3D METAL PRINTING | Early Adopters Have Mixed Results
January 15, 2015
Early Adopters Have Mixed Results
The first wave of earlier adopters have embraced 3D Metal Printers with mixed results. For fast-track prototype applications or non-challenging technical requirements, standard 3D Metal Printers are meeting expectations. However, when the application calls for pushing the technical envelope for high-precision molds, next-generation medical implants, future missions to Mars or battlefield ready applications, today’s 3D Metal Printers are yielding mixed results.
The areas of concern include porosity, surface finish, unwelcomed contaminants and variations from unit-to-unit via cross-sectional analysis. End users want to tool their application from any 3D Metal Printer located anywhere geographically expecting the same repeatable end result. It’s just not happening…..yet!
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Fonon Additive Manufacturing Technologies encompass 3D FUSION TECHNOLOGY or 3D Laser Metal Sintering (Commonly known as 3D Metal Printing or Selective Melting) Technologies. The technology creates products layer by layer – after a layer’s particles are sintered together the next layer is added and the process is repeated thousands of times. It enables geometries not previously possible to be manufactured. Full-form parts are made directly from computer-aided design (CAD) data for a variety of industrial, medical, military, commercial and other applications.
The primary problem is that today’s 3D Metal Printing manufacturers require the end user to adjust their unique application towards a “standard” model with a one size fits all applications mentality. This is a great business model for the 3D Metal Printer manufacturer and an early adopter dilemma for the end users. Fonon strongly believes the moment has finally arrived for you to obtain Cutting Edge, High Quality Industry leading 3D Metal printing equipment specially designed for an instrinsic and specific cluster of products which all share the common requirement. Your specific requirement acknowledged and delivered in equipment made wholly by Fonon for your specific application.
Fonon Technologies is uniquely qualified and is a diversified laser based system solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, and technology products and services to aerospace, medical, defense, automotive, government, and fortune 500 customers worldwide for over a quarter century. FTI is the innovative leader in manufacturing Fiber
and CO2 Laser Material Processing Equipment for Marking, Cutting, Engraving and 3D Metal Printing applications.
PUSH THE ENVELOPE | FONON TECHNOLOGIES“3D Additive Manufacturing is the creation or fabrication of almost any part, component or product mold that a business or manufacturer could require, all products are printed (sintered) onsite negating the need to have to obtain a third party to forge your component. The limits are now limitless…Costing for Fabrication drastically reduced. ”
With 40 years of laser based system manufacturing experience, Fonon Technologies is pushing the envelope in 3D Metal Printer performance. Say Goodbye to mixed results! Let Fonon Technologies design your next industrial grade 3D Metal Printer around the unique requirements of your application.
3D METAL SINTERING | TOTAL CONTROL
Fonon Technologies, one of the leaders in Laser Material Processing (laser marking, 3D Engraving, Cutting and Scribing) entered into the Additive Manufacturing sector with its advanced 3D Metal Printing Technology. Fonon’s Fusion™ High Precision 3D Additive Manufacturing Equipment is now available to consumers.
Product Prototypes
Additive Manufacturing significantly reduces the traditional trial-and-error process – so new products can enter the market more quickly
Eliminate Traditional Constraints
A limitation of subtractive manufacturing is that part designs are often comprised due to the constraints of the subtractive process. 3D Printing enables the design and materialization of objects by eliminating traditional manufacturing constraints
Newly Redesigned Handheld Fiber Laser Marking System
January 6, 2015
New Lightweight & Portable Design
Laser Photonics introduces the newly redesigned 12/24 VDC Handheld Fiber Laser Marking System. This portable and lightweight marking system, with a scan head of 6.3 lbs, is ideal for marking large objects in the field. The Handheld features an air cooled, Ytterbium Q-switched Fiber Laser with up to 2mJ for marking on assorted materials. This system is designed for maintenance-free direct part marking applications and is capable of meeting UID requirements.
This next generation, Handheld Fiber Laser Marking System is more compact, lightweight and equipped with a handle for increased portability. This versatile system allows for easy maneuverability due to its lightweight design. The lightweight design is attributed to the greatly reduced size of the scan head making it easier for operators to handle while maintaining the same performance quality. The Handheld comes equipped with a Digital Signal Interface to ensure stable performance in harsh industrial environments. It can also be customized to use a 12 or 24 VDC battery making it completely portable.
The system is ideal for marking large parts with 2D matrix codes, barcodes and UID marks on a variety of materials. The Handheld is used in industries such as electronics, aerospace, defense, energy and component manufacturers as an essential part of everyday operations.
System Features Include:
- 59mm, 100mm or 160mm F-Theta Lens
- Remote Control Interface for Remote Diagnostic & Support
- 20-80Hz Operating Frequency (1.0mJ at 20kHz per pulse output)
- 110 VAC Standard Plug or 12/24 Volts DC
- No Alignment Required
- Greater than 50,000 Hours Maintenance-Free Operation
- Fiber Scan C3™ Marking Software
- 1 Year System Warranty
- 2 Year Laser Warranty
- System Can Be Equipped With a 30watt CO2 Laser for Certain Applications
Introducing the FiberTower™ Desktop
January 6, 2015
The FiberTower Desktop features:
The FiberTower Desktop marking and engraving system has a very small footprint and compact height. The light, compact Desktop can be carried by one person and is fully plug-and-play. Simply plug the compact system into any 110VAC outlet and you are in business producing high quality marks on production parts.
