To change the laser mode on the Air Cooled laser welder, follow these step-by-step directions:
- Start by turning on the laser welder and ensuring that it is in standby mode, ready for adjustments.
- Locate the touchscreen interface on the laser welder control panel.
- On the touchscreen, look for the "Home" icon. It is usually represented as a house or labeled as "Home." Touch or press this icon to return to the main menu.
- Once you are on the main menu, navigate to the mode selection screen. You can usually find this by looking for an option like "Mode" or "Laser Mode." This might be within a submenu or on the main menu itself, depending on the specific interface of your laser welder.
- In the mode selection screen, look for the "Detailed" option. This might be labeled as "Detailed Settings," "Advanced," or something similar. Tap or select the "Detailed" option.
- After selecting "Detailed," a new screen will appear, providing you with more specific laser mode options.
- On this screen, look in the top right corner for the laser mode options. You should see three modes:
- a. Continuous Wave (CW) Mode
- b. Shooting Mode
- c. Pulse Mode
- Touch or select the laser mode you want to use. If you want to use Continuous Wave mode, select "CW." If you prefer Shooting Mode or Pulse Mode, choose the respective option.
- Confirm your selection, and the laser welder should now be set to your desired laser mode.
- Verify that the laser welder has successfully switched to the chosen mode by checking the display or any indicator lights on the control panel.
What these 3 Modes do.
- Continuous Wave (CW) Mode:
- Continuous Wave mode is also known as "continuous wave laser welding."
- In CW mode, the laser emits a continuous, uninterrupted beam of energy.
- This mode is suitable for applications where a consistent, steady source of heat is required for welding or cutting, such as in metal fabrication or certain medical device manufacturing.
- CW mode is excellent for achieving deep welds and high power densities. It is ideal for materials with high thermal conductivity.
- Shooting Mode:
- Shooting mode, also called "pulse shaping mode," is a dynamic laser welding mode that combines pulsing with continuous motion.
- In this mode, the laser is pulsed on and off rapidly while the workpiece or laser head moves continuously along the welding path.
- It is commonly used for precision welding applications, where control over the heat input and weld depth is essential.
- The pulse shaping can be adjusted to achieve specific welding characteristics, like penetration depth and width.
- Pulse Mode:
- Pulse mode is another dynamic laser welding mode that involves intermittent laser pulses.
- In this mode, the laser fires short bursts of energy followed by periods of no energy output.
- Pulse mode is versatile and can be used for various welding tasks, including thin sheet metal welding and spot welding.
- It allows for control over heat input and minimizes the risk of overheating or damaging the workpiece.