is reported at this point. Likewise, some damage to equipment and furniture has been reported in the Miyachi Systems facility (Sakura city, Tochigi pref. ) but nothing that will affect operations there. We plan to continue operations without a break and will make every effort to recover damages as quickly as possible. Effects of the earthquakes and Emergency Energy Conservation Program are currently estimated. When we know the results and if the effects are deemed to be significant, we will issue a status update. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding equipment and laser processing systems, is pleased to announce the availability of its website in Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese. The company launched the translated websites to better serve its international customer base. Recently redesigned, Miyachi Unitek’s website contains a host of technical documentation, including specifications, manuals, and application references, as well as a full-featured product finder. Users wishing to view the website in another language can now click on a link that will show the dynamic translation of their current page and allow them to navigate through the site in the language of their choice. Miyachi Unitek partnered with MotionPoint Corporation, a leading provider of website translation and localization services, to translate the website into the multi-lingual version. "We at MotionPoint love working with companies like Miyachi Unitek which is internationally recognized as a leader in its field. Helping Miyachi Unitek serve and broaden its global customer base is exactly the kind of work we like to do," said Chuck Whiteman, Senior Vice President of Client Services for MotionPoint. "We are very excited to offer our website in three new languages," said Jack Lantz, President & CEO. "Miyachi Unitek is a global company with offices on four continents, and the translations will provide many of our customers with better access to the helpful features of our website. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces it will attend the Laser Institute of America’s inaugural Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME) September 27-28 in Chicago. The new event is designed to provide designers and manufacturers with all the information they need to employ lasers effectively and profitably. LME will provide basic training on lasers and systems, courses on laser processes, including welding and laser additive manufacturing, videos on laser processing and examples of parts made by lasers. The goal is to help US manufacturers modernize and upgrade their technology to be competitive in the global economy. "This will be a focused, optimized Event for current and potential laser users in the manufacturing community," said LIA’s Executive Director Peter Baker. "No longer will manufacturing technologists seeking laser knowledge and technology have to comb through a large, traditional machining show searching for laser manufacturing! " Miyachi Unitek manufactures equipment and systems for laser welding, laser engraving, laser marking and laser cutting. The company offers a broad range of fiber, pulsed Nd:YAG and Nd:YVO4 lasers, as well as standard and custom workstation systems. Its employees are widely viewed as laser experts, presenting on topics such as fiber laser welding and laser processing in the medical industry. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces it will attend FIEE Electrica / Electronic Americas March 28-April 1 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Miyachi Unitek will showcase its laser marking, resistance welding and reflow soldering products in booth C87. Miyachi Unitek will highlight the LMF2000 laser marker, a model from the company’s popular LMF family of Ytterbium (Yb). LMF2000 fiber laser markers are capable of making high-speed, high-contrast marks on plastic, as well as deep engraving of metals. It features a compact design, a new frontal LCD, rotary and XYZ motion options and a sealed marking head which protects the laser from airborne contaminants. From Miyachi Unitek’s resistance welding product line will be the HF27 High Frequency Inverter Resistance Welding Control, which precisely controls and monitors electrical and mechanical parameters as it welds. The inverter will be displayed with an 88A/EZ air-actuated weld head, part of Miyachi’s Thin-LineTM weld head series. The weld heads are built for durability, offering low inertia design and adjustable force-firing for high quality welding. Miyachi is also showcasing its MM-370A weld checker. This machine-mountable resistance weld checker can measure and monitor current, voltage, force and displacement simultaneously, and its 5-inch color display shows precise graphical waveforms of measured parameters. Also on display will be equipment from Miyachi’s reflow soldering/bonding line. The company is bringing a model DT-440-PH manual rotary desktop bonder capable of performing not only reflow soldering, heat seal bonding, ACF bonding and hot bar bonding, but also heat staking applications. In addition, Miyachi will feature the newly introduced Uniflow® 3 power supply for resistance soldering, heat sealing and conductive adhesive bonding applications. The new model replaces Miyachi’s popular Uniflow® 2 power supply, and features hardware improvements, new process control features, upgraded limit and alarm options, and a variety of user interface upgrades. To speak with a Miyachi Unitek representative in Brazil, please contact Antonio Ruiz, South America Regional Sales Manager, at +55 (11) 3712 2389 or antonio. ruiz@muc. miyachi. com. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Events Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces it will attend the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West tradeshow to be held February 8-10 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Miyachi will showcase its laser marking and laser cutting technology to the medical device marketplace in booth #3051. Miyachi will feature its UV (ultra violet) laser marking system, capable of producing high quality marks on plastic and metals. UV lasers can produce small characters on a wide array of materials and are ideal for marking plastics used in the medical and packaging industries. UV laser markers also offer extremely controlled metals marking, which results in the most reliable corrosion-resistant marking for medical and aerospace materials. "Miyachi’s technology provides fast, reliable and corrosion resistant marking of medical devices," said Jack Lantz, president and CEO at Miyachi Unitek Corporation. "We have significant experience in the medical device industry and are eager to help manufacturers achieve UID compliance. " In addition, Miyachi will exhibit its latest laser cutting glovebox system, featuring up to 5 axes of precision multi-axis motion and sophisticated software control features. The system is ideally suited to the cutting of medical tubes. A proprietary position-based firing laser control algorithm enables precise pulsing overlap to be maintained during multiple linear and rotary axis coordinated motion. Miyachi will also be showcasing the UB25 linear DC welder, which provides unsurpassed levels of control for micro-miniature resistance welding. The UB25 is ideal for smaller applications where closed-loop feedback control and fast response times are required. Safety-critical applications such as those found in the medical markets will benefit from UB25’s precision low energy control. Representing the very latest technology in resistance weld monitoring, Miyachi’s Advanced Data Analysis Monitor (ADAM) will also be on display. ADAM not only monitors what happens during the weld, but also what happens before the weld is triggered, offering a 360-degree view of the process. Sophisticated SPC capabilities such as the integrated database and Minitab 15® statistical software enable customers to analyze and collect data. Other key features include current, voltage, power, resistance, force and cover gas flow monitoring; high resolution sensors; pre-and post-trigger viewing; envelope limits; and Ethernet communications capability. ADAM offers information to support ISO, GMP and TQM requirements. For more information on Miyachi’s technology for the medical device market, please visit booth #3051 at MD&M. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Company Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding equipment and laser cutting, welding, and marking systems, announces an open house at its Southern California Headquarters and manufacturing facility, to be held February 9 from 1pm – 3 pm. The event will provide an opportunity for the medical device industry to talk with Miyachi’s experts and tour its state-of-the-art applications laboratories. The open house is an ideal chance for medical device professionals to visit Miyachi’s facility while in the Los Angeles area for the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West tradeshow. Event attendees will see the company’s latest equipment, learn about the newest process innovations and view demonstrations of the way these technologies are addressing current medical manufacturing challenges. Tours and demonstrations will occur in the resistance welding, resistance welding systems, laser welding and laser marking labs. Attendees can also bring in application samples for a free evaluation. The event includes light refreshments and the chance to win an Apple iPod Touch. "Miyachi is very excited to host our open house at a time when the medical device industry will be congregating in Southern California," said Jack Lantz, President and CEO. "We have years of diversified experience in medical device manufacturing and look forward to showing our latest technology innovations. " Miyachi Unitek is located at 1820 South Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia, California. To RSVP to the open house event, please visit the company’s website at www. miyachiunitek. com/openhouse or call 626-930-8560. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Resistance Welding Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding equipment and laser processing systems, offers the IPB-5000A inverter power supply to provide metallurgical bonding of tin-plated copper ribbon and buss bar interconnects for PV panel manufacturing. The resistance brazing system, which consists of a power supply, transformer and brazing head, is easily integrated into most PV panel manufacturing operations. The IPB-5000A offers 5 kHz fast feedback for the best welding control, as well as a full-color LCD to show all parameter traces for easy understanding of the welding process. The system operates in constant current, voltage or power feedback modes and is also capable of welding in combination mode to address even the most challenging application or process conditions. A pre-check function determines resistance prior to the weld, while comparator and envelope functions monitor the weld to ensure quality. "The IPB-5000A has been successfully integrated into PV manufacturing facilities on a global basis since 2003. Its eight-year track record has delivered the measured results and process control not achievable with other technologies," said John DiGiacomo, Miyachi Unitek Regional Sales Manager. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Hot Bar Reflow Soldering & Bonding Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, announces the availability of its versatile series of Desktop Bonders - tabletop hot bar reflow soldering systems capable of performing hot bar reflow soldering, heat seal bonding and/or ACF bonding, hot bar bonding, and heat staking applications. The Desktop Bonders are ideal for assembling medical devices, cellular phones, on-board computers, LCD monitors, laptops, and cockpit instrumentation and displays. The Desktop Bonders use pneumatic bonding heads with the company’s uniquely designed Quick Connect Blocks and Thermo-plane Thermodes. The exclusive thermode design offers ultra-fast heating and cooling cycles, which minimize process times. Forced air-cooling after the heating process further speeds the total bonding process. The thermode is designed to maintain co-planarity and withstand deformation that tends to occur in some bonding processes. Another key design feature is the elimination of voltage drop as current flows from front-to-back instead of left-to-right, preventing damage to the parts when soldering. The series includes a range of product handling features to tailor the bonder for use in particular applications, including left-right and front-rear slides, as well as rotary tables. Left-right and rotary models are ideal for higher throughput or higher volume applications, including production of cell phone parts. Models with in-out slides facilitate loading and unloading and visual alignment of parts, with or without a camera. The slide modules operate either manually or pneumatically and have an option for three-stop positions, which is specially designed for two bonding locations on a single printed circuit board (PCB), extremely useful for a flex to LCD and PCB bonding process. Additional options for the desktop series include optical alignment, Kapton feeder, water-cooling, and interposer modules, as well as customized product jigs. Each of the desktop units in the series is connected to and powered by Miyachi Unitek’s powerful and flexible Uniflow® power supply system for pulse-heated, selective soldering, conductive adhesive bonding and thermocompression bonding. The Uniflow3 provides targeted heating and precision temperature control for such components as flex circuits, ribbon cables, wires, SMT components, single or dual sided edge connectors and thermocompression bonding of gold ribbon. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the availability of CO2 laser engraving systems, ideal for marking printed circuit board (PCB) material and glass, thin film plastics, as well as organic material, such as paper and wood. The CO2 laser is an excellent laser source for PCB marking, including engraving high quality text and barcodes directly on the glass reinforced epoxy laminate (FR4) material, labels or screen printed areas. Moving parts can be marked in-line using the system’s 'mark on the fly' option. Miyachi Unitek’s CO2 laser engraving systems come in a variety of standard and custom enclosures, which accommodate available floor space and system options. They can be tailored to particular application and mark requirements, and feature a variety of integration options, including barcode scan program select, vision corrected marking, motion control and barcode verification. System configurations offer options for loading/unloading and process flow. "Miyachi Unitek’s CO2 laser engraving systems offer solutions for PCB and surface glass marking specifically that align well with the CO2 laser wavelength," said Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi Unitek’s laser technology manager. "Sealed CO2 laser technology provides a highly reliable source for demanding in-line production needs. " About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- - News Categories: Laser Marking Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, announces the availability of UV laser marking systems, capable of producing high quality marks on plastic and metals. UV lasers can produce small characters on a wide array of materials and are ideal for marking plastics used in the medical and packaging industries. UV laser markers also offer extremely controlled metals marking, which results in the most reliable corrosion-resistant marking for medical and aerospace materials. UV laser's 355 nanometer (nm) wavelength offers unique marking characteristics including fine printing on electronic components, marking breakers, medical tubing, high contrast HDPE marking, and corrosion and passivation resistant marking of stainless steels. Depending upon the application, the systems can be configured to include such features as motion, vision corrected marking, barcode mark read and verification, custom user interface, custom enclosures and tooling. "Miyachi Unitek’s UV lasers offer the best mark quality on almost all materials," said Dr. Geoff Shannon, Miyachi Unitek’s laser technology manager. "The 355nm wavelength further increases the range of plastics that can be marked with contrast, and also offers the ultimate control of heat input for corrosion resistant marking of metals. " The UV laser marker systems feature a rugged, low maintenance design, which offers a low cost of ownership by optimizing consumable lifetimes. The system's fully integrated motion options offer up to 4 axes of motion. Any combination of linear and rotary axes can be easily programmed from the marking software. The system’s ‘mark on-the-fly’ capabilities facilitate marking high quality text and graphics on moving parts. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer's manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at info@amadamiyachi. com. Learn more about the company's products and services at www. amadamiyachi. com. --- --- ## Product Supports ---