- Small size; designed for tight workspace conditions
- Industrial-grade extruded frames with rack mount components, very small footprint
- Scissor Jack (Manual Z-axis Adjustment)
- Lightweight design for use in virtually any enviornment (home, office, factory, shop, etc.)
- Equipped with a Q-Switched fiber laser (0.5mJ @ 10kHz, 0.5mJ @ 20kHz available)
- 50,000 MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure)
Introducing the new FiberTower XP Plus RT
January 6, 2015
The FiberTower XP Plus RT is the most advanced laser marking system in the industry. Operating as a standalone unit or a part of an inline system the FiberTower XP Plus RT incorporates Q-Switched Fiber Laser with Scan Head, Industrial PC Controller, Power Supply, Marking Software, Rotating Table and a laser safety enclosure.
The FiberTower XP Plus RT is the most advanced laser marking system in the industry. Operating as a standalone unit or a part of an inline system the FiberTower XP Plus RT incorporates Q-Switched Fiber Laser with Scan Head, Industrial PC Controller, Power Supply, Marking Software, Rotating Table and a laser safety enclosure.
Features
- Touch Screen Interface
- High throughput system with a 24” rotary dial table
- Equipped with dual switch buttons
- Optional I/O for inline automation
- Optional side doors for long parts
- Optional bar code scanner or CCD camera for quality verification
- Exhaust outlet
Sepcifications
| System Specifications | Laser OEM Kit |
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| Laser Type | Fiber Laser |
| Ambient temperature | 32..95°F |
| Humidity | 10..95% |
| Air requirements | No |
| Outside dimensions, mm (in), HxWxL | 192x139x626?1005x566x566 (7.56×5.47×24.65 39.57×22.28×22.28) |
| Power consumption w/o laser* | ≤450W |
| Electrical requirements | 100-240VAC?50/60Hz |
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Exclusive Laser Marking & Engraving system – Direct Drive inverted XYZ Motion
January 6, 2015
Fonon upgrades the new FiberTower™ MegaCenter with immediate effect
Latest version with an Oversized enclosure equipped with direct drive inverted X-Y Linear Motor Drive system
Lake Mary, FL – Fonon Technologies, the industry leader in developing high-tech fiber and CO2 laser systems for marking, cutting and engraving applications, is proud to announce its New upgraded FiberTower™ MegaCenter Laser equipment
The FiberTower™ MegaCenter is one of the largest standard laser marking systems by Fonon with oversized enclosure equipped with direct drive inverted X-Y Linear Motor Drive system.
The Q-Switched Fiber Laser Marking System is a safe, state-of-the-art, low-cost Direct Part Marking (DPM) alternative to laser marking with Nd:YAG and Nd:YVO4 lasers. Its ultra compact and energy-saving design competes and beats these other laser systems to become the most revolutionary, effective and profitable laser system on the market.
Primary Advantages of the Fonon Megacenter includes:
Handles various flat and oversized parts
Ideal for circumferential marking.
Equipped with foot switch or light curtains.
Replaceable rotary attachment for circumferential marking
Optional side doors for long parts
Optional bar code scanner or CCD camera for marking quality verification
Exhaust outlet
Replaceable F-Theta lens for increased marking area and throughput
The FiberTower™ MegaCenter is the most advanced laser marking system in the industry. Operating as a standalone unit or a part of an inline system the FiberTower™ MegaCenter incorporates Q-Switched Fiber Laser with Scan Head, Industrial PC Controller, Power Supply, Marking Software and a laser safety enclosure.
Exceptional Advantages
Frame Design Rigid, light aluminum extrusion. Excellent protection of equipment corners and rigid, stiff design for long term stability…
Skins Design New modern 3 layer laminate: Aluminum, plastic, aluminum. Powder coated for industrial durability. Provides excellent protection for laser radiation according to CDRH requirements.
Transparent Protective Window CDRH rated yellow transparent laser rated acrylic window for visualization of lasing processes and easier alignment.Red aiming laser beam for preliminary positioning of the marking image on the part..view more
State-of-the-art – Air cooled, Ytterbium Fiber Laser up to 2 mJ or 200W for marking on virtually any material (metals, plastics, ceramics, etc).
Precise maintenance-free Z-axis with 4 or 8” vertical capability to accommodate the variety of lenses in one system. Field replaceable.
Precise maintenance-free Inverted Direct Drive XY Motion System with 30” of travel, step and repeat function, 5 mkm optical encoder resolution and 10 mkm positioning accuracy.
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About Fonon
Fonon is the industry leader in developing high-tech fiber and CO₂ laser systems for marking, cutting, 3D Printing and 3D engraving and Zero Width Laser Cutting Technologies™ applications. Our systems are used by manufacturers in the semiconductor, flat panel display, automotive, aerospace, industrial, defense, electronic and medical industries around the world.