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Glovebox Laser Welding System

Controlled Environment for Precision Laser Welding

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Controlled Laser Welding Environment

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Fully Integrated System

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Extensive Configuration Options

Glovebox laser welding systems offer a fully integrated, monitored, and controlled laser processing environment that combines fiber laser welding capability with a multi-axis motion platform.

These systems are designed for precision laser welding of hermetically sealed medical devices, aerospace electronics, and semiconductor components.

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Controlled Laser Welding Environment

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Fully Integrated System

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Extensive Configuration Options

Glovebox laser welding systems offer a fully integrated, monitored, and controlled laser processing environment that combines fiber laser welding capability with a multi-axis motion platform.

These systems are designed for precision laser welding of hermetically sealed medical devices, aerospace electronics, and semiconductor components.

Glovebox Systems Optimized for Your Application

Powered by the industry's most reliable fiber lasers, the Glovebox Laser Welding System take advantage of IPG laser welding technology to create repeatable, high-quality welds. A fully integrated control system coordinates welding and environmental controls while automated precision motion ensures high part yields.
 
A variety of system options enable system configuration optimized for your specific welding application. Customize glove quantity, antechamber part transfer, and bakeout ovens to best suit your part and process. Optional wobble welding heads help overcome common welding problems related to gaps between workpieces and eliminate weld defects like cracking and porosity. The integrated IPG fiber laser is optimized for the application and includes exclusive Quasi-CW fiber laser options for minimal heat-affected zone and maximized weld quality in titanium and other materials.
 
 
Glovebox workstations feature full coordination of all motion axes together with integration with vision systems.

Fully Integrated System Control

Glovebox laser welding workstations feature full coordination of all motion axes along with integration with vision systems for precise process alignment. Laser parameter changes can be linked to the motion system with real-time adjustment of laser output settings.

The systems also feature process head programming and automatic system responses to process variations.

"With the widest selection of fiber lasers and extensive customization options, the Glovebox can easily be configured to your exact specifications for your most demanding applications."

Glovebox workstations can be configured for a variety of part and application requirements.

Configurable Design

Utilizing a flexible system design, Glovebox workstations can be configured for a variety of part and application requirements. 

  • One or more vacuum bakeout ovens with stored programs and 1-3 shelves
  • Flexible antechamber configurations for easy part transfer with automatic cycling and door locking mechanism
  • Dual column gas recirculators for removing oxygen and moisture down to 1 PPM and 24/7 operation
  • Automatic double-valve soot removal system for safely collecting reactive materials like Titanium with easily removable collection vessel
  • Advanced gas control and analysis for gases including He, H2O, and O2 with programmable alarms
  • Up to 4 gloves for flexible part manipulation
 

Wobble Welding Heads

Wobble welding heads are the ultimate tool to weld a multitude of different material types and thicknesses. The wobbling technique helps users overcome common welding problems related to gaps between workpieces, as well as materials prone to cracking and porosity.
 
In Glovebox workstations wobble welding increases quality in difficult to weld materials, accomodates parts with wider tolerances, increases tool flexibility, and increases part yield.
Work with our engineering team to discover the laser solution that best fits your requirements.

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Our application engineers, developers, and scientists are available across dozens of global state-of-the-art IPG application centers to help with everything from process development and optimization to full scale production.

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Glovebox System Specifications

Glovebox Laser Welding System
Glovebox Laser Welding System
Glove Ports
2, 3, or 4
XYZ Working Range
1220 x 910 x 890 mm
Primary Antechamber
⌀ 380 x L 610 mm
Secondary Antechamber
⌀ 150 x L 370 mm
Oven Drying Antechamber
⌀ 380 mm
Controlled to 200° C
Active Cooling for Shorter Bake Cycles
Display & Operation
22" LCD Touchscreen Monitor
Controller Software
IPGCore
Automatic Soot Removal
Soot Removal System with Double Valves for Safely Collecting Reactive Materials
Environmental Controls
Dual Gas Purifier with Monitoring Systems
Footprint
Dependent on Number of Antechambers
Laser & Beam Delivery
IPG Laser Source
Selected to Best Match Application
Laser Integration
Internal or External
Beam Delivery Head
IPG Welding Head
Options
Camera System
High-Resolution Video Camera with Live Video Imaging
Lighting
Programmable Illumination with HMI Control
Motion Control
2-Axis: X-Y Joystick
4-Axis: Jog-Box Pendant
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Glovebox Laser Welding System
Glovebox Laser Welding System
Glove Ports 2, 3, or 4
XYZ Working Range 1220 x 910 x 890 mm
Primary Antechamber ⌀ 380 x L 610 mm
Secondary Antechamber ⌀ 150 x L 370 mm
Oven Drying Antechamber ⌀ 380 mm
Controlled to 200° C
Active Cooling for Shorter Bake Cycles
Display & Operation 22" LCD Touchscreen Monitor
Controller Software IPGCore
Automatic Soot Removal Soot Removal System with Double Valves for Safely Collecting Reactive Materials
Environmental Controls Dual Gas Purifier with Monitoring Systems
Footprint Dependent on Number of Antechambers
Laser & Beam Delivery
IPG Laser Source Selected to Best Match Application
Laser Integration Internal or External
Beam Delivery Head IPG Welding Head
Options
Camera System High-Resolution Video Camera with Live Video Imaging
Lighting Programmable Illumination with HMI Control
Motion Control 2-Axis: X-Y Joystick
4-Axis: Jog-Box Pendant
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The specifications above represent standard system configurations. IPG can offer customized specifications upon request.

Product availability may vary by region.

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